Former Cardinals On 2014 Opening Day Frontier League Rosters

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach) - Washington
Kyle Grieshaber (former Johnson City) - Southern Illinois
Tyler Lavigne (former Batavia) - Southern Illinois
Adam Lewis (former Palm Beach) - Joliet
David Medina (former Quad Cities) - Normal
Dyllon Nuernberg (former Batavia) - Windy City
Matt Rein (former Batavia) - Lake Erie
Romulo Ruiz (former Quad Cities) - Normal
Niko Vaszquez (former Springfield) - Gateway
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield) - Southern Illinois

Notes:
Steven Ramos (former Palm Beach) has a contract offer from Windy City but could not make it out to join the team.

Normal Exercised 2014 Options On Tyler Lavigne, Romulo Ruiz, & David Medina

Frontier League Official Site

Normal Places Romulo Ruiz & David Medina On The Suspended List

Normal Cornbelters Official Twitter

Former Cardinals On The Independent Frontier League Opening Day Rosters 2013

Alan Ahmady - River City
C.J. Beatty - Washington
Drew Benes - River City
Daniel Calhoun - Southern Illinois
Ryan Copeland - River City
Tyler Lavigne - Normal
David Medina - Normal
Burny Mitchem - Traverse City
Dyllon Nuernburg - River City
Ted Obregon - Rockford
Matt Rein - Lake Erie
Romulo Ruiz - Normal
Devin Shepherd - Rockford
Brett Zawacki - Joliet

Rockford Signed Ted Obregon To Contract Extension; Normal Inks David Medina

Frontier League Official Site

Another Five Cardinals Minor Leaguers Released

Gary Apelian
Anthony Bryant
Yunior Castillo
David Medina
Garrett Wittels

The Cardinal Nation

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 22, 2012: Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out 9 Over 5 Innings; David Washington & David Medina Each Double & Drive In 2 Runs

Omaha beat Memphis 11-3

Individual Highlights:
Cedric Hunter 1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Steven Hill 2-for-4 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Kozma 2-for-4 with one run.
Bryan Anderson 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and grounded into one double play.
Lou Montanez 1-for-3 with one two-RBI and one walk.
Nick Greenwood entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:28-18)(g/f:5-1)
Chuckie Fick entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:10-5)(g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Eugenio Velez 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Brian Broderick started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits, ten runs (eight earned), three walks, committed one throwing error, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-8). (p-s:67-38)(g/f:2-4)
John Gaub entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (p-s:21-13)(g/f:2-1)

Notes:
Zack Cox was mentioned in the 'In The Team Photo' section of Baseball America's Prospect Hot Sheet.

Adron Chambers and Matt Adams were both optioned back to Memphis from St. Louis.

Omaha Storm Chasers Official Site Post Game

Tulsa beat Springfield 8-4

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 1-for-4 with one double, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Chris Swauger 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jake Shaffer 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Audry Perez 1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:12-6)(ir-s:2-0)
Keith Butler entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:4-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Seth Maness started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, and struck three out.  1-for-3 with one RBI at the plate. (p-s:92-67)(g/f:5-4)
Justin Wright entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:37-24)(g/f:2-1)

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Tulsa Drillers Official Site Post Game
Tulsa's Channel 8 Post Game

Jupiter @ Palm Beach was postponed due to rain

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Announcement

Quad Cities beat Peoria 5-3

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.
Colin Walsh 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
David Medina 1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Neal Pritchard 2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jonathan Cornelius entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)
Travis Miller entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the inning decision (3-0). (p-s:5-5)(g/f:2-0)
Ethan Cole entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2). (p-s:1-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (10). (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Virgil Hill 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Casey Rasmus 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out. (p-s:45-42)(g/f:7-0)

Notes:
Juan Castillo was activated from the disabled list.

Consistency Key For Bandits In 2nd Half per Quad-City Times

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game

Jamestown beat Batavia 7-5

Individual Highlights:
Garrett Wittels 1-for-5 with one RBI.
Breyvic Valera 2-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one throwing error.
David Washington 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and was picked off.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-1 at the plate.
Kolby Byrd 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jordan Walton 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Rough Outing:
Jesus Montero 0-for-4 at the plate.
Anthony Melchionda 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.
Ben O'Shea started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck three out. (g/f:4-5)
Kyle Barraclough entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), committed one pickoff error, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:6-2)
Adam Bileckyj entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-2)

Jamestown Jammers Official Site Post Game
Times Observer Post Game

Johnson City beat Bluefield 4-2 in 10 innings

Individual Highlights:
C.J. McElroy 3-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and was picked off.
Ildemaro Vargas 3-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Ronard Castillo 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.
Trevor Martin 2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Tony Bryant 1-for-1 with two two-out RBIs.
Stalyn Lopez started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck four out. (g/f:6-2)
Steven Sabatino entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Thomas Lee entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-0)
Ronald Shaban entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (2).

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-5, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera 0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Zachary Petrick entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:6-0)

Bluefield Blue Jays Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Marlins 9-3

Individual Highlights:
Michael Swinson 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jem Argenal 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one hit by pitch.
Ronnierd Garcia 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Adam Ehrlich 3-for-5 with one run.
Amaury Capellan 1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Joesph Almaraz 1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Jhohan Acevedo 2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and two outfield assists.
Zach Russell started and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)
Norge Paredes entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Ramon Ulacio entered in the second and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out. (g/f:3-2)
Javier Machuca entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (g/f:1-1)

Former Cardinal:
Brett Zawacki entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:3-2)

Notes:
Michael Swinson and Zach Russell were assigned to GCL to begin rehab assignments.

DSL: Cardinals beat Astros 6-5

Individual Highlights:
Robelys Reyes 1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in three double plays.
Eliezer Alvarez 1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, one fielding error, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Leobaldo Pina 3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one stolen base.
Jose Godoy 0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, one passed ball, allowed two stolen bases, and threw one runner out.
Carlos Torres 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two stolen bases.
Junior Agustin 0-for-2 with two walks, two strikeouts, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Dailyn Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:7-4)
Frederis Parra entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits and no runs for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:4-2)

Rough Outing:
George Araujo 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Ismael Brito entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the save (4). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

MLB Draft

James Ramsey, Alex Mejia, Michael Wacha, and Stephen Piscotty were named to Baseball America's All-American College Team

Cardinals Minors June 11, 2012: Colin Walsh Homers & Drives In 6 Runs; Tyler Rahmatulla Doubles, Homers, & Knocks In 4 Runs; Players Of The Week & MLB Draft Notes

Nashville beat Memphis 10-4

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 1-for-3 with one double, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez 2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two walks, and one caught stealing.
Jamie Romak 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter 2-for-4 with one walk.
Pete Kozma 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Aaron Bates 1-for-1 at the plate.
John Gaub entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Bryan Anderson 0-for-2, allowed one stolen base, and one passed ball.
Shelby Miller started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out for the losing decision (4-5). 0-for-1 with one run and one walk at the plate. (p-s:96-63)(g/f:1-2)
Barret Browning entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:19-15)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Clay Zavada entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter. (p-s:27-13)(g/f:2-1)
Chuckie Fick entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs,and one walk. (p-s:28-14)(g/f:2-0)

Notes:
Tyler Lyons was promoted from Double-A Springfield.

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

Arkansas beat Springfield 5-3

Individual Highlights:
Oscar Taveras 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jake Shaffer 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.
Audry Perez 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Jorge Rondon entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:13-7)(g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Kolten Wong 0-for-4 at the plate.
Adam Melker 0-for-2 and one outfield assist.
Kyle Conley 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Scott Gorgen started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, four walks, one balk, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-5). (p-s:85-47)(g/f:4-3)
Jesse Simpson entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:20-10)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)
Justin Wright entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out. (p-s:35-21)(g/f:4-0)

Notes:
Jorge Rondon was activated from the disabled list taking Tyler Lyons spot on the roster.

Oscar Taveras was named Texas League Player of the Week.

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

Fort Myers beat Palm Beach 8-4

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-5 with two RBIs.
Chris Edmondson 2-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw one runner out.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Drew Benes started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:8-6)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Patton 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Nick Gillung entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Logan Billbrough entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:1-1)
Dean Keikhefer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), and one intentional walk. (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Fort Myers Miracle Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities beat Burlington 18-7

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 2-for-5 with one RBI, four runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Nick Martini 3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, four runs, and two walks.
Colin Walsh 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBIs (four w/two outs), two runs, one walk., and two sac flys.
Tyler Rahmatulla 3-for-6 with one double, one home run, four RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Juan Castillo 0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Anthony Garcia 3-for-6 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Virgil Hill 3-for-5 with one double, three runs, and one strikeout.
David Medina 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, four runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kyle Hald started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-3). (g/f:9-6)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Rough Outing:
Willy Paulino entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck two out.

Notes:
Tyler Rahmatulla was named Midwest League Player of the Week.

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

DSL: Mariners beat Cardinals 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Luis Cruz 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Carlos Torres 2-for-4 with two doubles and one RBI.
Jose Lara entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit two batters, threw two wild pitches, struck two out, and picked one runner off. (g/f:6-2)

Rough Outing:
Eliezer Alvarez 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Alejandro Mejia 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Bladamil Franco 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jeffry Cerdas 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Juan Perez started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-3)

MLB Draft

!st round selection Michael Wacha is close to a $1.9 million agreement with the Cardinals and could be assigned to A-Advanced Palm Beach.

Jordan Walton has signed with the Cardinals and will be assigned to Single-A Batavia.

Undrafted free agent Thomas Lee has signed a contract with the Cardinals and was assigned to Rookie-Level Johnson City.

Cardinals Minors may 28, 2012 Results: David Medina Doubles, Triples, & Drives In Four Runs; Tyler Rahmatulla Doubles & Knocks In Three Runs; Richard Castillo Tosses Six & A Third Scoreless Innings

Iowa beat Memphis 8-2

Individual Highlights:
Eugenio Velez 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Ryan Jackson 1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter 1-for-4 with one double.
Barret Browning entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:17-13)(g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Jamie Romak 0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.
Mitch Canham 0-for-2 at the plate.
Brian Broderick started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-7).  1-for-1 at the plate. (p-s:89-55)(g/f:6-3)
Maikel Cleto entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out. (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)
Clay Zavada entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits and four runs (three earned). (p-s:17-15)(g/f:2-1)

Notes:
The Memphis Flyer takes a look at how the Redbirds season has been going so far.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game (Mark Hamilton talks about the newly-formed team)
Iowa Cubs Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat Corpus Christi 3-2

Individual Highlights:
Jose Garcia 2-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Greg Garcia 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Kyle Conley 1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  0-for-3 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:81-52)(g/f:12-4)
Keith Butler entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (10). (p-s:20-11)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Chris Swauger 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Adam Melker 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Audry Perez 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eric Fornataro entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the hold (7). (p-s:29-18)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Corpus Christi Hooks Official Site Post Game

Palm Beach Cardinals had day off

Quad Cities beat Cedar Rapids 16-6

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 2-for-5 with two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Martini 2-for-5 with two RBIs, three runs, one hit by pitch, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Rahmatulla 2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, one hit by pitch, and one fielding error.
Colin Walsh 1-for-2 with three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, three walks, and one sac fly.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Roberto De La Cruz 1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
David Medina 3-for-5 with one double, one triple, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and one outfield assist.
Juan Castillo 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Neal Pritchard 1-for-4 with two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Rough Outing:
Jonathan Cornelius started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:9-4)
Bob Revesz entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Quad Cities River Bandits Report April 17-26, 2012

The Quad Cities River Bandits began this report off extending their winning streak to five games but only picked up two of the last six played.  The Single-A ball club is 12-8 with a .600 PCT and one and half games up in the Midwest League Western Division.  They are 5-2 at home and 7-6 on the road.

Recap April 17-23:

April 17 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Game two of the series between Clinton and Quad Cities was a pitchers duel.  Stephen Landazuri pitched six innings allowing two hits, no runs, five walks, and struck four out.  Tyrell Jenkinsand Willy Paulino combined for six innings giving up two hits, no runs, one walk, and four strikeouts.  In the seventh, the LumberKings broke through as Jabari Blash walked but was out on a ground out from Guillermo Pimentel.  Jean Acevedo walked and Robert Stock uncorked a wild pitcher to move both runners into scoring position.  Michael Drowd reached on a fielder's choice that scored Pimentel and put Clinton up 1-0.  Jeremy Patton lead off the bottom half with a single to right.  Roberto Reyes moved Patton over on a bunt  and Luis Mateofollowed with a double to score Patton.  Kyle Hunter let loose a wild pitch and Mateo made it safely to third.  Jesus Montero hit a sacrifice fly to center as Quad Cities took and held the lead at 2-1.


April 18 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Jordan Shipers and Hector Hernandez started for Clinton and Quad Cities in game three of the series and both pitched very well on into the sixth innings.  Zeros went up on the scoreboard until the fifth when Quad Cities scored the first run.  Anthony Garcia doubled to lead off and Roberto Reyes followed with a single.  Luis Mateo reached on an error and Matt Williams grounded into a double play to score Garcia.  Tyler Rahmatulla hit a solo home run with two outs in the sixth to make it 2-0 River Bandits.  Jabari Blash lead off the seventh with a solo home run.  Ramon Morla walked, Jean Acevedo sacrifice bunted, and Michael Dowd walked.  Dillon Hazlett reached in a force out at second and Ethan Cole uncorked a wild pitch to allow Morla to score.  Garcia drove in Colin Walsh in the eighth and Luis Mateo committed a error to let Blash and Morla score.  With Clinton up 4-3, Juan Castillo doubled on a fly ball to right and scored Mateo to tie the game up and send it into extras.  Danny Miranda held down the tenth as Wes Alsup walked four batters to give  Quad Cities the 5-4 win over Clinton.

April 19 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Quad Cities went on the road for a three-game series against Dayton.  Stalin Gerson pitched five scoreless innings for Dayton to begin the game.  Juan Silva singled to open the second and moved to second on a ground out.  Kyle Waldrop tripled to score Silva and Junior Ariasingled to plate Waldrop.  Arias moved to second on a ground out and scored on aTheo Bowe triple to put the Dragons up 3-0.  Dayton added another run in the fifth on a Tyler Rahmatulla error.  The River Bandits offense turned on in the sixth asJuan Castillo doubled and was knocked in on a Colin Walsh double.  David Medina lead off the seventh and with two outs, Roberto Reyes drilled a homer to right.  Quad Cities tied the game up in the eighth as Jeremy Patton singled to center to score Castillo.  The River Bandits bullpen came through a pitched eight scoreless innings to finish off the game and punched a run through in the 13th, via an error by Dan Jensen, and beat Dayton 5-4.

April 20 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Quad Cities got the scoring going off the bat in game two against Dayton.  David Medina doubled in Matt Williamsin the first and Roberto Reyes hit a solo home run in the second making it 2-0 River Bandits.  However, Dayton took over the game in the next four frames.  Kyle Wadrop sacrificed to score Danny Vicioso for the first Dayton run in the second.  Nick O'Shea doubled to lead off the third, Jefry Sierra followed with a single, thenBrandon Dailey cleared the bases with a home run to put Dayton up 4-2.  The Dragons didn't stop either as Steve Selsky lead off the fourth with a double and made it to third on a Jeremy Patton error.  Waldrop and Junior Arias both walked to load up the bases and Kyle Hald let a wild pitch go to score Selsky.  O'Shea singled to right to score Waldrop and Arias and Sierra triples to score O'Shea, putting five more runs on the board for the Dragons.  O'Shea would strike again, driving in Junior Silva in the fifth.  Anthony Garcia doubled to lead off the seventh and Luis Mateo drove him in on a single to right.  Jesus Montero walked and Matt Williams knocked in Mateo on a single.  Montero would score on a Nick Martini sacrifice to left.  Dayton scored two more in the seventh as Silva walked,Willy Paulino threw the ball away for an error, and Selesky doubled to score the run.  Arias doubled to score Selesky and make the score 12-5 Dayton.  Montero and Mateo each drove in runs in the eighth but Dayton pulled off the 12-7 over Quad Cities.

April 21 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Dayton got things started in the final game of the series scoring two runs in the first inning.  Theo Bowe singled to right field and Juan Perez reached on a fielding error by Colin Walsh.  Sam Gaviglio uncorked a wild pitch and Juan Castillo threw the ball away to allow Bowe to score.  Perez moved on a ground out and scored on a Robert Maddoxsingle to right.  Yovan Gonzalez singled and scored in the fourth courtesy of a pop out, wild pitch by Gaviglio, ground out, and Jefry Sierra single to left.  Justice French went untouchable for the Dragons until the sixth inning as David Medinahit a solo home run to right.  Dayton followed that up with a run in the bottom half making it 4-1.  Kyle Waldrop doubled and scored in the eighth and Dayton sent Quad Cities to their second straight loss at a score of 5-1.

April 22 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Quad Cities stayed on the road and went to Bowling Green for a three-game set.  Felipe Rivero kept the River Bandits out of the game for the first four frames.  Todd Glaesmann homered in the first to give the Hot Rods the early lead.  Cameron Seitzer singled to get the fourth going and came all the way around on a Juan Castillo passed ball, Matt Ricesacrifice bunt, and Joel Caminero single to make it 2-0 Bowling Green.  Quad Cities came back and took the lead in the fifth as Roberto Reyes reached on a fielding error to lead off.  Garrett Wittels walked and Matt Williams reached on a force attempt that scored Reyes.  Nick Martini drove in Wittels on a single andColin Walsh loaded up the bases on a walk.  David Medina drove in the third run of the inning on a double play and the River Bandits took a 3-2 lead.  Both bullpens came through to pitch four scoreless frames but Bowling Green pushed two more runs across in the ninth.  Jake Hager walked and scored on a Matt Williams error. Jeff Malm drove in Brett after Danny Miranda intentionally walked Glaesmann and Bowling Green beat Quad Cities 4-3.

April 23 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Bats came alive for Quad Cities as they roughed up the first two pitcher that Bowling Green through their way.  Nick Martini lead off the game with a walk and scored on a Colin Walsh triple.  Jesus Montero drove in Anthony Garcia in the second to give the River Bandits a 2-0 lead.  The Hot Rods tied the game up in the bottom half as Matt Rice hit a two-run homer off Tyrell Jenkins that scored Jeff Malm.  Roberto Reyes and Garcia both doubled in the third to score a pair of runs.  Montero and Walsh each hit solo homers in the fourth, putting Quad Cities up 6-2.  Montero lead ff the sixth with a hit by pitch, Nick Martini singled, and Matt Williams loaded the bases up with another single.  Walsh was walked, scoring Montero.  David Medina drove in Martini on a sacrifice and Jeremy Patton doubled in Williams and Walsh.  Patton came close to scoring but was thrown out at home to end the inning.  Kevin Jacoband Ethan Cole matched Andrew Bellatti and Stayton Thomas for three final scoreless frames as Quad Cities beat Bowling Green 10-2.

April 24 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Ryan Carpenter started for Bowling Green and kept Quad Cities out of the game for the first five frames.  The Hot Rods scored three runs in the first four innings with Drew Vettleson hitting a solo shot off Hector Hernandez in the first, Jeff Malm doubled in Vettleson in the third, and Ryan Brett singling in Juniel Querecuto in the fourth.  Bowling Green was up 3-0 and Luis Mateo hit a solo home run to give Quad Cities a run in the sixth.  Colin Walsh hit a solo homer in the ninth while Willy Paulino and Heath Wyatt combined for three scoreless innings but the Hot Rods held on to beat thr River Bandits 3-2.

April 25: The Quad Cities River Bandits had the day off.

April 26 Quad Cities Official Site Post Game: Todd McInnis started for Quad Cities and threw for six innings allowing two hits, no runs, four walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  The River Bandits attacked in the first inning asMatt Williams lead off with a double.  Nick Martini singled to right, Colin Walsh walked, and David Medina grounded out to score Williams.  Roberto De La Cruz returned to fly out and Juan Castillo followed with a single to left to score Martini and Walsh.  Williams singled to lead off the fifth and was knocked in on a two-out single by David Medina.  Luis Mateo drove in Anthony Garcia on a sacrifice to right to put the River Bandits up 5-0.  West Michigan punched one run across in the seventh as Brandon Loy walked and Medina committed an error that allowed Jeremy Krizan to reach.  Danry Vasquez sacrificed to center to score Loy but the Whitecaps came up short 5-1 to the River Bandits.

Who's Hot:

David Medina extended his on base streak to 19 games which includes a seven-game hitting streak.  The 23-year old left-handed hitter went 11-for-36 (.306) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs (two w/two-outs), three runs, three walks, one sac fly, eight strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.  He played eight games at first base (assisted in seven double plays and committed one fielding and throwing error) and split one game at first base and in right field.  The March 12, 2006 free agent signing leads the team in RBIs and is tied for the team lead in hits and strikeouts.

Nick Martini has a four-game on base streak and collected three multi-hit games in the last period.  The 21-year old left-handed hitter went 10-for-33 (.303) with three RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, five walks, one sac fly, four strikeouts, and one caught stealing.  He played eight games in centerfield where he had two outfield assists and assisted in one double play.  The 2011 7th round (230th overall) selection is tied for the team lead in hits.

Luis Mateo will look to extend his two-game on base streak and collected three multi-hit games.  The 20-year old went 8-for-27 (.296) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, five runs, three walks, one sacrifice, one sac fly, two stolen base, and five strikeouts.  He played eight games at second base where he assisted in seven double plays and committed two fielding and one missed catch errors.  The 2008 20th round (605th overall) selection leads the team in stolen bases.

Danny Miranda earned two wins in four appearances this past week, but did blow one save.  The 21-year old left-hander picked up wins on April 18 and 19 as he pitched a combined four innings allowing two hits, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck five out.  He then gave up two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one over one inning for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-2) on April 22.  On April 26, the 2011 8th round (260th overall) selection pitched one inning allowing one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  Miranda had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 7-to-1 and didn't let any of the four inherited runners score.

Heath Wyatt, like Miranda, came through with three of four good relief appearances during this period.  The 23-year old right-hander earned a save on April 17 pitching one and one-third and allowing no hits, no runs, and struck two out.  On April 18, he picked up the blown save (1) after giving up one hit, two unearned runs, two walks (one intentional), hit one batter, one balk, and struck one out over one inning.  The 2011 33rd round (1010th overall) selection combined for two and two-thirds innings and allowing no hits, no runs, and three strikeouts on April 20 and 24.  He had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 5-to-4 and kept his two inherited runners on base.

Who's Not:

Garrett Wittels went hitless in three of his six games played.  The 21-year old right-handed hitter went 2-for-18 (.111) with one run, three walks, one stolen base, and three strikeouts.  He played three games at shortstop (assisted in one double play), one game as a pinch runner, one game as designated hitter, and one game at shortstop.

Jeremy Patton is getting at-bats but not connecting for hits.  The 23-year old left-handed hitter went 4-for-24 (.167) with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and grounded into two double plays.  He played four games at third base (one missed catch error), one game at first base, and split one game between first and third (assisted in two double plays).

Hector Hernandez started off on the right foot to begin the season but has seemed to go in reverse since.  The 21-year old left-hander pitched on April 18 going six and a third and allowing four hits, two earned runs, on home run, three walks, and struck one out.  Then on April 24, he was sacked with ten hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck five out over five innings for the losing decision (1-1).  The 2009 10th round (309th overall) selection had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 15-to-6.

Sam Gaviglio has struggled in two of his three starts this season.  The 21-year old right-handed pitched April 21 going six innings allowing six hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, threw three wild pitches, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 8-to-8.

Kyle Hald was thumped in his latest start of the season.  The 22-year old left-hander went three and two-thirds innings allowing ten hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, two walks, threw two wild pitches, struck two out, and picked one runner off for the losing decision (0-2).  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 3-to-4.

Notes:

The Quad Cities River Bandits made a flurry of roster moves starting with Adam Lewis being activated to take the spot of Tyler Rahmatulla (sprained left thumb).  Virgil Hill was brought in from extended spring training and Lewis was placed back on the disabled list, to make roster space.  Roberto Reyes (fractured pinky finger) was placed on the disabled list and Roberto De La Cruz (leg injury) was activated.

Victor Sanchez (slight elbow tear) and Jason Stidham (left knee cartilage damage), who finished off the 2011 season on the Quad Cities roster, both decided to retire. 

Juan Castillo showing growth per Quad-City Times.

Nick Martini finds way on base per Quad-City Times.

Sam Gaviglio off to good start in minor leagues per Ashland Daily Tidings.

2012 Midwest League Stats:

The Quad Cities River Bandits are hitting .265 (3rd) with a .334 OBP (t-3rd), .415 SLG (1st), and .749 (1st).  The team ranks first in doubles; second in runs scored (tied), home runs, and RBIs (tied); third in total bases; fourth in hits; tied for eighth in walks; 15th in strikeouts; and 16th in stolen bases and caught stealing in the 16-team division.

The River Bandits have a 2.86 ERA (2nd) with a 1.22 WHIP (t-4th).  The team ranks tied for third in wins; six in hit batters; tied for seventh in shutouts; tied for ninth in saves and holds; 11th in strikeouts; 13th in losses (tied), hits allowed, and runs allowed; and 15th in earned runs and walks in the 16-team division.

Juan Castillo ranks second in AVG.
Colin Walsh ranks tied for third in runs scored, tied for eighth in triples, tied for third in home runs, tied for seventh in RBIs, third in total bases, tied for fifth in walks, third in SLG, and fourth in OPS.
Matt Williams ranks tied for third in runs scored and fifth in doubles.
Anthony Garcia ranks tied for first in doubles.
David Medina ranks fifth in doubles, tied for sixth in home runs, tied for fourth in RBIs, and eighth in total bases.
Brandon Creath ranks tied for tenth in wins and tied for fifth in holds.
Todd McInnis ranks tied for tenth in wins.
Danny Miranda ranks tied for tenth in wins.
Heath Wyatt ranks tied for tenth in saves and tied for third in game finishes.
Willy Paulino ranks tied for second in hit batters.

Up Next (2012 Record, vs. Quad Cities):

April 26-28; West Michigan (10-11, 1-1)
April 29-May 1: South Bend (13-8, 0-0)
May 2-4: @ Burlington (11-11, 0-0)