Single-A Rome Places Chris Edmondson On The Disabled List

Rome Braves Official Twitter

Braves Take Contract Of Chris Edmondson

Chris Edmondson’s assault on the Can-Am League came to an end last week as the Johnson City High graduate’s contract was purchased by the Atlanta Braves.

Press Connects

Chris Edmondson Assigned To Single-A Rome

K. Joe Hudson Twitter

Braves Purchase The Contract Of Chris Edmondson From Rockland

Rockland OF Chris Edmonson leads the Can-Am League in RBI (35) and is tied for the lead in home runs (8). He has already garnered a Pointstreak Hitter of the Week award. But, earlier today, Edmondson earned another honor. The Atlanta Braves purchased Edmondson’s contract from the Boulders, making him the first Rockland player in the team’s three-year history to have his contract bought by a major league organization.

Can-Am League Official Site

Chris Edmondson Named Player Of The Week In The Can Am League

The official statistician of the Can-Am League, Pointstreak, has announced that Rockland Boulders OF Chris Edmonson (pictured) and RHP Bobby Blevins have been named this week’s Pointstreak Batter and Pitcher of the Week.

Can Am League Official Site

Chris Edmondson Helps Lead Rockland To Doubleheader Sweep Over New Jersey

The Rockland Boulders jumped on the New Jersey Jackals early scoring four runs in the top of the first inning and would cruise from there to an 8-3 win in game one of a doubleheader. Rockland 3B Stephen Cardullo (pictured) had a solid game at the plate going 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI. Boulders LF Chris Edmondson chipped in with his league-lead-tying fifth home run of the season, along with scoring two runs and driving in three. Boulders starting pitcher Pat Moran tossed a complete game en route to his second win of the season. Moran allowed one earned run on five hits and fanned nine batters.

Can-Am League Official Site

Former Cardinals On The Independent League Can-Am League Rosters 2013

Chris Edmondson - Rockland
D'Angelo Jimenez - Newark
Charlie Weatherby - Trois-Rivieres

Rockland Signs Chris Edmondson

Can-Am League Twitter

Springfield Cardinals Roster Almost Set

Cardinals officials are prepared to add Seth Blair to the Double-A Springfield rotation when spring training ends Sunday, shifting the 2010 first-round supplemental pick to serve as Scott Gorgen’s fill-in.

Cardinals Corner

Cardinals Release Chris Edmondson

Kary Booher Twitter

Cardinals Minor League Spring Training Notebook 3-29-13

On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals’ minor leaguers faced the Mets clubs for the final time this spring. The Cards’ two upper level clubs traveled to Port St. Lucie. Palm Beach and Peoria welcomed New York’s two Class-A clubs to Jupiter.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Cardinals Minor League Spring Training Notebook 3-28-13

On Thursday, the St. Louis Cardinals’ minor leaguers had a camp day, their fifth of six scheduled this spring. Memphis faced Springfield, while Palm Beach and Peoria squared off. The extended spring training players were split into Red and White squads.

The Cardinal Nation Blog
Future Redbirds

Springfield Cardinals Report 3-28-13

St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets; Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis vs. Mets farm clubs; all games 1 p.m. in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Springfield News-Leader

Cardinals Minor League Spring Training Notebook 3-22-13

On Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals had a camp day, with Memphis taking on Springfield and Palm Beach opposing Peoria on the back fields of Roger Dean. There was also an intersquad game.

The Cardinal Nation Blog

Memphis Drops Spring Opener To New Orleans 7-6

The Memphis Redbirds came up on the short end of a 7-6 defeat to the New Orleans Zephyrs (AAA Marlins) on Thursday afternoon in their first game of spring training at Roger Dean Stadium.

Memphis Official Site

David Medina Slugs Two Homers & Seth Blair, Tyrell Jenkins Debut

A year ago, in his first extended run through pro ball, Tyrell Jenkins felt the wear and strain that the mileage of being a starter can put on a shoulder. He ended the year a few weeks early because of that soreness.

Bird Land

On Thursday, the St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers had their first spring games against external competition – the Miami Marlins.
The Cardinal Nation Blog

A rather subdued day on the farm. David Medina makes a splash and Tyrell Jenkins sees some action.
Future Redbirds

Cardinals Minors June 28, 2012: Ryan Jackson Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 5 Runs; Oscar Taveras Collects A Double, Homer, 2 RBIs, & All-Star MVP; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out 8 Over 7 Scoreless Innings; Barret Browning Named All-Star

Albuquerque beat Memphis 10-8

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montantez 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Ryan Jackson 4-for-4 with one double, one home run, five two-out RBIs, one run, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.
Steven Hill 0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.
Cedric Hunter 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Nick Derba 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Adron Chambers 1-for-1 with two RBIs and one run.
Matt Adams 1-for-1 with one run.

Rough Outing:
Eugenio Velez 0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and two throwing error.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Scott Gorgen started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  One sacrifice at the plate. (p-s:95-49)(g/f:5-4)
John Gaub entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk foir the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:13-6)
Chuckie Fick entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the blown save (2). (p-s:30-19)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Adam Reifer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:3-0)

Former Cardinal:
Alex Castellanos 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Notes:
Barret Browning was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team and Blaise Ilsley is the pitching coiach for the team.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Albuquerque Isotopes Official Site Post Game
Examiner Post Game

Texas League All-Star Game: North beat South 3-1

North:
Kolten Wong 1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Jermaine Curtis 0-for-1 with one walk.
Oscar Taveras 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Trevor Rosenthal entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)
Keith Butler entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (p-s:8-5)

Former Cardinals on South:
Jose Martinez 0-for-4 at the plate.
Shane Peterson 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Notes:
Oscar Taveras was named MVP of the All-Star game.

Palm Beach beat Bradenton 10-4

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-1 at the plate.
Ronny Gil 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Nick Longmire 1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Geoff Klein 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one missed catch error.
Luis De La Cruz 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Jeremy Patton 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one walk.
Chase Reid entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Chris Corrigan started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, struck five out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (2-2). (p-s:88-48)(g/f:6-1)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Bradenton Marauders Official Site Post Game
Examiner Post Game

Quad Cities beat Cedar Rapids 1-0

Individual Highlights:
Nick Martini 2-for-4 with one double.
Colin Walsh 2-for-2 with two walks.
Luis Mateo 1-for-1 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck eight out for the winning decision (4-5). (g/f:8-4)
Ricky Martinez entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:2-0)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (12). (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Stephen Piscotty 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Matt Williams 0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Virgil Hill 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Notes:
Cardinals First Round Pick Making Debut With Bandits Tonight per QC Times

Angel DeJesus was released, Patrick Wisdom placed on the seven-day disabled list, and Charlie Tilson, Josh Lucas, and Tyler Mills moved to the 60-day disabled list per Baseball America.

Anthony Garcia was named Midwest League Player of the Week also former prospect Andrew Brown was named Pacific Coast League Played of the Week.

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad City Times Post Game
Cedar Rapids Kernels Official Site Post Game

Batavia beat Jamestown 5-4 in 17 innings

Individual Highlights:
Steven Ramos 3-for-9 with two doubles and two strikeouts.
Anthony Melchionda 2-for-8 with three strikeouts.
Jesus Montero 1-for-2 with one run, two hit by pitches, and one strikeout.
Matthew Young 4-for-7 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Garrett Wittels 1-for-3 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, and one walk.
Kyle Barraclough started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:5-3)
Ben O'Shea entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)
Brandon Creath entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:1-0)
Matt Rein entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)
Corey Baker entered in the 13th and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out. (g/f:3-2)
Kevin Jacob entered in the 17th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Roberto Reyes 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Leandro Mateo 0-for-4 at the plate.
Yunier Castillo entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)
Joseph Scanio entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:4-1)

Notes:
Daniel Bibona and Adam Bileckyj were both released.

The Daily News Post Game

Burlington beat Johnson City 14-2

Individual Highlights:
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one walk.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-2 with two hit by pitches, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Jeremy Schaffer 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Gerwuins Velazco 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ronard Castillo 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 at the plate.
Steve Bean 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Stayln Lopez started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, eight earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-2)
Jared Springer entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:3-3)
Jacob Booden entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, three home runs, one walk, and struck two strikeouts. (1-1)

Kansas City Star Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia 0-for-1 with one run and two walks.
Amaury Capellan 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Popkins 1-for-2 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Corderious Dodd 0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hansel De Los Santos started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:4-3)
Anderson Gerdel entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Johnny Polanco entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3). (g/f:2-0)

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 2-1 in game two of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Jhohan Acevedo 1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Brett Wiley 1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal 0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Daniel Barbuena 1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:4-2)
Cole Brand entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)
Josh Renfro entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (ir-s:1-0)
Norge Paredes entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1). (g/f:2-1)

DSL: Indians beat Cardinals 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Luis Cruz 3-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.
Alejandro Mejia 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Jose Godoy 0-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and allowed two stolen bases.
George Araujo 2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one fielding error.
Isaac Silva started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, hit one batter, one balk, and struck five out. (g/f:6-3)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Torres 0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Junior Agustin 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Lara entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1). (g/f:1-0)
Ramon Santos entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-1)

Cardinals Minors June 25, 2012: Jamie Romak & Matt Williams Each Homer & Drives in 3 Runs; Chris Edmondson Doubles, Triples, & Knocks In 3 Runs; Dail Villanueva Strikes Out 6 Over 7 Scoreless Innings

New Orleans beat Memphis 11-3

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montanez 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Steven Hill 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Pete Kozma 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter 1-for-1 at the plate.

Rough Outing:
Zack Cox 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Nick Derba 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
John Gast started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, struck two out, picked one runner off for the losing decision (4-2).  0-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:92-60)(g/f:4-6)
John Gaub entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:19-14)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-3)
Adam Reifer entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-0)
Maikel Cleto entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat Tulsa 5-1

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-3 with two runs and two hit by pitches.
Chris Swauger 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jamie Romak 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Greg Garcia 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two walks, and one strikeout.
Adam Melker 2-for-5 at the plate.
Carlos Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s67-45)(g/f:7-1)
Kevin Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (3). (p-s:23-16)(g/f:1-0)
Mike Blazek entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out. (p-s:27-21)(g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Travis Tartamella 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jake Shaffer 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Clearwater beat Palm Beach 7-5

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Mike O'Neill 4-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Chris Edmondson 2-for-5 with one double, one triple, three two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and two fielding errors.
Luis De La Cruz 2-for-4 with one run.
Chase Reid entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:3-2)

Rough Outing:
Tyler Rahmatulla 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, one throwing error, and one fielding error.
Nick Longmire 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Anthony Ferrara started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), one home run,  seven walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (4-6). (g/f:7-4)
Iden Nazario entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Notes:
Michael Swinson was placed on the restricted list.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities beat Wisconsin 4-1 

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-4 with one double.
Luis Mateo 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Neal Pritchard 1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck six out for the winning decision (4-4). (p-s:89-57)(g/f:6-3)

Rough Outing:
Virgil Hill 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Colin Walsh 0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-4 with one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Danny Miranda entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck three out. (p-s:27-22)(g/f:2-1)

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Wisconsin Rattlers Official Site Post Game

State College beat Batavia 7-4

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Garrett Wittels 2-for-4 with one run and one throwing error.
Roberto Reyes 0-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one throwing error.
David Bergin 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
David Washington 1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jordan Walton 1-for-1 with one run.
Tyler Melling started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), struck three out, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:7-2)
Kevin Jacob entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.
Adam Bileckyj entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Rough Outing:
Jesus Montero 0-for-3 and one passed ball.
Gary Apelian 0-for-3 at the plate.
Corey Baker entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, four runs (two earned), one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

The Daily News Post Game
State College Spike Official Site Post Game

Pulaski beat Johnson City 5-0

Individual Highlights:
Lance Jeffries 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Michael Knox 2-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Dutch Deol One walk at the plate.
Juan Bautista started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:8-7)
Jared Springer entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Pulaski Mariners Official Site Post Game

GCL: Astros beat Cardinals 7-4

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 1-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perez 1-for-4 with one double, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jose Gomez 2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
David Popkins 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Brett Wiley 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Zach Russell entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)
Cesar Aguilar entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)
Javier Machuca entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Jhohan Acevedo 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Kender Villegas started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, six earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, one balk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:6-3)
Christopher Thomas entered in the ninth and p[itched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:3-0)

DSL: Cardinals beat Athletics 12-8

Individual Highlights:
Robelys Reyes 1-for-5 with one triple, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, one stolen base, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Godoy 1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, ne throwing error, assisted in one double play, threw out two of four base runners.
Alejandro Mejia 2-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Torres 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Sergio Ripoll 2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Junior Agustin 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
George Araujo 1-for-5 with two RBIs and three strikeouts.
Esteban Vallejo entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the save (1). (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Rough Outing:
Juan Perez started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (g/f:3-0)
Jose Pena entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:0-2)(i-rs:2-0)
Jose Lara entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)

Cardinals Minors June 18, 2012: David Washington Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 2 Runs; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out 8 Over 6 Innings; Oscar Taveras Singles & Hits Solo Homer

Memphis had day off

Notes:
Maikel Cleto was optioned back to Memphis and Clay Zavada was released.

Arkansas beat Springfield 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Jermaine Curtis 0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Oscar Taveras 2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Chris Swauger 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Jake Shaffer 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Trevor Rosenthal started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out. (p-s:94-55)(g/f:7-3
Kevin Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (4). (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)
Deryk Hooker entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:26-19)(g/f:2-0)

Rehab Assignment:
Matt Carpenter 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Arkansas Travelers Official Site Post Game

Palm Beach beat Charlotte 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in four double plays.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-5 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, one throwing error, one passed ball, assisted in one double play, and threw one runner out.
Nick Longmire 1-for-3 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.
Tyler Rahmatulla 1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Scott McGregor started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, hit four batters, committed one throwing error, struck two out, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:7-3)
Iden Nazario entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (6). (g/f:1-0)
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Rehab Assignment:
Kyle Farnsworth started and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas was reassigned to Rookie-Level Johnson City and Adam Ehrlich was reassigned to Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League.  Tyler Rahmatulla was promoted from Single-A Quad Cities and Carlos Martinez sent to Double-A Springfield.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Charlotte Stone Crabs Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities is on All-Star break

Auburn beat Batavia 6-5

Individual Highlights:
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double oplay.
David Washington 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Jesus Montero 3-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one hit by pitch.
Steven Ramos 1-for-3 with one RBI and one sacrifice.

Rough Outing:
Garrett Wittels 0-for-6 with three strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera 0-for-5 at the plate.
Gary Apelian 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Ben Freeman started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:7-4)
Jose Almarante entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Adam Bileckyj entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

The Batavian Post Game
The Daily News Post Game
Auburn Doubledays Official Site Post Game

Johnson City had day off

JC Cardinals Expecting Big Things From 17-Year Old Third Baseman (Carson Kelly) This Season per Johnson City Press

GCL: Astros beat Cardinals 1-0 in 13 innings

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 1-for-4 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia 1-for-3 with one walk.
Brett Wiley 2-for-4 with one walk.
Silfredo Garcia started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs,committed one throwing error, and struck eight out. (g/f:8-2)
Cesar Aguilar entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out. (g/f:1-1)
Cole Brand entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-1)
Johnny Polanco entered in 11th and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 0-for-6 at the plate.
Jem Argenal 0-for-4 and one missed catch error.
Adam Ehrlich 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Daniel Barbuena 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

DSL: Dodgers beat Cardinals 11-1

Individual Highlights:
Jeffry Cerdas 0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Junior Agustin 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Sergio Ripoll 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Luis De La Rosa entered in the fourth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Juan Perez started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed one hit, four earned runs, and four walks for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:1-1)
Jonathan Escudero entered in the first and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out. (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-1)
Jose Pena entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw four wild pitches, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

MLB Draft

23rd round selection Tate Matheny will pass on signing with the Cardinals and attend Missouri St.

Cardinals Minors June 12, 2012: Chris Edmondson Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 5 Runs; Nick Additon Strikes Out 11 Over 7 Scoreless Innings; Seth Maness Tosses A Complete Game

Memphis beat Nashville 2-0

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez 1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and one strikeout.
Jamie Romak 1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Pete Kozma 1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.
Nick Additon started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (3-6). 0-for-2 at the plate. (p-s:98-64)(g/f:6-2)
Adam Reifer entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (3). (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-1)
Jess Todd entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1). (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Aaron Bates 0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Former Cardinal:
Corey Patterson 1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Notes:
Zack Cox was activated from the disabled list and Mitch Canham was released.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Nashville Sounds Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat Arkansas 4-1

Individual Highlights:
Greg Garcia 1-for-4 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-3 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, and grounded into one double play.
Chris Swauger 2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jake Shaffer 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kyle Conley 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Seth Maness started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-0). (p-s:84-62)(g/f:17-2)

Rough Outing:
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Travis Tartamella 0-for-3 at the plate.
Breyvic Valera 0-for-3 at the plate.

Notes:
Vance Albitz was promoted from A-Advanced Palm Beach while Chris Corrigan was sent the other way.

Jermaine Curtis is day-to-day with a sore left foot.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Arkansas Travelers Official Site Post Game

Palm Beach beat St. Lucie  7-6

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-4 with two doubles, one two-out  RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Mike O'Neill 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Chris Edmondson 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, five RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Patton 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Ronny Gil 0-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one fielding error.
Anthony Ferrara started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, five walks, committed one pickoff error, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (4-4). (g/f:7-6)

Rough Outing:
Geoff Klein 0-for-4, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.
Iden Nazario entered in the eighth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:0-1)

Notes:
Logan Billbrough and Cody Stanley were both placed on the disabled list, Vance Albitz was promoted to Double-A Springfield, Daniel Bibona was reassigned to extended spring training, Adam Ehrlich was promoted from extended spring training, and Chris Corrigan was sent down from Springfield.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
St. Lucie Mets Official Site Post Game

Kane County beat Quad Cities 7-5

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 2-for-5 with one run, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Martini 1-for-2 with two runs, three walks, one stolen base, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.
Colin Walsh 1-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Tyler Rahmatulla 1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Juan Castillo 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.
Virgil Hill 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched 7.2 innings.  He allowed 11 hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-5). (g/f:8-4)
Ricky Martinez entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Quad-City Times Post Game

DSL: Indians beat Cardinals 3-0

Individual Highlights:
Jose Godoy 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Carlos Torres 0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Junior Agustin 0-for-1 with two walks, one strikeout, and two throwing errors.
Dewen Perez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck one out. (g/f:5-4)

Rough Outing:
Robelys Reyes 0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one fielding error.
Leobaldo Pina 0-for-4 at the plate.
Eliezer Alvarez 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.