Another Five Cardinals Minor Leaguers Released

Gary Apelian
Anthony Bryant
Yunior Castillo
David Medina
Garrett Wittels

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Garrett Wittels Re-Signed & Moved To Pitcher

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Cardinals Minors June 28, 2012: Ryan Jackson Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 5 Runs; Oscar Taveras Collects A Double, Homer, 2 RBIs, & All-Star MVP; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out 8 Over 7 Scoreless Innings; Barret Browning Named All-Star

Albuquerque beat Memphis 10-8

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montantez 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Ryan Jackson 4-for-4 with one double, one home run, five two-out RBIs, one run, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.
Steven Hill 0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.
Cedric Hunter 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Nick Derba 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Adron Chambers 1-for-1 with two RBIs and one run.
Matt Adams 1-for-1 with one run.

Rough Outing:
Eugenio Velez 0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and two throwing error.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Scott Gorgen started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  One sacrifice at the plate. (p-s:95-49)(g/f:5-4)
John Gaub entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk foir the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:13-6)
Chuckie Fick entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the blown save (2). (p-s:30-19)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Adam Reifer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:3-0)

Former Cardinal:
Alex Castellanos 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Notes:
Barret Browning was named to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team and Blaise Ilsley is the pitching coiach for the team.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Albuquerque Isotopes Official Site Post Game
Examiner Post Game

Texas League All-Star Game: North beat South 3-1

North:
Kolten Wong 1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Jermaine Curtis 0-for-1 with one walk.
Oscar Taveras 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Trevor Rosenthal entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-1)
Keith Butler entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (p-s:8-5)

Former Cardinals on South:
Jose Martinez 0-for-4 at the plate.
Shane Peterson 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Notes:
Oscar Taveras was named MVP of the All-Star game.

Palm Beach beat Bradenton 10-4

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-1 at the plate.
Ronny Gil 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Nick Longmire 1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Geoff Klein 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one missed catch error.
Luis De La Cruz 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Jeremy Patton 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one walk.
Chase Reid entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Chris Corrigan started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, struck five out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (2-2). (p-s:88-48)(g/f:6-1)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Bradenton Marauders Official Site Post Game
Examiner Post Game

Quad Cities beat Cedar Rapids 1-0

Individual Highlights:
Nick Martini 2-for-4 with one double.
Colin Walsh 2-for-2 with two walks.
Luis Mateo 1-for-1 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck eight out for the winning decision (4-5). (g/f:8-4)
Ricky Martinez entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:2-0)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (12). (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Stephen Piscotty 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Matt Williams 0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Virgil Hill 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Notes:
Cardinals First Round Pick Making Debut With Bandits Tonight per QC Times

Angel DeJesus was released, Patrick Wisdom placed on the seven-day disabled list, and Charlie Tilson, Josh Lucas, and Tyler Mills moved to the 60-day disabled list per Baseball America.

Anthony Garcia was named Midwest League Player of the Week also former prospect Andrew Brown was named Pacific Coast League Played of the Week.

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

Batavia beat Jamestown 5-4 in 17 innings

Individual Highlights:
Steven Ramos 3-for-9 with two doubles and two strikeouts.
Anthony Melchionda 2-for-8 with three strikeouts.
Jesus Montero 1-for-2 with one run, two hit by pitches, and one strikeout.
Matthew Young 4-for-7 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Garrett Wittels 1-for-3 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, and one walk.
Kyle Barraclough started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:5-3)
Ben O'Shea entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)
Brandon Creath entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:1-0)
Matt Rein entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)
Corey Baker entered in the 13th and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out. (g/f:3-2)
Kevin Jacob entered in the 17th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Roberto Reyes 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Leandro Mateo 0-for-4 at the plate.
Yunier Castillo entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)
Joseph Scanio entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:4-1)

Notes:
Daniel Bibona and Adam Bileckyj were both released.

The Daily News Post Game

Burlington beat Johnson City 14-2

Individual Highlights:
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one walk.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-2 with two hit by pitches, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Jeremy Schaffer 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Gerwuins Velazco 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ronard Castillo 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 at the plate.
Steve Bean 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Stayln Lopez started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, eight earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-2)
Jared Springer entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:3-3)
Jacob Booden entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, three home runs, one walk, and struck two strikeouts. (1-1)

Kansas City Star Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia 0-for-1 with one run and two walks.
Amaury Capellan 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Popkins 1-for-2 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Corderious Dodd 0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hansel De Los Santos started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:4-3)
Anderson Gerdel entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Johnny Polanco entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3). (g/f:2-0)

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 2-1 in game two of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Jhohan Acevedo 1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Brett Wiley 1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal 0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Daniel Barbuena 1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:4-2)
Cole Brand entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)
Josh Renfro entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (ir-s:1-0)
Norge Paredes entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1). (g/f:2-1)

DSL: Indians beat Cardinals 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Luis Cruz 3-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one caught stealing/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.
Alejandro Mejia 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Jose Godoy 0-for-2 with two walks (one intentional) and allowed two stolen bases.
George Araujo 2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one fielding error.
Isaac Silva started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, hit one batter, one balk, and struck five out. (g/f:6-3)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Torres 0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Junior Agustin 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jose Lara entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-1). (g/f:1-0)
Ramon Santos entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:1-1)

Cardinals Minors June 26, 2010: Garrett Wittels Collects 2 Doubles & 2 RBIs; Victor DeLeon Struck Out 5 Over 6 Scoreless; Mark Hamilton Homers & Drives In 2 Runs

New Orleans beat Memphis 6-4

Individual Highlights:
Cedric Hunter 2-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Matt Adams 3-for-4 with one double, one run, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Zack Cox 3-for-4 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Kozma 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Derba 1-for-1 with one run.
Brian Broderick entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. One sacrifice at the plate.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:3-2)
Chuckie Fick entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:3-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Bryan Anderson 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.
Lou Montanez 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Tyler Lyons started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-2). 0-for-1 at the plate. (p-s:75-44)(g/f:1-3)
Nick Greenwood entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (p-s:32-23)(g/f:2-1)

Notes:
Mark Hamilton Looks To Regain Power Stroke per Memphis Commercial Appeal

New Orleans Zephyrs Official Site Post Game
The Times-Picayume Post Game

Springfield is off for All-Star break

Clearwater beat Palm Beach 5-3

Individual Highlights:
Luis De La Cruz 2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Geoff Klein 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Ronny Gil 1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one throwing error.
Drew Benes entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:5-4)(ir-s:1-1)
Scott Schneider entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Mike O'Neill 0-for-5 with one ground into double play and one outfield assist.
Todd McInnis started and pitched four innings.  He allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-5). (g/f:4-2)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Wisconsin beat Quad Cities 3-2

Individual Highlights:
David Medina 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Juan Castillo 2-for-4 at the plate.
Roberto De La Cruz 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Willy Paulino started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-5). (p-s:60-33)(g/f:5-2)
Ricky Martinez entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Colin Walsh 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Neal Pritchard 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Robert Stock entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out. (p-s:34-18)(g/f:2-1)

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Wisconsin Rattlers Official Site Post Game

Batavia beat State College 3-1

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-4 with two runs and assited in one double play.
Garrett Wittels 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
David Washington 2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jonathan Keener 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one walk.
Jordan Walton 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Joe Cuda started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:10-1)
Jose Almarante entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, struck four out, and picked one runner off for the hold (1). (g/f:2-0)
Yunier Castillo entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (2). (g/f:0-1)

The Daily News Post Game
State College Spikes Official Site Post Game
Centre Daily News Post Game

Johnson City beat Pulaski 9-0

Individual Highlights:
CJ McElroy 3-for-4 with one triple, three runs, one walk, and one stolen base.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and three strikeouts.
Ronard Castillo 4-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Michael Knox 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Steve Bean 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one fielding error, and threw one runner out.
Trevor Martin 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Cesar Valera 1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Victor DeLeon started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:7-4)
Steven Sabatino entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)
Thomas Lee entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Rough Outing:
Gerwuins Velazco 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Pulaski Mariners Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals @ Astros was postponed due to rain

DSL: Mariners beat Cardinals 4-1

Individual Highlights:
Luis Cruz 2-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Alejandro Mejia 2-for-4 with one double.
George Araujo 0-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Domingo Sanchez 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Dewen Perez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck six out for the losing decision (1-2). (g/f:6-0)
Alirio Negrette entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Cardinals Minors June 19, 2012: Dewen Perez Strikes Out 10 Over 5 Scoreless Innings; Jesus Montero Connects For 4 Hits Including 2 Solo Homers; Jonathan Rodriguez & Zack Cox Each Homer & Drive In 2 Runs

Omaha beat Memphis 3-2

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 2-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez 2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Zack Cox 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Greenwood entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:21-10)(g/f:1-1)
Maikel Cleto entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Lou Montanez 0-for-4 at the plate.
Pete Kozma 0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Bryan Anderson 0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Brandon Dickson started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-7). (p-s:90-54)(g/f:11-5)

Rehab Assignment:
Jon Jay 1-for-3 at the plate.

Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Omaha Storm Chasers Official Site Post Game
Omaha Post Game

Arkansas beat Springfield 4-3

Individual Highlights:
Oscar Taveras 1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Greg Garcia 1-for-2 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one hit by pitch.

Rough Outing:
Kolten Wong 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Garcia 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Chris Swauger 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Richard Castillo started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch. (p-s:89-57)(g/f:13-2)
Jorge Rondon entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (2). (p-s:22-16)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Eric Fornataro entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and hit one batter. (p-s:15-6)(g/f:2-0)

Arkansas Travelers Official Site Post Game

Charlotte beat Palm Beach 8-6

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one stolen base.
Mike O'Neill 2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one walk.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez 1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Tyler Rahmatulla 2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Patton 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Aidan Lucas entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Rainel Rosario 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Anthony Ferrara started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, eight runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit three batters, and struck six out for the losing decision (4-5). (g/f:2-1)
Nick Gillung entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Charlotte Stone Crabs Official Site Post Game

Midwest League All-Star Game: East beat West 18-2

West:
Colin Walsh 1-for-3 with one run.
Luis Mateo 1-for-2 at the plate.
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out. (p-s:14-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

MiLB Official Site Post Game

Auburn beat Batavia 8-7

Individual Highlights:
Garrett Wittels 3-for-5 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Breyvic Valera 3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-4 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
Jesus Montero 4-for-5 with two home runs, two RBIs, three runs, one strikeout, and threw one runner out.

Rough Outing:
David Bergin 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
David Washington 0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Tyler Melling started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, seven runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:5-5)
Brandon Creath entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Corey Baker entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-1)

Auburn Doubledays Official Site Post Game
CNY Central Post Game

Johnson City beat Greeneville 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and three walks.
Ronard Castillo 1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Michael Knox 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Steve Bean 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, one catcher interference error, and allowed one stolen base.
Juan Bautista started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:7-7)
Dyllon Nuernberg entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).
Ronald Shaban entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Michael Aldrete entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the hold (1). (g/f:1-1)

Notes:
Zachary Petrick was assigned to Johnson City

Johnson City Cardinals Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Astros 5-2

Individual Highlights:
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perez 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Rafael Medina 2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one walk.
Corderious Dodd 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Jem Argenal 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Kender Villegas started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:4-3)
Javier Machuca entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:0-2)
Christopher Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-1)
Norge Paredes entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the save (1).

Rough Outing:
Josh Renfro entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)

Notes:
Michael Wacha was assigned to GCL.

DSL: Cardinals beat Rays 3-0

Individual Highlights:
Eliezer Alvarez 1-for-5 with one RBI and one fielding error.
Luis Cruz 1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base.
Junior Agustin 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Sergio Ripoll 2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Bladamil Franco 1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Dewen Perez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, one balk, and struck ten out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:2-3)
Fernando Baez entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out for the hold (1). (g/f:0-1)
Ismael Brito entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out for the save (3). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Robelys Reyes 0-for-5 with one strikeout.

MLB Draft

Cardinals signed 36th round overall selection Stephen Piscotty.

Cardinals Minors June 7, 2012: Eugenio Velez Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 4 Runs; Cedric Hunter Doubles & Knocks In 4 Runs; Kyle Conley Doubles & Collects 3 RBIs; Fernando Baez Struck Out 8 Over 4 Innings

Memphis beat Albuquerque 12-6

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montanez 2-for-5 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Ryan Jackson 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one sacrifice, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Jamie Romak 0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-5 with two runs.
Eugenio Velez 2-for-5 with one double, one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Bryan Anderson 1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Pete Kozma 2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Cedric Hunter 2-for-4 with one double, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one walk.
Aaron Bates 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
Garrett Wittels 1-for-1 with one triple and two two-out RBIs.
Jess Todd entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2). (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:2-0)
Chuckie Fick entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Nick Additon started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-6).  0-for-2 with one sacrifice at the plate. (p-s:94-57)(g/f:9-1)

Former Cardinal:
Aaron Miles 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Albuquerque Isotopes Official Site Post Game

Tulsa beat Springfield 6-4

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Jermaine Curtis 2-for-5 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Kyle Conley 1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jake Shaffer 2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Greg Garcia 2-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Justin Wright entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out. (p-s:24-17)(g/f:1-1)
Jesse Simpson entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.
Seth Maness started and pitched four innings.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, and struck six out.  1-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:79-56)(g/f:6-1)
Chris Corrigan entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:21-15)(g/f:0-1)

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Tulsa Drillers Official Site Post Game

Palm Beach @ Dunedin was postponed due to rain

Dunedin Official Site Announcement

Kane County beat Quad Cities 4-1

Individual Highlights:
Anthony Garcia 0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two outfield assists.
Roberto De La Cruz 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Dail Villanueva started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eighth hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and hit one batter for the losing decision (3-4). (g/f:9-5)
Ethan Cole entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Nick Martini 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Colin Walsh 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Casey Rasmus 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ricky Martinez entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game
Kane County Chronicle Post Game

DSL: Cardinals beat Athletics 6-5

Individual Highlights:
Robelys Reyes 1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one stolen base.
Jose Pena 1-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, one passed ball, picked one runner off, and allowed one stolen base.
George Araujo 2-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Domingo Sanchez 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Fernando Baez entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck eight out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-2)
Ismael Brito entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the save (2). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Eliezer Alvarez 0-for-4 at the plate.
Isaac Silva started and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck one out.
Luis De La Rosa entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the hold (1).

MLB Draft

Lee University coach spoke very highly of Cardinals' 29th selection Andy Hillis.

39th round selection Michael Aldrete never figured the Cardinals would draft him but plans to sign.

86th overall selection Carson Kelly is deciding between attending Oregon or signing with the Cardinals.

Villanova coach had positive things to say about 30th round selection Kyle Helisek.

Cardinals Minors June 4, 2012: Oscar Taveras Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 2 Runs; Xavier Scruggs Knocks In 4 Runs; Cedric Hunter Triples & Drives In 2 Runs; Kyle Hald Pitches Complete Game

Memphis beat Omaha 5-1

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in four double plays.
Cedric Hunter 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Bryan Anderson 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and picked one runner off.
Pete Kozma 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Joe Kelly started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, hit two batters, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-5). (p-s:77-54)(g/f:11-2)
Adam Reifer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-1)

Notes:
Memphis placed Zack Cox on the disabled list and called up Garrett Wittels from Double-A Springfield.

Omaha Storm Chasers Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat Corpus Christi 12-8

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 2-for-6 with one run and one stolen base.
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-3 with three runs, one walk, two hit by pitches, and one fielding error.
Oscar Taveras 5-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), four runs, and one walk.
Chris Swauger 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jake Shaffer 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-3 with four RBIs (three w/two-outs), one run, one walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Greg Garcia 3-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Audry Perez 2-for-5 with three two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Mike Blazek entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2). (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-0)
Keith Butler entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s;12-8)(g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Kyle Conley 0-for-2 at the plate.
Tyler Lyons started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (two earned), one home run, one walk,hit one batter, and struck four out.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts at the plate. (p-s:82-56)(g/f:4-7)
Chris Corrigan entered in the sixth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)
Justin Wright entered in the sixth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (p-s:16-6)(ir-s:2-1)
Jesse Simpson entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-3). (p-s:19-13)(g/f:1-1)

Former Cardinal:
Jose Martinez 1-for-2 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one sac fly.

Notes:
Breyvic Valera replaced Garrett Wittels on the Springfield roster.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Corpus Christi Hooks Official Site Post Game

Clearwater beat Palm Beach 15-2

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-2 with one double, two runs, and two walks.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Patton 0-for-4 at the plate.
Geoff Klein 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Drew Benes started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, eight earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-5). (g/f:5-6)
Chase Reid entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:3-2)

Rehab Assignments:
Michael Martinez 3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Jim Thome 3-for-4 with two doubles, three two-out RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Clearwater Threshers Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities beat Burlington 6-2

Individual Highlights:
Luis Mateo 2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Martini 2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-4 with one double, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Juan Castillo 1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Virgil Hill 0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Matt Williams 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Kyle Hald started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-3). (g/f:13-5)

Notes:
Quad Cities placed Tyrell Jenkins on the disabled list (shoulder soreness) and added Ricky Martinez from A-Advanced Palm Beach.

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

DSL: Cardinals beat Rays 9-8 in 10 innings

Individual Highlights:
Eliezer Alvarez 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, three walks, and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina 1-for-5 with one RBI and one sacrifice.
Bladimil Franco 1-for-6 with one RBI and one run.
Luis Cruz 3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one fielding error.
Jose Godoy 1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Carlos Torres 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one hit by pitch.
Domingo Sanchez 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Lara entered in the seventh and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-3)(ir-s:3-2)

Rough Outing:
Juan Perez started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out. (g/f:5-1)
Luis De La Rosa entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Jonathan Escudero entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-0)
Alirio Negrette entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-3)

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)