The Dominican Summer League Cardinals Blue split the schedule this past week and ended on a two-game winning streak. The club is 21-10 and are tied for first place, with the Twins, in the South Division. They are 10-6 at home and 11-4 on the road.
The Dominican Summer League Cardinals Red took four of the last six games with the final on the winning side. The club is 17-14 and are two and a half games out of first place in the San Pedro Division. They are 10-5 defending home and 7-9 as the visitor.
Week In Review:
Yankees beat Cardinals Blue 6-0: The Yankees kept the Cardinals nearly hitless during the contest only giving up three and singles and shut them out. Hector Soto started and allowed three hits, one run, and struck out four for the Redbirds. Luis Tena pitched the final inning going scoreless and struck one out.
Rangers Two beat Cardinals Red 13-4: The Rangers tore into the Cardinals pitching to open and added the nails in the coffin in the mid-to-late innings. Errors didn't help the Redbirds, but each of their hurlers coughed up two or more runs in the contest. Francisco Hernandez singled and drove in one run.
Cardinals Blue beat Rockies 10-4: The bats woke up for the Cardinals and they received another strong start from their opener. Julio Puello gave up six hits, two earned runs, and struck four out over the six inning start. Diowill Burgos singled and hit a two-run homer, Pablo Gomez collects two singles and two RBIs, and Yowelfy Rosario added a single and two RBIs.
Cardinals Red beat Brewers 13-8: The Brewers took to the Cardinals early, slapping seven runs on the board in the first five frames. The Redbirds made a huge comeback in the seventh and eighth to win the game. Jhon Victorino stopped the bleeding by tossing three innings and allowing only one hit and one run for the winning decision. Sander Mora and Adanson Cruz each had two singles and three RBIs.
Rockies beat Cardinals Blue 6-3: The Cardinals cruised through the game until the later innings when the bullpen gave up the win and the bats went silent. Francis Ventura pitched six shutout innings giving up eight hits and striking out five. Freddy DeJesus signled and hit a solo home run in the third.
Cardinals Red beat Brewers 11-7: The second game between the two clubs was almost a flip but with different results. The Cardinals jumped out early and the Brewers made a comeback, that came up short. Martin Cordova struck out five over the six inning scoreless start. Alexander Samuel walked, tripled, and knocked in three runs.
Twins beat Cardinals Blue 4-1: Both team exchanged runs in the first and the game quieted as the pitching took over, but the Twins took over the sixth and seventh innings. Inohan Paniagua's start was going real well until he reached the sixth and was knocked out on two runs. Jean Selmo singled, doubled, and drove in the only run for the Cardinals.
Cardinals Red beat Cubs Two 6-4: Cardinals took advantage of the Cubs errors for an early lead and the bats kept things going with a strong late-innings reliever. Allinson Benitez hurled three scoreless innings to open and Wilman Madera pitched the final four innings and allowed one run while striking out six.
Cardinals Blue beat Twins 12-11: The Cardinals heated up at the plate scoring eight runs in the first two frames, but the Twins came roaring back and almost forced extras. Anthony Trompiz was the only Redbirds' pitcher that went untouched with one and two-thirds scoreless innings of relief. Leudy Pena singled, tripled, and drove in four runs. Jean Selmo was a triple shy for the cycle and drove in three runs.
Cubs Two beat Cardinals Red 8-7: The contest started out slow at the plate and turned up midway as the Cubs pulled out the victory in the final inning. Yowelfy Rosario tripled, homered, and drove in two runs and Cristhian Longa was a home run short of the cycle and knocked in two runs also.
Cardinals Blue beat Phillies Red 16-1: The Bats continued to pop for the Cardinals and the pitching was stellar. Hector Soto struck out five over five scoreless innings in the start. Pablo Gomez was a home run short for the cycle and drove in three runs and Jose Zapata added two singled and three RBIs.
Cardinals Red beat Phillies White 9-4: The Cardinals had a bullpen game this time around and the offense took advantage of a couple errors by the Phillies for the win. Dionys Rodriguez tossed two scoreless innings of relief for the win. Francisco Hernandez singled, homered, and drove in two runs.
Who's Hot:
Martin Cordova (Red) continued his dominant start to his pro career with his third consecutive quality start. The 19-year old right-hander started on July 4th and tossed six scoreless frames allowing seven hits, one walk, struck five out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (3-0). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 6-to-2. The April 21, 2018 free agent signing has combined for 17.1 innings, 16 hits, one earned run, three walks, and 15 strikeouts this season.
Adanson Cruz (Red) has reached base safely in 12 straight games and has a four-game hitting streak to extend in the next week. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 7-for-19 (.368) with one double, five RBIs (three w/two-outs), five runs, three walks, one sac fly, three strikeouts, and one caught stealing. He played three games in center field (one outfield assist and one fielding error), one game in right field (one outfield assist and assisted in one double play), and split one between right and center.
Joerlin De Los Santos (Red) has a 24-game on base streak that includes hitting safely in nine straight games. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 9-for-22 (.409) with one double, one triple, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), nine runs, five walks, one sacrifice, four stolen bases, and three strikeouts. He played three games in center field, two as designated hitter, and one in left field. The July 2, 2017 free agetn signing leads the team in AVG, hits, runs, walks, stolen bases, OBP, and OPS.
Francisco Hernandez (Red) has collected three consecutive multi-hit games and drove in a run in four straight contests. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 8-for-21 (.381) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs (two w/two-outs), four runs, three walks (one intentional), one sacrifice, one sac fly, and five strikeouts. He played six games at third base where he assisted in two double plays and committed two errors (one missed catch and one throwing).
Jean Selmo (Blue) has a six-game hitting streak which includes collecting at least one double and one RBI in last three consecutive games. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 14-for-24 (.528) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs (three-w/two-outs), 12 runs, four walks, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing. He played three games as designated hitter, two at first base (one fielding error), and one in left field. The 2017 Rule 5 draftee has stepped up in Diomedes Del Rio's promotion and leads the team in AVG, hits, and RBIs.
Hector Soto (Blue) has made three consecutive quality starts, including two this past week. The 19-year old right-hander opened last weeks schedule on July 2nd, tossing five innings and allowing three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck out four for the losing decision. He made his next start on July 7th and gave up three hits, no runs, struck five out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (4-2). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 11-to-7. The November 8, 2016 free agent signing leads the club's starters in wins and innings pitched.
Francis Ventura (Blue) has also made three consecutive quality starts. The 18-year old right-hander started on July 4th and tossed six scoreless innings (career best) and allowed eight hits, one walk, struck out five, and assisted in one double play. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-5.
Who's Not:
Luis Andujar (Red) went hitless for the past week. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-13 (.000) with four strikeouts and grounded into two doubles. He played three games at second base (assisted in three double plays) and one at third base.
Rodard Avelino (Red) had a wild week. The 19-year old right-hander pitched on July 3rd and went two innings allowing four hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. On July 6th he gave up one hit, two earned runs, four walks, threw three wild pitches, and struck three out over one inning for the losing decision (0-1). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-1.
Angel Cuenca (Blue) has managed to give up one or more runs in his last four appearances since being slotted in the rotation. The 16-year old right-hander started on July 6th and gave up eight hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out over four and a third innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 9-to-2. The May 29, 2018 free agent signing has allowed 22 hits, 16 runs (11 earned), one home run, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 15.1 innings as a starter.
Roy Garcia (Red) has given up two or more runs in his last three relief appearances. The 17-year old right-hander was called from the pen on July 4th and faced seven batters allowing two hits, five earned runs, and four walks. He then pitched on July 7th and gave up two hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, committed two errors (one pickoff and one throwing) and struck one out over two innings. He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 6-to-1.
Jesus Orecchia (Red), like Andujar, could not connect for a hit in the last period. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-9 (.000) with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and three strikeouts. He played three games at catcher and allowed five stolen bases.
Josue Ramirez (Blue) has not made it through one complete inning in three of his eight relief appearances this season. The 18-year old right-hander pitched on July 4th and allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks after facing just seven batters.
Luis Rodriguez (Blue) still continues to struggle at the plate hitting. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 2-for-11 (.182) with one double, one two-out RBI, and three strikeouts. He played three games behind the plate and threw out two of nine base runners, picked one runner off, and assisted in one double play.
Notes:
Ronald Suarez (Red) has been out of action since June 29th, Darlyn Del Villar (Blue) and Hector De Los Santos (Red) since June 30th, Franklin Soto (Red) only played in one game, and Joyser Garcia (Red) and Elvin DeJesus (Blue) each played in two games.
Carlos Soler (Blue) returned after missing two weeks. The 18-year old left-hander hitter went 10-for-25 (.400) with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), four runs, three walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, three caught stealing (one pickoff), and grounded into one double play.
Malcom Nunez (Blue) was signed on July 2nd and played in four games at third base. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 5-for-16 (.313) with one double, two RBIs, five runs, three walks, and four strikeouts.
Derek Diaz (Blue) returned after missing almost two weeks and made two relief appearances. The 17-year old right-hander allowed a combined no hits, two earned runs, three walks, and hit one batter over one inning.
Victor Villanueva (Blue) was signed July 2nd and made his debut on July 5th. The 17-year old right-hander pitched one inning and gave up one hit, no runs, and struck one out.
Alexander Samuel (Red) returned after missing a week and a half. The 18-year old right-hander hitter went 3-for-17 (.176) with one triple, four RBIs, two runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, and five strikeouts.
Allinson Benitez (Red) returned after missing two and a half weeks. The 18-year old right-hander started on July 5th and tossed three scoreless innings allowing one hit, one walk, and struck two out.
Augusto Calderon (Red) made two relief appearances this past week after missing almost a month of action. The 17-year old right-hander combined for one hit, four runs (three earned), four walks, and hit two batters over one and two-thirds innings.
Elvin DeJesus and Sander Mora was transferred from Red to Blue. Erik Pena and Yowelfy Rosario were moved from Blue To Red.
Dominican Summer League Stats:
The Cardinals Blue are hitting .256 (269-for-1050, 3rd) with 68 doubles (1st), 29 triples (t-2nd), 15 home runs (t-6th), 183 RBIs (1st), 440 total bases (2nd), 223 runs (t-1st), 179 walks (3rd), 35 stolen bases (7th worst), 278 strikeouts (t-10th worst), 17 caught stealing, .372 OBP (6th), .419 SLG (2nd), and .791 OPS (2nd).
The Cardinals Red are hitting .265 (275-for-1038, t-8th) with 59 doubles (2nd), 18 triples (t-8th), ten home runs, 168 RBIs (4th), 400 total bases (6th), 214 runs (4th), 169 walks (6th), 48 stolen bases, 269 strikeouts, 22 caught stealing, .376 OBP (3rd), .385 SLG (6th), and .762 OPS (6th).
The Cardinals Blue are 21-10 with a 4.93 ERA (t-5th worst), 1.51 WHIP, one shutout, 12 holds (2nd best), and ten saves (t-3rd best). They have allowed 286 hits (worst), 191 runs (8th worst), 150 earned runs (5th worst), 11 home runs, 129 walks, hit 28 batters, and struck out 246 over 274 innings.
The Cardinals Red are 17-14 with a 5.36 ERA (3rd worst), 1.72 WHIP (2nd worst), one shutout, six holds, and seven saves. They have allowed 281 hits (4th worst), 203 runs (4th worst), 161 earned runs (3rd worst), 11 home runs, 185 walks (4th worst), hit 29 batters, and struck out 258 over 270.1 innings.
Jean Selmo (Blue) is 6th in AVG, t-4th in doubles, t-10th in RBIs, 10th in OBP, 4th in SLG, and 4th in OPS.
Joerlin De Los Santos (Red) is 8th in AVG, t-3rd in runs scored, t-9th in hits, t-10th in stolen bases, and 8th in OBP.
Yowelfy Rosario (Red) is t-6th in runs scored, t-4th in doubles, 2nd in triples, and t-4th in total bases.
Freddy DeJesus (Blue) is 1st in doubles and t-4th in walks.
Diomedes Del Rio (Blue) is 1st in triples, 4th in OBP, 1st in SLG, and 1st in OPS.
Luis Montano (Red) is t-3rd in strikeouts.
Hector Soto (Blue) is t-2nd in wins, t-6th in innings pitched, and t-7th in home runs allowed.
Jose Geronimo (Red) is t-10th in losses.
Inohan Paniagua (Blue) is t-10th in losses.
Freddy Pacheco (Blue) is t-4th in saves.
Francis Ventura (Blue) is 8th in hits allowed.
Gabriel Contreras (Red) is t-2nd in earned runs.
Jose Moreno (Red) is t-2nd in home runs allowed.
Rodard Avelino (Red) is 1st in hit batters.
Roy Garcia (Red) t-6th in hit batters.
Hector De Los Santos (Red) is t-7th in holds.
Saniel Santana (Blue) is t-7th in holds.
Larimel Soriano (Blue) is t-7th in holds.
Miguel Yedis (Blue) is t-7th in holds.
Up Next (2018 Record)(Record Vs. Cardinals):
Blue:
July 9: @ Phillies Red (9-22)(1-4)
July 10: @ Angels (9-22)(0-4)
July 11: Angels
July 12: Nationals (19-12)(1-3)
July 13: @ Nationals
July 14: All-Star Break
July 15: All-Star Game
Red:
July 9: Phillies White (16-14)(1-4)
July 10: Mets Two (15-16)(1-3)
July 11: @ Mets Two
July 12: @ Diamondbacks Two (14-17)(2-2)
July 13: Diamondbacks Two
July 14: All-Star Break
July 15: All-Star Game
Past Notebooks:
June 11, 2018: Darlyn Del Villar, Pablo Gomez, Ludwin Jimenez, Luis Montano, Yowelfy Rosario, Jean Selmo, and Carlos Soler.
June 18, 2018: Freddy DeJesus, Darlyn Del Villar, Wilfredo Pereira, Julio Puello, Jean Selmo, Hector Soto, and Leandro Taveras.
June 25, 2018: Diomedes Del Rio, Cristhian Longa, Jose Moreno, Freddy Pacheco, Inohan Paniagua, Franklin Soto, and Francis Ventura.
July 2, 2018: Martin Cordova, Joerlin De Los Santos, Ramon Mendoza, Sander Mora, Freddy Pacheco, Hector Soto, and Francis Ventura.
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