Batavia Beat Jamestown 9-2: Xavier Scruggs 2-Run HR; Ryde Rodriguez Doubles & 2 RBI; Luis De la Cruz 2 RBIs; Eric Fornataro Nice Start

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 1-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Carpenter 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, three runs, and assisted in one double play.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Ryde Rodriguez 3-for-5 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
Jairo Martinez 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Beau Riportella 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and allowed one stolen base.
Eric Fornataro Started, Win (1-0), five innings, one hit, one earned run, two walks, and one strikeout. (g/f:12-2)
Scott Schneider Three innings, one hit, no runs, one walk, and three strikeouts. (g/f:3-3)

Rough Outing:
Daniel Richardson One inning, one hit, one earned run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:2-0)

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Batavia Beat Williamsport 7-0: Ryde Rodriguez 2 RBIs; Beau Riportella, Ryan Jackson, & Xavier Scruggs 1 RBI Each; Deryk Hooker 4 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Beau Riportella 0-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
Ryan Jackson 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Carpenter 3-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one misssed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Ryde Rodriguez 1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jairo Martinez 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and three strikeouts.
Jack Cawley 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Devin Goodwin 3-for-4 with one double and one run.
Deryk Hooker Started, four innings, two hits, no runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:2-6)
Tyler Lavigne Win (1-0), four innings, one hit, no runs, and four strikeouts. (g/f:5-3)
Daniel Richardson One inning, no hits or runs, and one hit by pitch. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Ivan Castro 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

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The Batavian Post Game

Batavia Beat Auburn 6-1: Xavier Scruggs Doubles & 3 RBIs; D'Marcus Ingram Doubles & 1 RBI; Ryan Jackson 1 RBI; Justin Edwards Pitches 3 Scoreless In.

Individual Highlights:
D'Marcus Ingram 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Ryan Jackson 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Beau Riportella 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Devin Goodwin 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Siegrist Started, four innings, two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and three strikeouts. (g/f:6-3)
Santo Maertz One inning, one hit, no runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)
Justin Edwards Win (1-0), three innings, one hit, no runs, and three strikeouts. (g/f:4-2)
Daniel Richardson One inning, one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:3-0)

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Syracuse Post-Standard Post Game
The Batavian Post Game

Journey Begins In New York-Penn League

Batavia MuckDogs
2008 Results: 46-28
2009 Manager: Mark DeJohn
What's on deck: After leading Batavia to its first New York-Penn League championship in 45 years in 2008, DeJohn is back for more. He's joined by first-time hitting coach Jeff Albert and pitching coach Doug White. White may work with Nick McCully, the Cardinals' ninth pick in the 2009 Draft, as well as a returnees like LaCurtis Mayes and Dan Richardson. ... Muckdogs fans can probably expect to see Beau Riportella back. The outfielder hit .195 between Batavia and the Gulf Coast League last year, but if he can develop some plate discipline -- he struck out 37 times while drawing only seven walks in 2008 -- that average should get a boost. First baseman Xavier Scruggs also could repeat the NYPL.

MiLB

Adam Reifer Named 2008 Cardinals Rookie Reliever Of The Year

By a dominating professional debut with the New York-Penn League champion Batavia Muckdogs, Adam Reifer is our Scout.com 2008 St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Rookie Reliever of the Year.

The Birdhouse

Jamestown Beat Batavia 7-2: Peterson & Parejo 1 RBI Each; Curtis, Cutler, Swauger, & Gomez All Double; Hester Pounded

Individual Highlights:
Jermaine Curtis 2-for-5 with 1 2B & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Shane Peterson 2-for-5 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & 1 BB.
Charles Cutler 1-for-4 with 1 2B.
Frederick Parejo 3-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI.
Chris Swauger 1-for-4 with 1 2B.
Edwin Gomez 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, 1 K, & 1 Fielding Error.
Rigoberto Lugo 1.2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs(ground out-fly out:3-1)(inherited runners-scored:1-0).
Hector Cardenas 3 Innings, 3 Hits, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:5-3).
Daniel Richardson 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:0-2).

Rough Outing:
Jose Garcia 0-for-5 with 1 K & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Colt Sedbrook 0-for-4 with 1 BB, 2 K's, 2 Fielding Errors, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-3 with 1 BB, 2 K's, 2 Throwing Errors, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Joshua Hester Loss(2-2), Started, 2.1 Innings, 9 Hits, 7 Runs(4 ER), 1 HR, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:1-3).

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The Batavian Post Game

Batavia Beat Williamsport 11-7: Cutler 1 HR & 3 RBI's; Garcia, Scruggs, & Parejo 2 RBI's, Each; Swauger & Gomez 1 RBI Each; Eager Nice Outing

Individual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 1-for-4 with 1 Run, 2 BB's, 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Jose Garcia 2-for-5 with 2 Two-Out RBI's, 1 Run, 1 BB, & 2 SB's.
Shane Peterson 3-for-6 with 1 2B, 1 Run, 2 K's, & 1 CS/PO
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-4 with 2 RBI's, 2 Runs, 2 K's, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Charles Cutler 4-for-5 with 1 HR, 3 RBI's, 2 Runs, & 1 K.
Frederick Parejo 2-for-5 with 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, & 1 K.
Chris Swauger 1-for-4 with 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 K, & 1 Fielding Error.
Edwin Gomez 1-for-5 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, & 3 K's.
Thomas Eager Win(5-3), 4 Innings, 3 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 1 BB, 1 HBP, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:8-1).
Adam Reifer (SV, 20), 0.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs(ground out-fly out:1-0)(inherited runners-scored:2-0).

Rough Outing:
George Brown Started, 4 Innings, 7 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER), 1 HBP, & 4 K's(ground out-fly out:6-2).
Daniel Richardson 0.2 Innings, 3 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), 1 HBP, & 1 HR(ground out-fly out:1-10.

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The Batavian Post Game

Williamsport Beat Batavia 16-7: Swauger Triples & 2 RBI's, Peterson 2 Doubles & 2 RBI's, Sedbrook Doubles & 2 RBI's, Lilley 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Brett Lilley 2-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 BB, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Jose Garcia 2-for-5 with 1 2B, 2 Runs, 1 SB, & 2 K's.
Colt Sedbrook 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Shane Peterson 3-for-5 with 2 2B's, 2 Two-Out RBI's, & 2 K's.
Chris Swauger 3-for-5 with 1 3B, 2 RBI's, 2 Runs, & 1 K.
Jason Buursma 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-5 with 2 K's & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Edwin Gomez 0-for-5 with 3 K's.
Adam Veres Loss(0-1), Started, 2 Innings, 6 Hits, 6 Runs(All ER), 2 BB's, 1 HBP, & 4 K's(ground out-fly out:2-0).
Rigoberto Lugo 1 Innings, 2 Hits, 4 Runs(2 ER), 1 BB, 1 HBP, 3 WP's, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-1)(inherited runners-scored:2-2).
Ramon Delgado 4 Innings, 8 Hits, 5 Runs(All ER), 1 BB, 1 Balk, & 4 K's(ground out-fly out:2-6).
Daniel Richardson 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 1 Run(ER), 1 BB, & 1 WP(ground out-fly out:3-0).

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The Batavian Post Game

Batavia Beat Auburn 5-3: Swauger Solo HR, Martinez Doubles & 1 RBI, Garcia & Rosa 1 RBI Each, Delgado Nice Outing, Reifer 18th Save

Individual Highlights:
Jose Garcia 1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI & 2 K's.
Colt Sedbrook 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 BB, 1 Fielding Error, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Christian Rosa 0-for-3 with 1RBI & 1 Sac Fly.
Chris Swauger 1-for-4 with 1 HR, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Frederick Parejo 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, 1 K, & 1 Throwing Error.
Alex Castellanos 1-for-3 with 1 2B & 1 Run.
Jairo Martinez 2-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, & 1 Run.
Ramon Delgado Win(5-1), Started, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, 1 Throwing Error, & 4 K's(ground out-fly out:3-8).
Daniel Richardson (H, 3), 1.1 Innings, 0 Hits Or Runs(ground out-fly out:3-1)(inherited runners-scored:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Edwin Gomez 0-for-2 with 1 HBP.
Adam Veres (H, 2), 1.2 Innings, 5 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), 1 HR, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-2).
Adam Reifer (SV, 18), 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 1 Run(ER), 1 BB, 1 HR, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).

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The Batavian Post Game

Brooklyn Beat Batavia 6-5 in 10 Innings: Lilley, Sedbrook, Peterson, Rose, & Scruggs All 1 RBI Each; Garcia 4 Hits; Cardenas Nice Outing

Individual Highlights:
Jose Garcia 4-for-5 with 2 Runs.
Brett Lilley 1-for-3 with 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 Sacrifice, 1 HBP, & Assisted In 3 Double Plays.
Colt Sedbrook 1-for-4 with 1 RBI, 1 BB, 2 K's, 1 GIDP, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Shane Peterson 1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 IBB, & 2 K's.
Christian Rosa 1-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 SB, & 2 K's.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-5 with 1 Two-Out RBI & Assisted In 3 Double Plays.
Chris Swauger 2-for-5 with 1 Run & 1 K.
Daniel Richardson 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs(ground out-fly out:3-0).
Hector Cardenas 4 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 2 BB's, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:5-4).

Rough Outing:
Frederick Parejo 0-for-5 with 4 K's.
Joshua Hester Started, 3 Innings, 6 Hits, 5 Runs(All ER), 1 HBP, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:4-2).
Jason Burrsma Loss(1-2), 1.1 Innings, 2 Hits, 1 Run(ER), & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-1).

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Batavia Muckdogs Bulletin 8-8-08

It was an up and down week for the St. Louis Cardinals New York-Penn League affiliate but the team still remains within striking distance of first-place Jamestown.

The Birdhouse

Batavia Beat Auburn 11-0: Garcia Doubles & Solo HR, Swauger 1 HR & 3 RBI's, Scruggs Doubles & 2 RBI's, Parejo 2 RBI's, Delgado Impressive Outing

Individual Highlights:
Jose Garcia 2-for-6 with 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 Runs, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Colt Sedbrook 4-for-6 with 1 2B & 2 Runs.
Brett Lilley 1-for-2 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 Run, & 1 Sac Fly.
Shane Peterson 1-for-5 with 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 BB, & 2 K's.
Frederick Parejo 3-for-6 with 2 RBI's, 1 Run, 1 SB, 2 K's, & 1 Fielding Error.
Charles Cutler 2-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 1 BB, & 1 K.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, 1 BB, 2 K's, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Chris Swauger 2-for-4 with 1 HR, 3 RBI's, 1 Run, 1 BB, & 2 K's.
Ramon Delgado Win(3-1), Started, 5 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 7 K's(ground out-fly out:5-3).
Adam Veres (H, 1), 3 Innings, 4 Hits, 0 Runs, 1 WP, & 6 K's(ground out-fly out:0-3).
Daniel Richardson 1 Inning, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, 1 WP, & 1 HBP(ground out-fly out:2-1).

Rough Outing:
Beau Riportella 0-for-5 with 2 K's.

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Auburn Pub Post Game

Williamsport Beat Batavia 10-1: Gomez Triples & 1 RBI, Scruggs Doubles, Edwards & Cutler 2 Hits Each, Pitching Struggles

Individual Highlights:
Colt Sedbrook 1-for-3 with 1 K.
Shane Peterson 0-for-2 with 2 BB's & 1 K.
Jon Edwards 2-for-4 with 2 K's.
Charles Cutler 2-for-4 with 1 Run.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-4 with 1 2B & 1 GIDP.
Edwin Gomez 2-for-3 with 1 3B, 1 Two-Out RBI, & 1 K.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Batavia Beat State College 8-5: Scruggs 2 Doubles & 3 RBI's, Cutler Doubles & 2 RBI's, Garcia Doubles & 1 RBI, Edwards 1 RBI, Hester Rough Outing

Individual Highlights:
Jose Garcia 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Two-Out RBI, & 1 SB.
Jon Edwards 1-for-4 with 1 RBI, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Frederick Parejo 2-for-4 with 1 2B & 2 Runs.
Charles Cutler 2-for-3 with 1 2B, 2 RBI's, 2 Runs, 1 BB, & 1 PB.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with 2 2B's, 3 RBI's(2 w/Two-Outs), 1 Run, & 1 K.
Hector Cardenas Win(3-0), 2 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:1-2).
Adam Reifer (SV, 12), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:1-0).

Rough Outing:
Colt Sedbrook 0-for-4 with 1 Throwing Error.
Edwin Gomez 0-for-4.
Joshua Hester Started, 4.2 Innings, 7 Hits, 5 Runs(3 ER), 1 BB, 1 HR, & 6 K's(ground out-fly out:5-3).
Daniel Richardson 1.1 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-1)(inherited runners-scored:3-2).

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Draft Review: The First 50 Days (Or So) Part 3

Part one and part two got us through the twenty-seventh round and this finale will take us all the way to the end. The odds are extremely long for these guys, but there are several interesting guys at the bottom of this year’s draft for the Cardinals that bear watching. We’ll take a look at them all after the jump.

Future Redbirds

Batavia Beats State College 7-3: Scruggs 2 HR's & 3 RBI's; Sedbrook Doubles, Triples, & 2 RBI's, Peterson Triples & 2 RBI's; Lynn Impressive Outing

Individual Highlights:
Jose Garcia 2-for-5 with 2 Runs, 1 SB, & 1 K.
Frederick Parejo 3-for-5.
Colt Sedbrook 2-for-5 with 1 2B, 1 3B, 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), 2 Runs, & 1 K.
Shane Peterson 1-for-5 with 1 3B, 2 RBI's(1 w/Two-Outs), & 1 K.
Charles Cutler 2-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, & 1 K.
Xavier Scruggs 3-for-4 with 2 HR's, 3 RBI's, & 2 Runs.
Lance Lynn Started, 4 Innings, 3 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 1 BB, & 7 K's(ground out-fly out:2-3).
Daniel Richardson 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs(ground out-fly out:0-3).

Rough Outing:
Domnit Bolivar 0-for-5.
Chris Swauger 0-for-4 with 2 K's.
Joshua Hester Win(2-1), 4 Innings, 4 Hits, 2 Runs(All ER), 1 BB, & 4 K's(ground out-fly out:4-4).

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Centre Daily Post Game

2008 Batavia Muckdogs Photo Pack: Pitchers

Before and during-game photos of the St. Louis Cardinals New York-Penn League affiliate’s pitchers. First of a four-part series.

The Birdhouse

Batavia Beats Auburn 2-0: Scruggs 1 RBI, Peterson Doubles & 2 Runs, Nieto Nice Outing, Bullpen Hold Strong

Individual Highlights:
Shane Peterson 2-for-4 with 1 2B & 2 Runs.
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-2 with 1 RBI, 1 Sac Fly, 1 HBP, & Assisted in 2 Double Plays.
Arquimedes Nieto Win(3-0), Started, 5 Innings, 5 Hits, 0 Runs, 4 BB's, 1 WP, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:8-4).
LaCurtis Mayes (H, 1), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, 1 Throwing Error, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-1).
Daniel Richardson (H, 2), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).
Jason Buursma (H, 3), 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs(ground out-fly out:3-0).
Adam Reifer (SV, 9), 1 Inning, 0 Hits Or Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Chris Swauger 0-for-2 with 1 BB & 1 K.
Jose Garcia 0-for-4 with 1 K & Assisted In 1 Double Play.

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Batavia Muckdogs Bulletin 7-12-08

The St. Louis Cardinals’ New York-Penn League club had another winning week, remaining in second place in their division. Catcher Blake Murphy is bringing home runs.

The Birdhouse

Batavia Beats Vermont 10-9: Rosa Doubles & Solo HR, Gomez 2 Doubles & 3 RBI's, Sedbrook & Garcia 1 RBI Each, Eager Decent Outing, Bullpen Flops

Individual Highlights:
Colt Sedbrook 0-for-5 with 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Domnit Bolivar 1-for-5 with 1 2B, 1 K, 1 GIDP, 1 Throwing Error, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Christian Rosa 2-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 3 Runs, & 2 BB's.
Xavier Scruggs 3-for-4 with 2 2B's, 2 Runs, 1 HBP, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Jose Garcia 2-for-5 with 1 RBI, 2 Runs, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Edwin Gomez 4-for-5 with 2 2B's, 3 RBI's, 2 Runs, & 1 CS.
Thomas Eager Win(1-2), Started, 5 Innings, 4 Hits, 1 Run(ER), 4 BB's, 1 HBP, 1 HR, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:9-4).

Rough Outing:
Shane Peterson 0-for-3 with 1 BB & 1 HBP.
George Brown 3 Innings, 5 Hits, 3 Runs(All ER), & 5 K's(ground out-fly out:3-1).
Daniel Richardson 0.1 Innings, 3 Hits, 4 Runs(All ER), 1 BB, & 1 K.
Adam Reifer (SV, 4), 0.2 Innings, 1 Hit, 1 Run(ER), 1 HR, & 2 K's(inherited runners-scored:2-2).

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