The Cardinals Blue extended their winning streak to four games to begin the week, then lost one and won the final two. The club is 19-8 and are a half game behind the first place Phillies Red in the South Division. The team is 7-4 at home and 12-4 on the road.
The Cardinals Red won the first two games of the scheduled and alternated the last three for a 3-2 record. The club is 12-19 and are eight games out of first place in the San Pedro Division. The team is 6-10 defending home field and 6-9 as the visitors.
Week In Review:
July 1, 2019: The Cardinals Red visited the Mets Two to open the week. The Redbirds served up four different pitchers at two or more innings each. The Mets were only in the lead in the first inning and gave it up in the second then the Cardinals turned things up the end the game with five runs in the eighth. Miguel Maiz pitched two scoreless innings to end the contest. Luis Andujar and Jesus Orecchia each drove in two runs.
July 1, 2019: The Cardinals Blue hosted the Rockies to begin their week. The Rockies scored first with two in the second but the Redbirds plated two in the bottom half, then two more in the fourth. The Rockies tied things up in the ninth, only to give up the contest in the bottom half. Reinys Portillo struck out four and allowed two runs in the five inning start. Brandon Hernandez singled and hit a two-run homer and Fernando Diaz added two singles and two RBIs.
July 2, 2019: The Cardinals Blue visited the Orioles Two in the second game and saw their offense explode and pitching dominate. Gustavo J. Rodriguez struck out six and allowed one run in the six inning start. Victor Villanueva and William Miranda followed with three scoreless innings of relief. Leudy Pena doubled, walked twice, and drove in one run as the Redbirds capitalized on the Orioles five errors for the victory.
July 2, 2019: The Cardinals Red welcomed in the Rangers Two for their next game. The Rangers took an early lead with two in the first inning, but the Redbirds chipped away and claimed the contest with the help of three runs in the fifth. Edgar Manzo struck out seven and allowed two runs over five innings in the start. Diowill Burgos singled and hit a solo home run.
July 3, 2019: The Cardinals Red visited the Rangers Two for the second game of the series. The Redbirds took an early lead with two in the first but the Rangers jumped all over their errors and miss pitches to win the contest. Luis Garcia struck out three over two scoreless relief innings. Endri Salas doubled and knocked in one run.
July 4, 2019: The Cardinals Blue hosted the Angels after their day off. The Redbirds pitching was great in the opening until the Angels found a weakness and plated eight runs over the final five frames. Hansel Otamendi and Jose Zapata each drove in one run as the Cardinals fell 8-2.
July 4, 2019: The Cardinals Red went out on the road to face the Brewers. The pitching gave up one run in each of the first three frames but the Redbirds offense tacked on single runs five innings and added two in the eighth for the victory. Hancel Rincon struck out two over five scoreless relief innings for the opener. Albert Inoa collected three singles and one RBI.
July 5, 2019: The Cardinals Red and Brewers flipped venues for the second game of the series. The Redbirds jumped out in front with three runs in the second, but the Brewers answered back with six in the third and held onto the lead until the end. Jesus Orecchia walked three times, homered, and drove in three runs.
July 5, 2019: The Cardinals Blue visited the Yankees in their next contest. The Redbirds put seven runs on in the first two innings and didn't look back as they added a pair of two-run frames for the 11-4 win. Luis Tena pitched two scoreless relief innings and struck out four mid-game. Elvin DeJesus, Darlyn Del Villar, Gustavo A. Rodriguez, and Luis Pena each drove in two runs.
July 6, 2019: The Cardinals Blue visited the Nationals in their final game of the week. The Redbirds plated two runs in the second and that was pretty much all they needed as the pitching posted zeroes until the ninth. Wilmer Ortega started and pitched five scoreless innings with Eduar Pimentel following with two more scoreless frames. Fernando Diaz doubled and drove in one run.
July 6, 2019: The Cardinals Red hosted the Tigers One and this game went into extras. The Redbirds tacked on two runs in the first and let the pitching handle the rest but the Tigers scored a run in the seventh and then eighth to tie it up. The Cardinals defense committed a critical error and handed the win to the Tigers. Henry Gomez opened for the Cardinals and tossed four scoreless frames. Juan Sanchez collected two singles and one RBI.
Who's Hot:
Diowill Burgos (Red) racked up some extra-base hits during this period. The 18-year old left-handed hitter went 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two home runs, four RBIs, four runs, three walks, one sac fly, three strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff. He played three games in right field (one outfield assist), one in left, and one as designated hitter. The September 1, 2017 free agent signing leads the team in hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, total bases, SLG, AVG, and OPS.
Brandon Hernandez (Blue) has a six-game on-base streak which includes a five-game hitting streak and hasn't struck out in his last three games played. The 17-year old left-handed hitter went 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, two triples, one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), six runs, one walk, and one strikeout. The October 27, 2018 free agent signing played three games at third base (one fielding error) and one as designated hitter.
Albert Inoa (Red) has reached base safely in six straight games. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 6-for-16 (.375) with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), five runs, three walks, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, three strikeouts, and one caught stealing. He played four games at second base where he assisted in one double play and committed two fielding errors. The March 26, 2019 free agent signing leads the team in walks and OBP.
William Miranda (Blue) has not allowed a run in three consecutive relief appearances. The 18-year old right-hander came in for duty on July 2nd and pitched one scoreless inning allowing no hits, one walk, and struck two out. Then on July 6th, he gave up one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over one inning. The March 1, 2019 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-1.
Hancel Rincon (Red) threw his third scoreless appearance this past week. The 17-year old right-hander was called for relief on July 4th and allowed one hit, no runs, one balk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over five innings for the winning decision (1-1). The January 26, 2019 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 8-to-1.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez (Blue) extended his on base streak to 20 games last week. The 19-year old right0handed hitter went 5-for-14 (.357) with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), seven runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, and was picked off once. He played four games in right field and one as designated hitter. The July 2, 2017 free agent signing leads the team in hits, doubles, RBIs, total bases, and SLG.
Gustavo J. Rodriguez (Blue) has only given up two or less runs in each of his six stats this season. The 18-year old opened on July 2nd and hurled a career-high six innings while only allowing six hits, one earned run, and striking out six for the winning decision (2-0). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 9-to-1. The July 17, 2018 free agent signing leads the starting rotation in strikeouts and WHIP.
Who's Not:
Hemerson Cordero (Red) has coughed up a home run in each of his last two relief appearances. The 17-year old left-hander pitched on July 1st and allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over two and two-thirds innings. On July 5th, he pitched two and two-thirds and gave up three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out. The May 9, 2019 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 6-to-3 and held both inherited runners on base.
Ramon Fernandez (Red) really struggled with his control in his latest relief appearance. The 20-year old right-hander was called for duty on July 3rd and gave up one hit, four runs (three earned), four walks, threw three wild pitches, and struck one out over one inning. The July 10, 2018 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-2.
Bryan Matute (Red) has collected a hit in his last five games and only connected for two hits in his last 11 played. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-13 (.000) with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play. The August 4, 2018 free agent signing played three games at shortstop (assisted in two double plays) and one at second base (assisted in one double play).
Jose Rodriguez (Blue) will look to end his four-game hitless streak in the next week. The 16-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-14 (.000) with one RBI and nine strikeouts. The March 26, 2019 free agent signing played three games in left field and one in right.
Miguel Yedis (Red) has given up three or more runs in each of his last four appearances. The 18-year old right-hander started on July 3rd and allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out over four innings for the losing decision (0-3). The September 1, 2017 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-3.
Notes:
Josue Ramirez (Blue) has been out of action since June 4th.
The St. Louis Cardinals signed 23 international free agents on July 2nd: St. Louis Official Site
Americo Lugo was assigned to Blue and Brayan Ramirez to Red.
Hansel Marcelino (Blue) made his debut on July 5th and struck out one over one hitless/scoreless inning.
Fray Peniche (Blue) was named one of the coaches for the All-Star team: DSL Official Site
Dominican Summer League Stats:
The Cardinals Blue are hitting .269 (7th)(253-for-939) with 46 doubles, six triples (t-3rd worst), ten home runs, 145 RBIs, 341 total bases, 191 runs (8th), 133 walks, 36 stolen bases, 270 strikeouts, eight caught stealing, .375 OBP (6th), .363 SLG, and .7638 OPS.
The Cardinals Red are hitting .234 (244-for-1042) with 40 doubles, ten triples, 11 home runs, 150 RBIs (t-9th), 337 total bases, 195 runs (6th), 194 walks (1st), 56 stolen bases, 290 strikeouts (7th worst), 16 caught stealing, .363 OBP, .323 SLG, and .687 OPS.
The Cardinals Blue are 19-8 with a 4.00 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, seven holds, and six saves. They have allowed 224 hits (t-6th best), 135 runs (7th best), 106 earned runs (7th best), 11 home runs, 118 walks (10th best), hit 18 batters (t-3rd best), and struck 233 out over 238.1 innings.
The Cardinals Red are 12-19 with a 4.44 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, five holds, and two saves. They have allowed 275 hits (7th worst), 186 runs, 137 earned runs, 16 home runs (t-8th worst), 146 walks, hit 27 batters, and struck 252 out over 277.2 innings.
Sander Mora (Red) is sixth in runs scored.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez (Blue) is tied for seventh in doubles.
Diowill Burgos (Red) is first in home runs, first in RBIs, second in total bases, third in SLG, and fourth in OPS.
Albert Inoa (Red) is tied for seventh in walks.
Alexander Samuel (Red) is tied for sixth in strikeouts.
Angel Cuenca (Red) is seventh in ERA and tied for eighth in innings pitched.
Cristoffer Zapata (Blue) is tied for fifth in saves.
Hemerson Cordero (Red) is tied for second in home runs allowed.
Up Next (2019 Record, Record Vs. Cardinals):
Blue:
July 8: Mets One (16-12)(1-2)
July 9: @ Phillies Red (20-8)(2-1)
July 10: Twins
July 11: @ Rockies (16-12)(1-2)
July 12: Orioles Two (14-13)(1-2)
July 13: Off Day
July 14: All-Star Game
Red:
July 8: @ Tigers One (10-21)(2-3)
July 9: Diamondbacks Two (18-12)(3-1)
July 10: @ Diamondbacks Two
July 11: Phillies White (19-12)(4-0)
July 12: @ Phillies White
July 13: Off Day
July 14: All-Star Game
Past Notebooks:
June10, 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.
July 1, 2019: Daryln Del Villar, Yonael Dominguez, Darlin Moquete, Hansel Otamendi, Reinys Portillo, Luis Rodriguez, and Luis Tena.
Who's Hot:
Diowill Burgos (Red) racked up some extra-base hits during this period. The 18-year old left-handed hitter went 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, two home runs, four RBIs, four runs, three walks, one sac fly, three strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff. He played three games in right field (one outfield assist), one in left, and one as designated hitter. The September 1, 2017 free agent signing leads the team in hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, total bases, SLG, AVG, and OPS.
Brandon Hernandez (Blue) has a six-game on-base streak which includes a five-game hitting streak and hasn't struck out in his last three games played. The 17-year old left-handed hitter went 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, two triples, one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), six runs, one walk, and one strikeout. The October 27, 2018 free agent signing played three games at third base (one fielding error) and one as designated hitter.
Albert Inoa (Red) has reached base safely in six straight games. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 6-for-16 (.375) with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), five runs, three walks, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, three strikeouts, and one caught stealing. He played four games at second base where he assisted in one double play and committed two fielding errors. The March 26, 2019 free agent signing leads the team in walks and OBP.
William Miranda (Blue) has not allowed a run in three consecutive relief appearances. The 18-year old right-hander came in for duty on July 2nd and pitched one scoreless inning allowing no hits, one walk, and struck two out. Then on July 6th, he gave up one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over one inning. The March 1, 2019 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-1.
Hancel Rincon (Red) threw his third scoreless appearance this past week. The 17-year old right-hander was called for relief on July 4th and allowed one hit, no runs, one balk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out over five innings for the winning decision (1-1). The January 26, 2019 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 8-to-1.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez (Blue) extended his on base streak to 20 games last week. The 19-year old right0handed hitter went 5-for-14 (.357) with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), seven runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, and was picked off once. He played four games in right field and one as designated hitter. The July 2, 2017 free agent signing leads the team in hits, doubles, RBIs, total bases, and SLG.
Gustavo J. Rodriguez (Blue) has only given up two or less runs in each of his six stats this season. The 18-year old opened on July 2nd and hurled a career-high six innings while only allowing six hits, one earned run, and striking out six for the winning decision (2-0). He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 9-to-1. The July 17, 2018 free agent signing leads the starting rotation in strikeouts and WHIP.
Who's Not:
Hemerson Cordero (Red) has coughed up a home run in each of his last two relief appearances. The 17-year old left-hander pitched on July 1st and allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over two and two-thirds innings. On July 5th, he pitched two and two-thirds and gave up three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out. The May 9, 2019 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 6-to-3 and held both inherited runners on base.
Ramon Fernandez (Red) really struggled with his control in his latest relief appearance. The 20-year old right-hander was called for duty on July 3rd and gave up one hit, four runs (three earned), four walks, threw three wild pitches, and struck one out over one inning. The July 10, 2018 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-2.
Bryan Matute (Red) has collected a hit in his last five games and only connected for two hits in his last 11 played. The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-13 (.000) with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play. The August 4, 2018 free agent signing played three games at shortstop (assisted in two double plays) and one at second base (assisted in one double play).
Jose Rodriguez (Blue) will look to end his four-game hitless streak in the next week. The 16-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-14 (.000) with one RBI and nine strikeouts. The March 26, 2019 free agent signing played three games in left field and one in right.
Miguel Yedis (Red) has given up three or more runs in each of his last four appearances. The 18-year old right-hander started on July 3rd and allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out over four innings for the losing decision (0-3). The September 1, 2017 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-3.
Notes:
Josue Ramirez (Blue) has been out of action since June 4th.
The St. Louis Cardinals signed 23 international free agents on July 2nd: St. Louis Official Site
Americo Lugo was assigned to Blue and Brayan Ramirez to Red.
Hansel Marcelino (Blue) made his debut on July 5th and struck out one over one hitless/scoreless inning.
Fray Peniche (Blue) was named one of the coaches for the All-Star team: DSL Official Site
Dominican Summer League Stats:
The Cardinals Blue are hitting .269 (7th)(253-for-939) with 46 doubles, six triples (t-3rd worst), ten home runs, 145 RBIs, 341 total bases, 191 runs (8th), 133 walks, 36 stolen bases, 270 strikeouts, eight caught stealing, .375 OBP (6th), .363 SLG, and .7638 OPS.
The Cardinals Red are hitting .234 (244-for-1042) with 40 doubles, ten triples, 11 home runs, 150 RBIs (t-9th), 337 total bases, 195 runs (6th), 194 walks (1st), 56 stolen bases, 290 strikeouts (7th worst), 16 caught stealing, .363 OBP, .323 SLG, and .687 OPS.
The Cardinals Blue are 19-8 with a 4.00 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, seven holds, and six saves. They have allowed 224 hits (t-6th best), 135 runs (7th best), 106 earned runs (7th best), 11 home runs, 118 walks (10th best), hit 18 batters (t-3rd best), and struck 233 out over 238.1 innings.
The Cardinals Red are 12-19 with a 4.44 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, five holds, and two saves. They have allowed 275 hits (7th worst), 186 runs, 137 earned runs, 16 home runs (t-8th worst), 146 walks, hit 27 batters, and struck 252 out over 277.2 innings.
Sander Mora (Red) is sixth in runs scored.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez (Blue) is tied for seventh in doubles.
Diowill Burgos (Red) is first in home runs, first in RBIs, second in total bases, third in SLG, and fourth in OPS.
Albert Inoa (Red) is tied for seventh in walks.
Alexander Samuel (Red) is tied for sixth in strikeouts.
Angel Cuenca (Red) is seventh in ERA and tied for eighth in innings pitched.
Cristoffer Zapata (Blue) is tied for fifth in saves.
Hemerson Cordero (Red) is tied for second in home runs allowed.
Up Next (2019 Record, Record Vs. Cardinals):
Blue:
July 8: Mets One (16-12)(1-2)
July 9: @ Phillies Red (20-8)(2-1)
July 10: Twins
July 11: @ Rockies (16-12)(1-2)
July 12: Orioles Two (14-13)(1-2)
July 13: Off Day
July 14: All-Star Game
Red:
July 8: @ Tigers One (10-21)(2-3)
July 9: Diamondbacks Two (18-12)(3-1)
July 10: @ Diamondbacks Two
July 11: Phillies White (19-12)(4-0)
July 12: @ Phillies White
July 13: Off Day
July 14: All-Star Game
Past Notebooks:
June10, 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.
July 1, 2019: Daryln Del Villar, Yonael Dominguez, Darlin Moquete, Hansel Otamendi, Reinys Portillo, Luis Rodriguez, and Luis Tena.
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