Angels Released Mitchell Traver

He was drafted by the Cardinals in 2015 and spent three seasons in the Angels' farm system.

Burlington Beat Peoria 9-8 In 10 Innings: Elehuris Montero Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Julio Rodriguez Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Yariel Gonzalez Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs

Individual Highlights:
Nick Plummer started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and two walks.
Elehuris Montero started at third base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Julio Rodriguez started at catcher and moved to first base, batting fifth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, grounded into one double play, assisted in one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Matt Fiedler started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one outfield assist.

Rough Outing:
Alexis Wilson entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Bryce Denton started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Franyel Casadilla started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (p-s:73-48)(g/f:1-3)
Levi MaVorhis entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:44-25)(g/f:1-3)
Fabian Blanco entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the hold (2).  (p-s:42-22)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)
C.J. Saylor entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (p-s:26-16)
Kodi Whitley entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (3-1).  (p-s:34-20)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Former Cardinals:
Mitchell Traver started and pitched two innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:570-30)(g/f:1-2)

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Peoria Beat Burlington 6-1 In Game One Of Doubleheader: J.R. Davis Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Johan Oviedo Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Five & A third Innings For The Win; Julio Rodriguez Collects Three Singles, One Double, & Drives In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Nick Plummer started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one stolen base.
Scott Hurst started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Julio Rodriguez started at catcher and batted third.  4-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascenio started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one fielding error.
J.R. Davis started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.
Johan Oviedo started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, one balk, and struck six out for the winning decision (3-6).  (p-s:98-61)(g/f:8-3)
Kodi Whitley entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck four out for the save (2).  (p-s:24-17)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Yariel Gonzalez started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Matt Fiedler started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Bryce Denton started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Former Cardinals:
Mitchell Traver started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck two out for the losing decision (5-5).  (p-s:83-45)(g/f:4-4)

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Burlington @ Peoria Postponed For Thursday, Doubleheader Set For 6-22-18

The First Half Western Division Wild Card Champion Peoria Chiefs and Burlington Bees were rained out on Thursday night at Dozer Park, postponing the second half opener. The teams will attempt to play a double header on Friday at 6:00 p.m. with both games scheduled for seven innings.
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Rain forced a postponement of the Peoria Chiefs’ scheduled second-half opener Thursday night against Burlington at Dozer Park.
Peoria Journal Star

Peoria Beat Burlington 6-5 In Game One Of Doubleheader: Elehuris Montero Singles Twice, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs; Yariel Gonzalez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In Two Runs; Bryan Dobzanski Strikes Out Five & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Individual Highlights:
Scott Hurst started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Irving Lopez started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, three walks, and one walk.
Elehuris Montero started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, and one run.
Yariel Gonzalez started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one throwing error.
Zach Kirtley started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Angel Moreno started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Bryan Dobzanski entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck five out for the winning decision (4-2).  (p-s:45-36)(g/f:1-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Julio Rodriguez started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
J.R. Davis started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Former Cardinals:
Mitchell Traver started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), and two walks.  (p-s:74-43)(g/f:3-7)

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Mitchell Traver Promoted From Short-Season Rookie-Level Arizona League To Short-Season Rookie-Level Orem

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Current & Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 6-23-17: Ryan Merrill Singles & Walks; Cadyn Grenier Walks

Kramer Robertson (2017 draft selection-LSU) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Cadyn Grenier (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon St) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

LSU beat Oregon St. 3-1

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:82-49)(g/f:1-4)

Texas Christian beat Florida 9-2

Angels Select Mitchell Traver, From Texas Christian, With 2017 20th Round (595th Overall) Pick

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Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing in College 6-3-17: Mitchell Traver Strikes Out Nine & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Aaron Bond Doubles & Drives In One Run; Derek Casey Strikes Out Three & Allows Three Runs Over Seven Innings For The Win

Aaron Bond (former 2016 draft selection-San Jacinto) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Chipola beat San Jacinto 15-6 (NJCAA Championship)

Cade Cabbiness (former 2016 draft selection-Oklahoma St) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Oral Roberts beat Oklahoma St 14-6

Derek Casey (former 2014 draft selection-Virginia) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (5-2).  (g/f:5-12)

Virginia beat Dallas Baptist 6-3

Cadyn Grenier (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon St) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.

Oregon St beat Yale 11-0

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and committed one error.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck nine out for the winning decision (4-1).  (p-s:88-62)(g/f:4-6)

Texas Christian beat Central Conn. St. 9-6

Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 5-20-17: Aaron Bond Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Four Runs In Two Games; Tristan Hildebrandt Doubles & Knocks In One Run; Jackson Lamb Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win

Justin Bellinger (former 2014 draft selection-Duke) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

North Carolina beat Duke 9-7

Aaron Bond (former 2016 draft selection-San Jacinto) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two RBIs and one sac fly.

San Jacinto beat Paris 11-5 (5/13/17)

Aaron Bond (former 2016 draft selection-San Jacinto) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

San Jacinto beat Navarro 6-0 (5/14/17)

Cade Cabbiness (former 2016 draft selection-Oklahoma St) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Oklahoma St beat Oklahoma 5-2

Cadyn Grenier (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon St) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Oregon St beat Washington St 5-0

Tristan Hildebrandt (former 2014 draft selection-Cal St Fullerton) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Cal St Fullerton beat Cal St Northridge 16-7

Parker Kelly (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (g/f:1-1)

USC beat Oregon 14-9

Pat Krall (former 2016 draft selection-Clemson) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, five runs (four earned), three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (8-2).

Clemson beat NC State 15-6

Jackson Lamb (former 2016 draft selection-Michigan) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:44-24)

Michigan beat Michigan St 2-1 in 10 innings

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 and committed one error.
Mitchell Traver started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out.  (p-s:70-49)(g/f:2-6)

California beat Texas Christian 8-3

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Notre Dame) started in centerfield and moved to pitcher, batting third.  1-for-5 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.  Took over as pitcher in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings allowing four hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:51-23)(g/f:1-1)

Boston College beat Notre Dame 8-7

Jeremy Ydens (former 2016 draft selection-UCLA) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

UCLA beat Utah 5-3

Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 5-14-17: Tristan Hildebrandt Hits A Two-Run Homer; Josh Rolette Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Jeremy Ydens Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Derek Casey (former 2014 draft selection-Virginia) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:9-2)

Virginia beat Miami 7-4

Tristan Hildebrandt (former 2014 draft selection-Cal St Fullerton) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Cal St Fullerton beat UC Santa Barbara 12-3

Pat Krall (former 2016 draft selection-Clemson) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, and struck eight out for the losing decision (7-2).

Louisville beat Clemson 6-4

Jackson Lamb (former 2016 draft selection-Michigan) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)

Michigan beat Purdue 5-1

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:55-32)(g/f:1-3)

Oklahoma beat Texas Christian 10-9

Josh Rolette (former 2015 draft selection-Kansas St) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Kansas St beat Kansas 10-3

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Notre Dame) started in centerfield and batted third.  4-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI.

Austin Peay beat Notre Dame 5-3

Jeremy Ydens (former 2016 draft selection-UCLA) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

UCLA beat Washington St 12-2

Former Cardinals Playing In College 5-7-17: Joe Gillette Singles & Drives In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Matt Vierling Doubles, Triples, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Jackson Lamb Strikes Out Three Over One Scoreless Inning

Cade Cabbiness (former 2016 draft selection-Oklahoma St) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth.  One walk and one hit by pitch.

Lamar beat Oklahoma St 6-2

Joe Gillette (former 2014 draft selection-Menlo) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Menlo beat Master's 7-4

Joe Gillette (former 2014 draft selection-Menlo) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5

Hope International beat Menlo 8-4

Jackson Lamb (former 2016 draft selection-Michigan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:21-14)

Ohio St beat Michigan 4-2

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck seven out.  (p-s:88-53)(g/f:3-7)

Texas Christian beat Texas 4-3

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Notre Dame) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one triple, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Louisville beat Notre Dame 9-4

Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 4-22-17: Ryan Merrill Hits a Two-Run Homer; Aaron Bond Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Matt Vierling Singles Twice & Doubles

Aaron Bond (former 2016 draft selection-San Jacinto) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

Grayson beat San Jacinto 12-10 (4/19/17)

Cade Cabbiness (former 2016 draft selection-Oklahoma St) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Texas Tech beat Oklahoma St 8-2

Joe Gillette (former 2014 draft selection-Menlo) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

William Jessup beat Menlo 5-3 in game one of doubleheader

Joe Gillette (former 2014 draft selection-Menlo) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Menlo beat William Jessup 5-4 in game two of doubleheader

Cadyn Grenier (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon St) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

UCLA beat Oregon St 7-1

Tristan Hildebrandt (former 2014 draft selection-Cal St Fullerton) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cal Poly beat Cal St Fullerton 13-6

Pat Krall (former 2016 draft selection-Clemson) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (6-1).

Wake Forest beat Clemson 8-3

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (p-s:48-24)(g/f:2-0)

Baylor beat Texas Christian 16-5

Josh Rolette (former 2015 draft selection-Kansas St) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 and committed one error.

Kansas St beat West Virginia 8-4

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Notre Dame) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Virginia beat Notre Dame 9-0

Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 4-11-17: Mitchell Traver Strikes Out Five Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jackson Lamb Strikes Out Four & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Matt Vierling Singles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run

Cade Cabbiness (former 2016 draft selection-Oklahoma St) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Central Arkansas beat Oklahoma St 11-5

Jackson Lamb (former 2016 draft selection-Michigan) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (p-s:33-24)(ir-s:1-0)

Michigan beat Eastern Michigan 2-1 in 13 innings

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with three runs, one walk, and committed one error.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:53-33)(g/f:3-4)

Texas Christian beat Dallas Baptist 9-3

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Notre Dame) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Notre Dame beat Michigan St 2-1

Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 4-4-17: Cadyn Grenier Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Matt Vierling Hits A Two-Run Homer; Mitchell Traver Strikes Out Four Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Win

Joe Gillette (former 2014 draft selection-Menlo) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 and committed one error.

San Francisco St beat Menlo 17-2

Cadyn Grenier (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon St) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Oregon St beat Portland 4-3

Tristan Hildebrandt (former 2014 draft selection-Cal St Fullerton) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Cal St Fullerton beat San Diego 13-2

Parker Kelly (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, and two walks.

Oregon beat BYU 9-6 (4/3/17)

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Notre Dame) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Jackson Lamb (former 2016 draft selection-Michigan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (7).  (p-s:11-7)

Michigan beat Notre Dame 4-3

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted eighth.0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:37-25)(g/f:0-2)

Texas Christian beat TX-Arlington 5-4

Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 3-5-17: Cadyn Grenier Singles, Triples, & Drives In Three Runs; Josh Rolette Collects Two Doubles, Two Walks, & Two RBIs; Matt Vierling Singles & Knocks In Two Runs

Justin Bellinger (former 2014 draft selection-Duke) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Duke beat Princeton 6-1

Michael Bono (former 2014 draft selection-Santa Clara) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, and four walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:67-43)

Northwestern beat Santa Clara 15-9

Josh Burgmann (former 2016 draft selection-Washington) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-0)

Washington beat Sac State 4-0

Cade Cabbiness (former 2016 draft selection-Oklahoma St) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Oklahoma St beat Arkansas 8-3

Cadyn Grenier (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon St) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one triple and three RBIs.

Oregon St beat UC Davis 4-1

Parker Kelly (former 2015 draft selection-Oregon) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)

Oregon beat Mississippi St 6-5 in 11 innings

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-7 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Texas Christian beat Texas A&M 11-10 in 15 innings (3/4/17)

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Texas Christian beat Mississippi 5-3

Josh Rolette (former 2015 draft selection-Kansas St) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBIs, three runs, two walks, and one strikeout.

Kansas St beat Eastern Illinois 14-0 (No-Hitter)

Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) will miss a couple weeks with a lat strain: Kendall Rogers Twitter

Matt Vierling (former 2015 draft selection-Notre Dame) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Notre Dame beat Monmouth 4-0

Jeremy Ydens (former 2016 draft selection-UCLA) entered late in the game in right field.

USC beat UCLA 4-3 in 10 innings

Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 2-28-17: Ryan Merrill Drives In Two Runs; Mitchell Traver Leaves Start Early With Injury; Derek Casey Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings

Michael Bono (former 2014 draft selection-Santa Clara) started and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, and hit one batter.  (p-s:51-24)

Cal Poly beat Santa Clara 11-7

Derek Casey (former 2014 draft selection-Virginia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-7)

Virginia beat William & Mary 11-3

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two RBIs and one sac fly.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-1)  Traver left early due to injury: Carlos A Mendez Twitter

Texas Christian beat Rice 13-5

Former Cardinals Draft Selections Playing In College 2-21-17: Justin Bellinger Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Ryan Merrill Doubles & Knocks In One Run; Derek Casey Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings

Justin Bellinger (former 2014 draft selection-Duke) started at at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Duke beat N.C. Central 14-6

Derek Casey (former 2014 draft selection-Virginia) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck four out

Virginia beat VMI 9-7

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC Dinos) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Tristan Hildebrandt (former 2014 draft selection-Cal St Fullerton) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cal St Fullerton beat NC Dinos 4-3

Ryan Merrill (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.
Mitchell Traver (former 2015 draft selection-Texas Christian) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:60-37)

Texas Christian beat TX-Arlington 7-2

Mitchell Traver Could Get The Start For Texas Christian On Opening Weekend

There are several pitchers who are competing to earn the chance to pitch on Sunday, and the pitchers who don't earn the job will give TCU an impressive bullpen. Durbin Feltman will be one of the top relievers in the 2018 class; a right-hander with a fastball that can get up to 97 mph and and improving breaking-ball. He'll be joined in the bullpen by Mitchell Traver -- assuming he doesn't earn the Sunday spot -- Sean Wymer and Ryan Burnett. Maybe it's not the South Carolina bullpen, but it's close.

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Mitchell Traver Announces His Return To Texas Christian

The junior righty has decided to return for his senior year for one more shot at a Natty.

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