The Dominican Summer League Cardinals extended their winning streak, from the previous week, to three games and lost three of the last four games to round out this period. The club has a 6-7 record, .462 PCT, in a four-way tie for fourth place, and three games out of first in the Boca Chica South Division.
Week In Review:
The Cardinals began the week finishing off a two-game series against the Astros, on the road for this contest. David Oca, starting for the Redbirds, was again fantastic striking out six and allowing six hits and one run over five innings. The Astros also received some great pitching from their starter, who struck out seven over four. The Cardinals erupted in the fifth and didn't let up until the end of the game, taking advantage of nine errors committed by the Orange. Irving Wilson singles and hit a three-run homer and Elehuris Montero doubled and drove in another three as the Cardinals put away the Astros 13-1.
The Cardinals stayed out on the road to face the Nationals in the first of two. Juan Alvarez and Junior Gonzalez tag-teamed to shut down the Nats. Both combined for five hits, one run, and five strikeouts. Brian Sanchez got the Redbirds on the scoreboard with a triple that drove in Wadye Ynfante and Elehuris Montero. Sanchez added his third RBI of the game in the seventh. Ynfante and Leandro Cedeno each plated a run as Cardinals rolled a 6-1 victory over the Nationals and third straight win.
The Cardinals had a slight flashback to opening day in the third game of the week, against the Nationals. The Nats' pitching staff struck out a total of 14 and allowed only five base runners. Dariel Gomez ended his hitless streak at five games and broke up the no-hitter in the fifth inning. Franyel Casadilla turned out a different started compared to his 2015 debut, tossing six scoreless innings and striking out six. Redbirds' errors contributed to Nationals' runs and they took the game 7-0.
The Cardinals headed out on the road to face the Rangers One in the next game of the week. Oneiver Diaz pitched himself into the sixth inning. Diaz walked more than he struck out but only allowed two runs. Brian Sanchez lead the offensive run for the Redbirds with Dennis Ortega chipping in. Sanchez hit a three-run homer in the the fourth to help the Cardinals to a 6-1 lead. Sanchez added his fourth RBI of the game in the ninth. Ortega reached base safely four times with three singles and one walk, and added an RBI also. The Cardinals got back to winning ways with an 8-3 victory over the Rangers One club.
The Cardinals offense struggled to plate runs in the second game of the two-game series against Rangers One. Elehuris Montero collected three singles in five at-bats and Dylan Melendez singles and doubled, but nobody ran across the plate. Estarlin Arias was shaky on the hill giving up eight hits and one run and Frendy Gavin saved him from three runners scoring. The bullpen was hit hard in the final three innings as the Rangers One shutout the Redbirds, for the third time in 2015, 6-0.
The Cardinals finished the week on the road against the Mariners Two. David Oca dominated striking out six over five scoreless innings to start the game. The M's starter went a little further blanking the Redbirds for six innings and the following reliever extended the zeros another two frames. The Cardinals tied it up at one in the ninth as Elehuris Montero tripled and Carlos Rodriguez drove him in another a back-to-back three-bagger. Both team's bullpens kept the scoreboard clear another four frames with Will Changarotty going three and Diego Cordero added one scoreless. Carlos Rodriguez came through again in the 14th scoring the go-ahead run in the top of the 14th but the Redbirds couldn't hold on blowing the lead and game in the bottom half giving up the contest 3-2.
Who's Hot:
Elehuris Montero extended his hitting streak to ten games. The 16-year old right-handed hitter went 9-for-24 (.375) with two doubles, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), four runs, two walks, one sac fly, three strikeouts, and was picked off. He played all five games at third base. The 2014 free agent signing leads the team in hits, runs scored, home runs, total bases, SLG, and OPS.
Brian Sanchez currently has an eleven-game on base streak and lead all Cardinals players in RBIs this period. The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 5-for-25 (.200) with one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and eight strikeouts. He played two games in right field, two in center field, one in left field, and split one game in left and center.
David Oca has made three starts going five innings and striking out five or more in each. The 19-year old left hander made his first start of the week on June 8th allowing six hits, on earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0). The second came on June 13th as he tossed five scoreless giving up four hits, two walks, threw one wild pitch, struck six out, and picked one runner off. He had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 11-to-2. The December 10, 2012 free agent signing leads the team in strikeouts and wins.
Franyel Casadilla bounced back from a poor 2015 debut. The 18-year old right-hander started on June 10th, allowing one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck six out. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 7-to-3.
Juan Alvarez has not allowed a run in the ten innings he has pitched this season. The 18-year old right-hander stated on June 9th, giving up three hits, no runs, and striking out five batters for the winning decision (1-0). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 11-1.
Who's Not:
Esequeil Delgado went to the plate this week and didn't connect for a hit. The 17-year old switch-hitter went 0-for-9 (.000) with one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into on double play. He played three games at second base.
Starlin Barbuena will look to snap his five-game hitless streak. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-12 (.000) with six strikeouts. He played three games at shortstop, assisting in one double play and committing four errors (three fielding and one throwing).
Oscar Cotes has a two-game hitless streak and only one hit in six games played. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 1-for-7 (.143) with two runs, one walk, and five strikeouts. He played all three games as designated hitter.
Cristhian Lugo has walked at least one batter in each of his four appearances this season. The 18-year old right-hander made the first of two appearances on June 10th as he pitched a scoreless inning and two-thirds allowing one hit, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. He made his second relief outing on June 13th giving up two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch. The 2014 free agent signing had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-3 and let one of two inherited runners score.
Luis Rosales was the hardest hit in the past week of all pitchers. The 18-year old left-hander made his only appearance on June 10th allowing eight hits, seven runs (four earned), and one walk for the losing decision (0-2). He had a ground out to-fly-out ratio of 2-to-2.
Notes:
Hector Linares only played in one game, June 13th, during this period.
Edwar Ramirez was activated from the restricted list on June 12th. He allowed three hits, three earned run, two walks, and struck one out in his debut.
The St. Louis Cardinals have been linked to Venezuelan right-handed pitched Alvaro Seijas as the international signing period approaches. He became he youngest pitchers to make a start in the Venezuelan Winter League, at age 16 on December 22, 2014, for Tigres de Aragua. He made it through a handful of batters before being pulled.
The organization has been known to stop in on the Guerrero Academy in the Dominican Republic.
Former DSL Cardinal Virgilio Encarnacion was suspended 72 games for a failed drug test, he was pitching in the Baltimore organization.
Former DSL Cardinal Fidencio Flores pitched Leon to a 9-2 victory over Matagalpa in game one of the Nicaraguan Spring/Summer League championship. He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck seven out over eight innings for the winning decision.
Dominican Summer League Stats:
The team is hitting .216 (6th from last) (97-for-449) with 26 doubles (t-4th), four triples, four home runs, 47 RBIs, 143 total bases, 51 runs, 43 walks, six stolen bases, 108 strikeouts (t-7th worst), six caught stealing, .296 OPB (4th worst), .318 SLG (25th), and .615 OPS (9th worst).
The club has a 6-7 record with 3.09 ERA (7th), 1.26 WHIP (6th), one complete game (t-1st), one hold, and three saves (t-5th). The have allowed 109 hits, 49 runs (4th best), 41 earned runs (t-10th best), three home runs, 41 walks (t-7th best), hit 12 batters, and struck out 88 (t-9th worst) over 119.1 innings.
Wadye Ynfante is tied for fifth in doubles.
Elehuris Montero is tied for eighth in home runs
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Sanel Rosendo it tied for third in strikeouts.
Juan Alvarez is tied for first in ERA.
David Oca is tied for eighth in wins and tied for first in strikeouts.
Oneiver Diaz is tied for seventh in losses and tied for first in complete games.
Luis Rosales is tied for eight in runs allowed.
Enrique Perez is tied for seventh in holds.
Up Next (Opponents 2015 Record)(Cardinal Record Vs. Team):
June 15: Mariners Two (9-4)(1-2)
June 16: Angels (8-5)(0-2)
June 17: @ Angels
June 18: Astros Orange (2-11)(2-0)
June 19: @ Astros Orange
June 20: @ Nationals (4-8)(1-1)
June 21: Off Day
Past Notebooks:
June 8, 2015: Will Changarotty, Ronald Medrano, David Oca, Elehuris Montero, and Wadye Ynfante
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