Showing posts with label Game Notes 6/15. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Game Notes 6/15. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

The Cardinals' Bold Baserunning Decision Failed

On Saturday, the Cardinals battled back from deficits of 6-1 and 8-3 to find themselves trailing by just one run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Yadier Molina had just singled off Mets closer Edwin Diaz.

Fangraphs

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Cardinals Saw Hall Of Fame Ability From Mike Mussina

In his lone career appearance against the Cardinals, Mike Mussina gave them an understanding of why he is a prime Hall of Fame candidate.

RetroSimba

Friday, November 9, 2018

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Cardinals Are Having Double Trouble This Season

The term “no doubles” defense in baseball long has meant that the infielders guard the lines and the outfield deepens to try to prevent any balls from going for extra bases late in the game. The Cardinals, unfortunately, have been working on the “no doubles” offense.

Post-Dispatch

Paul DeJong Cleared To Start Hitting; John Brebbia Why So Serious?; Greg Holland Scheduled To Pitch For Springfield On Saturday

Sidelined since fracturing his left hand on May 17, shortstop Paul DeJong received a green light to resume hitting following a scan of the surgically repaired hand on Saturday.

St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Seeking Sharper Command From Carlos Martinez Against Cubs

In Carlos Martinez’s first eight starts of the year, the St. Louis Cardinals right-hander pitched at a Cy Young Award level. While his record was only 3-2, his ERA was a miniscule 1.62 and he gave up only five earned runs in a seven-start stretch.

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Friday, June 15, 2018

Video: Michael Wacha Says He Made "Too Many Mistakes" In Loss To Cubs

Video: Tommy Pham Hits A Home Run 6-15-18

Video: Mike Matheny's Postgame Press Conference 6-15-18

Cubs Beat Cardinals 13-5: Matt Carpenter Singles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Marcell Ozuna Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Tommy Pham Hits A Solo Home Run

Individual Highlights:
Matt Carpenter started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Tommy Pham started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Marcell Ozuna started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one walk, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Kolten Wong entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Matthew Bowman entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Harrison Bader started in right field and batted second.  0-for-5 was picked off, two outfield assists, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jedd Gyorko started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luke Voit started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Michael Wacha started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, nine runs (eight earned), three home runs, four walks, hit one batter, one throwing error, and struck two out for the losing decision (8-2).  1-for-1 at the plate.  (p-s:84-48)(g/f:8-0)
Mike Mayers entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-14)(g/f:1-0)
Brett Cecil entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:37-26)(g/f:1-2)
John Brebbia entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.  0-for-1 at the plate.  (p-s:20-15)(g/f:0-1)

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Video: Matt Carpenter Hits A Home Run 6-15-18

Video: Marcell Ozuna Hits A Home Run 6-15-18

Video: Luke Voit On Returning For Cardinals-Cubs Series

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Video: Kolten Wong, Mike Matheny On Jose Martinez' Absence

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Michael Wacha Seeks Ninth Straight Win As Cardinals Open Series Vs. Cubs

A nine-game stretch against the National League’s three last-place teams — Miami, Cincinnati and San Diego — seemed like a chance for the St. Louis Cardinals to fatten their record and make a surge up the NL Central ladder.

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Cardinals Starting Lineup 6-15-18

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Cardinal Beat

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Series Preview: Cubs @ Cardinals June 15-17, 2018

Though they top the National League in ERA and are third in runs scored, the Cubs (38-27) do not find themselves in first place. They sit 1.5 games behind the Brewers and just 2.5 ahead of the Cardinals. Still, they lead the National League in run differential.

Post-Dispatch

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Jose Martinez Will Miss Chicago

The St. Louis Cardinals will be without the services of first baseman Jose Martinez this weekend in their series against the Chicago Cubs as the first baseman will be returning to Venezuela for the birth of his daughter.

STL Baseball Weekly

Red Schoendienst Funeral Arrangements Announced

The St. Louis Cardinals announced that the family of Albert "Red" Schoendienst has made the following funeral arrangements for the Cardinals Hall of Famer.

St. Louis Official Site