The Dominican Summer League Cardinals began this reporting week losing their first two games then winning the next two of three. The club has a 19-23 record with .452 PCT and are eleven games out of first place in a two-way tie with the Nationals for third place in the Boca Chica North Division. They are 10-11 at home and 9-12 on the road.
Week In Review:
The Cardinals opened the week, on the road, for the second game of the series against the Astros Orange. The Astros came out swinging and scored eight runs in the first three innings. Ronald Medrano and Brian Pirela stopped the bleeding with a combined four scoreless frames mid-game. The Redbird made a strong comeback at the end of the game lead by Andres Luna (three RBIs), Luis Flores (two RBIs), Dylan Melendez (two RBIs), and a solo home run by Sanel Rosendo but fell short in the 13-11 slugfest.
The Cardinals stayed out on the road and visited the Nationals for a two-game set. The Redbirds pitching again struggled early and then late. The Nationals took and early 2-0 lead, but the Cardinals came back as Wadye Ynfante drove in one run, Carlos Rodriguez collected two singles and one RBI, and Sanel Rosendo doubled in another. Juan Alvarez had calmed and cruised through three innings but was knocked out in the fifth and Edwar Ramirez took on the beating in the sixth and seventh. The Nationals held the Cardinals scoreless for the remaining four innings of the game and won 7-5.
The Cardinals, looking to bounce back and end their personal two-game losing streak with the Nationals, arrived home. Junior Gonzalez started and was almost untouchable through six innings. Gonzalez only allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck four out for his best performance to date this season. Wadye Ynfante gave the Redbirds the early lead with a solo home run in the first. With the game tied in the eighth, Ynfante and Carlos Rodriguez each knocked in runs to give the Cardinals a 3-1 lead. Enrique Perez and Estailin Tejada combined for three scoreless innings to close out the game and a victory, ending the two-game slide.
The Cardinals stuck around home to take on the Rangers One, in the final two-game series before the All-Star break. Franyel Casadilla was dominate with six scoreless innings and five strikeouts. Wadye Ynfante helped put the Redbirds up early with a RBI single in the third. The Cardinals bullpen couldn't keep the game as they coughed up four runs in the seventh and one in the ninth. Dylan Melendez hit a solo home run in the ninth but the Redbirds fell 5-2 to the Rangers One.
The Cardinals finished the first half of the season, on the road vs. the Rangers One. Oneiver Diaz threw a strong performance allowing five hits, three runs, two walks, and striking out five over five innings. The Rangers held onto the game 3-1 until the Redbirds turned on the offense in the sixth innings. Andres Luna lead the way with one double, one triple, two home runs, and five RBIs. Edwin Figuera, Irving Wilson, and Esequeil Delgado also chipped in RBIs. Fabian Blanco tossed three scoreless in relief and Estailin Tejada followed with one scoreless as the Cardinals went on to win 9-3 over the Rangers One.
Who's Hot:
Wadye Ynfante has his 21-game hit and 24-game on base streaks snapped but was second in RBIs for the week. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 4-for-17 (.235) with one triple, one home run, five RBIs (one w.two-outs), one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts. He played three games in left field and one in center (one outfield assist and assisted in one double play. The February 10, 2014 free agent signing leads the team in AVG, OBP, SLG, OPS, caught stealing, and tied in doubles.
Andres Luna extended hit one base streak to 13 games and has a two-game hitting streak. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 8-for-16 (.500) with two doubles, two triples, two home runs, eight RBIs (one w/two-outs), eight runs, one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout. He played four games in center field.
Sanel Rosendo has a 14-game on base streak which includes an eight-game hitting streak. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 4-for-11 (.364) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, five strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff. He played three games in right field (one outfield assist) and one in left. The February 11, 2015 free agent signing leads the tea in walks.
Starlin Balbuena extended his hitting streak to four games this past week after struggling all season. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 6-for-11 (.545) with one triple, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff. He played three games at shortstop, committing two throwing errors and assisted in four double plays.
Franyel Casadilla bounced back after a short outing in his previous appearance. The 18-year old right-hander started on July 16th allowing three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over six innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 7-to-4. The November 5, 2013 free agent signing leads the team in strikeouts.
Junior Gonzalez threw his best start of his career this past week. The 18-year old right-hander started on July 15th giving up one hit, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 9-to-2.
Who's Not:
Dennis Ortega was unable to connect for a hit and had has 14-game on base and six-game hit streaks ended. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-7 (.000) with two strikeouts. He played two games as the catcher committing two pickoff errors, had one passed ball, and allowed three stolen bases.
Juan Alvarez went the other way after having two solid starts and first time his walks have surpassed his strikeouts. The 18-year old right-hander started on July 14th and allowed eight hits, five runs (three earned), three walks, and struck two out over five innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 8-to-3.
Will Changarotty has given up a home run in each of his last three appearances since being moved into the tandem rotation. The 19-year old right-hander stared on July 13th and coughed up seven hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, and struck one out over two innings for the losing decision (1-2). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-2.
Edwar Ramirez has given up one or more runs and not struck anyone out in his last four appearances. The 17-year old right-hander was called out of the bullpen on July 14th and pitched two innings allowing five hits, two earned runs, and threw two wild pitches for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-2). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-0 and let two of three inherited runners score.
Notes:
Frendy Gavin has been out since June 27th with shoulder soreness and Oscar Cotes since July 9th.
2015 Dominican Summer League All-Star Game:
The American and National Leagues tied 2-2
Wadye Ynfante entered in the fourth inning in left field and batted fourth. He grounded out to the second baseman in his first at-bat and struck out swinging in the second.
Brian Sanchez entered in the seventh inning in left field and batted fourth. He walked in his only plate appearance.
Carlos Rodriguez entered in the seventh inning at first base and batted fifth. He grounded into a force out to the shortstop who through out Sanchez at second base.
Dominican Summer League Stats:
The club is batting .256 (t-15th)(375-for-1464) with 78 doubles (3rd), 21 triples, 23 home runs (t-1st), 216 RBIs (3rd), 564 total bases (3rd), 232 runs, 134 walks (7th worst), 24 stolen bases (worst), 334 strikeouts (t-10th worst), 20 caught stealing (5th best), .328 OBP (29th), .385 SLG (4th), and .714 OPS (11th).
The team is 19-23 with a 3.99 ERA (19th), 1.46 WHIP (t-24th), one complete game (t-4th), one shutout, five holds, and five saves. They have allowed 373 hits (10th worst), 223 runs, 165 earned runs, 13 home runs, 169 walks, hit 51 batters (t-4th worst), and struck out 295 (t-10th worst)over 372.1 innings.
Wadye Ynfante is tied for eight in AVG, third in SLG, and tied for sixth in OPS.
Brian Sanchez is fifth in home runs, tied for first in RBIs, and tied for eighth in SLG.
Carlos Rodriguez is tied for ninth in home runs.
Luis Rosales is tied for tenth in losses.
Oneiver Diaz is tied for ninth in innings pitched.
Junior Gonzalez is tied for tenth in hits allowed.
Fabian Blanco is tied for ninth in hit batters.
Enrique Perez is second in walks allowed.
Up Next (2015 Record)(Cardinals Record Vs.):
July 20: @ Mariners Two (27-15)(2-6)
July 21: Martiners Two
July 22: Angels (17-25)(4-4)
July 23: @ Angels
July 24: Astros Orange (14-28)(5-3)
July 25: @ Astros Orange
Past Notebooks:
June 8, 2015: Will Changarotty, Ronald Medrano, David Oca, Elehuris Montero, and Wadye Ynfante
June 15, 2105: 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
July 6, 2015: Franyel Casadilla, Edwin Figuera, Ronald Medrano, Brian Sanchez, and Wadye Ynfante
July 13, 2015: Juan Alvarez, Luis Flores, Carlos Rodriguez, Estailin Tejada, and Wadye Ynfante
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