Yoenny Gonzalez Is The Cardinals' First 2013 Drug Suspension - Sort Of

When the 50-game suspension of Johnson City outfielder Yoenny Gonzalez was announced on Thursday, it became the first penalty for a St. Louis Cardinals organization player disclosed in almost 12 months. (Interestingly, the exact drug which led to Gonzalez’ suspension was not announced.)

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Cardinals Minor Moves 6-26-13

Corey Baker was reassigned from A-Advanced Palm Beach to Double-A Springfield.
A-Advanced Palm Beach activated Zach Russell from the disabled list & he was reassigned to Single-A Peoria.
St. Louis released Michael Swinson, who was assigned to Single-A Peoria.
Single-A Peoria activated Charlie Tilson from the disabled list.
Short-Season Single-A State College activated Josh Lucas from the disabled list.
Short-Season Single-A State College place Arturo Reyes on the disabled list, retroactive to June 24, 2013.
St. Louis assigned Oscar Mercado to Short-Season Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League.
St. Louis activated Fernando Salas from the disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Memphis.

Beloit Beat Peoria 9-7: Jacob Wilson Singles & Hits Two-Run Homer; Patrick Wisdom Hits Solo Home Run; Nick Martini Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Drives In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-5 with one triple and one two-out RBI.
Ildemaro Vargas 0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Jordan Walton 3-for-5 with one stolen base.
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-5 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jeremy Schaffer 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and one missed catch error.
Nick Martini 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Michael Swinson 0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Michael Aldrete entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-1)

Rough Outing:
Jesus Montero 0-for-3 with one walk, one passed ball, and threw one base runner out.
Joe Cuda started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck six out.  (g/f:3-0)
Joe Donofrio entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-1).  (g/f:2-3)
Robert Stock entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)

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Beloit Beat Peoria 5-1: Breyvic Valera Singles & Scores; Michael Swinson Singles & Steals One Base; Ildemaro Vargas & Nick Martini Each Single

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-4 with one run.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-4 and one fielding error.
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Michael Swinson 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Nick Martini 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Cory Jones started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:9-3)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Cardinals Minor Moves 6-20-13

Adam Melker was reassigned from A-Advanced Palm Beach to Double-A Springfield.
Starlin Rodriguez was reassigned from Double-A Springfield to A-Advanced Palm Beach.
Brad Watson was reassigned from A-Advanced Palm Beach to Single-A Peoria.
Single-A Peoria activated Tyrell Jenkins and Michael Swinson from the disabled list.
Tyrell Jenkins was reassigned from Single-A Peoria to A-Advanced Palm Beach.
St. Louis signed non-drafted free agent Dylan Hawkins and assigned him to Short-Season Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League.
St. Louis signed Joaquin De La Cruz and assigned him to Short-Season Rookie-Level Dominican Summer League.

Cardinals Minor Moves 6-2-13

Single-A Peoria activated Jeremy Schaffer from the disabled list.
Single-A Peoria placed Michael Swinson on the disabled list.
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Brad Watson was reassigned from extended spring training (Short-Season Single-A State College) to A-Advanced Palm Beach.

Peoria Beat Wisconsin 11-5: Jacob Wilson Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Adam Ehrlich Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Thomas Lee Strikes Out Four Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.
Ildemaro Vargas 2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-5 with three two-out RBIs, one hit by pitch, and assisted three double plays.
Jordan Walton 2-for-5 with one double and assisted in three double plays.
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 with three runs and one walk.
Charlie Tilson 3-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one sac fly.
Adam Ehrlich 3-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one sacrifice, one strikeout, one catcher interference error, and one passed ball.
Thomas Lee entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:40-26)(g/f:2-0)
Joe Donofrio entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Michael Swinson 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Nick Martini 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kyle Helisek started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck three out. (p-s:61-41)(g/f:6-0)
Joseph Scanio entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:29-20)(g/f:5-1)(ir-s:2-0)

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Wisconsin Official Site Post Game

Burlington Beat Peoria 5-1 In Game One Of Doubleheader: Ildemaro Vargas Singles & Drives In One Run; Carson Kelly Collects Two Singles; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out Eight Over Six Innings

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-3 at the plate.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one RBI.
Carson Kelly 2-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Gerwuins Velazco 1-for-2 with one run, assisted in one double play, and picked one runner off.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Peoria Beat Wisconsin 4-3 In 12 Innings: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Six Over Eight Innings; Jacob Wilson Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Zachary Petrick Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 3-for-6 with one run and was picked off.
Ildemaro Vargas 2-for-4 with two runs, two walks, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Michael Swinson 1-for-6 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson 3-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-2 with three walks and assisted in one double play.
Matthew Young 1-for-5 with one double.
Nick Martini 0-for-3 with two walks and one hit by pitch.
Hector Hernandez started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck six out.  (p-s:95-55)(g/f:7-5)
Zachary Petrick entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:39-24)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Joe Donofrio entered in the 11th and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:29-22)(g/f:2-0)

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Wisconsin Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Wisconsin Beat Peoria 6-3: Ildemaro Vargas Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Joe Cuda Strikes Out 11 Over Six Innings; Christopher Thomas Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Ildemaro Vargas 2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.
Michael Swinson 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Adam Ehrlich 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one throwing error, and one catcher interference error.
Joe Cuda started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 11 out for the losing decision (2-3).  (g/f:6-2)
Christopher Thomas entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Jacob Wilson 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Nick Martini 0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Sam Tuivailala entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

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Wisconsin Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat Wisconsin 6-0: Kyle Helisek Strikes Out Seven Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Patrick Wisdom Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Michael Aldrete Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 2-for-5 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.
Ildemaro Vargas 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one stolen base.
Alex Mejia 2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom 3-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Michael Swinson 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.
Carson Kelly 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Adam Ehrlich 0-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Kyle Helisek started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck seven out for the winning decision (4-1).  (p-s:108-71)(g/f:8-3)
Michael Aldrete entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Matthew Young 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

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Peoria Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Kane County Beat Peoria 8-1: Carson Kelly Drives In One Run; Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Doubles, & Scores One Run; Sam Tuivailala Strikes Out One Of One Scoreless Inning

Individual Highlights:
Ildemaro Vargas 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Michael Swinson 0-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Carson Kelly 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Matthew Young 2-for-3 with one strikeout.
Sam Tuivailala entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Breyvic Valera 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Nick Martini 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Gerwuins Velazco 0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Tyrell Jenkins started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-3).  (p-s:100-60)(g/f:8-2)
Joseph Scanio entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (p-s:58-37)(g/f:3-3)

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Kane County Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat Kane County 9-2: Michael Swinson Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Kurt Heyer Strikes Out One & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings For The Win; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-4 with two RBIs, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas 3-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs, and one stolen base.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Jordan Walton 1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Michael Swinson 1-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Casey Rasmus 1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kurt Heyer started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed ten hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:7-5).
Sam Tuivailala entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)
Christopher Thomas entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

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Peoria Official Site Post Game

Kane County Beat Peoria 5-0 In Game One Of Doubleheader: Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Six Over Five & A Third Innings; Patrick Wisdom Collects Team's Only Hit; Jordan Walton Walked Twice

Individual Highlights:
Jordan Walton 0-for-1 with two walks and one strikeout.
Casey Rasmus 0-for-2 with one sacrifice.
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-2 at the plate.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Kane County Official Site Post Game

Peoria Beat Kane County 8-4: Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Jacob Wilson Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Jordan Walton Singles & Knocks In Two Runs

Individual Highlights:
Michael Swinson 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Jordan Walton 1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one sac fly, and one stolen base.
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ildemaro Vargas 2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Charlie Tilson 2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one outfield assist.
Nick Martini 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one hit by pitch.
Corey Baker entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (4).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Zachary Petrick entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-1)

Rough Outing:
Breyvic Valera 0-for-5 with one run.
Hector Hernandez started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:5-3)

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Kane County Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Quad Cities Beat Peoria 8-0: Sam Tuivailala Strikes Out All Three Batters Faced; Alex Mejia Singles & Doubles; Casey Ramsus Triples

Individual Highlights:
Alex Mejia 2-for-4 with one double, two throwing errors, and assisted in one double play.
Jordan Walton 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Carson Kelly 1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Charlie Tilson 1-for-3 at the plate.
Casey Rasmus 1-for-3 with one triple, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.
Josh Lucas started and pitched six innings.  He allowed nine hits, eight runs (one earned), one walk, committed one throwing and fielding error, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-3). (g/f:13-3)
Sam Tuivailala entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs and struck three out.
Nick Martini entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Quad Cities Official Site Post Game
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Peoria Beat Quad Cities 4-2: Alex Mejia Singles, Triples Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Kyle Helisek Strikes Out Five Over Six Innings; Jacob Wilson Singles & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 3-for-5 with one triple, three runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Alex Mejia 3-for-5 with two triples, two RBIs, and one run.
Jacob Wilson 1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Jordan Walton 0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Kyle Helisek started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:4-6)
Joseph Donofrio entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:4-0)
Zachary Petrick entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the save (5).  (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Michael Swinson 0-for-3 at the plate.
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Charlie Tilson 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Casey Rasmus 0-for-4 and picked one runner off.

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Quad Cities Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Quad Cities Beat Peoria 3-2 In Game Two Of Doubleheader: Jacob Wilson Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out Four Over Three Innings; Joseph Scanio Strikes Out Two Over Three Innings

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one fielding error.
Jordan Walton 1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Charlie Tilson 1-for-2 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.  (g/f:4-0)
Joe Scanio entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, struck two out, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Michael Swinson 0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Nick Martini 0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Gerwuins Velazco 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.
Dixon Llorens entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.

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Quad Cities Official Site Post Game
Peoria Journal Star Post Game

Peoria Beat Quad Cities 6-3 In Game One Of Doubleheader: Jordan Walton Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Corey Baker Strikes Out Five Of Six Batters Faced For The Save; Casey Rasmus Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs

Individual Highlights:
Alex Mejia 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Jacob Wilson 1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Jordan Walton 2-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Michael Swinson 2-for-3 with two runs.
Charlie Tilson 1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Casey Rasmus 2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one strikeout.
Tyrell Jenkins started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), five walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:5-4)
Corey Baker entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck five out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
MGR Dann Bilardello was ejected in the seventh inning.

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Peoria Beat Beloit 2-0 In Game One Of Doubleheader: Joe Cuda Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Zachary Petrick Strikes Out Three Over Two Innings For The Save; Jacob Wilson Singles & Drives In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-3 with one run.
Jacob Wilson 1-for-3 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom 0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Michael Swinson 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Joe Cuda started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck four  for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-2)
Zachary Petrick entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (4).  (g/f:4).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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