The Cardinals Blue won their first two games of the weak schedule, lost the next two, and won the final two. The club is 15-7 and are one game ahead of the Mets One and Phillies Red for first in the South Division. They are 6-3 at home and 9-4 on the road.
The Cardinals Red blew the first four games of the week and ended on a one-game winning streak. The club is 9-16 and are eight games out of first place for seven in the San Pedro Division. They are 5-8 defending home field and 4-8 away.
Week In Review:
June 24, 2019: The Cardinals Blue opened the week on the road against the Angels. Reinys Portillo threw a strong start going six innings and allowing only one run. The Redbirds offense was a little slow to get going but exploded in the fourth all the way to the end. The Cardinals scored two or more runs in five frames taking the contest 14-1. Gustavo A. Rodriguez led the offense with a single, homer, and four RBIs.
June 24, 2019: The Cardinals Red welcomed in the Diamonbacks Two to open their schedule for the week. The D-Backs started things off with two runs in the first then scattered single runs for the remainder of the game as the Redbirds defense committed four big errors. The Cardinals offense couldn't get things going as they connected for five hits but also racked up nine walks. Roblin Heredia doubled, tripled, and drove in two runs as the Diamondbacks doubled up the Redbirds 6-3.
June 25, 2019: The Cardinals Blue stayed out on the road to take on the Yankees in the next game. Gustavo J. Rodriguez started form the Redbirds and tossed six innings, while giving up four hits, two runs, and striking out six. The Cardinals offense struggled to get going in the beginning then took advantage of the Yankees bullpen. Luis Rodriguez collected two singles and two RBIs as the Redbirds beat the Yankees 6-4.
June 25, 2019: The Cardinals Red stayed home in their next game against the Phillies White. The Phillies pitching was untouchable as they kept the Redbirds to one hit and no runs. Ramon Fernandez pitched three and a third innings of relief to finish off the game and he struck out three and held ain inherited runner on base.
June 26, 2019: The Cardinals Red visited the Phillies White in the second game of the series. The Phillies jumped out in front early but the Redbirds tied things up with five in the fourth. Errors caught up to the Cardinals as they lost 9-6. Diowill Burgos singled, doubled, and drove in two runs.
June 26, 2019: The Cardinals Blue returned home to face the Nationals in their third game of the week. The Redbirds pitching was doing well until the contest progressed then gave up one or more runs in each inning from the fourth until the end. The defense wasn't much better as the goofed eight different times. The offense attempted a comeback that came four runs short in the ninth. Carlos Arcia singled, walked, and drove in two runs.
June 27, 2019: The Cardinals Blue visited the Mets One and put up a better fight to extend the contest. The Redbirds tacked on two runs in the sixth to put them up 5-2 and then the Mets scored four in the bottom half. The game went into the tenth but the Cardinals fell 7-6 as they did not capitalize enough on the Mets six errors committed. Darlin Moquete, Darlyn Del Villar, and Diego Velasquez each had two hits and one RBI.
June 27, 2019: The Cardinals Red stayed on the road to take on the Cubs and put the one-hitter behind them. The Redbirds offense, for the second straight game, was almost non-existent. They put up five hits and could not push a run across home plate. Hancel Rincon opened for the Cardinals and went four innings allowing three hits, one run, and struck four out. Yonael Dominiguez followed with three scoreless frames.
June 28, 2019: The Cardinals Red hosted the Cubs Two and were looking to end their scoreless streak. Neither team reach the scoreboard until the fourth inning and both exchanged runs throughout, until extras where the Cubs plated two in the 11th and held of the Redbirds for the 8-6 victory. The Cardinals' errors played a key part in the loss. Diowill Burgos came of the bench to hit a two-run homer in the tenth.
June 28, 2019: The Cardinals Blue returned home to face the Yankees. The Redbirds took an early lead at 2-1 after four, then ran up the score for the rest of the game with eight more runs. William Miranda pitched two scoreless innings mid-game. Hansel Otamendi and Brandon Hernandez each knocked in two runs as the Cardinals won 10-4.
June 29, 2019: The Cardinals Red welcomed in the Mets Two for their final game of the week. The Mets took an early lead until the Redbirds tied things up in the fifth. Both team exchanged runs until the Cardinals pulled it off in the bottom of the ninth. Luis Garcia and Jesus Jaquez combined for four scoreless frames of relief. Roblin Heredia doubled, walked twice, and drove in one run.
June 29, 2019: The Cardinals Blue visited the Twins and saw 22 runs posted on the scoreboard. Both teams took turns beating on the other's pitching staffs and scoring multiple runs in six innings. The Redbirds pulled things off with five runs in the ninth and held the Twins to just three. Darlyn Del Villar and Luis Rodriguez each drove in three runs.
Who's Hot:
Darlyn Del Villar (Blue) has a nine-game on-base streak with a two-game hitting streak to add to next week. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 8-for-20 (.400) with two doubles, six RBIs (three w/two-outs), seven runs, six walks, one hit by pitch, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, and grounded into one double play. He played four games at shortstop and one as designated hitter. The July 2, 2017 free agent signing is tied for the team lead in triples and walks.
Yonael Dominguez (Red) has shown signs of settling down and now hasn't give up a run in his last two relief appearances. The 17-year old right-hander pitched on June 27 and allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out over three innings. The February 11, 2019 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-1.
Darlin Moquete (Blue) will look to extend his 13-game on base streak, which includes a five-game on base streak. The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 6-for-13 (.462) with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), three runs, two walks (one intentional), one hit by pitch, three stolen bases, and one strikeout. He played one game in right field, one in center, and one split between center and left. The April 21, 20018 free agent signing leads the team in AVG, OPS, and stolen bases.
Hansel Otamendi (Blue) has a 17-game on-base streak to build on. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 8-for-16 (.500) with one double, three RBIs, eight runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, two stolen bases, and one strikeout. He played five games in centerfield where he had two outfield assists and assisted in one double play. The April 17, 2019 free agent signing leads the team in runs scored and is tied for team lead in walks.
Reinys Portillo (Blue) has thrown three quality starts out of four he has made this season. 18-year old right-hander opened on June 24th and tossed six innings, allowing three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-1). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 3-to-5. The July 28, 2018 free agent signing leads the starting rotation in wins, ERA, and innings pitched.
Luis Rodriguez (Blue) ended the week with a four-game on-base and two-game hitting streak. The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, six RBIs (three w/two-outs), two runs, two walks, and five strikeouts. The July 2, 2017 free agent signing played two games at first base, split one game between catcher and first, and one as catcher (picked one runner off, threw out one runner, assisted in one double play, one passed ball, and one throwing error).
Luis Tena (Blue) has not allowed a run in four consecutive relief appearances, spanning eight innings. The 19-year old right-hander pitched two scoreless innings on June 24 allowing three hits, one walk, and struck two out. On June 27, he gave up one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over two and two-thirds innings. The February 28, 2018 free agent signing had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-2.
Who's Not:
Luis Andujar (Red) will look to end his three-Game hitless streak. The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 1-for-14 (.071) with one RBI, one run, four walks, two stolen bases, and six strikeouts. The September 1, 2017 free agent signing played five games at third base.
Fernando Brazoban (Red) managed to end his hitless streak at seven games in the final game he played last week. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 1-for-11 (.091) with one RBI, one walk, and three strikeouts. The January 8, 2019 free agent signing played three games in right field.
Sander Mora (Red) has collected only two hits in his last six games at the plate. The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 2-for-21 (.095) with one triple, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, two strikeouts, and grounded into two double plays. The July 2, 2017 free agent signing played three games at shortstop (committed two throwing errors), one at second base (assisted in two double plays), on as designated hitter, and one as a pinch runner.
Nelson Prada (Blue) had his worst outing of the season. The 19-year old left-hander pitched on June 27 and gave up six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck two out over one and a third innings. The August 30, 2016 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-1 and let one inherited runner score.
Miguel Yedis (Red) has coughed up three or more runs in three consecutive appearances this season. The 18-year old right-hander started on June 26 and allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-2). The September 1, 2017 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 5-to-4.
Notes:
Josue Ramirez (Blue) has been out of action since June 4th.
Juan Peralta (Blue) made his professional debut on June 26th and made another on the 29th. He pitched 2.2 innings allowing three hits, four runs (two earned), three walks, and struck two out.
Edgar Manzo (Red) talks about his goals to reach the MLB: Cancha
Dominican Summer League Stats:
The Cardinals Blue are hitting .271 (t-4th)(206-for-760) with 38 doubles, three triples, nine home runs, 121 RBIs (t-10th), 277 total bases, 157 runs, 111 walks, 32 stolen bases, 223 strikeouts, eight caught stealing, .374 OBP (5th), .364 SLG, and .742 OPS.
The Cardinals Red is hitting .238 (203-for-853) with 35 doubles, nine triples, seven home runs, 127 RBIs (4th), 278 total bases, 161 runs, 158 walks (1st), 45 stolen bases, 246 strikeouts (3rd worst), 12 caught stealing, .367 OBP, .326 SLG, and .692 OPS.
The Cardinals Blue are 15-7 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, four holds, and five saves. They have allowed 181 hits (7th best), 117 runs (9th best), 93 earned runs (t-10th best), ten home runs, 111 walks, hit 17 batters (t-4th best), and struck 194 out over 193.1 innings.
The Cardinals Red are 9-16 with a 4.59 ERA, 1.55 WHIP (10th worst), three holds, and one save. They have allowed 218 hits (10th worst), 154 runs, 114 earned runs, 13 home runs (t-9th worst), 128 walks, hit 24 batters, and struck 203 out over 223.2 innings.
Sander Mora (Red) is tied for fourth in runs scored and tied for tenth in walks.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez (Blue) is tied for third in doubles and tied for seventh in RBIs.
Diowill Burgos (Red) is tied for first in home runs, first in RBIs, third in total bases, seventh in SLG, and fourth in OPS.
Albert Inoa (Red) is tied for seventh in walks.
Alexander Samuel (Red) is tied for fourth in strikeouts.
Angel Cuenca (Red) is sixth in ERA, fourth in innings pitched, and fourth in WHIP
Nelson Prada (Blue) is tied for seventh in wins.
Cristoffer Zapata (Blue) is tied for fourth in saves.
Jesus Jaquez (Red) is tied for fourth in home runs allowed.
Up Next (2019 Record, Record Vs. Cardinals):
Blue:
July 1: Rockies (12-11)(1-1)
July 2: @ Orioles Two (13-9)(1-1)
July 3: Off Day
July 4: Angels (8-14)(0-3)
July 5: @ Yankees (11-11)(1-2)
July 6: @ Nationals (5-17)(1-2)
July 7: Off Day
Red:
July 1: @ Mets Two (12-13)(0-3)
July 2: Rangers Two (11-14)(2-0)
July 3: @ Rangers Two
July 4: @ Brewers (12-12)(2-2)
July 5: Brewers
July 6: Tigers One (8-16)(1-3)
July 7: Off Day
Past Notebooks:
June 10, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Angel Cuenca, Bryan Matute, Hansel Otamendi, and Nelson Prada.
June 17, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Angel Cuenca, Sander Mora, Reinys Portillo, Claudio Ramirez, Gustavo A. Rodriguez, and Gustavo J. Rodriguez.
June 24, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Ludwin Jimenez, Reinys Portillo, Gustavo A. Rodriguez, and Jose Zapata.
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