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

Albuquerque beat Memphis 10-8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Palm Beach beat Bradenton 10-4

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

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

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

Quad Cities beat Cedar Rapids 1-0

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

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

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

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

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

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

Batavia beat Jamestown 5-4 in 17 innings

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

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

Notes:
Daniel Bibona and Adam Bileckyj were both released.

The Daily News Post Game

Burlington beat Johnson City 14-2

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

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

Kansas City Star Post Game

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

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

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

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

DSL: Indians beat Cardinals 5-4

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

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

Cardinals Minors June 27, 2012: Colin Walsh Hits 3-Run Homer; Shelby Miller Strikes Out 8 Over 5 Innings; Ryan Sherriff Allows 2 Runs Over 7.2 Innings

Memphis beat Albuquerque 3-2

Individual Highlights:
Eugenio Velez 2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Mark Hamilton 2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Zack Cox 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Shelby Miller started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out. 0-for-1 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:87-50)(g/f:1-4)
Adam Reifer entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (4). (p-s:7-5)(g/f:0-2)
Maikel Cleto entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1). (p-s:11-5)

Rough Outing:
Adron Chambers 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Matt Adams 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Pete Kozma 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Bryan Anderson 0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Jess Todd entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s:41-27)(g/f:0-1)

Former Cardinal:
Alex Castellanos 0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

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

Springfield is off for All-Star break

Texas League Notes featuring Oscar Taveras
Cardinals All-Stars Enjoying Time In Tulsa

Palm Beach beat Clearwater 3-2

Individual Highlights:
Mike O'Neill 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Ronny Gil 2-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Edmondson 0-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Longmire 2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one caught stealing.
Geoff Klein 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ryan Sherriff started and pitched 7.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (5-0). (g/f:10-4)
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (7). (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Rainel Rosario 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Tyler Rahmatulla 0-for-3 and one fielding error.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Wisconsin beat Quad Cities 6-5

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Nick Martini 3-for-5 with one triple and one run.
Colin Walsh 1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
David Medina 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Travis Miller entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Ethan Cole entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Juan Castillo 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, four passed balls, and picked one runner off.
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Neal Pritchard 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Tyrell Jenkins started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-3). (p-s:48-26)(g/f:0-1)
Jonathan Cornelius entered in the second and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck five out. (p-s:69-46)(g/f:5-0)(ir-s:3-3)

Notes:
Bob Reversz was reassigned to Single-A Batavia and Tyrell Jenkins was activated from the disabled list.

Stephen Piscotty will join Quad Cities and Michael Wacha will be assigned to GCL per Quad-City Times.

Bandits Got Love For The Glove per Quad-City Times

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

State College beat Batavia 6-2

Individual Highlights:
Patrick Wisdom 1-for-2 with one double, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Jesus Montero 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Steven Ramos 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Lee Stoppelman entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:4-3)
Corey Baker entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Anthony Melchionda 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Roberto Reyes 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.
Matthew Young 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Daniel Bibona started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:3-1)
Kevin Jacob entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)

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

Johnson City beat Pulaski 4-3 in 10 innings

Individual Highlights:
CJ McElroy 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Ildemaro Vargas 3-for-5 at the plate.
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one unassisted double play.
Michael Knox 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Gerwuins Velazco 2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.
Cesar Valera 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dyllon Nuernberg entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Zachary Petrick entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-0)
Ronald Shaban entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (3).

Rough Outing:
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dutch Deol 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Bryan Martinez started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (g/f:4-3)

Pulaski Mariners Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals @ Nationals was postponed due to rain

Notes:
Maxmillian Foody was assigned to GCL.

DSL: Cardinals beat Mariners 7-3

Individual Highlights:
Robelys Reyes 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Pena 1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Luis Cruz 2-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.
Alejandro Mejia 2-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jeffry Cerdas 2-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.
Ismael Brito entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the save (5). (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
George Araujo 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Escudero started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, struck one out, threw one wild pitch, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:5-1)
Frederis Parra entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:2-2)

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

New Orleans beat Memphis 6-4

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

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

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

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

Springfield is off for All-Star break

Clearwater beat Palm Beach 5-3

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

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

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Wisconsin beat Quad Cities 3-2

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

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

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

Batavia beat State College 3-1

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

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

Johnson City beat Pulaski 9-0

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

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

Pulaski Mariners Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals @ Astros was postponed due to rain

DSL: Mariners beat Cardinals 4-1

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

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Cardinals Minors June 25, 2012: Jamie Romak & Matt Williams Each Homer & Drives in 3 Runs; Chris Edmondson Doubles, Triples, & Knocks In 3 Runs; Dail Villanueva Strikes Out 6 Over 7 Scoreless Innings

New Orleans beat Memphis 11-3

Individual Highlights:
Lou Montanez 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Steven Hill 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Mark Hamilton 0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Pete Kozma 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter 1-for-1 at the plate.

Rough Outing:
Zack Cox 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Nick Derba 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
John Gast started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, struck two out, picked one runner off for the losing decision (4-2).  0-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:92-60)(g/f:4-6)
John Gaub entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:19-14)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-3)
Adam Reifer entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-0)
Maikel Cleto 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)

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Springfield beat Tulsa 5-1

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-3 with two runs and two hit by pitches.
Chris Swauger 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jamie Romak 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Greg Garcia 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two walks, and one strikeout.
Adam Melker 2-for-5 at the plate.
Carlos Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s67-45)(g/f:7-1)
Kevin Thomas entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (3). (p-s:23-16)(g/f:1-0)
Mike Blazek entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out. (p-s:27-21)(g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Travis Tartamella 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jake Shaffer 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

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Clearwater beat Palm Beach 7-5

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Mike O'Neill 4-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Chris Edmondson 2-for-5 with one double, one triple, three two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and two fielding errors.
Luis De La Cruz 2-for-4 with one run.
Chase Reid entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:3-2)

Rough Outing:
Tyler Rahmatulla 0-for-5 with four strikeouts, one throwing error, and one fielding error.
Nick Longmire 0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Anthony Ferrara started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), one home run,  seven walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (4-6). (g/f:7-4)
Iden Nazario entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two unearned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Notes:
Michael Swinson was placed on the restricted list.

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Quad Cities beat Wisconsin 4-1 

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-4 with one double.
Luis Mateo 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Neal Pritchard 1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck six out for the winning decision (4-4). (p-s:89-57)(g/f:6-3)

Rough Outing:
Virgil Hill 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Colin Walsh 0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Roberto De La Cruz 0-for-4 with one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Danny Miranda entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck three out. (p-s:27-22)(g/f:2-1)

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Wisconsin Rattlers Official Site Post Game

State College beat Batavia 7-4

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 1-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Garrett Wittels 2-for-4 with one run and one throwing error.
Roberto Reyes 0-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one throwing error.
David Bergin 1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
David Washington 1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jordan Walton 1-for-1 with one run.
Tyler Melling started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), struck three out, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:7-2)
Kevin Jacob entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.
Adam Bileckyj entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Rough Outing:
Jesus Montero 0-for-3 and one passed ball.
Gary Apelian 0-for-3 at the plate.
Corey Baker entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, four runs (two earned), one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

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Pulaski beat Johnson City 5-0

Individual Highlights:
Lance Jeffries 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Michael Knox 2-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Dutch Deol One walk at the plate.
Juan Bautista started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:8-7)
Jared Springer entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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GCL: Astros beat Cardinals 7-4

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 1-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perez 1-for-4 with one double, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jose Gomez 2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
David Popkins 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Brett Wiley 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Zach Russell entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)
Cesar Aguilar entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)
Javier Machuca entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Jhohan Acevedo 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Kender Villegas started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, six earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, one balk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:6-3)
Christopher Thomas entered in the ninth and p[itched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:3-0)

DSL: Cardinals beat Athletics 12-8

Individual Highlights:
Robelys Reyes 1-for-5 with one triple, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, one stolen base, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Godoy 1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, ne throwing error, assisted in one double play, threw out two of four base runners.
Alejandro Mejia 2-for-5 with two RBIs, two runs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Torres 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Sergio Ripoll 2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Junior Agustin 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
George Araujo 1-for-5 with two RBIs and three strikeouts.
Esteban Vallejo entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the save (1). (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Rough Outing:
Juan Perez started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (g/f:3-0)
Jose Pena entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:0-2)(i-rs:2-0)
Jose Lara entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)

Cardinals Minors June 24, 2012: Bryan Anderson Collects 2 Hits & A 3-Run Homer; Matt Adams Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 3 Runs; Oscar Taveras Doubles, Homers, & Knocks In 3 Runs

Memphis beat New Orleans 11-2

Individual Highlights:
Ryan Jackson 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Matt Adams 3-for-5 with one double, two home runs, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, and assisted in one double play.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Zack Cox 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Steven Hill 3-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and one strikeout.
Bryan Anderson 3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Pete Kozma 2-for-3 with two walks.
Cedric Hunter one RBI and one sac fly.
Brandon Dickson started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed eight hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-7).  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:94-66)(g/f:8-8)
Chuckie Fick entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Adron Chambers 0-for-6 with two strikeouts.
Jess Todd entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:21-12)(g/f:0-1)

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Springfield beat Tulsa 5-3

Individual Highlights:
Oscar Taveras 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Audry Perez 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.
Jose Garcia 2-for-3 with one hit by pitch, ne stolen bas, and assisted in one double play.
Adam Melker 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Richard Castillo started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (5-1). 1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts at the plate.  (p-s:84-50)(g/f:9-0)
Deryk Hooker entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (5). (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)
Keith Butler entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (15). (p-s:14-11)

Rough Outing:
Jamie Romak 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kolten Wong 0-for-1 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

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Tulsa Drillers Official Site Post Game

Clearwater beat Palm Beach 3-1

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Mike O'Neill 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and two walks.
Vance Albitz 1-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.
Kevin Siegrist started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck six out. (g/f:4-1)
Iden Nazario entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs. (g/f:5-1)

Rough Ouitng:
Rest Of The Team

Notes:
Michael Swinson and Kevin Siegrist were both activated off the disabled list and Jonathan Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list.

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Peoria beat Quad Cities 12-11

Individual Highlights:
Luis Mateo 2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Anthony Garcia 4-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, and one hit by pitch.
Juan Castillo 3-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.
David Medina 3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Roberto De La Cruz 2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, one run, one throwing error, and one missed catch error.
Neal Pritchard 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.
Ethan Cole entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:4-4)(ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Colin Walsh 1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and three throwing errors.
Nick Martini 0-for-5 at the plate.
Adam Lewis 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Kyle Hald started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed ten hits, eight runs (four earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-4). (p-s:36-31)(g/f:5-3)
Bob Revesz entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk. (p-s:14-9)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Travis Miller entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk. (p-s:11-6)(g/f:4-0)

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Batavia beat Jamestown 4-1

Individual Highlights:
Anthony Melchionda 1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Garrett Wittels 2-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson 2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Roberto Reyes 2-for-4 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.
David Bergin 1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Gary Apelian 1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ben Freeman started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run,hit one batter, one balk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:6-6)
Brandon Creath entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Yunier Castillo entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1). (g/f:1-0)

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Johnson City beat Bluefield 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Ronard Castillo 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Michael Knox 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Carson Kelly 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Gerwuins Velazco 1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Cesar Valera 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Cory Jones started and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out. (g/f:1-2)
Michael Aldrete entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:4-2)
Jeffrey Rauh entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:2-2)

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ronald Shaban entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out.

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GCL & DSL Cardinals had day off

Cardinals Minors June 23, 2012: Xavier Scruggs Doubles, Homers, & Drives In 3 Runs; Trevor Rosenthal Strikes Out 4 Over 5 Scoreless Innings; Luis Perez Triples Twice & Knocks In 2 Runs

New Orleans beat Memphis 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Adron Chambers 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Ryan Jackson 3-for-5 with one RBI.
Matt Adams 0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Mark Hamilton 3-for-4 with one double.
Eugenio Velez 2-for-4 with two doubles and one strikeout.
Zack Cox 2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Scott Gorgen started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck four out.  0-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:91-55)(g/f:6-6)
Adam Reifer entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:5-4)(g/f:0-2)

Rough Outing:
Pete Kozma 0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Barret Browning entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, committed one pickoff error, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (2-3). (p-s:35-19)

Notes:
Jamie Romak was reassigned to Double-A Springfield and Aaron Bates was released.

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Springfield beat Tulsa 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Jake Shaffer 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Greg Garcia 0-for-1 with two runs, two walks, one sacrifice, and assisted in three double plays.
Xavier Scruggs 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in three double plays.
Travis Tartamella 1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-1 at the plate.
Trevor Rosenthal started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (6-6). 0-for-2 with one strikeout at the plate. (p-s:63-42)(g/f:4-6)

Rough Outing:
Oscar Taveras 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jamie Romak 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Scott McGregor entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and two walks. 0-for-1 at the plate. (p-s:35-21)(g/f:3-1)
Jorge Rondon entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (p-s:16-12)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Eric Fornataro entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the save (3). (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-1)

Notes:
Kyle Conley was placed on the disabled list, Vance Albitz was reassigned to A-Advanced Palm Beach, Scott McGregor was promoted from Palm Beach, and Jamie Romak was reassigned from Triple-A Memphis.

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Tulsa Drillers Official Site Post Game

Jupiter beat Palm Beach 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 0-for-1 with two walks and one fielding error.
Chris Edmondson 2-for-3 at the plate.
Nick Longmire 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jeremy Patton 1-for-2 at the plate.
Chris Corrigan started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-2). (g/f:7-0)
Scott Schneider entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:2-2)
Nick Gillung entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest of The Team

Jupiter beat Palm Beach 4-1 in game two of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 2-for-4 at the plate.
Mike O'Neill 1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Nick Longmire 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Tyler Rahmatulla 0-for-3 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Vance Albitz 1-for-3 with one double.
Drew Benes entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)
Aidan Lucas entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Rainel Rosario 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis De La Cruz 0-for-2 and threw one runner out.
Brad Watson started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:5-2)

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Quad Cities beat Peoria 4-2

Individual Highlights:
Colin Walsh 1-for-2 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Roberto De La Cruz 2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Neal Pritchard 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one sacrifice, and one hit by pitch.
Robert Stock entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (4-0). (p-s:16-16)(g/f:0-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Ricky Martinez entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:5-5)(g/f:1-1)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (11). (p-s:7-7)(g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Matt Williams 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Nick Martini 0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Virgil Hill 0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Hector Hernandez started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, four walks,hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (p-s:39-22)(g/f:6-5)

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Batavia beat Jamestown 5-3 in 10 innings

Individual Highlights:
Anthony Melchionda 2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Breyvic Valera 2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jacob Wilson 0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Roberto Reyes 2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Gary Apelian 1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Tim Cooney started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:5-1)
Jose Almarante entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:1-0)
Lee Stoppelman entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1). (ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Jonathan Keener 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.
Kyle Helisek entered in the sixth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the blown save (1). (g/f:5-2)

Jamestown Jammers Official Site Post Game

Bluefield beat Johnson City 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Lance Jeffries 2-for-5 with one run.
Jeremy Schaffer 1-for-4 with one RBI, assisted in one double play, and one unassisted double play.
Tony Bryant 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and two stolen bases.
Steve Bean 1-for-2 with one double and two walks.
Cesar Valera 1-for-4 with one double and assisted in one double play.
Steven Gallardo started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck four out. (g/f:5-1)

Rough Outing:
Trevor Martin 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 and one fielding error.
Dyllon Nuernberg entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), and struck three out. (g/f:4-3)
Jared Springer entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:0-1)

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GCL: Cardinals beat Marlins 5-4

Individual Highlights:
Michael Swinson 1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Yoenny Gonzalez 0-for-4 with two runs.
Luis Perez 2-for-4 with two triples, three two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.
Josh Renfro entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)
Anderson Gerdel entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).
Johnny Polanco entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter for the save (2). (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
David Popkins 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Joseph Almaraz 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Amaury Capellan 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck six out. (g/f:5-1)
Joseph Donofrio entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out. (ir-s:2-2)

Notes:
Burny Mitchem was assigned to GCL.

DSL: Cardinals beat Athletics 2-1 in 10 innings

Individual Highlights:
Leobaldo Pina 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Luis Cruz 2-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, two passed balls, and allowed one stolen base.
Alejandro Mejia 1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Jose Godoy 2-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one caught stealing.
Carlos Torres 4-for-5 at the plate.
Jeffry Cerdas 1-for-3 with two walks, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out. (g/f:12-0)
Fernando Baez entered in the seventh and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, four walks (one intentional), and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:4-0)
Ramon Santos entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Robelys Reyes 0-for-5 with one sacrifice and assisted in two double plays.

Cardinals Minors June 22, 2012: Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out 9 Over 5 Innings; David Washington & David Medina Each Double & Drive In 2 Runs

Omaha beat Memphis 11-3

Individual Highlights:
Cedric Hunter 1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Mark Hamilton 1-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Steven Hill 2-for-4 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Kozma 2-for-4 with one run.
Bryan Anderson 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and grounded into one double play.
Lou Montanez 1-for-3 with one two-RBI and one walk.
Nick Greenwood entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:28-18)(g/f:5-1)
Chuckie Fick entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:10-5)(g/f:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Eugenio Velez 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Brian Broderick started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits, ten runs (eight earned), three walks, committed one throwing error, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-8). (p-s:67-38)(g/f:2-4)
John Gaub entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (p-s:21-13)(g/f:2-1)

Notes:
Zack Cox was mentioned in the 'In The Team Photo' section of Baseball America's Prospect Hot Sheet.

Adron Chambers and Matt Adams were both optioned back to Memphis from St. Louis.

Omaha Storm Chasers Official Site Post Game

Tulsa beat Springfield 8-4

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 1-for-4 with one double, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Chris Swauger 3-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jake Shaffer 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Xavier Scruggs 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Audry Perez 1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:12-6)(ir-s:2-0)
Keith Butler entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:4-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Seth Maness started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, and struck three out.  1-for-3 with one RBI at the plate. (p-s:92-67)(g/f:5-4)
Justin Wright entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:37-24)(g/f:2-1)

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Tulsa Drillers Official Site Post Game
Tulsa's Channel 8 Post Game

Jupiter @ Palm Beach was postponed due to rain

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Announcement

Quad Cities beat Peoria 5-3

Individual Highlights:
Matt Williams 1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.
Colin Walsh 2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
David Medina 1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Neal Pritchard 2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jonathan Cornelius entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)
Travis Miller entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the inning decision (3-0). (p-s:5-5)(g/f:2-0)
Ethan Cole entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2). (p-s:1-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Heath Wyatt entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (10). (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Virgil Hill 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Casey Rasmus 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out. (p-s:45-42)(g/f:7-0)

Notes:
Juan Castillo was activated from the disabled list.

Consistency Key For Bandits In 2nd Half per Quad-City Times

Quad Cities River Bandits Official Site Post Game

Jamestown beat Batavia 7-5

Individual Highlights:
Garrett Wittels 1-for-5 with one RBI.
Breyvic Valera 2-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one throwing error.
David Washington 2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, and was picked off.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-1 at the plate.
Kolby Byrd 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jordan Walton 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Rough Outing:
Jesus Montero 0-for-4 at the plate.
Anthony Melchionda 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.
Ben O'Shea started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck three out. (g/f:4-5)
Kyle Barraclough entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), committed one pickoff error, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:6-2)
Adam Bileckyj entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-2)

Jamestown Jammers Official Site Post Game
Times Observer Post Game

Johnson City beat Bluefield 4-2 in 10 innings

Individual Highlights:
C.J. McElroy 3-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and was picked off.
Ildemaro Vargas 3-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Lance Jeffries 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Ronard Castillo 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.
Trevor Martin 2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Tony Bryant 1-for-1 with two two-out RBIs.
Stalyn Lopez started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck four out. (g/f:6-2)
Steven Sabatino entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Thomas Lee entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-0)
Ronald Shaban entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (2).

Rough Outing:
Jeremy Schaffer 0-for-5, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Carson Kelly 0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera 0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Zachary Petrick entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:6-0)

Bluefield Blue Jays Official Site Post Game

GCL: Cardinals beat Marlins 9-3

Individual Highlights:
Michael Swinson 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Jem Argenal 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one hit by pitch.
Ronnierd Garcia 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Adam Ehrlich 3-for-5 with one run.
Amaury Capellan 1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Joesph Almaraz 1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Jhohan Acevedo 2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and two outfield assists.
Zach Russell started and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)
Norge Paredes entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Ramon Ulacio entered in the second and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out. (g/f:3-2)
Javier Machuca entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run. (g/f:1-1)

Former Cardinal:
Brett Zawacki entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out. (g/f:3-2)

Notes:
Michael Swinson and Zach Russell were assigned to GCL to begin rehab assignments.

DSL: Cardinals beat Astros 6-5

Individual Highlights:
Robelys Reyes 1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in three double plays.
Eliezer Alvarez 1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, one fielding error, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Leobaldo Pina 3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one stolen base.
Jose Godoy 0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, one passed ball, allowed two stolen bases, and threw one runner out.
Carlos Torres 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two stolen bases.
Junior Agustin 0-for-2 with two walks, two strikeouts, one throwing error, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Dailyn Martinez started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:7-4)
Frederis Parra entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits and no runs for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:4-2)


Rough Outing:
George Araujo 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Ismael Brito entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the save (4). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

MLB Draft

James Ramsey, Alex Mejia, Michael Wacha, and Stephen Piscotty were named to Baseball America's All-American College Team

Cardinals Minors June 21, 2012: Matt Carpenter Homers & Knocks In 3 Runs; Lou Montanez Drives In 3 Runs; Ryan Sherriff Allows 1 Run Over 7 Innings

Memphis beat Omaha 6-4 in 11 innings

Individual Highlights:
Mark Hamilton 1-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Pete Kozma 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Zack Cox 2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks (one intentional).
Lou Montanez 2-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.
Adam Reifer entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Maikel Cleto entered in the tenth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1). (p-s:25-17)(g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Jamie Romak 0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Bryan Anderson 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Tyler Lyons started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out. (p-s:90-59)(g/f:9-4)
Barret Browning entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, one walk, and committed one pickoff error for the hold (7). (p-s:9-5)(g/f:2-0)
Jess Todd entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the blown save (2). (p-s:24-15)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Omaha Storm Chasers Official Site Post Game

Springfield beat Arkansas 10-6

Individual Highlights:
Kolten Wong 2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Jermaine Curtis 1-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Matt Carpenter 3-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, two walks, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Swauger 1-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Jake Shaffer 1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Jose Garcia 1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Greg Garcia 3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one missed catch error.
Adam Melker 1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Mike Blazek entered in the second and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-5). (p-s:43-25)(g/f:3-1)
Eric Fornataro entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (p-s:25-19)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Travis Tartamella 0-for-5 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.
Kevin Thomas started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch. (p-s:47-20)(g/f:5-0)
Keith Butler entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)

Notes:
Kolten Wong and Oscar Taveras were both nominated for the 2012 Futures Game.

Springfield Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Arkansas Travelers Official Site Post Game

Palm Beach beat Jupiter 3-2 in 11 innings

Individual Highlights:
Starlin Rodriguez 1-for-4 with one walk.
Mike O'Neill 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one intentional walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Rainel Rosario 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.
Jonathan Rodriguez 2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Geoff Klein 2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.
Ryan Sherriff started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck three out. (g/f:14-5)
Dean Kiekhefer entered in the ninth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)
Chase Reid entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (4-5). (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Chris Edmondson 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Tyler Rahmatulla 0-for-4 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Iden Nazario entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)

Notes:
Chase Reid was activated from the disabled list.

Palm Beach Cardinals Official Site Post Game

Quad Cities was off for All-Star break

Auburn beat Batavia 6-5 in 11 innings

Individual Highlights:
Breyvic Valera 2-for-5 with one double, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Jesus Montero 1-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, allowed two stolen bases, and threw one runner out.
David Washington 1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, four strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Anthony Melchionda 3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one fielding error.
Matthew Young 2-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Steven Ramos 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Brandon Creath entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:3-1)
Corey Baker entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out. (g/f:6-0)
Yunier Castillo entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.

Rough Outing:
Leandro Mateo 0-for-5 with one walk, one strikeout, two fielding errors, and assisted in two double plays.
Jacob Wilson 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Daniel Bibona started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck two out. (g/f:2-3)
Jose Almarante entered in the 11th and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), and struck one out for the blown save (2) and losing decision (0-1). (g/f:1-0)
Dann Bilardello was ejected in the 11th.

The Daily News Post Game
Auburn Doubledays Official Site Post Game

Greeneville beat Johnson City 10-3

Individual Highlights:
Jeremy Shaffer 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Ronard Castillo 1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Trevor Martin 1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Tony Bryant 0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Gerwuins Velazco 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Jacob Booden entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Dutch Deol 0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Cesar Valera 0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Bryan Martinez started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-3)
Jeffrey Rauh entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:3-2)
Michael Aldrete entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck two out. (g/f:3-0)

GCL: Nationals beat Cardinals 4-1 in game one of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Yoenny Gonzalez 1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Adam Ehrlich 1-for-3 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.
Ronnierd Garcia 1-for-2 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Rough Outing:
Daniel Barbuena 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perez 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
David Popkins 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Rafael Medina 0-for-3 at the plate.
Amaury Capellan 0-for-2 at the plate.
Hansel De Los Santos started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-1)
Cesar Aguilar entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:2-1)

GCL: Cardinals beat Nationals 3-0 in game two of doubleheader

Individual Highlights:
Kenneth Peoples-Walls 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
David Popkins 1-for-2 with one double, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Joseph Almaraz 0-for-3 with one RBI.
Fidencio Flores started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out. (g/f:2-2)
Cole Brand entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:5-1)
Johnny Polanco entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Ronnierd Garcia 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Gomez 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Yoenny Gonzalez 0-for-1 with one strikeout, picked one runner off and allowed one stolen base.

Notes:
Cardinals released Chris Costantino.

DSL: Astros @ Cardinals was postponed due to rain

MLB Draft

Cardinals signed Burny Mitchem and he was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Cardinals.