Sunday, May 5, 2019

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 5-5-19: Francisco Rivera Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Kevin Medrano Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Zach Phillips Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold



Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Mexico) started in right field and moved to second base, batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Mexico beat Yucatan 8-6 in 10 innings

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Puebla beat Aguscalientes 6-4

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Laguna) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Tijuana) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Tijuana) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (five earned), two walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:87-56)(g/f:5-0)

Laguna beat Tijuana 12-6

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Monterrey beat Saltillo 6-2

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:0-1)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Monclova) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and three earned runs for the blown save (1).  (p-s:22-14)(g/f:2-0)

Monclova beat Campeche 7-6 in 11 innings

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