DSL: Cardinals Blue Beat Yankees 8-2: Carlos Soler Doubles, Triples, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Freddy DeJesus Singles, Two Doubles, Kocks In Three Runs; Angel Cuenca Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Sander Mora started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with two runs, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soler started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, one triple, three RBIs, three runs, and and one walk.
Freddy DeJesus started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Mendoza started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and assisted in one double play.
Luis Rodriguez started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Darlin Moquete started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two runs , one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Enmanuel Solano started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:8-4)
Angel Cuenca entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Pablo Gomez started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

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May 29: Royals (21-28) @ Cardinals (34-17)

After defeating the Royals twice in Kansas City, the Cardinals now host them for a pair of games here at Busch Stadium. It kicks off a nine-game homestand for a Cardinals team that currently boasts the Majors’ best record.

By Gosh, It's Langosch

After getting a day off on Tuesday, Yadier Molina and Pete Kozma are back in the starting lineup today for the Cardinals' two-game series with the Royals at Busch Stadium.
Cardinal Beat

Padres Beat Cardinals 4-2: Shelby Miller Strikes Out Five Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings; Carlos Beltran Doubles; Pete Kozma Collects Two Walks

Individual Highlights:
Carlos Beltran 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Jon Jay 2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Pete Kozma 0-for-1 with two walks.

Rough Outing:
Matt Carpenter 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Allen Craig 0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Ty Wigginton 0-for-2 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.
Shelby Miller started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (5-3).  0-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate.  (p-s:107-63)(g/f:6-4)
Fernando Salas entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the blown save (2).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)
Mitch Boggs entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:18-13)(g/f:5-1)

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Cardinals Beat Reds 1-0: Chris Carpenter Tosses 8 Scoreless Innings; Mark Hamilton Game-Winning RBI; Colby Rasmus 2 Hits & 1 Run

Individual Highlights:

Jon Jay 1-for-2 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Colby Rasmus 2-for-3 with one run.

Mark Hamilton 1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Chris Carpenter started and pitched eight innings. He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (4-7). 0-for-1 with one sacrifice at the plate. (p-s:119-76)(g/f:9-6)

Fernando Salas entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (15). (p-s:17-11)(g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:

David Freese 0-for-3 at the plate.

Skip Schumaker 0-for-3 at the plate.

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Chris Carpenter Gets Late Help As Cardinals Edge Reds

Chris Carpenter, Mark Hamilton Lift Cardinals To 1-0 Win

Chris Carpenter Dominant Again As Cardinals Win In Dramatic Fashion

Mark Hamilton's Error In Judgement Almost Cost Game-Winning RBI

The Cardinal Nation Post Game

Cardinals Could Lean Towards Acquiring Two Relievers Instead Of Just Trading For Heath Bell

Given the abundance of available relievers, the Cardinals could try to acquire two pitchers to reinforce the seventh and eighth innings rather than push for a closer such as the Padres’ Heath Bell.

Cardinals closer Fernando Salas is best when pitching one inning. His ERA is 2.10 this season when used for one inning or less, 4.15 when used for more.

The Cardinals, by the way, do not plan to pursue a hitter in the absence of first baseman Albert Pujols. Third baseman David Freese will rejoin the team Tuesday, and Allen Craig is expected back around the All-Star break.

The addition of say, Padres outfielder Ryan Ludwick, would provide only a marginal upgrade over Craig, and at a much higher salary.

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Round Two: Was Mitch Boggs The Right Pitcher For Cardinals To Send Down?

QUESTION: Were you surprised that Mitchell Boggs was the pitcher chosen Monday to be sent to Memphis to make room for Skip Schumaker on the active roster?

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More Dominican Prospect League OF To Follow This July 2nd

As we wind down to the July 2nd International signing period we will begin to preview a list of all DPL OUTFIELDERS. We will post images and information on all DPL players as the date gets closer. Checkout SCOUTS CORNER for profile videos.

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