Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 2-21-17: Justin Bellinger Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Ryan Merrill Doubles & Knocks In One Run; Derek Casey Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings

Justin Bellinger (former 2014 draft selection-Duke) started at at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Duke beat N.C. Central 14-6

Derek Casey (former 2014 draft selection-Virginia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck four out

Virginia beat VMI 9-7

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC Dinos) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Tristan Hildebrandt (former 2014 draft selection-Cal St Fullerton) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cal St Fullerton beat NC Dinos 4-3

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:60-37)

Texas Christian beat TX-Arlington 7-2