Cardinals Minors July 5, 2012: Isaac Silva & Ramon Santos Combined For 11 Strikeouts Over 9 Scoreless Innings; Luis Perez Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 3 Runs In 2 Games; Adam Melker & Patrick Wisdom Each Homer & Knock In 2 Runs

Memphis beat Nashville 6-1

Individual Highlights:
Adron Chambers 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, two walks, and grounded into one double play.
Cedric Hunter 0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Eugenio Velez 1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Zack Cox 3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Ryan Jackson 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Bryan Anderson 2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one walk.
John Gast started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck seven out for the winning decision (6-2). 1-for-2 with one sacrifice at the plate. (p-s:95-63)(g/f:6-5)
Nick Greenwood entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:19-12)(g/f:4-0)
Sam Freeman entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:21-12)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Steven Hill 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Former Cardinal:
Corey Patterson 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Notes:
Oscar Taveras (18), Shelby Miller (20), Carlos Martinez (26), and Kolten Wong (44) were ranked in Baseball America's Midseason Top 50.

Matt Adams received a positive update on his injury and Lance Berkman may be headed on a rehab assignment per Cardinals Official Site.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Nashville Sounds Official Site Post Game
Clarksville Online Post Game

Frisco beat Springfield 11-7

Individual Highlights:
Oscar Taveras 1-for-5 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Jamie Romak 1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Chris Swauger 2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jake Shaffer 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Audry Perez 2-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Adam Melker 1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Jorge Rondon entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:23-17)(g/f:2-2)

Rough Outing:
Scott McGregor started and pitched four innings.  He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1). (p-s:75-44)(g/f:7-1)
Deryk Hooker entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk. (p-s:27-15)(g/f:3-0)
Eric Fornataro entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out. (p-s:26-16)(g/f:1-0)

Notes:
Jamie Romak Brings Right Attitude To Springfield Cardinals per Springfield News-Leader

Springfield Cardinals Having Fun While Winning per KY3

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Frisco Rough Riders Official Site Post Game
Examiner Post Game

Bradenton beat Palm Beach 6-0

Individual Highlights:
Luis De La Cruz 2-for-3 with one walk, one pickoff error, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.
Anderson Gerdel entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)

Rough Outing:
James Ramsey 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Brad Watson started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, two balks, and struck six out for the losing decision (0-3). (g/f:6-0)
Todd McInnis entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), and struck one out. (g/f:3-2)

Notes:
Anderson Gerdel was promoted from Rookie-Level GCL.

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

Kane County beat Quad Cities 9-2

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Ethan Cole entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Danny Miranda entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
David Medina 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Hector Hernandez started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, four walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (5-5). (g/f:3-4)
Heath Wyatt entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Notes:
Colin Walsh (forearm) and Luis Mateo (shoulder) were placed on the disabled list, Anthony Melchionda (Batavia) and Brett Wiley (GCL) were called up to replace on the roster.

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

Batavia beat Connecticut 8-2

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 3-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.
Matthew Young 0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jesus Montero 2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and allowed one stolen base.
Jonathan Keener 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Gary Apelian 1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Kyle Helisek entered in the fourth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:5-2)
Dyllon Nuernberg entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)
Brandon Creath entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Rough Outing:
Tim Cooney started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck four out. (g/f:1-2)

Notes:
Alex Mejia was assigned to Batavia to replace Anthony Melchionda.

The Daily News Post Game
Connecticut Tigers Official Site Post Game

Johnson City @ Greeneville was postponed due to rain

Greeneville Astros Official Site Announcement

GCL: Cardinals beat Astros 9-6

Individual Highlights:
Luis Perez 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Jem Argenal 1-for-4 with two runs and assisted in one double play.
Ronnierd Garcia 2-for-3 with two runs and one throwing error.
Adam Ehrlich 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Amaury Capellan 1-for-1 with one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Jhohan Acevedo one RBI, one sac fly, and one throwing error.
Corderious Dodd 0-for-1 with two RBIs, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Norge Paredes entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out for the save (4). (g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Rowan Wick 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Javier Machuca entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)

GCL: Cardinals beat Astros 7-4 in continued July 4th game

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jhohan Acevedo 3-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Luis Perez 2-for-3 with one double and one two-out RBI.
David Popkins 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Rafael Medina 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Rowan Wick 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Johnny Polanco started and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)
Juan Caballero entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-1)
Cole Brand entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1). (g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Brett Wiley 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Joseph Almaraz 0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Ulacio entered in the second and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, five walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:2-3)

DSL: Cardinals beat Rays 6-0

Individual Highlights:
Robelys Reyes 1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Cruz 0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alejandro Mejia 0-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Carlos Torres 0-for-2 with one run, three walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy 2-for-2 with one RBI and three walks.
Junior Agustin 1-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
George Araujo 0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, two walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, and one stolen base.
Eduardo Celestino 1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Isaac Silva started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:1-7)
Ramon Santos entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the save (2). (g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Leobaldo Pina 0-for-4 with one walk, one caught stealing, and one throwing error.

Cardinals Minors July 4, 2012: Stephen Piscotty & Juan Castillo Each Homer & Drive In 3 Runs; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out 11 Over 5.1 Innings; Jeremy Schaffer & Amuary Capellan Each Double & Knock In 3 Runs; Seth Maness Tosses 7 Scoreless Frames

Nashville beat Memphis 6-4

Individual Highlights:
Steven Hill 1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and one unassisted double play.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Eugenio Velez 1-for-1 with one run.
Brandon Dickson started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (4-8). 2-for-2 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs) at the plate. (p-s:107-71)(g/f:8-4)
Sam Freeman entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:10-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
John Gaub entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, struck one out, and picked one runner off. (p-s:15-11)(g/f:0-1)
Adam Reifer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Cedric Hunter 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Zack Cox 0-for-4 at the plate.
Nick Derba 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Former Cardinal:
Corey Patterson 1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Notes:
Jose Garcia was promoted from Double-A Springfield to take Matt Adams spot on the roster.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Nashville Sounds Official Site Post Game
Clarksville Online Post Game

Springfield beat Midland 5-0

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and grounded into one double play.
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one throwing error.
Jamie Romak 0-for-1 with one run and two walks.
Chris Swauger 2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Jake Shaffer 1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Greg Garcia 1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Seth Maness started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (5-1). (p-s:95-63)(g/f:9-6)
Mike Blazek entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:18-13)(g/f:1-3)

Former Cardinal:
Gary Daley started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (7-7). (p-s:79-43)(g/f:8-4)

Notes: 
Trevor Rosenthal was placed on the disabled list and Jose Garcia promoted to Triple-A, Kevin Siegrist and Vance Albitz were called up to replace.  Rosenthal is out with back spasms per Springfield News-Leader.

Kolten Wong and Oscar Taveras Excited About Futures Game per Ozarks First

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game

Bradenton beat Palm Beach 7-4

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 2-for-3 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Starlin Rodriguez 3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Geoff Klein 1-for-4 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and threw out one of three base runners.
Tyler Rahmatulla 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Ronny Gil 3-for-4 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Iden Nazario entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
James Ramsey 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Nick Longmire 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and one outfield assist.
Jeremy Patton 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Chris Corrigan started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, three walks, threw three wild pitches, and struck five out for the losing decision (2-3). (g/f:2-4)
Chase Reid entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three unearned runs, one home run, and committed one missed catch error. (g/f:5-1)

Notes:
Alan Ahmady was activated from the disabled list.

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

Quad Cities beat Kane County 12-7

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Nick Martini 2-for-5 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Stephen Piscotty 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and one missed catch error.
Anthony Garcia 2-for-6 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
David Medina 2-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Juan Castillo 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-5 with one walk, two strikeouts, one missed catch error, and one outfield assist.
Roberto De La Cruz 2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Neal Pritchard 2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (5-5). (g/f:5-2)

Notes:
Kyle Hald Trusting His Stuff per Quad-City Times

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

Batavia beat Connecticut 3-2

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Anthony Melchionda 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Jacob Wilson 1-for-2 with one RBI and one run.
Jonathan Keener 2-for-2 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and one passed ball.
Kyle Barraclough started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:10-4)
Jose Almarante entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-1)
Joseph Scanio entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Steven Ramos 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Matthew Young 0-for-4 with two strikeouts, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Kolby Byrd 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

The Daily News Post Game
The Batavian Post Game
Connecticut Tigers Official Site Post Game

Johnson City beat Greeneville 6-4 in 11 innings

Individual Highlights:
CJ McElroy 2-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
Jeremy Schaffer 1-for-2 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Ronard Castillo 1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.
Thomas Lee entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-0)
Mariano Llorens entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:2-0)
Zachary Petrick entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Michael Knox 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Dutch Deol 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Cesar Valera 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Nick Gillung started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, committed one throwing error, and struck four out. (g/f:6-2)

Greeneville Astros Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Astros 6-1 in game one of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Jhohan Acevedo 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Luis Perez 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Adam Ehrlich 2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one run.
Amaury Capellan 3-for-3 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one run.
Fidencio Flores started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:6-1)
Christopher Thomas entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Jem Argenal 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Corderious Dodd 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Notes:
Game two was postponed due to lightning.

DSL: Cardinals beat Dodgers 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Robelys Reyes 3-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one caught stealing.
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-5 with one double, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Alejandro Mejia 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Jonathan Escudero started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:7-2)
Esteban Vallejo entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the hold (1). (g/f:3-1)
Ismael Brito entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (7). (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Luis Cruz 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one passed ball.
Sergio Ripoll 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jeffry Cerdas 0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Cardinals Minors July 3, 2012: Mark Hamilton Homers & Drives In 4 Runs; Mike O'Neill & Ildemaro Vargas Each Collect 2 Doubles & 3 RBIs; Stephen Piscotty Legs Out 3 Doubles & Knocks In 2 Runs; Seth Blair Injury Update

Oklahoma City beat Memphis 11-10 in 10 innings

Individual Highlights:
Adron Chambers 4-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one intentional walk.
Lou Montanez 3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Cedric Hunter 2-for-6 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and grounded into one double play.
Eugenio Velez 1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Zack Cox 3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Mark Hamilton 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, two walks, and one sac fly.
Pete Kozma 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Bryan Anderson 1-for-5 with one walk, two strikeouts, and allowed three stolen bases.
Ryan Jackson 1-for-2 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Nick Greenwood entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (p-s:16-8)(g/f:3-1)
Chuckie Fick entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck two out. (p-s:33-20)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
John Gast 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Scott Gorgen started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, seven earned runs, five walks, and struck five out. 1-for-1 with one double and one sacrifice at the plate. (p-s:86-50)(g/f:4-1)
Jess Todd entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out. (p-s:35-22)(g/f:2-0)
Eduardo Sanchez entered in the tenth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one  home run, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-3). (p-s:10-5)

Former Cardinal:
Brett Wallace 3-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Notes:
Matt Adams was placed on the disabled list.

Shelby Miller Looks For Strong Second Half With Redbirds per Memphis Commercial Appeal

Oklahoma City RedHawks Official Site Post Game

Midland beat Springfield 8-3

Individual Highlights:
Chris Swauger 3-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jamie Romak 2-for-4 with one triple and one two-out RBI.
Travis Tartamella 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Justin Wright entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out. (p-s:24-14)
Deryk Hooker entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (p-s:15-8)(g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Jermaine Curtis 0-for-4 and one fielding error.
Jake Shaffer 0-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia 0-for-4 with one stolen base, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Adam Melker 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Carlos Martinez started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck seven out for the losing decision (1-2). (p-s:82-49)(g/f:6-0)
Jesse Simpson entered in the fifth and pitched and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)
Kevin Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out. (p-s:40-20)(g/f:3-0)

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Ozarks First Post Game

Palm Beach beat Jupiter 6-4

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 4-for-5 with two doubles and three two-out RBIs.
Luis De La Cruz 1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jeremy Patton 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Longmire 2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Tyler Rahmatulla 1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Zach Russell entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Aidan Lucas entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1). (g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-4 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Ryan Sherriff started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:8-6)

Notes:
Seth Blair is rehabbing from a tumor in his middle finger joint in his right hand per Saukvalley.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Jupiter Hammerheads Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities beat Wisconsin 7-5

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Stephen Piscotty 3-for-3 with three doubles, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one intentional walk, and one hit by pitch.
David Medina 0-for-4 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Casey Rasmus 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and picked one runner off.
Tyrell Jenkins started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, struck five out, and picked one runner off. (g/f:1-3)
Danny Miranda entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the hold (5). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Ricky Martinez entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (13). (g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Robert Stock entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (5-0). (g/f:0-1)

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

Batavia beat State College 6-2

Individual Highlights:
Jacob Wilson 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Matthew Young 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Patrick Wisdom 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jesus Montero 2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jordan Walton 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and was picked off.
David Bergin 1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Ben O'Shea started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:6-5)
Kevin Jacob entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:1-0)
Yunier Castillo entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-3)

Rough Outing:
Steven Ramos 0-for-4 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

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

Johnson City beat Bristol 8-2

Individual Highlights:
CJ McElroy 2-for-5 with three RBIs, three runs, and one stolen base.
Ildemaro Vargas 2-for-5 with two doubles and three RBIs (two w/two-outs).
Gerwuins Velazco 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and threw one runner out.
Cesar Valera 1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Bryan Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two unearned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:6-3)
Cesar Aguilar entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:2-0)
Jacob Booden entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)
Michael Aldrete entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.
Ronard Castillo 0-for-4 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Notes:
Cesar Aguilar was promoted from GCL.

Tri Cities Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 4-1

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Alan Ahmady 1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Brett Wiley 1-for-1 at the plate.
David Popkins 1-for-3 with two RBIs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Hansel De Los Santos started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, struck one out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:7-3)
Juan Caballero entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the hold (1).
Norge Paredes entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the save (3). (g/f:2-2)

Rough Outing:
Joseph Almaraz 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Rowan Wick 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one passed ball.
Daniel Barbuena 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Notes:
Tony Bryant was reassigned from Rookie-Level Johnson City to GCL and Arturo Toribio was released.

DSL: Dodgers beat Cardinals 6-0

Individual Highlights:
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-4 with one caught stealing.
Alejandro Mejia 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Godoy 0-for-2 with one walk, one throwing error, one pickoff error, and threw out one of four base runners.
George Araujo 0-for-2 with one walk.
Frederis Parra started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:8-2)
Juan Fresa entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Cardinals Minors Stat League Leaders

Memphis Redbirds:

Zack Cox is tied for tenth in doubles.
Eugenio Velez is ninth in stolen bases.
Joe Kelly is second in ERA.
Brandon Dickson is sixth in ERA, tied for ninth in losses, and tied for eighth in WHIP.
Brian Broderick is tied for fourth in losses, tied for ninth in hits allowed, tied for fourth in earned runs,and  tied for second in hit batters.
Nick Additon is tied for ninth in losses
Shelby Miller is tied for ninth in losses, tied for first in home runs allowed, tied for second in hit batters,and  tied for eighth in walks, sixth in strikeouts.
Tyler Lyons is tied for fourth in complete games.
Barret Browning is tied for sixth in holds.

Springfield Cardinals:

Oscar Taveras is first in AVG, second in hits, second in doubles, tied for fifth in triples, second in home runs, tied for second in RBIs, first in total bases, ninth in OBP, first in SLG, and second in OPS.
Kolten Wong is second in AVG, tenth in runs scored, tied for third in hits, tied for fifth in triples, seventh in total bases, sixth in stolen bases, sixth in caught stealing, tied for sixth in OBP, and eighth in OPS.
Greg Garcia is tied for third in runs scored, eighth in walks, second in OBP, and seventh in OPS.
Chris Swauger is tied for tenth in triples.
Xavier Scruggs is tied for fifth in home runs, tied for fifth in RBIs, and tied for ninth in strikeouts.
Trevor Rosenthal is fourth in ERA, tied or fifth in wins, tenth in innings pitch, tied for sixth in walks, sixth in strikeouts, and fifth in WHIP.
Richard Castillo is tied for ninth in wins and tied for sixth in hit batters.
Tyler Lyons is tied for ninth in wins.
Seth Maness is tied for first in complete games.
Keith Butler is first in saves and fourth in game finishes.
Mike Blazek is tied for tenth in home runs allowed.
Scott Gorgen is tied for tenth in hit batters.
Eric Fornataro is first in holds.
Deryk Hooker is tied for fifth in holds.
Sam Freeman is tied for tenth in holds.

Palm Beach Cardinals:

Mike O'Neill is third in AVG, tied for third in hits, fifth in walks, second in OBP, and eighth in OPS.
Starlin Rodriguez is eighth in AVG, tied for ninth in triples,and fifth in OBP.
Anthony Ferrara is eighth in ERA and tied for fourth in walks.
Drew Benes is tied for sixth in losses and tied for ninth in hit batters.
Richard Castillo is first in complete games.
Dean Kiekhefer is tied for ninth in saves.
Carlos Martinez is tied for ninth in hit batters.
Iden Nazario is tied for fourth in holds.
Aidan Lucas is tied for ninth in holds.

Quad Cities River Bandits:

Colin Walsh is third in AVG, tied for first in runs scored, tied for seventh in hits, second in home runs, first in RBIs, first in total bases, second in walks, first in OBP, first in SLG, and first in OPS.
Juan Castillo is ninth in AVG.
Nick Martini is tied for first in runs scored an.d first in walks.
Matt Williams tied for fifth in runs scored
Anthony Garcia is tied for tenth in doubles, tied for seventh in home runs, tied for eighth in RBIs, tied for tenth in OBP, second in SLG, and third in OPS.
Luis Mateo is tenth in SLG.
Kyle Hald is tied for second in complete games.
Hector Hernandez is tied for second in complete games and tied for seventh in walks.
Heath Wyatt is tied for third in saves and second in game finishes.
Willy Paulino is tied for ninth in home runs allowed and tied for eighth in hit batters.
Sam Gaviglio is tied for eighth in hit batters.

Batavia Muckdogs:

Jesus Montero is tied for fifth in AVG, tied for tenth in runs scored, tied for eighth in hits, tied for third in home runs, fifth in total bases, sixth in OBP, second in SLG, and first in OPS.
Breyvic Valera is first in hits, tied for fifth in doubles, third in total bases, and tied for second in caught stealing.
David Washington is second in doubles, fourth in total bases, first in strikeouts, fifth in SLG, and eighth in OPS.
Matthew Young is tenth in OBP.
Lee Stoppelman is tied for third in wins and tied for tenth in saves.
Corey Baker is tied for third in losses, tied for tenth in saves, and sixth in WHIP.
Yunier Castillo is tied for fourth in saves and tied for tenth in game finishes.
Ben Freeman is tied for seventh in innings pitched, tied for sixth in hits allowed, and tied for third in home runs allowed.
Tyler Melling is tied for sixth in hits allowed.
Brandon Creath is tied for second in holds.
Jose Almarante is tied for tenth in holds.
Dyllon Nuernberg is tied for tenth in holds.

Johnson City Cardinals:

Ildemaro Vargas is tied for eighth in AVG, tied for sixth in hits, tied for ninth in doubles, tied for eighth in stolen bases,and  tied for third in caught stealing.
Jeremy Schaffer is tied for second in doubles.
Ronard Castillo is tied for ninth in doubles.
Michael Knox is tied for eighth in home runs.
Lance Jeffries is tied for third in strikeouts and eighth in OBP.
CJ McElroy is tied for eighth in stolen bases.
Victor DeLeon is second in ERA, tied for ninth in wins, third in innings pitched, seventh in strikeouts, and seventh in WHIP.
Michael Aldrete is tied for ninth in wins, tied for third in holds.
Thomas Lee is tied for ninth in wins.
Mariano Llorens is tied for ninth in wins.
Zachary Petrick is tied for ninth in wins and tied for first in hit batters.
Juan Bautista is tied for ninth in wins, tied for third in losses, tied for fifth in innings pitched, tied for tenth in hit batters, and tied for eighth in walks.
Robert Shaban is tied for first in saves, first in game finishes.
Bryan Martinez is tied for ninth in earned runs.
Jacob Booden is first in home runs allowed.
Stalyn Lopez is tied for eighth in walks.
Dyllon Nuernberg is tied for third in holds.

GCL Cardinals:

Luis Perez is tied for third in triples.
Joseph Almaraz is tied for third in home runs.
Jem Argenal is tied for ninth in home runs.
Rafael Medina is tied for ninth in home runs.
David Popkins is tied for second in caught stealing.
Anderson Gerdel is first in wins.
Johnny Polanco is tied for second in saves, tied for fourth in hit batters,and  tied for fourth in game finishes.
Norge Paredes is tied for fourth in saves and tied for eighth in holds.
Silfredo Garcia is second in innings pitched, tied for fourth in hit batters, first in strikeouts, and third in WHIP.
Hansel De Los Santos is fifth in innings pitched and sixth in hits allowed.
Kender Villegas is tied for third in hits allowed, tied for seventh in runs allowed, tied for fourth in earned runs
Ramon Ulacio is tied for ninth in earned runs, and tied for eighth in walks.
Josh Renfro is tied for first in holds.
Cole Brand is tied for eighth in holds.
Juan Caballero is tied for eighth in holds.
Christopher Thomas is tied for fourth in game finishes.

DSL Cardinals:

Luis Cruz is ninth in OBP.
Dailyn Martinez is third in ERA.
Juan Perez is tied for ninth in losses.
Ismael Brito is tied for first in saves and tied for seventh in game finishes.
Jorge Rodriguez is tied for fourth in holds.

Cardinals Minors July 2, 2012: Joseph Almaraz Hits 2 Homers & Drives In 3 Runs; Xavier Scruggs & Rafael Medina Each Hit 3-Run Homers; Jesus Montero Doubles & Knocks In 3 Runs; International Signings

Oklahoma City beat Memphis 7-1

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montanez 3-for-5 with one RBI.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter 2-for-4 at the plate.
Zack Cox 1-for-4 with one double, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
John Gaub entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Ryan Jackson 0-for-5 with one ground into double play.
Steven Hill 0-for-4 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and one passed ball.
Shelby Miller started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (4-7). 0-for-1 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:84-46)(g/f:5-0)
Brian Broderick entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:36-24)(g/f:4-1)

Former Cardinal:
Brett Wallace 1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Notes:
Brandon Dickson was added to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team after Barret Browning was called up to the majors.

Cardinals Official Site: Matt Adams will miss a couple games with a sore right elbow.  Jonathan Rodriguez will have season-ending surgery on his fractured wrist.  Oscar Taveras and Ryan Sherriff were named tops in the organization for the month of June. Chris Swauger was named Texas League Player of the Week.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Memphis Commercial Appeal Post Game
Oklahoma City RedHawks Official Site Post Game
News OK Post Game

Springfield beat Midland 7-5

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 3-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-3 with two walks and assisted in one double play.
Oscar Taveras 2-for-4 with two RBIs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Chris Swauger 2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Greg Garcia 2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Richard Castillo started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (p-s:87-61)(g/f:5-3)
Mike Blazek entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (3). (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:1-0)
Keith Butler entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (16). (p-s:20-12)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Jamie Romak 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jesse Simpson entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out for the blown save (2) and winning decision (3-3). (p-s:23-13)(g/f:2-0)
Jorge Rondon entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, one balk, and struck one out. (p-s:30-19)(g/f:2-1)

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Ozarks First Post Game

Jupiter beat Palm Beach 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Ronny Gil 1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
James Ramsey 3-for-5 with one double, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Chris Edmondson 0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Luis De La Cruz 3-for-4 with one RBI, one throwing error, and allowed three stolen bases.
Scott Schneider started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:5-6)
Iden Nazario entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the hold (7). (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Tyler Rahmatulla 0-for-4 at the plate.
Todd McInnis entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:4-0)
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and three earned runs. (g/f:1-0)

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Jupiter Hammerheads Official Site Post Game

Wisconsin beat Quad Cities 9-2

Individual Highlights:
Stephen Piscotty 1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one hit by pitch.
Juan Castillo 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one throwing error.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Ethan Cole entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Nick Martini 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
David Medina 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-3 at the plate.
Willy Paulino started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, three unearned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, one balk, and struck seven out for the losing decision (2-6). (g/f:3-3)
Jonathan Cornelius entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (three earned), threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck three out. (g/f:2-4)

Notes:
Virgil Hill was placed on the disabled list and Roberto Reyes promoted from Single-A Batavia.

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

Batavia beat State College 5-3

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, two stolen bases, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
David Washington 2-for-4 with one double, one triple, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom 2-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jesus Montero 3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, assisted in one double play, and picked one runner off.
Lee Stoppelman entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:3-0)
Corey Baker entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:5-0)

Rough Outing:
Anthony Melchionda 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Joe Cuda started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out. (g/f:4-6)

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

Bristol beat Johnson City 4-3

Individual Highlights:
Jeremy Schaffer 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Ronard Castillo 1-for-4 with one double.
Bruce Caldwell 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.
Victor DeLeon started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, committed one pickoff error, and struck seven out. (g/f:4-6)

Rough Outing:
Michael Knox 0-for-4 at the plate.
Jeffrey Rauh entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:1-2)
Ronald Shaban entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Tri Cities Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 8-4

Individual Highlights:
Brett Wiley 1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 3-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.
Alan Ahmady 0-for-2 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Rafael Medina 1-for-1 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Joseph Almaraz 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Cole Brand entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.
Anderson Gerdel entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:1-0)
Josh Renfro entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, 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:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Corderious Dodd 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Notes:
Chris Perry was assigned to GCL and Alan Ahmady was assigned to begin his rehab assignment.

Former Avila Hurler (Christopher Thomas) From Liberty Takes Big Step Toward The Majors per Kansas City Star

DSL: Royals beat Cardinals 6-1 in 7 innings

Individual Highlights:
Leobaldo Pina 1-for-3 with one double.
Carlos Torres 2-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.
Junior Agustin 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Jeffrey Cerdas 0-for-3 and one fielding error.
Luis Cruz 0-for-3 at the plate.
Alejandro Mejia 0-for-3 at the plate.
Eduardo Celestino 0-for-2 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Juan Perez started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-3). (g/f:6-3)

Notes:
Cardinals signed 16-year old Panama shortstop Edmund Sosa for $425,000 per Baseball America

Cardinals signed 16-year old Venezuelan catcher Joshua Lopez per Baseball America

Cardinals signed 16-year old Venezuelan outfielder Luis Bandes per Baseball America

Cardinals Minors July 1, 2012: Oscar Taveras Hits A 3-Run Homer; Chris Swauger Triples, Homers, & Drives In 2 Runs; Tyler Lyons Strikes Out 9 Over 5 Innings

Oklahoma City beat Memphis 6-2

Individual Highlights:
Adron Chambers 3-for-5 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Cedric Hunter 2-for-4 with two doubles.
Bryan Anderson 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Eduardo Sanchez entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:17-11)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Ryan Jackson 0-for-5 with one ground into double play.
Pete Kozma 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Lou Montanez 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Tyler Lyons started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck nine out for the losing decision (0-3). 1-for-2 at the plate. (p-s:75-50)(g/f:2-2)
Sam Freeman entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out. (p-s:24-17)(g/f:2-2)

Former Cardinal:
Brett Wallace 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site Post Game
Oklahoma City RedHawks Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat Frisco 8-3

Individual Highlights:
Oscar Taveras 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Jamie Romak 1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Chris Swauger 3-for-4 with one triple, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jose Garcia 2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Justin Wright entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-0)
Eric Fornataro entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (13). (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)
Deryk Hooker entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Travis Tartamella 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Adam Melker 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Trevor Rosenthal started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck eight out for the winning decision (7-6). (p-s:94-63)(g/f:4-5)

Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Frisco Rough Riders Official Site Post Game

Palm Beach beat Jupiter 7-2

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Ronny Gil 2-for-4 with one run, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Edmondson 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Geoff Klein 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Rainel Rosario 2-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Anthony Ferrara started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed nine hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out for the winning decision (5-6). (g/f:5-7)
Chase Reid entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Patton 0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one outfield assist.
Nick Longmire 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Vance Albitz 0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Notes:
Nick Gillung was reassigned to Rookie-Level Johnson City and James Ramsey assigned to Palm Beach.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Jupiter Hammerheads Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities beat Wisconsin 3-1

Individual Highlights:
Stephen Piscotty 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and two strikeouts.
David Medina 2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (5-4). (g/f:6-8)
Travis Miller entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:3-0)
Ricky Martinez entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (1). (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Matt Williams 0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo 0-for-3 with one walk, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Notes:
Virgil Hill sat out with a knee injury and Colin Walsh left early after being hit by a pitch.

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

State College beat Batavia 1-0 in 10 innings

Individual Highlights:
Patrick Wisdom 2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Matthew Young 2-for-4 with one walk.
Tyler Melling started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out. (g/f:4-6)
Joseph Scanio entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:3-0)
Brandon Creath entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Steven Ramos 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Anthony Melchionda 0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
David Washington 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Gary Apelian 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dyllon Nuernberg entered in the tenth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:1-0)

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State College Spike Official Site Post Game

Bristol beat Johnson City 6-0

Individual Highlights:
CJ McElroy 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Trevor Martin 1-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.
Carson Kelly 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Gerwuins Velazco 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Bristol White Sox Official Site Post Game

GCL and DSL Cardinals had day off

Cardinals Minors June 30, 2012: Ryan Jackson Doubles Twice & Drives In 4 Runs; Mark Hamilton & Oscar Taveras Each Homer & Knock In 3 Runs; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out 10 Over 6 Scoreless Innings

Memphis beat Oklahoma City 20-6

Individual Highlights:
Adron Chambers 5-for-6 with one double, one RBI, four runs, and one walk.
Ryan Jackson 2-for-5 with two doubles, four two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, one sacrifice, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter 3-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs) and two runs.
Steven Hill 1-for-4 with two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Mark Hamilton 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three two-out RBIs, three runs, and two walks (one intentional).
Zack Cox 3-for-6 with two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs.
Bryan Anderson 1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and allowed one stolen base.
Lou Montanez 1-for-1 with one run.
Eugenio Velez 1-for-1 with one triple, three RBIs, and one run.
John Gaub entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)
Chuckie Fick entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Matt Adams 0-for-2 with one strikeout and one throwing error.
John Gast started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (5-2). 0-for-3 with one run at the plate.  (g/f:8-4)
Nick Greenwood entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  0-for-1 with one strikeout at the plate. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Former Cardinal:
Brett Wallace 1-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Notes:
Sam Freeman and Eduardo Sanchez were optioned to Memphis and Barret Browning and Maikel Cleto were called up to the majors.

John Pontius talks about the sell of the ballclub and park with Memphis Commercial Appeal.

Oklahoma City Redhawks Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat Frisco 11-6

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 4-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one fielding error.
Oscar Taveras 2-for-3 with one double, one home run, four RBIs, two runs, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Jamie Romak 1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Chris Swauger 2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Jake Shaffer 2-for-5 with one RBI.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Greg Garcia 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and three runs.
Kevin Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (p-s:23-13)(g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Jermaine Curtis 0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Scott McGregor started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:62-47)(g/f:8-5)
Mike Blazek entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)
Eric Fornataro entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (p-s:19-14)(g/f:1-1)

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Springfield News-Leader Post Game
Frisco Rough Riders Official Site Post Game

Palm Beach beat Bradenton 6-2

Individual Highlights:
Vance Albitz 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Mike O'Neill 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Chris Edmondson 2-for-4 with two RBIs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Kevin Siegrist started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-0). (p-s:90-54)(g/f:4-4)
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:16-12)(g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Aidan Lucas entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and picked one runner off. (p-s:30-15)(g/f:2-2)

Notes:
Zach Russell was activated from the disabled list.

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

Quad Cities beat Cedar Rapids 8-7

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 3-for-5 with two doubles, three runs, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Martini 0-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Colin Walsh 2-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia 2-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Virgil Hill 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Neal Pritchard 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Kyle Hald started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out. (g/f:7-4)
Robert Stock entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Danny Miranda entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run. (g/f:2-0)
Ethan Cole entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and hit one batter. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

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

Jamestown beat Batavia 6-5

Individual Highlights:
Steven Ramos 1-for-3 with one double, two walks, and one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Washington 1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Patrick Wisdom 2-for-5 with two runs and three strikeouts.
Anthony Melchionda 3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Matthew Young 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one walk.
Jonathan Keener 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, three strikeouts, one passed ball, and threw one runner out.
Ben Freeman started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out. (g/f:2-3)
Brandon Creath entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck three out for the hold (3). (ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Garrett Wittels 0-for-5 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Jordan Walton 0-for-4 and two outfield assists.
Jose Almarante entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits and one earned run. (g/f:4-2)
Dyllon Nuernberg entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Notes:
Dyllon Nuernberg was promoted from Rookie-Level Johnson City.

Johnson City beat Burlington 6-4

Individual Highlights:
Lance Jeffries 2-for-4 with three runs, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, and two fielding errors.
Jeremy Schaffer 2-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Ronard Castillo 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Carson Kelly 3-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Steve Bean 1-for-3 with one walk.
Dutch Deol 2-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Joseph Donofrio entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:5-0)
Mariano Llorens entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, committed one pickoff error, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-1)
Ronald Shaban entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (4). (g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Ildemaro Vargas 0-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Bruce Caldwell 0-for-4 with one walk.
Cory Jones started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:3-4)

Burlington Royals Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Marlins 2-0

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 1-for-4 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal 1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia 1-for-4 with one double, three strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Adam Ehrlich 0-for-2 with two walks, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Jhohan Acevedo 1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Silfredo Garcia started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck ten out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:5-0)
Norge Paredes entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:0-1)
Johnny Polanco entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the save (4). (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Daniel Barbuena 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Rowan Wick 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

DSL: Royals beat Cardinals 5-2

Individual Highlights:
Leobaldo Pina 1-for-4 with one RBI.
Junior Agustin 2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, one fielding error, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Esteban Vallejo entered in the second and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck four out. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:3-0)
Ramon Santos entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:4-1)

Rough Outing:
Robelys Reyes 0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Alejandro Mejia 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Godoy 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jeffry Cerdas 0-for-2 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw four wild pitches, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:0-2)
Juan Fresa entered in the first and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and three walks. (ir-s:2-0)