The Dominican Summer League Cardinals extended their winning streak to two games to begin the week then took three of the next five games. The Redbirds are 14-17 with a .452 PCT and 11 games out of first place in a two-way tie for third in the Boca Chica North Division. They are 7-9 at home and 7-8 on the road.
Week In Review:
The Cardinals opened up the week completing a two-game series against the Angels, on the road. Franyel Casadilla rebounded from a bad previous start to throw seven shutout innings and striking out six. The Redbirds jumped on the scoreboard in the second as Brian Sanchez drove in one run and later scored. Elehuris Montero plated Edwin Figuera, after a wild pitch, in the sixth. Figuera and Montero added runs on the ninth to put the Cardinals up 2-0. An error in the bottom of the ninth allowed the Halos to finally get in a run but still came up short 5-1 and extending the Redbirds winning streak to two games.
The Cardinals hosted the Astros Orange in the first of two games, in the next series. The Redbirds received another quality start, from this time Oneiver Diaz. Diaz put up zeroes for the first three innings before the Orange took advantage of a couple errors to plate three runs. The Cardinals had taken the lead earlier on with grand slam by Starlin Balbuena, in the second. The Redbirds added another in the fifth and the bullpen coughed up the lead and later the game. The Astros Orange claimed the contest 7-5 in ten innings.
The Cardinals headed out on the road in the second game of the two-game set with Astros Orange. The Redbirds were shutdown by the Orange pitching, who tossed seven scoreless frames. Will Changarotty, making his return to the rotation, tagged with Ronald Medrano for only five hits and three runs over nine innings. The Cardinals came through in the eighth to plate four runs, Carlos Rodriguez drive in two, as they won 4-3.
The Cardinals broke out the bats in the fourth game of the week, on the road against the Nationals. The Redbirds scored five runs in the first three frames to take an early 5-1 lead over the Nats. Juan Alvarez was solid, with five strikeouts and only one run over four innings in the start. The Nationals hopped one errors by the Cardinals and scored four in the fifth, answering the three in the top half of the innings. The Redbirds scored another five in the eighth and put the game out of reach as Edwin Figuera, Brian Sanchez, and and Sanel Rosendo helped lead the way with two or more RBIs apiece for the 13-7 victory.
The Cardinals looked to extend their two-game winning streak at home against the Nationals. Junior Gonzalez kept the Redbirds within striking distance with the Nats, allowing two runs over six innings. The Nationals attacked the bullpen in the eight and ninth plating five over both frames. Irving Wilson hit a three-run homer in the eighth, but it wasn't enough as the Nationals pulled out the win 7-4.
The Cardinals ended this period hosting the Rangers One, for the beginning of a two-game set. Franyel Casadilla came through for the second time this week with a solid start. Casadilla only allowed five hits and one run over seven innings. Brian Sanchez hit a solo home run in the fifth and added two more RBIs in the seventh. Edwin Figuera put the game at a safe distance with two more runs in the eighth and the Cardinals doubled up the Rangers One 6-3.
Who's Hot:
Wadye Ynfante returned to action and extended his on base streak to 17 games and hitting streak to 14. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 9-for-18 (.500) with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing. He played one game in left field and three in center (one outfield assist). The February 10, 2014 free agent signing leads the team in AVG, OBP, and tied in doubles.
Brian Sanchez had his hitting streak ended at 11 games, but re-started an new one to end the week at three. The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 7-for-19 (.368) with one double, one triple, one home run, six RBIs (four w/two-outs), four runs, six strikeouts, and grounded into one double play. He played one game in left field and four in right. The November 11, 2014 free agent signing leads the team in triples, home runs, RBIs, total bases, SLG, and OPS and is tied in doubles.
Edwin Figuera has a ten-game on base streak and five game hit streak to add onto in the next week and had collected one of more RBIs in four of the last five games played. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, six RBIs (one w.two-outs), one run, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout. He played two games at shortstop, one in left field (one outfield assist), and split one at short and left (assisted in one double play). The 2015 free agent signing leads the team in stolen bases.
Franyel Casadilla picked up in place of David Oca and Estarlin Arias, who were promoted to the states. The 18-year old right-hander started on June 29th, going seven innings and allowing three hits, no runs, one walk, and striking out a season-high six (for the second time) for the winning decision. He then started a second time on July 4th giving up five hits, one earned run (solo home run), and struck two over seven innings for the winning decision (2-2). The November 5, 2013 free agent signing had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 19-to-8.
Ronald Medrano bounced back after having a couple so-so performances. The 19-year old right-hander pitched in relief on July 1st allowing three hits, one earned run, two walks, and striking out four over five innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 3-to-5.
Who's Not:
Elehuris Montero ended the week on a three-game hitting streak but also racked up at least two or more strikeouts in five consecutive games. The 16-year old right-handed hitter went 5-for-22 (.227) with two RBIs, three runs, one walk, one sac fly, and 11 strikeouts. He played four games at third base (two fielding errors) and one as designated hitter. September 5, 2014 free agent signing leads the team in runs scored.
Andres Luna currently has a five-game on base streak but didn't make smart choices on the base paths. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 3-for-13 (.231) with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and two caught stealing (one pickoff). He played three games in center field and had one throwing error and two outfield assists.
Starlin Balbuena exploded in bis first game of the week and ended on a three-game hitless streak. 17-year old right-handed hitter went 1-for-15 (.067) with one home run, four RBIs (grand slam), one run, one stolen base, five strikeouts, and grounded into one double play. He played four games at shortstop and assisted in one double play, committed two throwing errors and one fielding.
Fabian Blanco converted one of two save opportunities but coughed up two earned runs in both appearances. The 17-year old left-hander pitched in relief on June 30th allowing two hits, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over two innings for the blown save (2). He made his second outing on July 4th giving up one it, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over two innings for his first career save (1). The 2015 free agent signing had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-2.
Enrique Perez still continues to struggle with his placement and control this season with 20 walks and five hit batters over 15 innings. The 17-year old left-hander pitched in relief on July 3rd allowing one hit, four earned runs, five walks, and striking out three over one and two-third innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-1.
Notes:
Carlos Rodriguez has collected 11 multi-hit and five multi-RBI games in last 17 played.
Sanel Rosendo has a five-game on base streak and leads the team in walks.
Dennis Ortega plays only a few times a week, but has an 11-game on base streak that includes a three-game hitting streak.
Dariel Gomez played in only one game on July 4th, Oscar Cotes only one game on July 1st, and Frendy Gavin hasn't pitched since June 27th.
With the opening of the international signing period the St. Louis Cardinals signed Venezuelan RHP Alvaro Seijas ($762,500), Dominican SS Raffy Ozuna ($600,000), Venezuelan RHP Anthony Trompiz ($100,000), Dominican RHP Noel DeJesus ($60,000), and Venezuelan RHP Brian Pirela ($20,000). Trompiz, DeJesus, and Pirela are all expected to join the Rookie-Level DSL club at some point this season: St. Louis Official Site
Dominican Summer League Stats:
The team is batting .247 (22nd)(268-for-1084) with 58 doubles (4th), 11 triples, 12 home runs (8th), 154 RBIs (6th), 384 total bases (10th), 165 runs, 101 walks (9th worst), 20 stolen bases (2nd worst), 243 strikeouts (10th worst), 12 caught stealing (best), .322 OBP (29th), .354 SLG (15th), and .676 OPS (21st).
The club is 14-17 with a 3.76 ERA (18th), 1.38 WHIP (t-17th), one complete game (t-4th), five holds, and four saves. They have allowed 263 hits, 157 runs, 116 earned runs, seven home runs, 121 walks, hit 32 batters, and struck out 223 over 277.1 innings.
Wadye Ynfante is tied for tenth in AVG.
Brian Sanchez is fifth in home runs, first in RBIs, sixth in total bases, and seventh in SLG.
Franyel Casadilla is tied for eighth in innings pitched and tied for ninth in hits allowed.
Enrique Perez is third in walks.
Luis Rosales is tied for seventh in holds.
Up Next (2015 Record)(Cardinals Record Vs.):
July 6: @ Rangers (25-6)(3-4)
July 7: Mariners Two (20-11)(1-5)
July 8: @ Mariners Two
July 9: Angels (14-17)(3-3)
July 10: @ Angels
July 11: Astros Orange (8-23)(4-2)
July 12: Off Day
Past Notebooks:
June 8, 2015: Will Changarotty, Ronald Medrano, David Oca, Elehuris Montero, and Wadye Ynfante.
June 15, 2015: Juan Alvarez, Franyel Casadilla, Elehuris Montero, David Oca, and Brian Sanchez.
June 22, 2015: Estarlin Arias, Will Changarotty, Carlos Rodriguez, Brian Sanchez, and Wadye Ynfante.
June 29, 2015: Edwin Figuera, Frendy Gavin, Elehuris Montero, Carlos Rodriguez, and Brian Sanchez.
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