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Dominican Summer League Cardinals Notebook 8-26-19

The Cardinals Blue started the week off with a chance to clinch the division but their opponents played spoiler as they only won two of seven contests and ended the season on a two-game losing streak.  They finished the season with a 41-23 record and two games back of the first place Rockies in the South Division.  They were 22-10 at home and 19-13 on the road.

The Cardinals Red extended their winnign streak to seven games before falling in their finale.  They finished with a 32-29 record and 12.5 games out of first place in the San Pedro Division.  They were 18-17 defending home field and 14-22 as the visitor.

Week In Review:

August 19, 2019: The Cardinals Blue opened their week on the road against the Nationals.  The Redbirds two runs on the board in the first and held the lead until the final two frames as the Nats came from behind.  Reinys Portillo struck out five over six scoreless innings in the start.  Fernando Diaz singled twice, double, and drove in two runs.

August 19, 2019: Mets Two @ Cardinals Red was cancelled.

August 20, 2019: The Cardinals Red visited the Mets Two for the second game of the series.  The Mets took advantage of errors by the Redbirds and took an early lead.  The Redbirds however came back and pounded the Mets in the ground in the later innings for a ten-run victory.  Brayan Ramirez struck out three over one and two-third scoreless innings of relief.  Smith Vargas, Luis Andujar, and Fernando Brazoban each knocked in three runs.

August 20, 2019: The Cardinals Blue hosted the Mets One in their next game.  The Mets took and early lead then let the Redbirds get back in the game and ended up taking it back for the win as errors played a major part.  Ronald Suarez struck out three over one and a third scoreless innings of relief.  Carlos Arcia singled twice and drove in two runs.

August 21, 2019: The Cardinals Red faced off against the Rangers Two for a doubleheader, with the first at home.  Both teams plated one in the first and the Redbirds sprinkled in runs throughout the game to take the contest.  Angel Cuenca and Yonael Dominguez each went three innings and only gave up one run a piece.  Albert Inoa singled, doubled, and knocked in one run.

August 21, 2019: The Cardinals Red visited the Rangers Two in the second game of the doubleheader.  The Redbirds pitching continued to hold the Rangers in check as the offense plated three in the first, one in the fifth, and four in the sixth for the win.  Miguel Yedis pitched two scoreless relief innings and struck three out for the winning decision.  Fernando Brazoban singled in three runs.

August 21, 2019: The Cardinals Blue visited the Phillies Red to complete the July 31st game.  Bot teams exchanged blanks and forced extras and the Phils pulled it out with a run in the bottom of the tenth.  Yordy Richard opened and struck out four over five scoreless innings.  Eduar Pimentel and William Miranda followed with a combined four scoreless frames.

August 21, 2019: The Cardinals Blue continued as visitors in the following game against the Phillies Red.  Another stellar pitching performance by both teams saw the ending come to 2-1 decision in the Redbirds favor.  Yordy Richard struck out five over four and two-thirds scoreless innings.  Luis Rodriguez singled and drove in two runs.

August 22, 2019: The Cardinals Blue returned home to face the Twins.  The Redbird broke out the good bats as the racked up six runs in the first two frames and added two more in the fourth to take the game.  Cristoffer Zapata held the bases loaded in the ninth for the save.  Darlin Moquete collected three singles, one home run, and four RBIs.

August 23, 2019: The Cardinals Red welcomed in the Brewers for their next game.  The Redbirds pitching was strong in the start and let the hitting get a good lead but the Brewers made a comeback that did end up falling short.  Henry Gomez struck out three and allowed one run over four and two-third innings for the start.  Erick Thomas hit a solo home run in the ninth for the win.

August 23, 2019: The Cardinals Blue went on the road against the Rockies.  The Rockies took an early lead and the Redbirds made a strong comeback that fell short due to miscues in the field.  Fernando Diaz singled, homered, and drove in three runs.

August 24, 2019: The Cardinals Blue visited the Orioles Two for the finale of the season.  The Redbird scored first but handed the game off to the Orioles as they pulled off the win.  Juan Peralta opended with four innings and allowed one run.  Carlos Arcia knocked in one run.

August 24, 2019: The Cardinals Red also finished the season on the road, against the Brewers.  The Redbirds plated a run first and went silent as the Brewers scored double digits in three separate frames for the victory.  Fernando Brazoban hit a solo home run in the second inning for their only score.

Who's Hot:

Luis Andujar (Red) finished the season with a 17-game on-base streak and eight-game hitting streak.  The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 8-for-19 (.421) with two doubles, one triple, one home run, five RBIs (two w/two-outs), four runs, one stolen base, one sac fly, and three strikeouts.  He played four games at first base (assisted in two double plays and one throwing error) and one at third base.  The September 1, 2017 free agent signing led the team in hits, doubles, and RBIs.

Fernando Brazoban (Red) had a six-game on-base streak and three-game hit streak to end the season.  The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 4-for-13 (.308) with one triple, two home runs, nine RBIs (seven w/two-outs), three runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, one sac fly, and three strikeouts.  He played five games in right field and committed one fielding error.  The January 8, 2019 free signing had his best month in August as he hit .266 with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, and 22 RBIs.

Elvin DeJesus (Blue) reached base safely in his final 21 games.  The 17-year old switch-hitter went 7-for-21 (.333) with two triples, one two-out RBIs, three runs, four walks, two hit by pitches, four stolen bases, nine strikeouts, and one caught stealing.  He played five games at second base (assisted in one double play and one fielding error) and one as designated hitter.  The January 11, 2018 free agent signing led the team in triples.

Albert Inoa (Red) finished the season on a 32-game on-base streak and seven-game hitting streak.  The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 6-for-13 (.462) with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), six runs, three walks, and one strikeout.  He played four games at second base and committed one throwing error.  The March 26, 2019 free agent signing hit .333 in both the month of July and August.

Darlin Moquete (Blue) ended the season reaching base safely in 43 games and with an eight-game hitting streak.  The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 14-22 (.636) with one double, three home runs, six RBIs, six runs, one walk, three stolen bases, and two strikeouts.  He played two games in right field (one outfield assist and assisted in one double play), one in left, and split one game in center and left.  The April 21, 2018 free agent signing led the team in runs scored, hits, total bases, stolen bases, OBP, SLG, AVG, and OPS.

Sander Mora (Red) reached base safely in his last 30 games and had a ten-game hitting streak.  The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 5-for-17 (.294) with one double, three runs, two stolen bases, and four strikeouts.  He played two games at shortstop, one at third base (assisted in one double play), and one at second base.  The July 2, 2017 free agent signing led the team in runs scored, stolen bases, and caught stealing.

Reinys Portillo (Blue) threw his third consecutive solid starts with his best of his career coming in the final of his season.  The 18-year old right-hander opened on August 19th and tossed six scoreless innings, allowing six hits, one walk, and striking out five.  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 6-to-5.  The July 28, 2018 free agent signing led the team in innings pitched and strikeouts.

Brayan Ramirez (Red) didn't allow a run in his final three relief appearances.  The 17-year old right-hander pitched one an two-thirds scoreless innings on August 20th and allowed one hit, two walks, and struck three out for the hold (3).  He then hurled on August 24th and gave up one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out over one and a third.  He had a combined ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-1 and held one inherited runner on base.  The July 2, 2019 free agent didn't allow and earned run in the month of August.

Luis Rodriguez (Blue) reached base safely in his last four games.  The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 5-for-12 (.417) with one double, one triple, three RBIs, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.  He played three games behind the plate (assisted in one double play, one throwing error, and threw out three of six base runners) and one at first base.

Cristoffer Zapata (Blue) didn't allow a run in his final four appearances.  The 20-year old left-hander was called from the pen on August 20th and allowed one walk, threw one wild pitch, while holding two inherited runners on base.  Then on August 22nd, he came in with the bases loaded and struck out the only batter faced for the save (6).  He had a ground out to-fly-out ratio of 0-to-1.  The September 6, 2016 free agent signing led the team in saves.

Notes:

Michael Ozoria (Blue) missed the entire season, Josue Ramirez (Blue) had been out of action since June 4th, Alexander Samuel (Red) since July 10th, Jose Rodriguez (Blue) since July 12th, Endri Salas (Red) and Jesus Jaquez (Red) since July 22nd, Eduar Pimentel (Blue) since August 8th, Brandon Hernandez (Blue) since August 13th, Oliver Lopez (Red) since August 16th, and Hector De Los Santos (Red) since August 17th.

Angel Cuenca (Red) returned to action after missing almost two weeks.  He started on August 21st and pitched three innings allowing four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out.

Jesus Orecchia was transferred from Red to Blue on August 20th.

Dominican Summer League Stats:

The Cardinals Blue hit .259 (t-9th)(544-for-2101) with 101 doubles, 22 triples, 23 home runs, 308 RBIs, 758 total bases, 391 runs, 318 walks, 84 stolen bases (t-10th worst), 573 strikeouts, 27 caught stealing, .371 OBP (t-6th), .361 SLG, and .732 OPS.

The Cardinals Red hit .258 (595-for-2308) with 111 doubles (10th), 27 triples, 20 home runs, 344 RBIs (5th), 820 total bases, 427 runs (6th), 409 walks (2nd), 130 stolen bases (8th), 618 strikeouts (t-6th worst), 38 caught stealing, .378 OBP (5th), .355 SLG, and .733 OPS.

The Cardinals Blue were 41-21 with a 3.65 ERA, 1.36 WHIP (10th), three shutouts, 16 holds (t-8th), and 15 saves.  They allowed 521 hits, 288 runs (6th best), 224 earned runs (6th best), 23 home runs, 231 walks (t-5th best), hit 23 batters (t-7th best), and struck 495 out (9th worst) over 552 innings.

The Cardinals Red were 31-38 with a 4.44 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, 13 holds, and eight saves (t-3rd worst).  They allowed 606 hits (9th worst), 402 runs (9th worst), 298 earned runs, 36 home runs (4th worst), 333 walks, hit 64 batters, and struck 530 out over 604 innings.

Sander Mora (Red) finished second in runs scored, eight walks, and third in stolen bases.

Albert Inoa (Red) finished ninth in runs scored, fifth in walks, and fifth in OBP.

Diowill Burgos (Red) finished tied for seventh in home runs.

Luis Andujar (Red) finished tied for sixth in RBIs.

Gustavo A. Rodriguez (Blue) finished tied for eighth in strikeouts.

Smith Vargas (Red) finished seventh in stolen bases.

Angel Cuenca (Red) finished sixth in ERA and second in WHIP.

Cristoffer Zapata (Blue) finished tied for eighth in saves.

Hemerson Cordero (Red), Edgar Manzo (Red), and Engels Martinez (Blue) all finished tied, with others, for seventh in home runs allowed.

William Miranda (Blue) finished tied for sixth in holds.

Past Notebooks:
June 10, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Angel Cuenca, Bryan Matute, Hansel Otamendi, and Nelson Prada.
June 17, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Angel Cuenca, Sander Mora, Reinys Portillo, Claudio Ramirez, Gustavo A. Rodriguez, and Gustavo J. Rodriguez.
June 24, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Ludwin Jimenez, Reinys Portillo, Gustavo A. Rodriguez, and Jose Zapata.
July 1, 2019: Darlyn Del Villar, Yonael Dominguez, Darlin Moquete, Hansel Otamendi, Reinys Portillo, Luis Rodriguez, and Luis Tena.
July 8, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Brandon Hernandez, Albert Inoa, William Miranda, Hancel Rincon, Gustavo A. Rodriguez, and Gustavo J. Rodriguez.
July 15, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Angel Cuenca, Brandon Hernandez, Albert Inoa, William Miranda, Wilmer Ortega, and Gustavo J. Rodriguez.
July 22, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Augusto Calderon, Darlin Moquete, Sander Mora, Wilmer Ortega, Gustavo J., Rodriguez, and Smith Vargas.
July 29, 2019: Luis Andujar, Angel Cuenca, Brandon Hernandez, Albert Inoa, William Miranda, Leudy Pena, Claudio Ramirez, and Luis Tena.
August 5, 2019: Luis Andujar, Angel Cuenca, Fernando Diaz, Luis Garcia, Darlin Moquete, Wilmer Ortega, Claudio Ramirez, Yordy Richard, and Luis Rodriguez.
August 12, 2019: Luis Andujar, Fernando Brazoban, Fernando Diaz, Luis Garcia, Roblin Heredia, Edgar Manzo, Reinys Portillo, and Gustavo J. Rodriguez.
August 19, 2019: Elvin DeJesus, Fernando Diaz, Yonael Dominguez, Luis Garcia, Henry Gomez, Sander Mora, Nelson Prada, Dionys Rodriguez, Gustavo A. Rodriguez, and Smith Vargas.

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Twins 8-6: Darlin Moquete Singles Three Times, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Luis Rodriguez Singles, Triples, & Knocks In One Run; Leudy Pena Collects One Single, One Walk, & One RBI

Individual Highlights:
Darlin Moquete started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  4-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, two runs, and one stolen base.
Elvin DeJesus started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Darlyn Del Villar started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Luis Rodriguez started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one caught stealing.
Leudy Pena started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jesus Orecchia started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, two runs, and two walks.
Allison Benitez entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-3)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Fernando Diaz started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Wilmer Ortega started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (5-0).  (g/f:5-6)
Benjamin Arias entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-1)

Boxscore

DSL: Mets One Beat Cardinals Blue 6-4: Carlos Arcia Singles Twice & Drives Two Runs In; Elvin DeJesus Triples & Knocks In One Run; Ronald Suarez Strikes Out Three Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Elvin DeJesus started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Darlyn Del Villar started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, one fielding error, and and assisted in one double play.
Darlin Moquete started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.
Leudy Pena started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Juan Sanchez started and at catcher and batted eighth.  One walk, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.
Luis Rodriguez entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double and threw out one of two base runners.
Carlos Arcia started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Ronald Suarez entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-0)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Angels 6-5: Gustavo A. Rodriguez Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Dionys Rodriguez Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings; Cristoffer Zapata Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win

Individual Highlights:
Hansel Otamendi started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Darlyn Del Villar started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Fernando Diaz started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Zapata started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and threw out one of two base runners.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Carlos Arcia started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Darlin Moquete started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one run, three walks, and one stolen base.
Dionys Rodriguez entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-0)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:2-2)
Nelson Prada entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Wilmer Ortega started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, hit two batters, and struck three out.  (g/f:0-1)

Boxscore

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Mets One 6-0: Wilmer Ortega Strikes Out Two Over Four Scoreless Innings; Fernando Diaz Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Cristoffer Zapata Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Darlin Moquete started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and three walks.
Jose Zapata started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Fernando Diaz started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two walks, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Luis Rodriguez started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Erik Pena started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and was picked off.
Wilmer Ortega started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, struck two out, and picked one runner off.  (g/f:1-5)
Juan Peralta entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-2)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-2)
Benjamin Arias entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.

Boxscore

DSL: Rockies Beat Cardinals Blue 9-8: Darlin Moquete Singles, Triples, & Drives In Three Runs; Elvin DeJesus Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs; Gustavo A. Rodriguez Collects One Single & One RBI

Individual Highlights:
Elvin DeJesus started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Darlyn Del Villar started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Zapata started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one pickoff error.
Luis Rodriguez started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Darlin Moquete started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one triple, three two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Rough Outing:
Hansel Otamendi started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Carlos Arcia started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Gustavo J. Rodriguez started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), one throwing error, one balk, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-3)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Americo Lugo entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).

Boxscore

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Angels 9-5: Eduar Pimentel Strikes Out Three Over Three Scoreless Innings; Leudy Pena Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Elvin DeJesus Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs

Individual Highlights:
Elvin DeJesus started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and was picked off.
Hansel Otamendi started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Darlyn Del Villar started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one outfield assist.
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Leudy Pena started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two strikeouts, and on throwing error.
Juan Sanchez started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.
Fernando Diaz started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Eduar Pimentel started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-4)
Allinson Benitez entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one otu for the save (5).  (ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Yordy Richard entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:0-2)
Benjamin Arias entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Boxscore

DSL: Twins Beat Cardinals 8-5: Jose Zapata Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Reinys Portillo Strikes Out Three & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings; Ronald Suarez Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

Individual Highlights:
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one caught stealing.
Jose Zapata started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Juan Sanchez started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Reinys Portillo started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-5)
Ronald Suarez entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Elvin DeJesus started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Hansel Otamendi started in centefield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Diaz started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Allison Benitez entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.
Benjamin Arias entered in the sixth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Boxscore

DSL: Yankees Beat Cardinals Blue 7-6: Gustavo J. Rodriguez Strikes Out Eight Over Five Scoreless Innings; Brandon Hernandez & Gustavo A. Rodriguez Each Single & Drive In Two Runs; Leudy Pena Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Individual Highlights:
Darlin Moquete in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hansel Otamendi started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs and two walks.
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, two sac flies, and two strikeouts.
Leudy Pena started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Fernando Diaz started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.
Gustavo J. Rodriguez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck eight out.  (g/f:1-4)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Arcia started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ronald Suarez entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, three earned runs, and three walks.
Nelson Prada entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three his, one earned run, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)
Luis Tena entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck four out for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:0-1)

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Orioles Two 6-0: Wilmer Ortega Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jose Rodriguez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Elvin DeJesus Doubles & Drives In Two Runs

Individual Highlights:
Elvin DeJesus started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and three strikeouts.
Hansel Otamendi started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Leudy Pena started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.
Luis Rodriguez started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Jose Rodriguez started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs,and one run.
Carlos Arcia started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and was picked off.
Wilmer Ortega started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:3-4)
William Miranda entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.
Americo Lugo entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Luis Tena entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Boxscore

DSL: Mets One Beat Cardinals Blue 7-6 In 10 Innings: Luis Tena Strikes Out Three Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Darlyn Del Villar Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Darlin Moquete & Diego Velasquez Each Single Twice & Knock In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Darlin Moquete started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Darlyn Del Villar started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.
Jose Zapata started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.
Diego Velasquez started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeout, one passed ball, and threw out one of four base runners.
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Luis Tena entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Elvin DeJesus started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and one fielding error.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Nelson Prada entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Boxscore

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Yankees 6-4: Luis Rodriguez Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Ronald Suarez Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win; Darlin Moquete Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Darlin Moquete started in right field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hansel Otamendi started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.
Darlyn Del Villar started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Luis Rodriguez started at catcher and moved to first base, batting seventh.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, one throwing error, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Carlos Arcia started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Gustavo J. Rodriguez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck six out.  (g/f:3-2)
Ronald Suarez entered in seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-3)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (4).  (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Leudy Pena started in left field and batted fifth.   0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Fernandez Diaz started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
William Miranda entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the blown save (1).

Boxscore

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Notebook 6-24-19

The Cardinals Blue took four of six games this past week and ended on a one-game losing streak.  the club is 11-5 and are half game out of first place in the South Division.  They are 5-2 defending home field and 6-3 on the road.

The Cardinals Red extended thier losing streak to four games to open the week and won two of the last three.  The club is 8-11 and are four games out of first place in the San Pedro Division.  They are 4-5 at home and 4-6 as the visitors.

Week In Review:

June 17, 2019: The Cardinals Red visited the Rangers Two to open the week.  The Rangers opened up on the Redbirds with seven runs in the first five frames.  The Cardinals made a strong comeback and forced the contest into extras where they fell to the Rangers.  Smith Vargas collected three singles and three RBIs.

June 17, 2019:  The Cardinals Blue began the week at home against the Mets One.  Reinys Portillo struck out five and allowed one run over five innings.  The Redbirds offense plated five runs in the third and added four more over the fourth and fifth innings.  Jose Zapata singled, walked, and hit a three-run homer.

June 18, 2019: The Cardinals Red hosted the Brewers in the next game.  The game was started with strong opening pitchers.  Edgar Manzo struck out nine and gave up two runs over five innings.  The hitting parade came in the sixth and each team's bullpen was hammered.  The contest stayed tied until the ninth when the Brewers plated two runs and held off the Redbirds 8-6.  Diowill Burgos singled, doubled twice, and drove in three runs.

June 18, 2019:  The Cardinals Blue went on the road to face the Phillies Red.  The Redbirds took an early lead with one in the first then both clubs exchanged runs until the end and went into extras.  Errors ended up playing a huge role as the Phillies pulled off the victory.  Darlyn Del Villar walked and hit a solo home run.

June 19, 2019: The Cardinals Blue welcomed in the Twins for the first game of the doubleheader.  The Redbird hammered away at the Twins with eight runs in the first two frames and added three more mid-game, with the help of seven errors committed by the Twins.  Gustavo J. Rodriguez opened for the Cardinals and went five innings allowing four hits, two earned runs, and struck five out.  Luis Rodriguez singled, doubled, and drove in three runs.

June 19, 2019:  In the second game, Cardinals Blue and Twice switched homefield's but ended in the same fashion as the first.  This time around the Redbirds came alive to end the contest after the Twins took a 4-2 lead.  Cristoffer Zapata closed out the game for the Cardinals with three strikeouts over two scoreless innings.  Brandon Hernandez and Jose Zapata each knocked in two runs a piece.

June 19, 2019: The Cardinals Red went on the road in the second game of the series with the Brewers.  The Brewers pitching staff silenced the Redbirds offensively.  Ludwin Jimenez took the loss even though he struck out six and gave up one run over five innings in the start.  Diowill Burgos connected for four of the Cardinals five hits.

June 20, 2019: The Cardinals Blue stayed out on the road as they faced the Rockies.  This contest was all about walks.  Each team handed out 10+ free passes and each team collected nine hits.  The Rockies jumped out in front 8-1 after three, but the Redbirds stomped back to take the contest in extras.  Carlos Arcia, Darlyn Del Villar, and Luis Rodriguez each contributed two RBIs.  Luis Tena and Nelson Prada combined for seven strikeouts over the final four scoreless innings for the Cardinals.

June 20, 2019: The Cardinals Red returned home to host the Tigers One.  Each team had good showings by their starters as the clubs stayed knotted up  into the eighth inning.  The Redbirds batted around a scored nine runs in the second-to-last fame and held the Tigers off the scoreboard for the win.  Claudio Ramirez walked, singled, homered, and drove in four runs as Miguel Marcos added one single, one double, and three RBIs.

June 21, 2019: The Cardinals Blue continued their road trip with the Orioles Two.  Both teams kept close throughout the game.  The Orioles bats came alive in the eighth with five runs to take the contest.  William Miranda pitched two scoreless innings mid-game.  Elvin DeJesus singled, doubled, and drove in one run.

June 21, 2019: The Cardinals Red went on the road to take on the Tigers One in the second game of the series.  Angel Cuenca struck out five and allowed one run over the opening six frames for the Redbirds.  The game was tied up 1-1 as the bullpens took over and the Tigers weren't laying down as the plated five runs in the ninth to close out the contest.  Sander Mora singled and knocked in two runs.

June 22, 2019:  The Cardinals Red visited the Diamondbacks Two in the finale of the week.  The bats were awake and alive for the Redbirds while the defense was asleep for the D-Backs.  The Cardinals scored a whopping 17 runs with Diowill Burgos leading the way with seven RBIs.  The pitching was solid for the Cardinals as they kept the Diamondbacks to just four runs.

Who's Hot:

Diowill Burgos (Red) currently has a 17-game on-base streak and has has connected for a hit in six consecutive games.  The 18-year old left-handed hitter went 13-for-21 (.619) with two doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs (three w/two-outs), five runs, four walks (one intentional), one stolen base, and three strikeouts.  He played three games in right field (one fielding error) and two in left.  The September 1, 2017 free agent signing leads the team in hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, total bases, OBP, SLG, and AVG.

Ludwin Jimenez (Red) capped off his Cardinals Reds season with his four straight quality start.  The 17-year old right-hander started on June 19th and allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck six out over five innings for the losing decision (2-1).  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-3.  The February 15, 2018 free agent signing was promoted to Gulf Coast League on June 21st.

Reinys Portillo (Blue) put up his second consecutive quality start.  The 18-year old right-hander started on June 17th and went five innings allowing four hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-3.  The July 28, 2019 free agent signing is tied for the starting rotation team lead in ERA.

Gustavo A. Rodriguez (Blue) will look to build on his ten-game hitting streak.  The 19-year old right-handed hitter went 10-for-22 (.455) with six doubles, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), seven runs, one sac fly, and seven strikeouts.  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.

Jose Zapata (Blue) ended the week on a five-game hitting streak.  The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 7-for-15 (.467) with one double, one home run, six RBIs (four w/two-outs), three runs, one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.  The July 2, 2017 free agent signing played three games behind the plate (threw out two of ten base runners, picked one runner off, two passed balls, one fielding error, and one throwing error) and one as designated hitter.

Who's Not:

Fernando Brazoban (Red) hasn't connected for a hit in five consecutive games.  The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-8 (.000) with one RBI, two runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, and three strikeouts.  The January 8, 2019 free agent signing played all three games in right field.

Hector De Los Santos (Red) has allowed two or more runs in his last three relief appearances.  The 20-year old right-hander pitched on June 17th and allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out over one and a third innings of relief.  On June 21st, he gave up two hits, two earned runs, and three walks (two intentional) after facing six batters for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  The April 21, 2018 free agent signing has a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-0 and let three of four inherited runners score.

Hansel Otamendi (Blue) ended the week without collecting a hit in two straight games.  The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 3-for-20 (.150) with one two-out RBI, four runs, one stolen base, and five strikeouts.  The April 17, 2019 free agent signing played all five games in centerfield.

Yordy Richard (Blue) had his worst outing of his pro career in the past week.  The 16-year old right-hander started on June 20th and coughed up five hits, eight earned runs, and five walks over two and a third innings.  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 3-to-2.  The March 26, 2019 free agent signing has allowed four or more runs in his last two starts.

Dionys Rodriguez (Blue) gave up one or more runs in has two appearances during this period.  The 18-year old left-hander pitched one and third innings of relief on June 18th and allowed two hits, one earned run, hit two batters, and threw one wild pitch.  Then on June 21st, he gave up three hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck three out over one and a third relief innings for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  The March 14, 2018 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-1 and let one inherited runner score.

Notes:

Josue Ramirez (Blue) has been out of action since June 4th, Miguel Maiz (Red) since June 8th, and Eduar Pimentel (Blue) since June 15th.

Diego Velasquez (Blue) and Juan Sanchez (Red) each only played in two games.

Henry Gomez (Red) made his debut on June 17th.  The 17-year old right-hander made two appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one home run, hit one batter, and struck seven out over five innings.

Victor Villanueva was transferred from Blue to Red on June 17th and then back to his original on June 18th.

Hemerson Cordero was transferred from Red to Blue on June 18th and then back to his original on June 20th.

Derek Diaz (Red) was released on June 18th.  The 18-year old righthander made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 11.05 ERA, and 2.05 WHIP in 2018.  He allowed 16 hits, 19 runs (18 earned), one home run, 14 walks, hit three batters, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.

Allison Benitez was assigned to Blue on June 22nd, after his time in the extended spring training.

Ludwin Jimenez (Red) and Luis Ortiz (Blue) were promoted to short-season rookie-level Gulf Coast League on June 21st.  Jimenez made 18 appearances (16 starts) posting a 6-5 record, 3.46 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and one save in the DSL.  Ortiz made 17 appearances (13 starts) posting a 2-5 record, 5.14 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and one save in the DSL.

Dominican Summer League Stats:

The Cardinals Blue are hitting .266 (t-8th)(143-for-538) with 27 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 80 RBIs, 198 total bases, 104 runs, 73 walks, 21 stolen bases, 161 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .365 OBP, .368 SLG, and .733 OPS.

The Cardinals Red are hitting .258 (171-for-664) with 29 doubles, seven triples, six home runs, 108 RBIs (3rd), 232 total bases, 139 runs, 118 walks (1st), 39 stolen bases (t-6th), 185 strikeouts (5th worst), ten caught stealing, .380 OBP (t-5th), .349 SLG, and .729 OPS.

The Cardinals Blue are 11-5 with a 4.47 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, three holds, and three saves.  They have allowed 128 hits (t-4th best), 82 runs (5th best), 69 earned runs (10th best), seven home runs, 77 walks, hit 13 batters (t-5th best), and struck 135 out over 139 innings.

The Cardinals Red are 8-11 with a 5.01 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  They have allowed 169 hits, 121 runs, 95 earned runs, 12 home runs, 104 walks, hit 19 batters, and struck 153 out over 170.2 innings.

Diowill Burgos (Red) is third in AVG, tied for second in hits, tied for second in home runs, first in RBIs, second in total bases, second in OBP, second in SLG, and second in OPS.

Sander Mora (Red) is second in runs scored, tied for fifth in walks, and tied for eight in stolen bases.

Gustavo A. Rodriguez (Blue) is tied for first in doubles.

Alexander Samuel (Red) is tied for seventh in strikeouts.

Luis Andujar (Red) is tied for ninth in caught stealing.

Nelson Prada (Blue) is tied for second in wins

Angel Cuenca (Red) is tied for first in ERA, tied for fifth in innings pitched, and third in WHIP.

Cristoffer Zapata (Blue) is tied for third in saves.

Ludwin Jimenez (Red) is tied for eighth in innings pitched and tied for eighth in hits allowed.

Yordy Richard (Blue) is tied for tenth in earned runs.

Jesus Jaquez (Red) is tied for third in home runs allowed.

Up Next (2019 Record, Record Vs. Cardinals):

Blue:
June 24: @ Angels (8-10)(0-2)
June 25: @ Yankees (9-8)(1-0)
June 26: Nationals (1-16)(0-2)
June 27: @ Mets One (9-7)(0-2)
June 28: Yankees
June 29: @ Twins (6-11)(0-2)
June 30: Off Day

Red:
June 24: Diamondbacks Two (10-9)(2-1)
June 25: Phillies White (12-7)(2-0)
June 26: @ Phillies White
June 27: @ Cubs Two (11-7)(2-0)
June 28: Cubs Two
June 29: Mets Two (10-9)(0-2)
June 30: Off Day

Past Notebooks:
June 10, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Angel Cuenca, Bryan Matute, Hansel Otamendi, and Nelson Prada.
June 17, 2019: Diowill Burgos, Angel Cuenca, Sander Mora, Reinys Portillo, Claudio Ramirez, Gustavo A. Rodriguez,  and Gustavo J. Rodriguez.

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Twins 8-4 In Game Two Of Doubleheader: Brandon Hernandez Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Cristoffer Zapata Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Save; Gustavo A. Rodriguez Singles, Doubles Twice, & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Carlos Arcia started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Gustavo A. Rodriguez started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, and three runs.
Leudy Pena started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run and three walks.
Brandon Hernandez started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Diaz started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one missed catch error.
Jose Zapata started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and two RBIs.
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (3).  (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Erik Pena started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Elvin DeJesus entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Diego Velasquez started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Engels Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:10-2)

Boxscore

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Angels 5-4: Erik Pena Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Gustavo J. Rodriguez Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Fernando Diaz Singles Twice, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Erik Pena started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Hansel Otamendi started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Fernando Diaz started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jose Rodriguez started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Gustavo J. Rodriguez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-6)
William Miranda entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-1)
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Jose Zapata started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Benjamin Arias entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)
Victor Villanueva entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Boxscore

DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Mets One 2-1: Yordy Richard Strikes Out Seven & Allows One Run Over Four Innings; Diego Velasquez Singles & Drives In One Run; Luis Tena Strikes Out Four Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Individual Highlights:
Darlin Moquete started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk, two stolen bases, and one outfield assist.
Darlyn Del Villar started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Leudy Pena started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Rodriguez started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Rodriguez started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Diego Velasquez started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Yordy Richard started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck seven out.  (g/f:3-1)
Victor Villanueva entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, anstruck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-3)
Luis Tena entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the hold (1).
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks for the save (1).  (g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Boxscore

DSL: Yankees Beat Cardinals Blue 12-10: Jose Rodriguez Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Darlyn Del Villar Walks & Knocks In Two Runs, Gustavo Rodriguez & Erik Pena Each Collect One Double & One RBI

Individual Highlights:
Darlin Moquete started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Hansel Otamendi started in centerfield and batted second.  4-for-5 with two doubles, three runs, and grounded into one double play.
Darlyn Del Villar started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Gustavo A Rodriguez started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Jose Rodriguez started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Luis Rodriguez started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Erik Pena started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Carlos Arcia started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cristoffer Zapata entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Luis Ortiz started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and one pickoff error, struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-1)
Engels Martinez entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Ronald Suarez entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)
Josue Ramirez entered in the fifth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck two out.  (ir-s:2-0)
Victor Villanueva entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Boxscore

2017 Dominican Summer League Reliever Of The Year: Dionis Zamora

June	G	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	HBP	SO	SV	SVO	ERA	WHIP
Soto	5	13.2	11	2	2	0	1	0	6	0	0	1.32	0.88
Garcia	5	10.0	12	13	12	0	11	1	8	0	0	10.80	2.30
Zamora	8	9.1	10	6	5	1	7	0	10	3	5	4.82	1.82
Madera	5	7.2	16	10	9	1	1	0	8	1	1	10.57	2.22
Cordero	2	7.0	10	6	3	0	3	0	3	0	0	3.86	1.86
Mendoza	3	7.0	2	3	2	0	5	0	10	0	0	2.57	1.00
Trompiz	6	6.1	8	6	6	2	4	1	3	0	0	8.53	1.89
Solano	3	6.0	6	7	6	0	3	3	5	0	0	9.00	1.50
Diaz	4	5.2	2	0	0	0	1	1	3	1	1	0.00	0.53
Geronimo	5	5.2	4	2	2	0	3	0	5	0	0	3.18	1.24
Zapata	5	5.2	6	0	0	0	5	0	6	0	0	0.00	1.94
Taveras	5	5.1	7	9	6	1	9	0	4	0	0	10.13	3.00
Avelino	4	4.1	7	7	7	1	6	1	4	0	0	14.54	3.00
Pereira	1	3.0	4	2	2	1	2	0	3	0	0	6.00	2.67
Pirela	1	3.0	4	2	2	0	2	0	4	0	0	6.00	2.00
Moreno	1	2.2	7	4	4	0	0	0	2	0	0	13.50	2.63
Soriano	2	1.2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.00	0.00
Prada	2	1.1	3	4	2	0	4	1	1	0	1	13.50	5.25

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals’ bullpen saw some major struggles in the first month of the season but there were also some positives.  Hector Soto was a solid innings eater and effective at the same time as he had minimal damage in the walks and runs department.  Dionis Zamora was one of the strikeout kings and converted three of five saves for a team-high.  Hector Mendoza showed some potential in his short stay, before promotion, as he struck out ten over seven innings.  Oniever Diaz, in his rehab from surgery, made his return and transitioned into the bullpen.   Cristoffer Zapata didn’t allow any runs over five and two-thirds but walked five to raise his WHIP.  Roy Garcia had trouble with his control as he gave up plenty of hits and walks, which came back to bite him.  Wilman Madera did not show any improvement from the previous season.   Newcomers Enmanuel Solano, and Leonadro Taveras, and Rodard Avelino all has their own troubles.

July	G	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	HBP	SO	SV	SVO	ERA	WHIP
Zamora	7	11.2	5	0	0	0	6	1	15	2	2	0.00	0.98
Garcia	7	11.1	13	7	6	0	6	3	8	0	1	4.76	1.68
Trompiz	8	11.0	11	7	4	0	6	2	9	0	0	3.27	1.55
Diaz	6	10.2	13	8	7	1	7	2	4	1	1	5.91	1.88
Cruz	5	9.0	3	2	1	0	3	0	12	0	1	1.00	0.67
Madera	6	7.1	14	5	5	0	3	0	5	0	0	6.14	2.32
Prada	4	7.0	7	4	3	0	3	0	4	0	0	3.86	1.43
Soriano	5	6.1	12	7	5	1	3	3	5	1	1	7.11	2.37
Geronimo	6	6.0	8	10	9	0	10	0	5	0	0	13.50	3.00
Avelino	5	5.2	7	5	4	0	4	0	5	0	0	6.35	1.94
Soto	5	5.1	5	3	2	0	4	0	5	0	2	3.53	1.76
Taveras	4	5.0	9	14	13	0	10	0	5	0	0	23.40	3.80
Zapata	5	3.0	8	5	4	0	10	0	2	0	1	12.00	6.00
Benitez	1	2.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0.00	0.00

In the second month of the season, we see Zamora improve drastically as he didn’t give up any runs and struck out 15 over 11.2 innings and converted two save opportunities.   Garcia and Anthony Trompiz showed improvements from a rough start in the first month.  Jesus Cruz joined the team after a short stint in the Mexican League and was lights out with 12 strikeouts over nine innings.  Geronimo, Taveras, and Zapata struggled with their control which turned into many runs.  Nelson Prada saw more innings as he returned from injury and a bonus.

August	G	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	HBP	SO	SV	SVO	ERA	WHIP
Garcia	8	11.1	13	11	9	0	5	2	12	0	0	7.15	1.59
Madera	5	9.1	12	7	7	0	2	0	4	0	1	6.75	1.50
Taveras	5	8.1	9	2	2	1	1	1	5	0	0	2.16	1.20
Geronimo	5	7.2	6	2	2	0	4	1	8	0	1	2.35	1.30
Trompiz	5	7.1	13	9	2	0	3	1	4	0	1	2.45	2.18
Prada	6	7.0	5	2	2	0	3	0	7	1	2	2.57	1.14
Avelino	5	6.1	8	9	8	0	8	2	6	1	2	11.37	2.53
Soto	3	5.0	7	6	5	0	2	0	7	0	0	9.00	1.80
Zamora	2	4.2	2	1	1	0	2	1	6	1	1	2.14	0.95
Zapata	4	4.1	3	7	7	0	8	0	2	0	0	14.54	2.54
Diaz	2	4.0	5	3	2	0	2	1	2	0	0	4.50	1.75
Cruz	4	3.2	2	1	0	0	1	0	7	2	2	0.00	0.82
Pereira	1	3.0	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0.00	0.67
Benitez	2	2.1	3	7	7	0	6	0	4	0	0	27.00	3.86
Soriano	1	1.2	1	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0	0.00	1.80

In the final month, Soto and Zamora were plugged into the rotation on a couple occasions.  Garcia and Madera kept getting the innings even though their seasons did not turn out very well.  Taveras, Geronimo, Trompiz, and Prada were the go-to arms out of the bullpen in August. 

2017	G	IP	H	R	ER	HR	BB	HBP	SO	SV	SVO	ERA	WHIP
Garcia	20	32.2	38	31	27	0	22	6	28	0	1	7.44	1.84
Zamora	17	25.2	16	7	6	1	15	2	31	6	8	2.10	1.21
Trompiz	19	24.2	32	22	12	2	13	4	16	0	1	4.38	1.82
Madera	16	24.1	42	22	21	1	6	0	17	1	2	7.77	1.97
Soto	13	24.0	23	11	9	0	7	0	20	0	2	3.38	1.25
Diaz	12	20.1	20	11	9	1	10	4	9	2	2	3.98	1.48

Looking at the relievers who logged over 20 innings during the 2017 season, we see the numbers stick out.  Garcia, Trompiz, and Madera were used quite a bit in the season but not very effective.  Zamora and Soto stick out as the most effective relievers on the team.  Zamora led the hurlers in ERA, WHIP, strikeouts, and saves.  Soto and Madera did look good in the walks department.

My personal pick for the 2017 Dominican Summer League reliever of the year goes to Dionis Zamora.

2017 Dominican Summer League Player Of The Year: Raffy Ozuna