DSL: Cardinals Red Beat Cubs Two 8-6 In 11 Innings: Joerlin De Los Santos Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Sander Mora Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run; Roy Garcia Strikes Out Four Over Three Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Joerlin De Los Santos started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Sander Mora started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Franklin Soto started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, one caught stealing/pickoff, two throwing errors, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Montano started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Cristhian Longa started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Elvin Jimenez started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Jhon Victorino entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-3)
Roy Garcia entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-1)

Rough Outing:
Adanson Cruz started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Claudio Ramirez started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

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Matthew Bowman Tosses 1/3 To Earn First Career Win

After Jaime Garcia was unable to corral the Reds' lineup in the fifth inning in Wednesday's game, putting a man on second after giving up a home run with two outs to bring the score to 6-5, the Cardinals called on rookie reliever Matt Bowman to get out of the jam.

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2015 Pan American Games 7-14-15: Anthony Garcia Collects One Hit & Four RBIs; Pedro Feliz Collects Two Hits

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, and struck three out.

Anthony Garcia (Springfield-Puerto Rico) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with four RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Puerto Rico beat Dominican Republic 12-6

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-4-14: Luis Mateo Doubles & Drives In One Run; Nick Additon Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Four Innings; J.C. Romero Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-8-14: C.J. McElroy Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Drives In One Run; Chris Perry & Sam Tuivailala Each Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Enrique Perez Selected In Colombian League Draft

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Former Cardinals Playing In Japan For 2013 Season

Opening Day Rosters:
Brandon Dickson - Orix
Brian Falkenborg - Softbank
Edgar Lara - Rakuten
Hector Luna - Chunichi
Kevin Moscatel - Yokohama (Ikusei - Minors)
Jorge Sosa - Yokohama

Released Or Free Agents During Offseason:
Luis Garcia - Rakuten
Edgar Gonzalez - Yomiuri
Kelvin Jimenez - Rakuten
Wilson Matos - Orix (Ikusei - Minors)
Evan MacLane - Orix
Renyel Pinto - Softbank
Eddy Rivera - Chunichi
Randy Ruiz - Yokohama

Kelvin Jimenez Returns Home With Injury

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Kelvin Jimenez Gives Up Three Runs Over Five & A Third In Rakuten 3-2 Loss

Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez Gives Up Four Runs Over Five & A Third In Rakuten 6-0 Loss

Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals In NPB 7-2-11

Majors:

Brian Falkenborg (Softbank) has made 21 relief appearances posting an 0-1 record, 3.05 ERA, and six saves. He's allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 33 out over 202. innings.

Luis Garcia (Rakuten) has played in 15 games going 12-for-54 (.222) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, two walks, 15 strikeouts, and grounded into two double plays.

Kelvin Jimenez (Rakuten) has made four starts posting an 0-1 record and 4.91 ERA. He's allowed 25 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), one home run, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 14.2 innings.

So Taguchi (Orix) has played in 33 games going 35-for-107 (.327) with seven doubles, eight RBIs, 42 total bases, 19 runs, ten walks, three hit by pitches, three stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, and grounded into four double plays.

Minors:

Evan MacLane (Orix) has made 11 starts posting a 2-4 record and 2.51 ERA. He's allowed 60 hits, 22 runs (17 earned), ten walks, hit four batters, and struck 43 out over 61 innings.

Tomo Ohka (Yokohama) has made six appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.10 ERA, and one save. He's allowed 29 hits, 13 runs (ten earned), two home runs, four walks, and struck 12 out over 29 innings.

Kelvin Jimenez Gives Up Three Runs Over Six & A Third, Luis Garcia Hitless In Rakuten 3-1 Loss

Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez Gives Up Two Runs & Five Walks Over Four & Two-Thirds In Rakuten Loss

Yakyubaka

Kelvin Jimenez Allows Two Earned Runs Over Two Innings In Rakuten 7-0 Loss

Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals In NPB 6-18-11

Brian Falkenborg (Softbank) has made 17 relief appearances posting an 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and six saves. He's allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck 25 out over 16.2 innings.

Luis Garcia (Rakuten) has played in five games going 5-for-20 (.250) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, nine total bases, one run, three strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Kelvin Jimenez (Rakuten) made one relief appearance posting an 0-0 record and 13.50 ERA. He's allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, and struck one out over two innings.

Evan MacLane (Orix) made one start posting an 0-1 record and 7.71 ERA. He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Wilson Matos (Orix) has not yet pitched.

So Taguchi (Orix) has played in 25 games going 29-for-100 (.358) with seven doubles, seven RBIs, 36 total bases, 17 runs, nine walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, and grounded into four double plays.

Kelvin Jimenez Gives Up Four Runs Over Two Innings, Luis Garcia Goes 0-For At Plate In Rakuten 8-6 Loss

Yakyubaka

Rakuten Calls Up Kelvin Jimenez

As of yesterday, Kelvin Jimenez was scheduled to join the Ichi-gun roster for practice today. He could also get his first Ichi-gun start on the 18th against the Hanshin Tigers (Koshien). In 6 Ni-gun outings, Jimenez went 4-0 with a 3.00 ERA (30 IP, 30 H, 7 BB, 2 HBP, 7 SO, 10 R, 10 ER).

Yakyubaka

Former Cardinals In NPB 5-29-11

Majors:

Brian Falkenborg (Softbank) has made 12 relief appearances posting an 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and six saves. He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck 17 out over 12 innings.

So Taguchi (Orix) has played in 12 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with two doubles, three RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, six walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Minors:

Kelvin Jimenez (Rakuten) has made four appearances posting a 2-0 record and 5.06 ERA. He's allowed 23 hits, nine earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 16 innings.

Evan MacLane (Orix) has made seven starts posting a 1-3 record and 2.45 ERA. He's allowed 37 hits, 15 runs (ten earned), nine walks, hit three batters, and struck 31 out over 36.2 innings.

Tomo Ohka (Yokohama) has made three starts posting an 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA. He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over 15 innings.

Former Cardinals In NPB 5-22-11

Majors:

Brian Falkenborg (Softbank) has made 11 relief appearances posting an 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and six saves. He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck 16 out over 11 innings.

So Taguchi (Orix) has played in seven games going 8-for-19 (.421) with one double, two RBIs, nine total bases, one run, two walks, three stolen bases, and one strikeout.

Minors:

Tomo Ohka (Yokohama) has made two starts posting an 0-0 record and 3.60 ERA. He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over ten innings.

Kelvin Jimenez (Rakuten) has made four appearances posting a 2-0 record and 5.06 ERA. He's allowed 23 hits, nine earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 16 innings.

Evan MacLane (Orix) has made six starts posting a 1-3 record and 2.84 ERA. He's allowed 33 hits, 14 runs (ten earned), eight walks, and struck 23 out over 31.2 innings.

Former Cardinals In NBP 5-15-11

Majors:

Brian Falkenborg (Softbank) has made 11 relief appearances posting an 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and six saves. He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck 16 out over 11 innings.

So Taguchi (Orix) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one total base, one walk, and one strikeout.

Minors:

Kelvin Jimenez (Rakuten) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 7.36 ERA. He's allowed 20 hits, nine earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 11 innings.

Evan MacLane (Orix) has made five starts posting a 1-3 record and 3.03 ERA. He's allowed 32 hits, 14 runs (ten earned), seven walks, hit three batters, and struck 20 out over 29.2 innings. 2-for-7 (286) with two RBIs, two total bases, five strikeouts, .286 SLG, and .286 OPB.

Tomo Ohka (Yokohoma) has made one start posting an 0-0 record and 2.57 ERA. He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over seven innings.

Former Cardinals In NPB 5-8-11

Majors

Brian Falkenborg (Softbank) has made nine relief appearances posting an 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and four saves. He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck 13 out over nine innings.

Minors

Kelvin Jimenez (Rakuten) has made two relief appearances posting an 0-0 record and 10.50 ERA. He's allowed 15 hits, seven earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter over six innings.

Evan MacLane (Orix) has made five starts posting a 1-3 record and 3.03 ERA. He's allowed 32 hits, 14 runs (ten earned), seven walks, hit three batters, and struck 20 out over 29.2 innings. 2-for-7 (286) with two RBIs, two total bases, five strikeouts, .286 SLG, and .285 OBP.

Tomo Ohka (Yokohama Bay) has made one start posting an 0-0 record and 2.57 ERA. He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over seven innings.

So Taguchi (Orix) has played in 24 games going 13-for-67 (.194) with two doubles, one triple, one home run, three RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, six walks, 15 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .299 SLG, and 270 OBP.