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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – September 8, 2023

photo: Won-Bin Cho (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 1-3 on Thursday night. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Palm Beach LF Won-Bin Cho, was 3-for-4 with two RBI, two runs and a career-high four stolen bases. Other standouts include Adam Kloffenstein, Juniel Querecuto and Mike Antico.



Results from games played on Thursday, September 7th.

Memphis 6 at Nashville 7

Blowing a six-run lead in the late innings, the Memphis Redbirds (25-35) were walked off by the Nashville Sounds (MIL, 32-27) on Thursday at First Horizon Park.

Adam Kloffenstein tossed five scoreless frames and yielded one hit and four walks. TCN’s no. 21 prospect fanned one. In relief, Ryan Loutos gave up two runs in 1 1/3 innings.

Adam Kloffenstein

Memphis put up two runs in both the third and fourth innings. Juan Yepez brought one in with a double and Nick Dunn grounded out. César Prieto singled to bring one run across and one more came home after an error.

James Naile was charged with four runs in 1 1/3 innings on four hits, two walks and two strikeouts. Grant Black took his sixth loss after he threw 2/3 of an inning and surrendered a run.

In the seventh inning, Juniel Querecuto scored two runs with a single to make the score 6-0. The Sounds put up seven unanswered runs and walked off the Redbirds in the ninth inning.

Juniel Querecuto

The lineup recorded nine hits and five walks but went 4-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Prieto was 2-for-5 with one RBI and a run scored. Querecuto drove in two runs and had two hits. Tres Barrera also collected two hits.

Juan Yepez committed a throwing error at first base.

Losers of four straight, the Redbirds are four games from being eliminated in the International League West.

Friday’s game: at Nashville, RHP Sem Robberse (0-1, 7.11 with Mem) vs. RHP Janson Junk (6-9, 4.41) 6:35 CT

Springfield 5, Tulsa 4 (10 innings)

The Springfield Cardinals (32-28) walked off the Tulsa Drillers (LAD, 22-38) at Hammons Field to continue their five-game winning streak.

Tekoah Roby gave up a run in three innings on a hit and two walks. TCN’s no. 6 prospect fanned two. In relief, Bryan Pope was touched for a run in 1 2/3 innings. Logan Gragg struck out four in 2 1/3 innings and yielded one run.

Mike Antico got the Cards on the board in the seventh as he grounded out to plate one. In the ninth, Errol Robinson came across on a wild pitch. Victor Scott brought in a run with a sacrifice fly for the 3-3 score that forced extra innings.

In two innings, Ryan Shreve walked three and struck out one but did not give up a run. Matt Svanson earned his first Double-A win despite surrendering an unearned run in the 10th.

Mike Antico

With two men on base in the home 10th inning, Antico singled and both runs scored after a fielding error to end the game.

Thomas Saggese doubled, singled and came across once. Antico went 1-for-4 with a walk, two RBI and one run. Springfield had five hits and nine walks in the contest. The pitching struck out 10 hitters.

On the base paths, Arquímedes Gamboa and Scott both stole a bag. In the field, Jacob Buchberger committed an error.

The Cardinals are on a five-game win streak and are one game out of first in the Texas League North.

Friday’s game: vs. Tulsa, RHP Wilfredo Pereira (8-8, 5.13) vs. RHP Robbie Peto (1-0, 6.91) 7:05 CT

Peoria 1, Beloit 8

The Peoria Chiefs (36-27) fell to the Beloit Sky Carp (MIA, 26-37) on Thursday night at Dozer Park.

Zane Mills tossed six innings and surrendered eight runs, seven earned, on 10 hits and one walk. The right-hander struck out five and took his sixth loss of the season.

The Chiefs put up their only run in the third inning. Newcomer Kade Kretzschmar tripled in his first High-A at-bat. The right fielder came across as Jeremy Rivas grounded out.

Kade Kretzschmar

Out of the bullpen, Cooper Hjerpe recorded a scoreless inning with one walk and one punchout. Gustavo Rodriguez pitched two scoreless frames.

Osvaldo Tovalin, R.J. Yeager and Kretzschmar had the only hits for Peoria. The lineup went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.

In the field, Mills, Tovalin and Francisco Hernandez all committed an error. Alex Iadisernia recorded an outfield assist and the defense turned four double plays.

The Chiefs clinched a spot in the Midwest League West playoffs in Wednesday’s game.

Friday’s game: vs. Beloit, RHP Inohan Paniagua (0-2, 4.93) vs. LHP Cade Gibson (3-7, 5.59) 6:35 CT

Palm Beach 5, Clearwater 11

The Palm Beach Cardinals (26-34) were defeated by the Clearwater Threshers (PHI, 34-28) at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Thursday.

Starter Gerardo Salas yielded five runs, four earned, in 2 1/3 innings on eight hits, two walks and two punchouts. Darlin Saladin took his first Low-A loss after he surrendered two runs in two innings.

Clearwater took a 5-0 lead in the second inning, but the Cardinals tied it up in the fourth. Won-Bin Cho scored in the third on a wild pitch. In the fourth, Cho singled to plate two runs. Dakota Harris and Cho both stole home.

Won-Bin Cho

Hunter Hayes threw 2 2/3 innings and was touched for two unearned runs. To close out the final two frames, Tyler Bradt gave up two runs.

Cho went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBI. Michael Curialle recorded the only other multi-hit game with two. The lineup had eight hits and six walks but left nine runners on base.

The Beach Birds ran wild, stealing seven bags in seven tries on Thursday. Cho took four bases, his career high, and has 32 for the season. Harris, Brayden Jobert and Tre Richardson stole one apiece. In the field, Harris committed two errors and Hayes had one. Joshua Baez threw a runner out at second from right field.

Palm Beach clinched a spot in the playoffs in the first half of the season.

Friday’s game: vs. Clearwater, TBA vs. TBA 5:30 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – September 4, 2023

photo: Alex Iadisernia (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-3 on Sunday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Peoria OF Alex Iadisernia, tripled, walked, drove in four, scored twice and stole two bases. Other standouts include José Fermín, Connor Lunn, Max Rajcic and William Sullivan.



Results from games played on Sunday, September 3rd.

Memphis 5, Gwinnett 6

The Memphis Redbirds (25-32) were edged by the Gwinnett Stripers (ATL, 28-27) on Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park.

In the first game of his rehab assignment from St. Louis, Matthew Liberatore tossed three innings and surrendered two runs, one earned, on three hits and five walks. The left-hander struck out six. In relief, Ryan Loutos pitched two scoreless frames. In the second game of his rehab stint, Wilking Rodríguez yielded an unearned run in just 2/3 of an inning. Dalton Roach threw 1 1/3 scoreless frames.

The Stripers scored a run in the first but Nick Dunn walked with the bases loaded in the home half. The Redbirds made the score 3-2 in the second. José Fermín singled to plate one and Kramer Robertson came across on an error. In the seventh, Fermín blasted a two-run home run, his fourth of the Triple-A season.

Jose Fermín

Asked to protect a 5-3 lead, James Naile did not get the job done. The right-hander took a blown save and his third loss of 2023 after he surrendered three runs in the ninth, going 1 1/3 innings in total. Two runs came home on a triple and the eventual winning run scored on a Naile wild pitch. Coming in with the bases loaded, Logan Sawyer induced a double play to end the top of the ninth.

Needing a run to tie, Memphis went down 1-2-3 with the game ending on a Juan Yepez strikeout.

Fermín went 2-for-4 with a walk, three RBI, two runs scored and a home run. Dunn walked twice. Matt Koperniak and Chase Pinder doubled. The lineup went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base.

In the field, Nick Raposo had two passed balls.

Memphis went 2-4 at home against the Stripers this week. They are 10 games out of first in the International League West.

Tuesday’s game: at Nashville, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Redbirds are off Monday)

Springfield 6 at NW Arkansas 4

The Springfield Cardinals (29-28) topped the NW Arkansas Naturals (KC, 27-29) at Arvest Ballpark on Sunday.

Starter Connor Lunn earned his sixth win of the year after he tossed six innings and gave up two runs. The right-hander struck out two. In relief, Bryan Pope recorded a scoreless 2/3 of an inning.

Connor Lunn

The Cardinals took the early lead. Noah Mendlinger came across on a passed ball in the first. Victor Scott blasted a two-run home run in the second, his fifth at Double-A.

Victor Scott

Ryan Shreve surrendered two runs in 1 1/3 innings with two punchouts. Matt Svanson saved his third Double-A game after a hitless ninth.

Chandler Redmond and Pedro Pagés doubled to make the score 5-0 in the fifth. Aaron Antonini hit a solo homer in the sixth, his third for Springfield.

The lineup recorded eight hits and three walks in the contest. Redmond and Pagés both had two hits. Scott was 1-for-4 with one walk and a home run.

On the base paths, Scott stole a bag and was caught stealing. In the field, Lunn picked a runner off first base.

After a 4-2 week, Springfield is three games out of first place in the Texas League North.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Tulsa, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

Peoria 7 at Quad Cities 4

The Peoria Chiefs (35-25) defeated the Quad Cities River Bandits (KC, 22-38) at Modern Woodmen Park.

Max Rajcic threw five innings and yielded two runs on eight hits and no walks. TCN’s August Pitcher of the Month fanned six and earned his third High-A win. In his first appearance since late May, Cooper Hjerpe was touched for an unearned run in 2/3 of an inning.

Max Rajcic

Quad Cities made it 1-0 in the first but the Chiefs tied the game in the fourth. Alex Iadisernia scored on a passed ball. In the sixth inning, Peoria put up four runs. Chris Rotondo walked with the bases loaded. Iadisernia tripled to clear the loaded bases and make the score 5-2.

Alex Iadisernia

Joseph King was charged with a run in 2 1/3 innings but had four strikeouts. Nathanael Heredia recorded his first career save with a scoreless ninth inning.

In the eighth, the Chiefs added two insurance runs. Iadisneria grounded into a forceout and Ramon Mendoza came across to score. Brody Moore increased the lead with an RBI single.

Peoria recorded four hits with 15 walks in the contest. The last time the Chiefs had 15 walks was over 20 years ago. Iadisernia went 1-for-2 with a triple, three walks, four RBI and two runs scored. Mendoza, R.J. Yeager, Jimmy Crooks and Rotondo drew two walks apiece.

In the series finale, the Chiefs also stole five bases. Iadisernia took two. Yeager, Rotondo and Moore all stole one. Moore was also caught stealing. In the field, Mendoza committed an error and Crooks had a passed ball.

Peoria continued their playoff push with a 4-2 week in the Quad Cities. Their magic number to clinch a playoff spot is down to three with six regular-season games left on the schedule.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Beloit, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Chiefs are off Monday)

Palm Beach 1 at Bradenton 3 (7 innings, Game 1)

The Palm Beach Cardinals (25-31) fell to the Bradenton Marauders (PIT, 36-22) in a seven-inning contest at LECOM Park, the first of a Sunday twin bill.

Starter Brycen Mautz took his ninth loss of 2023 after he was touched for two runs in 1 2/3 frames. TCN’s no. 12 prospect yielded four hits, one walk and two strikeouts.

The Beach Birds scored their only run in the fourth inning as William Sullivan blasted his first professional home run.

William Sullivan

Out of the bullpen, Hunter Hayes struck out six in three innings but surrendered a run. Tanner Jacobson fanned four in 1 1/3 hitless frames.

Palm Beach only had two hits in the contest. Zach Levenson singled and Sullivan homered. The lineup went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.

On the bases, Brayden Jobert took his fifth bag of the season. Levenson was caught stealing.

Palm Beach 4 at Bradenton 5 (8 innings, Game 2)

In the makeup of Wednesday’s postponed game, the Palm Beach Cardinals (25-32) were walked off by the Bradenton Marauders (PIT, 37-22) on Sunday afternoon.

Starter Hancel Rincon gave up four runs, two earned, in 4 1/3 innings on four hits and two walks. The right-hander struck out five.

In the third inning, the Cardinals scored three runs to tie the game. Joshua Baez came across on a fielder’s choice. Lizandro Espinoza scored one via sacrifice fly and Won-Bin Cho grounded out to plate one. Chase Adkison tied the game in the sixth inning, scoring on an error.

Out of the bullpen, Cade Winquest yielded just an unearned run in the eighth inning. The right-hander tossed 3 1/3 frames and took his seventh loss.

Cho went 1-for-3 with an RBI and two walks. Adkison was 2-for-3 with a double, one walk and a run scored. Unlike Game 1, the Beach Birds had plenty of scoring chances. The lineup left 11 runners on base and went 0-for-16 with runners in scoring position.

Baez stole two bases in the eight-inning contest. TCN’s no. 24 prospect has 27 this season. In the field, Rincon, Adkison and Espinoza all committed an error. Adkison also had a passed ball.

The Beach Birds are 3.5 games out of first and are on a five-game losing streak. They clinched a playoff spot in the first half.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Clearwater, TBA vs. TBA 4:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – September 3, 2023

photo: Michael McGreevy (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-2 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Michael McGreevy, tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings with nine strikeouts in Memphis’ win. Other standouts include Chandler Redmond, Chris Rotondo and Brayden Jobert.



Results from games played on Saturday, September 2nd.

Memphis 2, Gwinnett 0

The Memphis Redbirds (25-31) blanked the Gwinnett Stripers (ATL, 27-27) on Saturday night at AutoZone Park.

Michael McGreevy tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings with nine punchouts to earn his ninth win of the season. TCN’s no. 3 prospect yielded two hits and one walk.

Michael McGreevy

The Redbirds scored both of their runs between the second and third innings. Nick Raposo hit into a double play in the second to plate one run. In the third, César Prieto doubled to drive in José Fermín and make the score 2-0.

Out of the bullpen, Grant Black recorded 1 1/3 scoreless frames. Chris Roycroft saved his first Triple-A game of his career with a hitless ninth.

Prieto recorded the only multi-hit game with two. Memphis had seven hits and four walks in the contest. The pitching allowed two hits and struck out 11 batters.

On the base paths, Chase Pinder stole his sixth bag of the season.

The Redbirds sit nine games back of first in the International League West.

Sunday’s game: vs. Gwinnett, LHP Matthew Liberatore (MLB rehab) ahead of RHP Gordon Graceffo (4-2, 4.40) vs. TBA 2:05 CT

Springfield 10 at NW Arkansas 8

The Springfield Cardinals (28-28) outslugged the NW Arkansas Naturals (27-28) at Arvest Ballpark on Saturday.

Starter Wilfredo Pereira surrendered four runs in six innings on nine hits and one walk. The right-hander struck out one and earned his eighth win.

Springfield plated nine of their 10 runs between the second and third innings. Chandler Redmond blasted his Texas League-leading 29th home run of the year in the second, a solo shot. Aaron Antonini scored one via single and Jose Alvarez grounded out to make the score 3-1. Antonini came across on an error and Noah Mendlinger singled to bring a run home.

Chandler Redmond

In the third inning, Errol Robinson drove in a run with a single. Alvarez walked with the bases loaded and Victor Scott grounded out but two runs came across after an error. Mike Antico plated one run with a single in the sixth inning to make the score 10-4.

Nick Trogrlic-Iverson surrendered two runs in the seventh inning. In two innings, Roy Garcia yielded two runs with three strikeouts.

The lineup recorded 11 hits and six walks. Six different players had two hits. Thomas Saggese doubled and Redmond homered. Every Springfield player was on base at least once.

The Cardinals stole four bases on Saturday night. Antico stole two. Scott and Robinson both took one. Saggese committed a throwing error.

In the Texas League North, Springfield is three games out of first place.

Sunday’s game: at NW Arkansas, RHP Connor Lunn (5-6, 4.84) vs. RHP Beck Way (2-7, 6.59) 6:05 CT

Peoria 8 at Quad Cities 9 (10 innings)

The Peoria Chiefs (34-25) were walked off by the Quad Cities River Bandits (KC, 22-37) in extra innings at Modern Woodmen Park.

Starter Inohan Paniagua gave up five runs on three hits and six walks in 4 1/3 frames. TCN’s no. 27 prospect fanned four. Gustavo Rodriguez was charged with three runs in two innings with four strikeouts.

In the first inning, Jimmy Crooks and Ramon Mendoza both had RBI ground outs to make the score 2-0. After Quad Cities took a 3-2 lead in the third, the Chiefs tied the game in the fourth. Brody Moore drove in one with a groundout. Darlin Moquete hit a solo home run in the fifth, his eighth in High-A.

Matt Hickey struck out four in 1 2/3 innings. Andrew Marrero pitched 1 2/3 frames and took his eighth loss after he yielded an unearned run.

Chris Rotondo singled in two runs in the sixth inning to make the score 7-6. In the ninth, Alex Iadisernia walked with the bases loaded and Rotondo tied the game with a sacrifice fly. The River Bandits walked off the game in the 10th on a wild pitch by Marrero.

Chris Rotondo

Peoria had eight hits and 10 walks but went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Iadisernia went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs and an RBI. Rotondo drove in three runs with two hits. Moore and Mendoza both walked twice.

On the bases, Iadisernia stole a bag and was caught stealing. Rotondo took one and Mendoza was caught stealing.

The Chiefs hold second place by three games in the Midwest League West with a Magic Number of four. If they finish in second, they will clinch a playoff spot.

Sunday’s game: at Quad Cities, RHP Max Rajcic (2-3, 3.04) vs. RHP Luinder Avila (4-6, 4.48) 6:30 CT

Palm Beach 3 at Bradenton 9

The Palm Beach Cardinals (25-30) fell to the Bradenton Marauders (PIT, 35-22) at LECOM Park.

Starter Jose Davila threw three innings and yielded four runs on five hits and five walks. The 20-year-old fanned two and took his third loss. Working in relief for the first time, Gerardo Salas was charged with five runs in 2 1/3 frames.

In the third inning, Michael Curialle singled to score a run and another run came across after an error. The Beach Birds made the score 4-3 in the fourth as Brayden Jobert blasted a solo home run, his second of the season.

Brayden Jobert

Angel Cuenca tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings. In one inning, Tyler Bradt had a scoreless outing after he yielded one hit, two walks and three punchouts.

Jobert had the only multi-hit game for Palm Beach with two. Kade Kretzschmar recorded a single and three walks. The lineup went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left nine runners on base.

On the base paths, Tre Richardson stole his fifth bag of 2023.

The Cardinals are two games back of first place in the Florida State League East. They clinched a playoff spot in the first half of the season.

Sunday’s games: at Bradenton, LHP Brycen Mautz (4-8, 3.94) vs. TBA 10:00 CT (Game 1), RHP Hancel Rincón (9-5, 3.09) vs. TBA Time TBA (Game 2)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – September 1, 2023

photo: Jimmy Crooks (Palm Beach Cardinals)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 1-2 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Jimmy Crooks, went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a single in Peoria’s win. Other standouts include Chase Pinder, Sem Robberse, Arquimedes Gamboa and Trent Baker.



Results from games played on Thursday, August 31st.

Memphis 3, Gwinnett 7 (10 innings)

The Memphis Redbirds (24-30) fell to the Gwinnett Stripers (ATL, 26-26) at AutoZone Park on Thursday.

Starter Sem Robberse pitched four innings and gave up one run on three hits and three walks. TCN’s no. 13 prospect fanned five. In the first appearance in his rehab assignment from St. Louis, Wilking Rodríguez struck out two in a scoreless inning. Andre Granillo yielded a run in two innings with five punchouts.

Sem Robberse

Juan Yepez gave Memphis a 1-0 lead in the first inning with a sacrifice fly. The Redbirds tied the game in the eighth as Chase Pinder blasted a two-run home run coming off the bench. The contest went into extra innings.

Chase Pinder

In 2/3 of an inning, Ryan Loutos was charged with one run. Chris Roycroft took his third Triple-A loss after he surrendered four runs, three earned, in 1 2/3 frames. Logan Sawyer tossed a scoreless 2/3 of an inning.

Irving Lopez and César Prieto doubled for Memphis. Pinder’s home run was his fifth of the season. The lineup recorded six hits, six walks and left 11 runners on base. In Game 2 of his rehab assignment, Lars Nootbaar was 1-for-3 with a single.

On the base paths, Iván Herrera was caught stealing.

The Redbirds sit 7.5 games out of a playoff spot in the International League West.

Friday’s game: vs. Gwinnett, RHP Michael McGreevy vs. RHP Allan Winans 7:05 CT

Springfield 4 at NW Arkansas 8

The Springfield Cardinals (27-27) were defeated by the NW Arkansas Naturals (KC, 26-27) on Thursday night at Arvest Ballpark.

Tink Hence was charged with six runs in four innings on seven hits and three walks. The right-hander struck out four and took his fourth Double-A loss as his Springfield ERA increased to 6.47.

After the Naturals took a 6-0 lead in the second, the Cardinals put up three runs in the fourth. With the bases loaded, Arquímedes Gamboa tripled to clear the bags. In the eighth, Thomas Saggese doubled to make the score 8-4.

Arquimedes Gamboa

Out of the bullpen, Jose Martinez tossed three innings and surrendered two runs on two hits and three walks. Bryan Pope closed out the final inning with one strikeout.

Sagesse and Pedro Pagés recorded two hits for Springfield. Noah Mendlinger, Errol Robinson and Gamboa had one hit apiece. The lineup went 3-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

In the field, Mike Antico threw a runner out at third base from left field.

Springfield is in second place in the Texas League North, three games out of first.

Friday’s game: at NW Arkansas, RHP Tekoah Roby (2-3, 4.93) vs. RHP Mason Barnett (0-1, 1.89) 7:05 CT

Peoria 4 at Quad Cities 2

The Peoria Chiefs (33-24) topped the Quad Cities River Bandits (KC, 21-36) at Modern Woodmen Park on Thursday.

Trent Baker earned his seventh win after he surrendered two runs in 6 1/3 innings. TCN’s no. 29 prospect yielded three hits, one walk and six strikeouts.

Trent Baker

In the fourth inning, Ramon Mendoza doubled to plate one run and R.J. Yeager brought in two runs with a single to make the score 3-1. Brody Moore came across in the sixth inning on an error.

Gustavo Rodriguez pitched a scoreless 2/3 of an inning. In the final two frames, Matt Hickey fanned two in a scoreless outing. The 25-year-old earned his fifth save.

Jimmy Crooks

The lineup recorded 10 hits and two walks against Quad Cities. Hot-hitting Jimmy Crooks was 3-for-5 with two doubles and one single. Mendoza doubled twice. Every starter was on base at least once except Nathan Church.

On the bases, Jeremy Rivas and Moore both stole a bag.

In the Midwest League West, the Chiefs are in second place, four games ahead of third. If Peoria finishes in second, they will clinch a playoff spot because the first place Cedar Rapids Kernels won the division in the first half. Peoria’s Magic Number to clinch is five.

Friday’s game: at Quad Cities, RHP Inohan Paniagua (0-2, 4.24) vs. RHP Ben Kudrna (1-3, 5.59) 6:30 CT

Palm Beach at Bradenton – doubleheader postponed/canceled

Due to Hurricane Idalia, Thursday’s Palm Beach Cardinals (25-27) at Bradenton Marauders (PIT, 32-22) contests could again not be played. Thursday’s Game 1 was moved to Friday, but Game 2 was canceled. (The two clubs already have another twin bill on Sunday.)

The Beach Birds are 0.5 games out of first in the Florida State League East but clinched a playoff spot in the first half.

Friday’s games:

at Bradenton, LHP Pete Hansen (10-3, 3.32) vs. TBA 4:00 CT (Game 1), at Bradenton, RHP Benjamin Arias (3-3, 3.43) vs. TBA Time TBA (Game 2)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 28, 2023

photo: Chase Davis (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 4-0 on Sunday with two walk-offs including a historic comeback in Springfield. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Chase Davis, doubled twice, walked twice and drove in six for Palm Beach. Other standouts include Juniel Querecuto, Aaron Antonini, Jimmy Crooks and Chen-Wei Lin.



Results from games played on Sunday, August 27th.

Memphis 7 at Charlotte 5

The Memphis Redbirds (23-28) topped the Charlotte Knights (CWS, 11-40) on Sunday afternoon at Truist Field.

Starter Gordon Graceffo pitched three innings and gave up one run on three hits and three walks. TCN’s no. 5 prospect struck out four. Ryan Loutos yielded two runs in two innings.

Juniel Querecuto tied the game in the fourth inning with a single but Charlotte took the lead back in the home half. Chase Pinder made the score 2-2 with a sacrifice fly in the fifth. In the sixth, Kramer Robertson singled to tie the game again at 3-3 but the Knights took a two-run lead in the bottom half.

In two innings, Chris Roycroft fanned three and surrendered two runs but received his fourth Triple-A win. Dalton Roach threw two scoreless frames with three strikeouts to earn his fourth save.

To tie the game again, Querecuto blasted a two-run home run in the seventh, his 13th of the year. José Fermín hit a solo homer in the eighth and Querecuto brought in another run in the ninth via single.

Juniel Querecuto

Quereucto went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a run scored. Matt Koperniak, Juan Yepez, Fermín and Robertson all had two hits for Memphis. The lineup left 10 runners on base after they recorded 13 hits and five walks.

The Redbirds went 3-3 at Charlotte this week. In the International League West, they sit in ninth place in the 10-team division, 8.5 games out of first.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Gwinnett, TBA vs. TBA 6:45 CT (The Redbirds are off Monday)

Springfield 15, Corpus Christi 14

The Springfield Cardinals (25-26) walked off the Corpus Christi Hooks (HOU, 25-26) thanks to a nine-run ninth inning comeback at Hammons Field.

Wilfredo Pereira tossed four innings and was touched for five runs on six hits and five walks. The right-hander fanned one. In his rehab assignment from St. Louis, Ryan Helsley surrendered two runs in the fifth inning.

After the Hooks made it 5-0 in the second inning, Aaron Antonini singled in the fourth to plate one. In the fifth, Thomas Saggese brought one home via sacrifice fly and Chandler Redmond grounded out to make the score 7-3.

In the sixth inning, Roy Garcia yielded four runs on four hits, one walk and one punchout. Jose Martinez received his third win despite being charged with three runs in the final three innings.

Springfield put up three runs in the seventh. Noah Mendlinger and Jose Alvarez grounded out to bring one across each. Antonini scored one via single. Corpus Christi made it 14-6 in the eighth. The Cards entered the ninth inning down by eight runs.

Aaron Antonini

To start off the home half of the ninth, Mike Antico, Redmond and Wade Stauss all walked with the bases loaded. Mendlinger singled to score two and Stauss came across on a wild pitch. Antonini tied the contest with a double. To win the game, Errol Robinson singled to bring Arquímedes Gamboa home.

Victor Scott, Saggese, Antonini and Robinson all recorded three hits for Springfield. Antonini walked and drove in four runs. Every starter had a hit except Antico, who had two walks, an RBI and two runs. The lineup collected 19 hits and 10 walks culminating in their historic comeback.

On the base paths, Antonini, Scott and Antico all stole a bag. Scott was also caught stealing. In the field, Antonini committed an error and had a passed ball. Scott had his first error at Double-A.

In the Texas League North, the Cardinals are in third place, four games back, after a 4-2 week against the Hooks.

Tuesday’s game: at NW Arkansas, TBA vs. TBA 7:05 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

Peoria 5, West Michigan 4 (10 innings)

The Peoria Chiefs (31-23) walked off the West Michigan Whitecaps (DET, 30-23) at Dozer Park on Sunday.

Inohan Paniagua threw five innings and gave up three runs. TCN’s no. 27 prospect yielded four hits, two walks and four punchouts. Nathanael Heredia tossed two scoreless innings.

The Chiefs took a 2-0 lead in the first inning. Jimmy Crooks singled to plate one and Osvaldo Tovalin brought Crooks home with a sacrifice fly. West Michigan took a 3-2 lead in the fifth. Nathan Church tied the game in the eighth inning after he singled to plate Ramon Mendoza.

Gustavo Rodriguez recorded a scoreless eighth inning. Joseph King earned his fourth High-A win after he was touched for an unearned run in two innings.

After a tie score in the ninth, the contest went into extra innings. The Whitecaps scored one in the top half via a balk by King. In the home half, Mendoza scored a run with a single to tie the game. Crooks won the game for Peoria via a walk with the bases loaded.

Jimmy Crooks

The lineup recorded 10 hits, two walks and went 5-for-8 with runners in scoring position. Church was 3-for-5 with three singles. Crooks had two hits, walked once and plated two. Mendoza also had two hits. In fact, every starter had a hit except Brody Moore and Jeremy Rivas.

R.J. Yeager and Rivas both stole a base. Alex Iadisernia was picked off and Paniagua picked a runner off.

Peoria went 4-2 against West Michigan this week. With 12 games remaining, the Chiefs are in second place in the Midwest League West, four games back of first, but five games ahead of third-place Wisconsin. (The two do not play again in 2023.)

Just ahead, Peoria has six games at last place Quad Cites and finish with six at home against fourth place Beloit. Both opponents have losing records.

If the Chiefs can at least hold onto second place, they will clinch a playoff berth due to first place Cedar Rapids winning the first half.

Tuesday’s game: at Quad Cities, TBA vs. TBA 6:30 CT (The Chiefs are off Monday)

Palm Beach 12 at Tampa 1

The Palm Beach Cardinals (25-27) destroyed the Tampa Tarpons (NYY, 26-28) on Sunday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

Starter Chen-Wei Lin tossed four hitless innings for the Beach Birds. The 21-year-old native of Taiwan walked four and struck out six. Angel Cuenca gave up one run in two innings and received his third win of the season. The right-hander fanned three.

Chen-Wei Lin

Palm Beach made it 1-0 in the second inning as Dakota Harris singled to plate one run. The Cardinals poured it on with eight runs between the fifth and sixth innings. Won-Bin Cho blasted a solo home run in the fifth, his sixth of the year. Chase Davis doubled to score two and came across on a passed ball and a throwing error.

Chase Davis

In the fifth, Zach Levenson brought one home with a single. Davis doubled again to score three runs and make the score 9-1. Levenson hit his sixth home run of the season in the eighth, a solo shot. Davis ended his career day at the plate after he walked with the bases loaded. Harris grounded out to make the score 12-1.

Wilmer Ortega fanned one in a scoreless seventh inning. Cade Winquest pitched the final two innings and did not surrender a run.

Davis recorded the best game of his young professional career with two walks, two doubles, six RBI and a run scored. Levenson went 3-for-6 with two RBI and two runs. Harris drove in two with two hits. Tre Richardson also recorded two hits. The lineup had 12 hits and nine walks in the series finale.

Zach Levenson

On the bases, Joshua Baez stole his 25th bag of the year.

Palm Beach went 4-2 in Tampa this week. In the Florida State League East, the Cardinals have already clinched a playoff spot from winning the first half but sit one game behind first-place Jupiter in the second half race.

Tuesday’s game: at Bradenton, TBA vs. TBA 5:30 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 27, 2023

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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-2 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis left fielder Chase Pinder, hit a grand slam in the Redbirds’ Game 1 win. Other standouts include Nick Raposo, Tekoah Roby, R.J. Yeager and Zane Mills.



Results from games played on Saturday, August 26th.

Memphis 13 at Charlotte 7 (7 innings, Game 1)

The Memphis Redbirds (22-27) topped the Charlotte Knights (CWS, 10-39) on Saturday at Truist Field.

Michael McGreevy tossed six innings and surrendered five runs on 10 hits and no walks. TCN’s no. 3 prospect fanned seven and received his eighth win. In relief, Grant Black yielded two runs in the seventh inning.

The Redbirds put up four runs in the first inning. Juan Yepez brought in the first via sacrifice fly. Red hot Moisés Gómez blasted a two-run home run and Nick Raposo hit a solo shot. Iván Herrera plated one with a sacrifice fly in the second. In the third, Irving Lopez grounded into a double play and Gómez came across. Raposo scored on a wild pitch to make the score 7-0.

Moisés Gómez

Memphis added six runs between the fifth and sixth innings. Lopez hit his first Triple-A home run in the fifth, a two-run blast. Chase Pinder hit a grand slam in the sixth, his third long ball for the Redbirds.

Chase Pinder

Matt Koperniak went 3-for-5 from the leadoff spot for the Redbirds. Herrera, Raposo and Pinder all recorded two hits. Raposo was 2-for-2 with two walks, one RBI and four runs scored. Gómez came across three times and Pinder had a grand slam.

On the base paths, Kramer Robertson took his 21st bag of the year.

Memphis 1 at Charlotte 4 (7 innings, Game 2)

In Game 2 of the doubleheader, the Memphis Redbirds (22-28) fell to the Charlotte Knights (CWS, 11-39) on Saturday night.

Connor Thomas took his fourth loss of the season after he was touched for three runs, two earned, on seven hits and two walks in four innings. Kyle Leahy threw two innings and gave up a run.

The only Memphis run came in the fifth inning to tie the game. Matt Koperniak’s solo home run was his 10th at Triple-A. The Knights made it 4-1 in the bottom half.

Matt Koperniak

The Redbirds recorded five hits and three walks. Nick Dunn doubled and Koperniak homered. The lineup went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

In the field, José Fermín committed a throwing error. Irving Lopez had an outfield assist.

Sunday’s game: at Charlotte, RHP Gordon Graceffo (4-2, 4.46) vs RHP Luis Patino (3-5, 6.79) 11:05 CT

Springfield 3, Corpus Christi 5 (10 innings)

The Springfield Cardinals (24-26) were defeated by the Corpus Christi Hooks (HOU, 25-25) at Hammons Field in the 10th inning.

In his first game in the Cardinals system, first with Springfield and first off the IL, Tekoah Roby gave up one run in three innings. TCN’s no. 6 prospect struck out six.

Tekoah Roby

After the Hooks plated one in the first, Pedro Pagés RBI double in the second tied the score. In the sixth, Mike Antico grounded into a forceout to bring Victor Scott home and re-tie the game at 2-2.

Working out of the bullpen, Logan Gragg fanned seven batters in five innings with one run yielded. Nick Trogrlic-Iverson was charged with three runs, one earned, in the final two innings. The right-hander took his fourth loss.

Logan Gragg

Corpus Christi put up three runs in the 10th inning. The Cardinals tried to come back in the home half. Noah Mendlinger grounded out to plate Jacob Buchberger but the rally ended there.

Scott and Pagés both had two hits for Springfield. Pagés and Jose Alvarez each doubled. The lineup was 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position with eight runners left on base.

Errol Robinson committed a throwing error, his fifth of the season.

Sunday’s game: vs. Corpus Christi, LHP Alex Cornwell (2-1, 2.70) vs. RHP Diosmerky Taveras (1-3, 5.36) 1:35 CT

Peoria 5, West Michigan 2

Behind another late comeback, the Peoria Chiefs (30-23) defeated the West Michigan Whitecaps (DET, 30-22) on Saturday at Dozer Park.

Starter Zane Mills pitched six innings and yielded two runs, one earned, on five hits and two walks. The right-hander fanned three.

Zane Mills

Peoria scored all five runs between the seventh and eighth innings. Jimmy Crooks singled to plate one and Brody Moore tied the game with a single in the seventh inning. Nathan Church’s double in the eighth brought two runs across. Crooks grounded out to make the score 5-2.

Nathan Church

Edwin Nunez tossed three no-hit innings with two strikeouts. TCN’s no. 25 prospect earned his third High-A win.

Edwin Nuñez

R.J. Yeager and Ramon Mendoza both recorded three hits for Peoria. Church and Crooks both drove in two runs. The lineup had 12 hits and four walks in the contest.

On the bases, Yeager stole his ninth bag for the Chiefs. Mills committed an error.

Sunday’s game: vs. West Michigan, RHP Inohan Paniagua (0-1, 3.24) vs. TBA

Palm Beach Cardinals – Off

The Palm Beach Cardinals (24-27) had an off day on Saturday.

Sunday’s game: at Tampa, RHP Chen-Wei Lin (0-2, 9.53) vs. RHP Cam Schittler (0-1, 6.00) 11:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 25, 2023

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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-2 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Springfield LF Mike Antico, was a triple shy of the cycle and drove in a career-high six runs. Other standouts include César Prieto, Thomas Saggese, Jimmy Crooks and Gustavo Rodriguez.



Results from games played on Thursday, August 24th.

Memphis 9 at Charlotte 12

The Memphis Redbirds (21-27) were defeated by the Charlotte Knights (CWS, 10-38) on Thursday night at Truist Field.

Starter Sem Robberse gave up six runs in four innings. TCN’s no. 13 prospect struck out four.

The Redbirds scored eight of their runs between the second and fifth innings. In the second, César Prieto blasted a grand slam. Moisés Gómez hit his 27th homer, his fourth straight game going deep, in the third and Iván Herrera came across in the fourth on a wild pitch.

César Prieto

Moisés Gómez

Kramer Robertson brought home one run in the fifth via single in the fifth. Matt Koperniak grounded into a forceout to make the score 8-6. In the seventh inning, Koperniak singled to drive in a run.

The Knights roared back with six runs in the home half of the seventh. Out of the bullpen, Chris Roycroft tossed 2 2/3 frames and surrendered four runs to take his second loss. Andre Granillo blew his first Triple-A save after he was touched for two runs in 1 1/3 innings.

Prieto was 2-for-5 with a grand slam. Nick Raposo walked, singled, doubled and scored three times. Chase Pinder came across twice. The lineup went 3-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base.

The Redbirds are off Friday.

Saturday’s games:
at Charlotte, RHP Michael McGreevy vs. LHP Garrett Davila 12:05 CT (Game 1)
at Charlotte, TBA vs. RHP Chase Solesky 6:04 CT (Game 2)

Springfield 12, Corpus Christi 10

Coming back with three runs in the eighth, the Springfield Cardinals (23-25) outslugged the Corpus Christi Hooks (HOU, 24-24) at Hammons Field on Thursday.

Brandon Komar pitched 4 2/3 innings and was charged with seven runs on nine hits and two walks. The right-hander fanned six.

After the Hooks scored three in the first inning, the Cardinals answered with three in the bottom half. Victor Scott blasted a solo shot and Mike Antico hit a two-run home run. Antico brought in two with a double in the second and Thomas Saggese plated Antico via single.

Mike Antico

Chandler Redmond hit his Double-A leading 28th home run in the third, a solo blast, his fourth in two days after not going deep for a month. TCN’s no. 43 prospect is third in Minor League Baseball in home runs behind Luken Baker and Bobby Dalbec. In the fourth inning, Saggese hit a two-run shot, his 22nd of the season.

Thomas Saggese

In relief, Roy Garcia yielded two runs in 2 1/3 innings and five hits, one walk and four punchouts. Logan Sawyer received his fourth win despite giving up a run in the final two innings.

The Hooks seized the lead in the eighth inning but Springfield took it back in the home half. Noah Mendlinger walked with the bases loaded. Antico scored two runs with a single to make the score 12-10.

Antico went 3-for-5 and was a triple shy of the cycle. TCN’s no. 35 prospect recorded a career-high six RBI with two runs scored. Saggese drove in three runs with two hits. Scott and Redmond also had two hits. Mendlinger walked and came across three times with one RBI. Springfield hit four home runs in the game and went 4-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

On the base paths, Antico was caught stealing. In the field, Jose Alvarez committed two throwing errors.

Friday’s game: vs. Corpus Christi, RHP Tink Hence (2-3, 6.54) vs. RHP Blair Henley (3-5, 4.63) 7:05 CT

Peoria 4, West Michigan 3

The Peoria Chiefs (29-22) walked off the West Michigan Whitecaps (DET, 29-21) for the second straight night at Dozer Park.

Ian Bedell tossed 3 1/3 innings and surrendered three runs on four hits and two walks. TCN’s no. 19 prospect struck out four. Joseph King tossed 2 1/3 scoreless frames with two strikeouts.

The Chiefs made it a one-run game in the sixth inning. Nathan Church reached on an error and Jimmy Crooks blasted a two-run home run, his 12th of the season. The catcher is slashing .384/.423/.658/1.081 in August.

Jimmy Crooks

To close out the game, Gustavo Rodriguez pitched the remaining 3 1/3 scoreless innings on one hit, two walks and two strikeouts. The right-hander is now 8-2 this season.

Gustavo J. Rodriguez

In the ninth inning, the Chiefs made their second comeback in as many days. A wild pitch brought Darlin Moquete across to tie the score. After an intentional walk to Crooks, R.J. Yeager singled to end it.

R.J. Yeager

Yeager went 3-for-5 with the game-winning RBI. Crooks was 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, two walks and two RBI. Alex Iadisernia and Ramon Mendoza recorded two hits apiece.

In center field, Church committed a fielding error but threw a runner out at home. On the mound, Bedell picked a runner off first base.

Friday’s game: vs. West Michigan, RHP Trent Baker (6-8, 3.54) vs. RHP Dylan Smith (0-0, 2.45) 6:35 CT

Palm Beach 7 at Tampa 8 (10 innings)

The Palm Beach Cardinals (22-27) were walked off by the Tampa Tarpons (NYY, 26-25) in the 10th inning at George W. Steinbrenner Field.

Starter Jose Davila threw six innings and allowed four runs on six hits and one walk. The 20-year-old fanned six.

The Beach Birds put up three runs in the fourth inning. Chase Davis, Sammy Hernandez and Dakota Harris each singled to plate one run. In the sixth, Palm Beach took a 7-4 lead. Harris tied the game with a single. To clear the loaded bases, Won-Bin Cho doubled.

Won-Bin Cho

After three wild pitches in the seventh, Augusto Calderon yielded three unearned runs. Henry Gomez took his fourth loss after he was touched for an unearned run in 2 2/3 frames.

The Beach Birds’ lineup recorded eight hits, five walks and went 6-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Hernandez went 2-for-3 with a walk and Harris had two hits, two RBI and a run scored. Cho drove in three runs.

On the base paths, Joshua Baez took his 24th bag of the season. TCN’s no. 24 prospect committed an error and recorded an outfield assist.

Friday’s games:
at Tampa, TBA vs. RHP Ryan Harvey (1-1, 4.50) 3:00 CT (Game 1)
at Tampa, TBA vs. RHP Yorlin Calderon (6-2, 3.29) Time TBA (Game 2)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 22, 2023

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 0-2 on Monday as the two rookie clubs were defeated. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Facundo Velasquez, blasted a home run in the DSL. Other standouts include Victor Villanueva and Paulo Asprilla.



Results from games played on Monday, August 21st.

Memphis Redbirds – Off

In the International League West, the Memphis Redbirds (20-25) are 8.5 games out of first place.

Tuesday’s game: at Charlotte, RHP Gordon Graceffo (4-2, 4.50) vs. TBA 5:35 CT

Springfield Cardinals – Off

The Springfield Cardinals (21-24) are in third place in the Texas League North and are three games out of first.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Corpus Christi, RHP Wilfredo Pereira (7-7, 4.60) vs. TBA 6:35 CT

Peoria Chiefs – Off

In the Midwest League West, the Peoria Chiefs (27-21) are four games out of first.

Tuesday’s game: vs. West Michigan, RHP Inohan Paniagua (0-1, 3.24) vs. RHP Wilkel Hernandez (3-8, 3.89) 6:35 CT

Palm Beach Cardinals – Off

The Palm Beach Cardinals (21-25) are tied for second place in the Florida State League East, two games back.

Tuesday’s game: at Tampa, LHP Pete Hansen (9-3, 3.31) vs. TBA 5:30 CT

FCL Cardinals 0 at FCL Nationals 2 (7 innings)

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (17-32) were blanked by the Nationals (24-25) in a seven-inning contest at the Nationals Spring Training Complex.

Starter Victor Villanueva tossed three scoreless innings on a hit, three walks and three strikeouts. Out of the bullpen, Luis Gastelum took his second loss after he yielded two runs in two frames. Ettore Giulianelli pitched a 1-2-3 sixth inning.

Victor Villanueva

The Cardinals recorded four hits in the contest. The top three spots in the lineup went a combined 4-for-9. Jose Cordoba doubled and Adari Grant had two singles. The lineup went 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position.

On the base paths, Grant was caught stealing. In the field, Cordoba and Grant both committed an error.

The rookie-level club is eliminated from playoff contention in the Florida Complex League East. Their last game of the season is on Tuesday.

Tuesday’s game: vs. FCL Mets, LHP Alexander Beltre (0-0, 1.98) vs. TBA 9:00 CT

DSL Cardinals 6, DSL Mariners 15 (7 innings)

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (13-32) were walloped by the Mariners (23-22) on Monday in a seven-inning contest.

The Cardinals used seven pitchers in the game and six yielded runs. Starter Giovanni Vargas surrendered a run in 1 2/3 innings. Braylin Paulino took his third loss after he gave up six runs in one inning on four hits and three walks. Junior Chirinos was touched for three runs in 1/3 of an inning.

In the first inning, the Cardinals made the score 1-1 after Bracewell Taveras stole home. The Mariners put up nine runs in the third. In the home half, Yordalin Pena plated one via double.

Jose Suriel tossed a scoreless inning. Guanchi Martinez and Bernard Mack were both charged with two runs. In the seventh inning, Emisael Carrera allowed one run.

The Cardinals plated three runs in the fifth inning. Angel Gil walked with the bases loaded and Paulo Asprilla brought two runs across with a single. Facundo Velasquez blasted a solo home run in the seventh, his fourth of the season.

Facundo Velasquez

Pena doubled and Velasquez had a home run. Gil walked three times and Marcelo Perez came across twice. Asprilla scored two runs and drove in two. The Cardinals recorded six hits, four walks and left eight runners on base.

Paulo Asprilla

On the bases, Taveras stole two bags. Pena stole his sixth of the year. Andru Arthur threw a runner out at home from left field.

The Cardinals’ last game of the season is on Tuesday. They are eliminated from playoff contention in the Dominican Summer League South.

Tuesday’s game: vs. DSL Guardians Blue, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 21, 2023

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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 1-3 on Sunday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Peoria RF Chris Rotondo, was a single shy of the cycle with a walk, two runs and seven RBI. Other standouts include Moisés Gómez, Victor Scott, Zane Mills and Joshua Baez.



Results from games played on Sunday, August 20th.

Memphis 5, Norfolk 6 (10 innings)

The Memphis Redbirds (20-25) were edged by the Norfolk Tides (BAL, 24-21) in 10 innings at AutoZone Park.

Starter Connor Thomas pitched three innings and gave up three runs on two hits and two walks. The left-hander fanned three. In his first Triple-A appearance, Andre Granillo surrendered a run in two innings with one hit, six walks and one strikeout.

The Redbirds and Tides traded single runs in the second inning. Moisés Gómez blasted a solo home run, his 24th of the season. After Norfolk scored two runs in the third, Kramer Robertson made the score 3-2 with a sacrifice fly. The Tides took a 4-2 lead in the fifth inning.

Moisés Gómez

In two innings, Dalton Roach was touched for a run but recorded four strikeouts. Jacob Barnes took his first Memphis loss after he yielded an unearned run in 2 2/3 frames. Grant Black pitched a scoreless 1/3 of an inning.

Juniel Querecuto brought the Redbirds within one run via a solo shot in the sixth. Iván Herrera doubled to plate one in the seventh and came across after Juan Yepez grounded into a forceout to make the score 5-5. In the 10th, the Tides scored a run to take the lead. Robertson advanced Nick Raposo to third with one out in the home half but Memphis could not bring him home.

The Redbirds lineup had nine hits and six walks but went 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position with 13 runners left on base. Gómez and Querecuto both homered and singled. Every player in the lineup was on base at least once.

Memphis went 3-3 against Norfolk this week. They are 8.5 games out of first in the International League West.

Tuesday’s game: at Charlotte, TBA vs. TBA 5:35 CT (The Redbirds are off Monday)

Springfield 1 at Wichita 12

The Springfield Cardinals (21-24) were walloped by the Wichita Wind Surge (MIN, 24-21) on Sunday afternoon at Riverfront Stadium.

Starter Logan Gragg tossed three innings and surrendered five runs on six hits, three walks and two punchouts. The right-hander took his sixth loss. In relief, Nick Trogrlic-Iverson was touched for three runs in three innings.

The Cardinals scored their only run in the first inning. On the first pitch of the game, Victor Scott blasted a solo home run, his third for Springfield and fifth of the year.

Victor Scott

Bryan Pope threw a scoreless seventh inning with one strikeout. In the eighth, Jose Martinez yielded four runs on four hits, two walks and two strikeouts.

Scott recorded the only multi-hit game with two. The lineup was 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.

On the bases, Mike Antico was caught stealing. Noah Mendlinger threw a runner out at home from right field.

The Cardinals are three games out of first in the Texas League North after a 1-5 week in Wichita.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Corpus Christi, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

Peoria 12 at Lake County 2

The Peoria Chiefs (27-21) topped the Lake County Captains (CLE, 23-23) at Classic Auto Group Park.

Zane Mills gave up one run in five innings to earn his sixth win of the season. TCN’s no. 42 prospect struck out three. Out of the bullpen, Matt Hickey tossed a scoreless sixth inning.

Zane Mills

Lake County opened scoring in the first inning with a solo home run. The Chiefs responded with seven runs over the third and fourth innings. Jimmy Crooks singled to score one and R.J. Yeager doubled to bring another home. Chris Rotondo blasted a three-run home run to make the score 5-1. Rotondo drove in two more in the fourth on a double.

Chris Rotondo

In the seventh inning, Gustavo Rodriguez yielded a run. Jack Ralston fanned four to close out the final two scoreless frames.

The Chiefs put the game away in the eighth inning with five runs. Alex Iadisernia hit a two-run shot, his fifth in High-A. Rotondo tripled to plate two runs. To close out Rotondo’s career day, he scored on a balk to make the score 12-2.

Rotondo recorded nine total bases with seven RBI, both career-highs. The 2022 round 19 pick was a single shy of the cycle with a walk and two runs scored.

The lineup had 13 hits and six walks to close out the two-week road trip. Crooks was 3-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored. Iadisernia walked, singled, homered, drove in two runs and came across twice. Broody Moore had two hits and one walk.

On the base paths, Iadisernia and Jeremy Rivas both stole a bag. Moore was caught stealing. In the field, Moore committed a fielding error.

Peoria went 2-4 against the Captains this week. In the Midwest League West, they are four games back of first.

Tuesday’s game: vs. West Michigan, TBA vs. RHP Wilkel Hernandez (3-8, 3.89) 6:35 CT (The Chiefs are off Monday)

Palm Beach 8, Fort Myers 13

The Palm Beach Cardinals (21-25) were outslugged by the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (MIN, 22-26) at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches on Sunday.

Starter Chen-Wei Lin was charged with five runs on seven hits and one walk in 3 2/3 innings. The 21-year-old struck out six and took his second loss. Augusto Calderon surrendered two runs with four punchouts in 2 1/3 frames.

After Fort Myers made it 3-0 in the second, the Beach Birds took the lead with four runs in the home half. Sammy Hernandez blasted a two-run home run, his first for Palm Beach. Lizandro Espinoza hit a solo home run and Michael Curialle brought home a run via single. The Mighty Mussels took a one-run lead in the fourth.

Sammy Hernandez

Henry Gomez was touched for two runs in one inning. In 2/3 of an inning, Wilmer Ortega yielded four unearned runs. Tyler Bradt pitched a hitless 1 1/3 innings.

Palm Beach put up two runs in the seventh after Fort Myers made it 9-4. William Sullivan tripled to bring one across and Brayden Jobert scored Sullivan with a single. The Mighty Mussels answered with four more runs in the eighth but the Cardinals attempted a comeback in the ninth. Sullivan brought home a run via forceout and Jobert plated one with a single.

Joshua Baez

Joshua Baez went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and Jobert drove in two with two singles. Curialle was 2-for-4 with a walk, one RBI and a run. Sullivan tripled and Hernandez and Espinoza both homered. The lineup left eight runners on base.

Chase Davis stole his first professional base and Baez took two. In the field, Sullivan committed a throwing error.

The Cardinals are tied for second place, two games out in the Florida State League East after a 2-4 week at home.

Tuesday’s game: at Tampa, TBA vs. TBA 5:30 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

FCL Cardinals – Off

In the FCL East, the last place Florida Complex League Cardinals (17-31) are eliminated from playoff contention.

Monday’s game: at FCL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT

DSL Cardinals – Off

The seventh-place Dominican Summer League Cardinals (17-35) are eliminated from playoff contention in the DSL South.

Monday’s game: vs. DSL Mariners, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT (completion of 8/8 game)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 20, 2023

photo: Thomas Saggese (Springfield Cardinals)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 3-3 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Thomas Saggese, hit for the cycle with four RBI and three runs scored for Springfield. Other standouts include Kramer Robertson, Arquímedes Gamboa and Bracewell Taveras.



Results from games played on Saturday, August 19th.

Memphis 2, Norfolk 9

The Memphis Redbirds (20-24) fell to the Norfolk Tides (BAL, 23-21) on Saturday at AutoZone Park.

Michael McGreevy was touched for three runs in six innings. TCN’s no. 3 prospect yielded five hits, two walks and four strikeouts to take his fifth loss of the year.

After the Tides scored three runs in the third inning, Iván Herrera singled in the bottom half to bring one run home. In the sixth, Kramer Robertson scored one run via single.

Kramer Robertson

In relief, Ryan Loutos gave up six runs in 1 1/3 innings. Chris Roycroft pitched 1 2/3 scoreless frames.

Robertson was 3-for-3 with three singles, a walk and an RBI. Herrera had two singles and one RBI. Irving Lopez walked twice and came across once. The lineup went 4-for-14 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.

Sunday’s game: vs. Norfolk, LHP Drew Rom (2-0, 0.82 with Memphis) vs. TBA 2:05 CT

Springfield 11 at Wichita 2

The Springfield Cardinals (21-23) topped the Wichita Wind Surge (MIN, 23-21) at Riverfront Stadium on Saturday night.

Alex Cornwell tossed 5 2/3 innings and gave up one run on seven hits and a walk. TCN’s no. 40 prospect fanned six and earned his second Double-A win.

Alex Cornwell

The Cardinals put up four runs in the first inning. After a wild pitch, Victor Scott came across to score. Thomas Saggese tripled to plate two and scored on another wild pitch. In the third, Arquímedes Gamboa drove in a run via double. The shortstop blasted a three-run homer in the fifth inning.

Arquimedes Gamboa

Out of the bullpen, Matt Svanson yielded one run in 2 1/3 frames. Roy Garcia closed out the game with a hitless ninth inning.

In the seventh inning, Saggese hit a solo home run, his 21st of the season. TCN’s no. 10 prospect doubled to bring Noah Mendlinger across in the eighth. Aaron Antonini brought home a run in the ninth with a single.

Thomas Saggese

Saggese hit for the cycle with four RBI and three runs scored. Since being traded to the Cardinals, the 21-year-old is slashing .359/.447/.750/1.197 in 17 games.

The lineup recorded 17 hits. Scott recorded three and scored once. Gamboa was 2-for-4 with one walk, a homer, four RBI and two runs scored. L.J. Jones, Mike Antico and Antonini had two hits apiece.

On the base paths, Scott, Mendlinger, Antico and Gamboa all stole a bag. Scott and Antico were caught stealing.

Sunday’s game: at Wichita, RHP Logan Gragg (3-5, 5.58) vs. RHP Pierson Ohl (5-3, 3.45) 1:05 CT

Peoria 1 at Lake County 5 (7 innings, Game 1)

The Peoria Chiefs (25-21) were defeated by the Lake County Captains (CLE, 23-21) in game one of the doubleheader.

Starter Trent Baker surrendered five runs in 5 2/3 innings on nine hits and no walks. TCN’s no. 29 prospect fanned seven and took his eighth loss. Dionys Rodriguez pitched a scoreless 1/3 of an inning.

The Chiefs struck in the first inning with Jimmy Crooks’ solo home run, his 10th round-tripper of 2023. Lake County responded with one in the second and took the lead in the fourth.

Jimmy Crooks

Crooks recorded two of the four Peoria hits. Nathan Church and Chris Rotondo had one each. The lineup went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

Rotondo stole a base and Church was caught stealing.

Peoria 4 at Lake County 1 (7 innings, makeup of 8/17 game)

In the makeup from Thursday’s game, the Peoria Chiefs (26-21) defeated the Lake County Captains (CLE, 23-22) at Classic Auto Group Park.

Ian Bedell threw four innings and gave up one run. The 2020 draftee yielded three hits, two walks and six punchouts. Edwin Nunez earned his second High-A win after three hitless innings with two strikeouts.

Edwin Nuñez

In the second inning, Peoria took an early 2-0 lead. R.J. Yeager plated one with a single and Chris Rotondo grounded into a double play to bring Yeager home. Brody Moore blasted a solo homer in the fourth, his first for the Chiefs. Darlin Moquete laid down a bunt to score one and increase the lead to 4-1.

Carlos Linarez recorded the only multi-hit game with two. Every starter had one hit except Tyler Reichenborn and Jeremy Rivas. The lineup left eight runners on base.

On the base paths, Rivas took his 17th bag of 2023. Moore committed a throwing error. 

Sunday’s game: at Lake County, RHP Zane Mills (5-5, 5.60) vs. RHP Jake Miller (0-0, 0.00) 12:00 CT

Palm Beach 0, Fort Myers 4

The Palm Beach Cardinals (21-24) were blanked by the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (MIN, 21-26) at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

Starter Hancel Rincon yielded three unearned runs in six innings on three hits and two walks. The right-hander struck out four and took his fifth loss.

Hancel Rincon

In relief, Cade Winquest tossed 1 2/3 innings and gave up one run with three strikeouts. Just up from the FCL, Wilmer Ortega recorded a hitless 1 1/3 frames.

The Palm Beach lineup only had one hit and one walk. Joshua Baez doubled in the third inning and Chase Davis walked.

Contributing to his misfortune, Rincon committed two errors plus Tre Richardson had one. Zach Levenson threw a runner out at second base from left field and Rincon picked a runner off.

Sunday’s game: vs. Fort Myers, TBA vs. RHP Jose Olivares (2-4, 6.04) 10:00 CT

FCL Cardinals at FCL Astros (canceled)

Due to rain, the Florida Complex League Cardinals (17-31) and Astros (25-23) contest was canceled.

Monday’s game: at FCL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Sunday)

DSL Cardinals 2 at DSL Tigers1 1 (7 innings)

In a seven-inning contest, the Dominican Summer League Cardinals (17-35) edged the Tigers1 (25-25) on Saturday morning.

Starter Stiveen Rojas tossed three scoreless innings on a hit and three walks. The 16-year-old fanned three. Out of the bullpen, Juan Severino gave up one run in two innings with two punchouts.

Stiveen Rojas

Both Cardinals runs came in the seventh inning after they were down 1-0. Marcelo Perez singled to bring the tying run to the plate. Bracewell Taveras blasted a two-run home run, his fourth of the season.

Bracewell Taveras

Yordy Herrera struck out four and walked two in 1 1/3 hitless innings. The left-hander earned his second win. Giovanni Vargas saved his first career game after a hitless 2/3 of an inning with two punchouts.

The bottom four players in the lineup went a combined 7-for-12. Paulo Asprilla, Perez and Taveras all recorded two hits and Heriberto Caraballo had one. The lineup left seven runners on base.

In the field, Fernando Roquez committed a fielding error. Asprilla had a passed ball.

Monday’s game: vs. DSL Mariners, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT (Completion of 8/8 game, the Cardinals are off Sunday)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 18, 2023

photo: Masyn Winn (Memphis Redbirds)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 3-2 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of Day, Masyn Winn, earned a promotion to St. Louis after a 3-for-4 performance including a home run and two runs scored. Other standouts include L.J. Jones, Zach Levenson and Hunter Hayes.



Results from games played on Thursday, August 17th.

Memphis 6, Norfolk 2

The Memphis Redbirds (20-22) topped the Norfolk Tides (BAL, 21-21) at AutoZone Park on Thursday night.

In the second phase of his rehab assignment from St. Louis, Jake Woodford tossed 1 2/3 scoreless innings, 40 pitches, with three strikeouts. Chris Roycroft earned his third Triple-A win after 1 1/3 scoreless frames.

Chase Pinder brought a run across in the second inning via single. Masyn Winn blasted a solo home run in the third, his 18th of the season. The Redbirds scored three runs in the fifth. César Prieto doubled home Winn to make the score 3-0. Nick Dunn doubled to plate one and Juniel Querecuto scored one with a sacrifice fly. Matt Koperniak made the score 6-2 in the eighth with a single.

Masyn Winn

Adam Kloffenstein yielded two runs in five innings on four hits and five walks. TCN’s no. 21 prospect fanned five. Jacob Barnes threw a hitless ninth inning with one punchout.

Winn was 3-for-4 with a homer and two runs scored in his last game before his St. Louis call up. TCN’s no. 1 prospect slashed .359/.427/.750/1.177 in July and had a four-hit earlier this month.

The lineup recorded 12 hits and two walks. Prieto and Pinder both had two hits. Memphis only struck out five times in the contest.

On the base paths, Prieto, Querecuto and Koperniak all stole a bag. In the field, Kramer Robertson committed a throwing error.

Friday’s game: vs. Norfolk, RHP Sem Robberse (though rehabbing Ryan Helsley may be the opener) vs. LHP Bruce Zimmerman 7:05 CT

Springfield 6 at Wichita 7 (10 innings)

The Springfield Cardinals (20-21) were walked off by the Wichita Wind Surge (MIN, 21-20) on Thursday at Riverfront Stadium.

Starter Brandon Komar pitched 5 2/3 innings and was charged with two runs. The right-hander yielded five hits, three walks and one strikeout. Logan Sawyer surrendered a run in 1 1/3 frames.

Brandon Komar

The Cardinals put up three runs in the second inning. L.J. Jones singled to plate one and Victor Scott brought home two with a single. Jones doubled in the fifth to make the score 5-2. In the eighth, Jones reached on an error and one run came home to extend their lead to 6-3.

LJ Jones IV

Ryan Shreve recorded a scoreless eighth inning. In the ninth, Andre Granillo gave up three runs in 2/3 of an inning to tie the score. Nick Trogrlic-Iverson took his third loss after he was touched for an unearned run in the 10th inning.

Jones was 3-for-4 with a double, two singles, two RBI and a run scored. Scott was 2-for-6 with three RBI. Thomas Saggese and Arquímedes Gamboa both walked twice. The lineup went 4-for-16 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners on base.

Scott and Gamboa both stole a base. Jose Alvarez recorded an outfield assist and Wade Stauss had a passed ball.

Friday’s game: at Wichita, RHP Tink Hence (2-2, 5.86) vs. RHP Marco Raya (0-3, 11.08) 7:05 CT

Peoria at Lake County – Postponed

Due to rain in the Lake County area, the Peoria Chiefs (25-19) and Lake County Captains (CLE, 21-21) game has been postponed to Saturday.

Friday’s game: at Lake County, RHP Max Rajcic (2-3, 3.12) vs. LHP Parker Messick (1-3, 5.03) 6:00 CT

Palm Beach 6, Fort Myers 5 (10 innings, completion of 8/16 game)

The Palm Beach Cardinals (20-22) walked off the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (MIN, 19-25) in the completion of Wednesday’s game that was suspended by rain in the fifth inning.

Benjamin Arias yielded four runs, two earned, in four innings. The 21-year-old struck out four.

After Fort Myers made it 3-0 in the second, the Beach Birds responded with four runs in the home half to make the score 4-3. Zach Levenson drove in two with a triple and Kade Kretzschmar tied the game with a single. Chase Davis scored one with a sacrifice fly. The Mussels tied the game in the fourth but Levenson gave Palm Beach the lead back with a single in the bottom half.

Zach Levenson

Out of the bullpen, Henry Gomez tossed two innings and gave up one run with one punchout. Hunter Hayes pitched the remaining four innings and did not surrender a run. The right-hander struck out three and earned his third win.

Hunter Hayes

When play resumed on Thursday, the Mussels tied the game again in the fifth inning. There was another delay in the eighth inning as the game was interrupted by thunder and lightning.

With the tie remaining following the ninth, the contest went into extra innings. In the top of the 10th, catcher Sammy Hernandez tagged out the potential lead runner at the plate. In the home half, Brayden Jobert started on second base and advanced to third on a groundout. Hernandez brought him home with a single to win the game.

Levenson went 2-for-3 with a triple, three RBI and a run scored. Joshua Baez, William Sullivan and Michael Curialle all recorded two hits. The lineup was 4-for-15 with runners in scoring position.

Tre Richardson stole his fourth base of the year. Curialle committed a fielding error.

Palm Beach 6, Fort Myers 5 (7 innings, Game 2)

The Palm Beach Cardinals (21-22) edged the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (MIN, 19-26) at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in Game 2 of the doubleheader. The 6-5 score was identical to the opener.

Starter Jose Davila pitched four innings and gave up five runs on eight hits and one walk. The 20-year-old struck out three.

Palm Beach put up two runs in the fourth after they were down 3-0. Dakota Harris grounded into a forceout but two runs came across after a throwing error. Fort Myers plated two runs in the fifth.

In relief, Augusto Calderon recorded three scoreless innings to earn his second win of 2023.

Augusto Calderon

The Beach Birds took the lead in the sixth with four runs. Graysen Tarlow doubled to bring one across. To tie the game, Harris singled and two runs came home after another throwing error. Lizandro Espinoza gave Palm Beach the lead with an RBI single.

Dakota Harris

In the seven-inning contest, Kade Kretzschmar went 2-for-3 including a double and two runs scored. Harris drove in three runs with two hits and a run. The lineup went 3-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

Harris took his second bag of the year. The defense turned three double plays in seven innings.

Friday’s game: vs. Fort Myers, TBA vs. RHP Miguelangel Boadas (0-2, 7.66) 5:30 CT

FCL Cardinals at FCL Nationals (canceled)

Due to wet field conditions at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, the Florida Complex League Cardinals (17-30) and Nationals (23-23) contest was canceled. With the season entering its final days, the game will not be rescheduled.

Friday’s game: vs. FCL Marlins, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT

DSL Cardinals 1, DSL Giants Orange 6 (7 innings)

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (16-34) fell to the Giants Orange (29-21) on Thursday afternoon in a seven-inning game.

Starter Keiverson Ramirez surrendered three runs in 3 1/3 innings on five hits and two walks. The 17-year-old fanned one and took his fifth loss. Bernard Mack tossed a scoreless 2/3 of an inning.

In the second, Hancel Almonte singled and advanced to second base on a wild pitch. Marcelo Perez brought him across via a single. The Giants put up three runs in the fourth inning.

Marcelo Perez

Justin Hernandez was touched for two runs on three hits and a walk in two innings. In the seventh, Jarol Baez yielded one run.

The Cardinals lineup only had three hits in the contest. Yordalin Pena, Almonte and Perez singled. The Cardinals went 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left four runners on base.

Andru Arthur took his sixth bag of the season. In the field, Paulo Asprilla committed a throwing error. Almonte threw a runner out at home from center field. The defense turned three double plays in the seven-inning contest.

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 15, 2023

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-1 on Monday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day Fernando Roquez recorded four hits across two DSL wins including a walk-off single, an RBI and three runs scored. Other standouts include Miguel Martinez and Junior Chirinos.



Results from games played on Monday, August 14th.

Memphis Redbirds – Off

In the International League West, the Memphis Redbirds (17-22) are 7.5 games out of first.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Norfolk, LHP Drew Rom (8-6, 5.14) vs. TBA 6:45 CT

Springfield Cardinals – Off

The Springfield Cardinals (20-19) are in first place by half a game in the Texas League North.

Tuesday’s game: at Wichita, RHP Wilfredo Pereira (7-6, 4.39) vs. Pierson Ohl (4-3, 3.50) 7:05 CT

Peoria Chiefs – Off

In the Midwest League West, the Peoria Chiefs (25-17) sit a game behind the first-place Cedar Rapids Kernels.

Tuesday’s game: at Lake County, RHP Inohan Paniagua (0-0, 2.25) vs. TBA 6:00 CT

Palm Beach Cardinals – Off

The Palm Beach Cardinals (19-21) are tied for first place with Jupiter in the Florida State League East.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Fort Myers, LHP Pete Hansen (9-2, 3.19) vs. TBA 4:00 CT

FCL Cardinals 3, FCL Mets 15

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (17-28) were destroyed by the Mets (28-17) at Roger Dean Stadium on Monday.

Starter Victor Villanueva only lasted 2/3 of an inning and gave up six runs on four hits and three walks. The right-hander took his third rookie-level loss. In relief, Alexander Beltre was touched for a run in 2 2/3 innings. In one inning, Ettore Giulianelli yielded four runs.

The only Cardinals runs came in the fifth inning. Anyelo Encarnacion scored on a balk. With two men on base, Jose Cordoba doubled to score both and make the score 12-3.

Jose Cordoba

Antoni Cuello surrendered one run in 1 2/3 frames on two hits, a walk and one strikeout. Miguel Martinez fanned three in two scoreless innings. In the ninth, Alejandro Cervantes allowed three runs, two earned, on three walks and no hits.

Miguel Martinez

The Cardinals lineup only had six hits and three walks. Cordoba doubled and drove in two runs. Jonathan Mejia went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored. The Cardinals went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left eight on base.

In the field, Villanueva, Adari Grant and Encarnacion each committed an error. Villanueva picked a runner off second base.

The last-place Cardinals are eliminated from playoff contention in the Florida Complex League East.

Tuesday’s game: at FCL Mets, RHP Yonael Dominguez (0-0, 4.76) vs. TBA 11:00 CT

DSL Cardinals 7 at DSL Nationals 5 (completion of 8/10 contest, Game 1)

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (15-32) topped the Nationals (10-35) in the completion of the August 10th suspended game.

Starter Keiverson Ramirez pitched two innings and yielded two runs, one earned, on two hits, two walks and one punchout. Braylin Paulino earned his third win of the year after he gave up two runs in four innings. The 17-year-old struck out six.

After the Nationals scored one in the first, the Cardinals took a 2-1 lead in the second inning. Paulo Asprilla and Elias Reynoso walked with the bases loaded. In the third, the Cardinals took a 4-2 lead after two stolen bases and two errors enabled two scores.

The rookie-level club added single runs in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. Daniel Rojas singled and Asprilla came across after an error. Luis Atotcha scored one with a forceout in the fifth and Arfeni Batista plated one via single in the sixth to make the score 7-2.

Guanchi Martinez threw two scoreless frames in relief. Juan Severino earned his first professional save despite surrendering one run in the ninth.

Fernando Roquez

Fernando Roquez went 2-for-5 with two runs scored. Bracewell Taveras had the only extra-base hit, a double. The lineup recorded seven hits and four walks.

On the bases, Yordalin Pena, Facundo Velasquez and Rojas all took one bag. Taveras committed a fielding error. Roquez recorded an outfield assist from right field.

DSL Cardinals 5, DSL Nationals 4 (8 innings, Game 2)

In their second game of the day, the Dominican Summer League Cardinals (16-32) walked off the Nationals (10-36) in one extra inning.

Junior Chirinos tossed three hitless frames in his third game off the IL. The 18-year-old struck out two and has not given up a run in six innings this season. Giovanni Vargas yielded two unearned runs in two innings on a hit, one walk and one punchout.

Junior Chirinos

The Nationals put up two runs in the fourth inning, but the Cardinals responded with four in the home half. Bracewell Taveras reached on a fielder’s choice and two runs came across on an error. Hancel Almonte singled to plate one and Taveras came home on another Nats error.

Yordy Herrera was touched for two runs on four walks and one strikeout in 1 2/3 innings. Emisael Carrera fanned four over 1 1/3 scoreless innings to earn his third win of 2023.

Emisael Carrera

After the Nationals tied the game in the seventh inning, the Cardinals walked off the Nationals in the eighth. Fernando Roquez brought home Heriberto Caraballo via single.

Almonte, Roquez and Marcelo Perez recorded two hits. The lineup had 10 hits, all singles, and three walks. Cardinals pitching allowed just one hit but issued eight walks and allowed four runs, two earned. Taveras and Yordalin Pena both committed an error.

The Cardinals are eliminated from playoff contention in the Dominican Summer League South.

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 14, 2023

photo: Jimmy Crooks (Palm Beach Cardinals)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 1-3 on Sunday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Jimmy Crooks, singled, doubled, drove in one and scored in Peoria’s win. Other standouts include Kramer Robertson, José Alvarez, Trent Baker and Kade Kretzschmar.



Results from games played on Sunday, August 13th.

Memphis 1 at Durham 5

The Memphis Redbirds (17-21) fell to the Durham Bulls (TB, 22-16) at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Sunday night.

Michael McGreevy pitched five innings and yielded three runs on seven hits, one walk and three strikeouts. TCN’s no. 3 prospect took his fourth Triple-A loss.

The only Memphis run came in the fifth inning. Matt Koperniak walked and stole second and Kramer Robertson brought him home with a single to make the score 3-1.

Kramer Robertson

Out of the bullpen, Dalton Roach was touched for two solo home runs in three innings. The 27-year-old struck out eight batters, however.

Robertson singled and doubled and drove in the lone run. Richie Palacios recorded a single and two walks. The lineup left eight runners on base.

Koperniak and Palacios both stole a bag. Palacios was also caught stealing.

After a 2-4 week against the Bulls, the Redbirds are seven games out of first place in the International League West.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Norfolk, TBA vs. TBA 6:45 CT (The Redbirds are off Monday)

Springfield 4, San Antonio 5

The Springfield Cardinals (20-19) were topped by the San Antonio Missions (SD, 19-20) on Sunday night at Hammons Field.

In his rehab assignment from St. Louis, Jake Woodford was the opener and he fared better than in first outing. The right-hander tossed two innings and was charged with one run on three hits and no walks. Woodford fanned three. In the third one-inning outing of his rehab stint, Ryan Helsley walked one and struck out one in a scoreless third inning.

The Cardinals took a 2-1 lead in the second inning as Jacob Buchberger blasted a two-run homer, his 15th of the season. In the fourth, Victor Scott grounded into a double play and one run came across. Breaking a tie game in the seventh, Chandler Redmond singled to make the score 4-3.

Jacob Buchberger

Regular starter Logan Gragg pitched the remaining six innings and gave up four runs with four hits and one walk. The 25-year-old struck out five and took his fifth loss. The Missions went ahead for good with two-run blast in the eighth inning.

José Alvarez recorded three hits. Thomas Saggese and Pedro Pagés had two apiece. Buchberger had the only extra-base hit. The lineup went 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.

In the field, Buchberger committed his 12th error of the year at third base.

Springfield went 3-3 at home against San Antonio this week. They sit in first place in the Texas League North by half a game.

Tuesday’s game: at Wichita, TBA vs. TBA 7:05 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

Peoria 4 at Beloit 3

The Peoria Chiefs (25-17) edged the Beloit Sky Carp (MIA, 20-22) at ABC Supply Stadium on Sunday.

Zane Mills surrendered three runs in five innings on five hits and one walk. The right-hander struck out three and earned his fifth win of the season.

In the third inning, Jimmy Crooks doubled to bring one run across and Brody Moore walked with the bases loaded. Alex Iadisernia singled to plate two and make the score 4-0.

Jimmy Crooks

After being scratched from his Saturday start, Trent Baker made his first relief appearance of the year with 3 1/3 scoreless frames. Andrew Marrero saved his 11th game of the year with a strikeout in 2/3 of an inning.

The lineup recorded six hits and seven walks. R.J. Yeager and Crooks both had two hits. Every starter was on base at least once except Jeremy Rivas.

Peoria stole four bags on Sunday. Yeager, Iadisernia, Moore and Nathan Church all took one. Iadisernia was also caught stealing. Crooks had a passed ball.

After a 4-2 week in Beloit, the Chiefs are one game back of the first-place Cedar Rapids Kernels in the Midwest League West.

Tuesday’s game: at Lake County, TBA vs. TBA 6:00 CT (The Chiefs are off Monday)

Palm Beach 3 at St. Lucie 7

The Palm Beach Cardinals (19-21) were defeated by the St. Lucie Mets (NYM, 13-29) on Sunday afternoon at Clover Park.

In his first Single-A start, Chen-Wei Lin surrendered a run in two innings on three hits and three walks. The 21-year-old struck out four and took the loss. Augusto Calderon yielded four runs in 1 1/3 frames.

The Beach Birds got on the board in the sixth inning as Zach Levenson blasted a two-run home run, his fourth of the season. In the ninth, Trey Paige brought in a run via sacrifice fly.

Zach Levenson

Hunter Hayes gave up one run in 3 2/3 innings with three strikeouts. Tyler Bradt was touched for a run in the eighth inning.

Kade Kretzschmar went 3-for-4 with a walk and one run scored. Graysen Tarlow and Tre Richardson recorded two hits apiece. The lineup went 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position and left eight runners on base.

Palm Beach was 4-2 at Port St. Lucie this week. They are tied with Jupiter for first place in the Florida State League East.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Fort Myers, TBA vs. TBA 4:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

FCL Cardinals – Off

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (17-27) are eliminated from playoff contention in the FCL East.

Monday’s game: vs. FCL Mets, TBA vs. TBA 11:00 CT

DSL Cardinals – Off

In the DSL South, the Dominican Summer League Cardinals (14-32) are eliminated from playoff contention.

Monday’s games:  at DSL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT (Completion of August 10th game, Game 1), vs. DSL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA Time TBA (Game 2)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 13, 2023

photo: Lizandro Espinoza (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-4 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Lizandro Espinoza, went 4-for-5 including two doubles, an RBI and two runs for Palm Beach. Other standouts include Nick Dunn, Thomas Saggese, Jimmy Crooks and William Sullivan.



Results from games played on Saturday, August 12th.

Memphis 2 at Durham 10

The Memphis Redbirds (17-21) were defeated by the Durham Bulls (TB, 22-16) on Saturday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

In his second Memphis start, Sem Robberse gave up one run in four innings on four hits and three walks. TCN’s no. 13 prospect struck out six. The Redbirds tied the game in the fourth inning as Juan Yepez grounded into a forceout to score Masyn Winn.

Sem Robberse

In relief, Kyle Leahy struggled, yielding five runs in one inning on five hits, a walk and two punchouts. The right-hander took his fourth loss. Grant Black surrendered four runs in 2 1/3 frames on five hits and two walks. The 29-year-old struck out four. To close out the final 2/3 of an inning, Chris Roycroft had a scoreless outing.

In the ninth, Nick Dunn hit a solo home run, his second in Triple-A.

Nick Dunn

DH Iván Herrera went 3-for-4, all singles. César Prieto and Tres Barrera both singled twice. Dunn recorded a double and a home run. The lineup left eight runners on base.

In the field, Barrera and Dunn both committed an error.

Sunday’s game: at Durham, RHP Michael McGreevy (7-3, 4.32) vs. TBA 4:05 CT

Springfield 5, San Antonio 4

The Springfield Cardinals (20-18) edged the San Antonio Missions (SD, 18-20) at Hammons Field.

Alex Cornwell earned his first Double-A win after he was charged with two runs in 5 1/3 innings. TCN’s no. 40 prospect yielded six hits, two walks and two strikeouts. Matt Svanson surrendered two runs in 2/3 of an inning.

After the Missions scored twice in the first, Springfield answered with five from the third through fifth innings. Arquímedes Gamboa tied the game with a triple in the third and Noah Mendlinger singled to bring him home. In the fourth, Aaron Antonini scored one with a sac bunt. Thomas Saggese blasted a solo homer in the fifth, his fourth with the Cardinals and 19th of the season.

Thomas Saggese

Nick Trogrlic-Iverson tossed a scoreless 1 1/3 innings with two strikeouts. To close out the game, Andre Granillo saved his Texas League leading 14th game with 1 2/3 hitless frames with two punchouts.

Andre Granillo

Saggese went 2-for-3 with a home run and one walk. Gamboa had the only other extra-base hit, a triple. The lineup left eight runners on base.

On the bases, Saggese stole his 10th bag of the season. Behind the plate, Antonini committed a throwing error.

Sunday’s game: vs. San Antonio, RHP Jake Woodford (MLB rehab) ahead of RHP Logan Gragg (3-4, 5.55) vs. Gabe Mosser (0-2, 6.28) 6:05 CT

Peoria 7 at Beloit 11

The Peoria Chiefs (24-17) were out-slugged by the Beloit Sky Carp (MIA, 20-21) on Saturday night at ABC Supply Stadium.

In a bullpen game required after starter Trent Baker was a late scratch, Joseph King tossed the first two innings and was touched for six runs on seven hits and one walk. The 22-year-old took his second High-A loss.

The Sky Carp opened the game with three runs in the first but Jeremy Rivas brought in a run with a sacrifice fly in the second. Beloit answered with three more runs in the bottom half. In the third, Jimmy Crooks cleared the loaded bases with a double. Rivas scored Crooks with a single to cut the deficit to one at 6-5.

Jimmy Crooks

From there, the Chiefs would get no closer as the Sky Carp pulled away against the Peoria pen. Dionys Rodriguez gave up three runs in two innings and Nathaniel Heredia surrendered two more in three innings with three hits, four walks and one strikeout. In the ninth inning, Jack Ralston fanned two for a scoreless frame.

Alex Iadisernia tripled in the sixth inning to bring two runs across and make the score 11-7.

The Peoria lineup recorded 10 hits and three walks but went 3-for-14 with runners in scoring position. Crooks was 3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored. Thomas Francisco doubled and singled. Francisco Hernandez recorded a single, two walks and scored two runs.

On the base paths, Hernandez took his seventh bag of 2023. In the field, Rivas committed his 17th error of the year and Luis Rodriguez had a passed ball.

Sunday’s game: at Beloit, RHP Zane Mills (4-5, 5.76) vs. RHP Alex Williams (2-5, 4.84) 1:05 CT

Palm Beach 10 at St. Lucie 7

The Palm Beach Cardinals (19-20) topped the St. Lucie Mets (NYM, 12-29) at Clover Park on Saturday.

The Beach Birds put up five runs in the first two innings. In the first, Michael Curialle doubled to plate one. Sammy Hernandez drove in one with a single in the second. Won-Bin Cho and Zach Levenson scored via sacrifice flies. Curialle closed out the inning with an RBI single.

Starter Hancel Rincon pitched 4 1/3 innings and gave up four runs on eight hits and no walks. The 21-year-old fanned five.

Out of the bullpen, Angel Cuenca earned his second win after he surrendered a run in 2 2/3 innings with three punchouts. Henry Gomez yielded two unearned runs in the final two innings.

In the sixth inning, Lizandro Espinoza’s double scored one. Cho grounded out with a runner coming home to make the score 7-4. Curialle walked with the bases loaded and Chase Davis plated two with a single in the eighth inning.

Lizandro Espinoza

Espinoza went 4-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored. In his first game with Palm Beach, Hernandez was 2-for-3 with two walks, three runs and one RBI. Curialle and Davis scored two runs each. William Sullivan singled twice, tripled and came across two times. The lineup still left nine runners on base.

Tre Richardson took his third bag of the year. Espinoza and Brayden Jobert both committed an error.

Sunday’s game: at St. Lucie, RHP Chen-Wei Lin (Class-A debut) vs. TBA 11:10 CT

FCL Cardinals 2, FCL Marlins 11

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (17-27) fell to the Marlins (24-22) on Saturday afternoon in Jupiter.

In a bullpen game, Wilmer Ortega tossed three scoreless innings with one strikeout. In relief, Omar Yanez yielded four runs in 1 2/3 innings. The right-hander struck out three and took his third loss. Diorys Guerrero threw two scoreless innings and fanned two.

Wilmer Ortega

Alejandro Loaiza blasted a solo home run in the fifth inning, his second of the season. Anyelo Encarnacion brought in a run via groundout in the ninth.

Luis Gastelum was touched for one run in 1 1/3 frames. Alejandro Cervantes gave up six runs, five earned, and could not record an out. Randel Clemente had a scoreless inning.

The lineup went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position with only four hits and four walks. Jonathan Mejia, Felix Taveras, Luis Pino and Loaiza had the only hits. Raul Guzman walked twice.

On the bases, Taveras and Pino both stole a base. In the field, Fernando Diaz and Pino both committed an error. Loaiza had two throwing errors. Yaisel Ramos threw a runner out at second from center field.

Monday’s game: vs. FCL Mets, TBA vs. TBA 11:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Sunday)

DSL Cardinals 3, DSL Phillies White 16

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (14-32) were destroyed by the Phillies (39-9) on Saturday afternoon after the defense committed seven errors that led to eight unearned runs.

Seven different pitchers were used in Saturday’s game and runs were scored against each, though the defense had a big part in it. Stiveen Rojas took his fourth loss after he yielded four runs, one earned, in three innings on five hits, two walks and five strikeouts. Jovi Galvez surrendered four scores in the fourth inning. Jarol Baez was touched for three runs, two earned, in one inning with two punchouts.

In the sixth, Kener Perez was charged with one run. Juan Severino and Bernard Mack both allowed unearned runs in one inning each. In the final inning, Emisael Carrera gave up two unearned runs.

The only Cardinals runs came in the ninth inning. Arfeni Batista doubled to score one and Fernando Roquez drove in two with a double.

Fernando Roquez

Bracewell Taveras and Roquez had two hits. Four different hitters doubled, but the lineup went 2-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base. The pitching yielded 16 runs but only half were earned.

Roquez took his second base of the year. Batista and Roquez committed two errors each. Rojas, Taveras and Chris Lopez all had one.

Monday’s games:

at DSL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT (Completion of August 10th game, Game 1)
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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 11, 2023

photo: Max Rajcic (Peoria Chiefs)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-3 on Thursday with two 11-inning losses. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, our no. 14 prospect Max Rajcic, tossed a career-high seven scoreless innings on two hits and a walk. Other standouts include Noah Mendlinger, Jose Davila and Luis Pino.



Results from games played on Thursday, August 10th.

Memphis 9 at Durham 10 (11 innings)

The Memphis Redbirds (16-20) were walked off in the 11th inning by the Durham Bulls (TB, 21-15) on Thursday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Starter Gordon Graceffo gave up four runs in six innings on six hits and a walk. TCN’s no. 5 prospect struck out seven but allowed two home runs. In his second game off the IL, Connor Thomas surrendered three runs in 1 1/3 innings.

The Bulls took a 4-0 lead in the fourth inning, but Memphis answered late. Richie Palacios brought in a run with a sacrifice fly in the seventh. Nick Dunn walked with the bases loaded in the eighth and Juniel Querecuto hit a grand slam to give Memphis the lead 6-4.

Juniel Querecuto

In the eighth, the Bulls answered with a one-run lead. César Prieto’s solo homer in the ninth tied the score, sending the game into extra innings.

César Prieto

Jacob Barnes pitched 1 2/3 hitless frames with three strikeouts. In the 10th inning, Dalton Roach yielded an unearned run. Chris Roycroft took his first Triple-A loss after he was touched for two runs, one earned, on two hits and two walks in the 11th.

For the lead in the 10th, Tres Barrera singled but Durham responded with one in the bottom half. Matt Koperniak gave the Redbirds a 9-8 lead in the 11th with a single, but the Bulls’ walk-off single ended the game.

Prieto, Koperniak, Dunn and Barrera all recorded two hits for Memphis. Koperniak doubled and Querecuto and Prieto homered. Dunn was 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs and one RBI. Every starter had a hit except Juan Yepez. The Redbirds went 4-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 10 runners on base.

In the field, Graceffo committed a pickoff error. Yepez threw a runner out at home from left field.

Friday’s game: at Durham, RHP Adam Kloffenstein (0-0, 1.80 with Mem) vs. RHP Nathan Wiles (4-0, 5.04) 5:35 CT

Springfield 9, San Antonio 14 (11 innings)

The Springfield Cardinals (18-17) fell to the San Antonio Missions (SD, 17-18) in an extra-inning contest at Hammons Field.

With two St. Louis rehabbers throwing an inning each, the Cardinals used eight different pitchers in the contest. Jake Woodford gave up two runs on a hit, one walk and two strikeouts in his rehab. In Ryan Helsley’s rehab appearance, he surrendered two runs on three hits, no walks and one punchout.

In 3 2/3 frames, Connor Lunn allowed three runs. The right-hander yielded four hits, five walks and two strikeouts. Logan Sawyer struck out three and was charged with a run in 1 1/3 innings.

The Cardinals scored their first run in the third inning after Mike Antico brought in one via sacrifice fly to make the score 6-1. Thomas Saggese blasted a solo shot in the fifth, his 18th of the year and third with Springfield.

Breaking the pattern, Nick Trogrlic-Iverson and Andre Granillo threw a scoreless inning each. But Roy Garcia took his second Double-A loss after he was touched for six runs, four earned, in 1 1/3 innings on a hit, three walks and two strikeouts. Ryan Shreve pitched a scoreless 2/3 of an inning.

In the eighth, Springfield tied it up with six runs. Chandler Redmond singled to plate one. Noah Mendlinger and Wade Stauss both walked with the bases loaded. Irving Lopez drove in one with a single and Victor Scott tied the game at 8-8 with a two-RBI single.

Victor Scott

The contest went into extra innings. After the Missions scored one in the 10th, Mendlinger tied the game with a double. San Antonio put the game away in the 11th with five runs against Garcia.

Noah Mendlinger

Mendlinger went 3-for-4 with three doubles, a walk, two RBI and a run scored. Scott extended his on-base streak to 15 games with two singles, a walk, two RBI and a run. Saggese homered and singled and Redmond recorded two hits. The lineup went 5-for-15 with runners in scoring position.

On the bases, Scott took his 24th Double-A bag and 74th of the season. Saggese committed an error at shortstop, his ninth of 2023.

Friday’s games:

vs. San Antonio, RHP Brandon Komar (2-6, 5.00) vs. LHP Daniel Camarena (1-6, 7.31) 5:05 CT (Game 1)

vs. San Antonio, RHP Tink Hence (2-1, 3.33) vs. RHP Ryan Bergert (1-1, 2.65) Time TBA

Peoria 5 at Beloit 0

The Peoria Chiefs (23-16) blanked the Beloit Sky Carp (MIA, 19-20) at ABC Supply Stadium.

Max Rajcic tossed a career-high seven innings with no runs surrendered on two hits and one walk. TCN’s no. 14 prospect struck out four and earned his second win.

Max Rajcic

In the sixth inning, the Chiefs scored four runs. Chris Rotondo doubled and Osvaldo Tovalin singled to each plate one. Jeremy Rivas bunted to bring Thomas Francisco across and Brody Moore tripled to make the score 4-0. Tovalin came across in the eighth on a wild pitch.

Joseph King threw a scoreless eighth inning of relief. Jack Ralston closed out the game with two strikeouts in the ninth.

R.J. Yeager, Rotondo, Tovalin and Moore all recorded two hits. Moore doubled and tripled and Rotondo doubled. The lineup left 11 runners on base but the pitching only allowed four hits and two walks.

On the base paths, Rivas stole his 15th base of the season.

Friday’s game: at Beloit, RHP Ian Bedell (4-2, 2.32) vs. LHP Cade Gibson (2-6, 6.27) 6:35 CT

Palm Beach 4 at St. Lucie 3

The Palm Beach Cardinals (18-19) topped the St. Lucie Mets (NYM, 11-28) on Thursday evening at Clover Park.

Starter Jose Davila fanned a career-high 12 batters in six innings with one run yielded. The right-hander earned his second win. Hunter Hayes surrendered two runs in the seventh inning.

José Dávila

The Beach Birds struck in the third inning with Won-Bin Cho’s RBI single, but the Mets tied the game in the bottom half. In the fourth, Kade Kretzschmar brought in two via single and Chase Adkison made the score 4-1 with a sacrifice fly.

Kade Kretzschmar

Ixan Henderson pitched a perfect eighth inning with three punchouts. Tanner Jacobson loaded the bases in the ninth but earned his fourth save after no runs came home.

The lineup had seven hits and four walks but went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position. Kretzschmar recorded the only multi-hit game and drove in two runs. The pitching struck out 17 batters.

Dakota Harris committed a fielding error and Adkison had a passed ball.

As a defensive replacement in the ninth inning, Chase Davis made a game-saving catch in center field.

Friday’s game: at St. Lucie, TBA vs. TBA 5:10 CT

FCL Cardinals 4 at FCL Nationals 5

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (17-25) were edged by the Nationals (20-21) on Thursday morning at the Nationals ST Complex.

Starter Gerardo Salas yielded five runs, one earned, on three hits and two walks in three innings. The 20-year-old fanned one and took his first loss. In relief, Alexander Beltre struck out three in two scoreless frames.

After the Nationals made it 5-0 in the third inning, the Cardinals put up one run in the fourth. Luis Pino blasted a solo shot, his second of the year. In the sixth, the right fielder came across on a wild pitch. Yaisel Ramos drove one in with a groundout and Romtres Cabrera made the score 5-4 with a single.

Luis Piño

Ettore Giulianelli, Miguel Martinez and Randel Clemente tossed a scoreless inning each to close the game.

The lineup recorded 11 hits, three walks and left nine runners on base. Pino was a triple shy of the cycle with a home run and two runs scored. Cabrera went 3-for-3 with a double, one walk and an RBI.

On the bases, Jose Suarez was picked off. In the field, Guerrero made an error and Jonathan Mejia committed three. Luis Rodriguez had a passed ball.

Friday’s game: at FCL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT

DSL Cardinals 2 at DSL Nationals 2 (suspended in 3rd inning)

Due to inclement weather, the Dominican Summer League Cardinals (13-31) and Nationals (10-32) contest was suspended in the third inning. It will be completed on Monday, August 14.

Friday’s game: at DSL Astros Blue, TBA vs. TBA 10:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 8, 2023

photo: Jeremy Ramos (Brian Walton/The Cardinal Nation)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 0-1 on Monday as the FCL club lost and the DSL game was suspended. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, OF Jeremy Ramos, hit two home runs for three RBI in the FCL loss. Another standout is Yaisel Ramos.



Results from games played on Monday, August 7th.

Memphis Redbirds – Off

In the International League West, the Memphis Redbirds (15-18) are 5.5 games out of first.

Tuesday’s game: at Durham, TBA vs. TBA 5:35 CT

Springfield Cardinals – Off

The Springfield Cardinals (17-16) are 0.5 games back of first place in the Texas League North.

Tuesday’s game: vs. San Antonio, RHP Wilfredo Pereira (6-6, 4.29) vs. RHP Gabe Mosser (0-1, 4.66)

Peoria Chiefs – Off

In the Midwest League West, the Peoria Chiefs (21-15) are in second place and sit two games back of first.

Tuesday’s game: at Beloit, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT

Palm Beach Cardinals – Off

The Palm Beach Cardinals (15-19) are tied for second and are one game out of first in the Florida State League East.

Tuesday’s game: at St. Lucie, TBA vs. TBA 5:10 CT

FCL Cardinals 8, FCL Nationals 9

Down nine runs, the Florida Complex League Cardinals (16-24) came back, only to be edged by one run as the Nationals (18-21) prevailed in Jupiter on Monday afternoon.

Starter Victor Villanueva pitched three innings and surrendered four runs on four hits and three walks. The 22-year-old fanned six and took his second FCL loss. Ettore Giulianelli yielded three runs with four punchouts in 1 2/3 frames. Samuel Fabian was touched for a run in 1 1/3 innings and Jacob Odle gave up a run in the seventh.

After the Nationals extended their lead to 9-0 in the seventh, the Cardinals attempted a comeback in the final three innings. In the seventh, Jeremy Ramos blasted a solo shot, his first of the year. Felix Taveras doubled in the eighth to score two runs and Maikel Hernandez brought across one with a sacrifice fly. Ramos hit a two-run homer to make the score 9-6.

Jeremy Ramos

Randel Clemente walked one in a hitless eighth inning. Alejandro Cervantes tossed a scoreless ninth.

In the home ninth, Adari Grant grounded out to score a run. Yaisel Ramos’ RBI double made the score 9-8. The comeback fell one run short after Taveras grounded out to end the contest.

Yaisel Ramos

Coming off the bench, J. Ramos went 2-for-2 with two home runs and three RBI. Also not starting was Y. Ramos, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI. Anyelo Encarnacion recorded a triple, a walk and two runs scored. Taveras doubled and plated two. The lineup went 3-for-9 with runners in scoring position.

In the field, Jose Suarez committed a throwing error.

The Cardinals are in last place, nine games out in the Florida Complex League East.

Tuesday’s game: at FCL Mets, TBA vs. TBA 11:00 CT

DSL Cardinals 0 at DSL Mariners 0 (suspended in second inning)

Due to lightning in the area, the Dominican Summer League Cardinals (12-30) and Mariners (22-21) contest was suspended and will be completed on Tuesday.

The Cardinals sit 22 games back of first place in the Dominican Summer League South.

Tuesday’s games:
at DSL Mariners, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT (Game 1)
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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 7, 2023

photo: Luken Baker (Memphis Redbirds)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 1-3 on Sunday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day Luken Baker hit home runs no. 30 and 31 in Memphis’ loss. Other standouts include Juniel Querecuto, Thomas Saggese, Trent Baker and Kade Kretzschmar.



Results from games played on Sunday, August 6th.

Memphis 6, Jacksonville 8

The Memphis Redbirds (15-18) fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (MIA, 18-15) at AutoZone Park on Sunday afternoon.

Michael McGreevy tossed 4 1/3 innings and gave up seven runs on 10 hits and no walks. TCN’s no. 3 prospect fanned two and took his third Triple-A loss. In relief, Ryan Loutos tossed a scoreless 2/3 of an inning.

The Redbirds put up two runs in the second inning when Luken Baker and Matt Koperniak hit back-to-back solo home runs. Jacksonville made it 7-2 in the fifth.

In two innings, Jacob Barnes threw two frames with two punchouts. Guillermo Zuñiga yielded a run in two innings to finish the game.

The Redbirds attempted a comeback in the final two innings. Baker hit another home run in the eighth, a three-run shot. TCN’s no. 13 prospect leads Minor League Baseball in home runs with 31. In the ninth, César Prieto brought in Nick Dunn via sacrifice fly.

Luken Baker

Baker went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and four RBI. Juniel Querecuto doubled and singled twice. Memphis went 2-for-8 with runners in scoring position.

Shortstop Masyn Winn left the game in the sixth inning with a glute strain said to be mild after he crossed first base awkwardly. It is not clear at this time if an IL move will be required.

In the field, Querecuto committed two fielding errors at third base.

Memphis went 2-4 against the Jumbo Shrimp this week. They are 5.5 games out of first in the International League West second half.

Tuesday’s game: at Durham, TBA vs. TBA 5:35 CT (The Redbirds are off Monday)

Springfield 8, NW Arkansas 9

The Springfield Cardinals (17-16) were edged by the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (KC, 17-15) on Sunday night at Hammons Field.

Starter Logan Gragg gave up four runs in six innings on six hits and one walk. The right-hander struck out eight. In the first appearance of his rehab assignment from St. Louis, Ryan Helsley pitched a scoreless inning with one hit and one strikeout.

After the Naturals scored two in the third, Pedro Pagés doubled in the home half to plate one. Pagés then walked with the bases loaded in the fifth. Arquímedes Gamboa drove in two with a double and L.J. Jones made it 5-2 with a groundout.

Arquimedes Gamboa

Ryan Shreve took his fourth loss after he surrendered four runs in the eighth inning. Andre Granillo yielded a run in the ninth.

In the eighth inning, Mike Antico’s RBI double made it a two-run game, but NW Arkansas responded with a very important run in the top of the ninth. In the home half, Noah Mendlinger and Irving Lopez had RBI singles to bring the Cards to within one. With the tying run on third and two out, Aaron Antonini grounded out.

Thomas Saggese

Newcomer Thomas Saggese went 3-for-4 with three singles and a run scored. Antico, Gamboa and Mendlinger recorded two hits. Gamboa and Pages plated two apiece. The lineup had five extra-base hits and went 7-for-18 with runners in scoring position.

After a 3-3 week, the Cardinals are in second place and sit half a game back in the Texas League North.

Tuesday’s game: vs. San Antonio, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

Peoria 7, Quad Cities 3

The Peoria Chiefs (21-15) topped the Quad Cities River Bandits (KC, 12-24) at Dozer Park for a series sweep and their eighth straight win overall.

Trent Baker pitched five scoreless innings with four strikeouts. TCN’s no. 23 prospect earned his sixth win. Edwin Nunez yielded three unearned runs in 1 2/3 innings.

Trent Baker

In the third inning, R.J. Yeager blasted a two-run homer, his sixth for the Chiefs. Tyler Reichenborn and Carlos Linarez both singled in the fourth to make the score 4-0. Osvaldo Tovalin walked with the bases loaded.

R.J. Yeager

Joseph King struck out one in 1 1/3 scoreless frames. Nathanael Heredia tossed a scoreless ninth inning.

After the River Bandits put up three in the seventh, Peoria made it 7-3 in the bottom half. Jeremy Rivas came across on a wild pitch and Darlin Moquete walked with the bases loaded.

Yeager and Reichenborn recorded two hits and one walk apiece. Tovalin, Rivas, Linarez and Luis Rodriguez walked twice. The lineup left 10 runners on base, but the pitching only allowed six hits.

On the base paths, Rivas took two bags and Tovalin stole one. Rivas was caught stealing. In the field, Rivas committed an error, Baker picked a runner off and Linarez had a passed ball.

The Chiefs swept Quad Cities and are on an eight-game win streak. They moved up to second place in the Midwest League West and sit two games out of first.

Tuesday’s game: at Beloit, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Chiefs are off Monday)

Palm Beach 7, Jupiter 8

The Palm Beach Cardinals (15-19) were edged by the Jupiter Hammerheads (MIA, 17-19) at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

Hancel Rincon surrendered four runs in three innings. The 21-year-old yielded five hits, no walks and three strikeouts. Out of the bullpen, Angel Cuenca gave up two runs, one earned, in 2 1/3 frames.

The Beach Birds scored one run in the second inning. Kade Kretzschmar brought in a run via single. In the fifth, the Cardinals put up four runs to tie the game. Michael Curialle and Leonardo Bernal singled to score a run each. Chase Davis doubled to plate two.

Chase Davis

Jason Savacool threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Tyler Bradt took his first professional loss after he surrendered two runs in the eighth inning. In the ninth, Tanner Jacobson walked one.

To tie the game again, Kretzschmar recorded an RBI single. Jupiter hit a two-run home run in the eighth. In the bottom half, Zach Levenson grounded out to bring one across.

Kade Kretzschmar

Kretzschmar was 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBI. Won-Bin Cho and Curialle had two hits. The lineup went 5-for-13 with runners in scoring position and left nine runners on base.

Tre Richardson and Cho took a bag apiece. Curialle committed a fielding error.

Palm Beach went 3-3 versus the Hammerheads this week. They are one game out of first in the Florida State League East.

Tuesday’s game: at St. Lucie, TBA vs. TBA 5:10 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

FCL Cardinals – Off

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (16-23) are nine games out of first in the FCL East.

Monday’s game: vs. FCL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT

DSL Cardinals – Off

In the DSL South, the Dominican Summer League Cardinals (12-30) are in seventh place and are 22 games out of first.

Monday’s game: at DSL Mariners, TBA vs. TBA 10:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 6, 2023

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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 1-4 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Brycen Mautz, pitched five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts for Palm Beach. Other standouts include Luken Baker, Alex Cornwell, Ian Bedell and William Sullivan.



Results from games played on Saturday, August 5th.

Memphis 7, Jacksonville 13

The Memphis Redbirds (54-53) fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (MIA, 49-57) on Saturday night at AutoZone Park.

In his first Memphis start and Triple-A debut, Sem Robberse surrendered eight runs, six earned, in 3 1/3 innings on 11 hits and three walks. The 21-year-old fanned one and took the loss. Grant Black yielded a run in 3 2/3 frames with six hits and four punchouts.

Jacksonville and Memphis traded a run in the first inning. Luken Baker grounded into a fielder’s choice and César Prieto came across on an error. In the fifth with the Redbirds down 9-1, Baker plated one with a sacrifice fly and Iván Herrera had an RBI single.

Kyle Leahy pitched two innings and gave up four runs with three strikeouts.

Memphis attempted a comeback in the final innings. Juan Yepez tripled to bring two runs home in the seventh. Moisés Gómez brought across Yepez with a single to make the score 9-6. However, the Jumbo Shrimp scored four runs in the ninth to pull away. Baker blasted a solo home run in the bottom half, his 29th of the season, leading the International League and the Cardinals system.

Luken Baker

Masyn Winn, Matt Koperniak, Yepez and Gómez recorded two hits. Baker and Yepez both brought across two runs. The lineup had 12 hits, three walks and left eight runners on base.

On the base paths, Winn took his 17th bag of the season. In the field, Richie Palacios, Kramer Robertson and Prieto committed errors. Koperniak had an outfield assist and the defense turned three double plays.

Sunday’s game: vs. Jacksonville, TBA vs. RHP Edward Cabrera (0-0, 0.00) 2:05 CT

Springfield 0, NW Arkansas 5

The Springfield Cardinals (17-15) were blanked by the NW Arkansas Naturals (KC, 16-15) at Hammons Field.

Starter Alex Cornwell took his first Double-A loss after he surrendered one run in five innings with six punchouts. In his first Springfield appearance, Matt Svanson was touched for three runs on two hits, a walk and one strikeout in 1 2/3 frames.

Alex Cornwell

Bryan Pope tossed 1 1/3 innings and gave up a run with two strikeouts. Jose Martinez recorded a scoreless ninth with two strikeouts.

The S-Cards lineup only had three hits and four walks. Pedro Pagés went 2-for-4 with a double. Noah Mendlinger singled and walked twice. Springfield went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

Pagés had a passed ball behind the plate.

Sunday’s game: vs. NW Arkansas, RHP Logan Gragg (3-4, 5.52) vs. TBA 6:05 CT

Peoria 3, Quad Cities 0

The Peoria Chiefs (20-15) topped the Quad Cities River Bandits (KC, 12-23) at Dozer Park to extend their winning streak to seven games.

Ian Bedell tossed four scoreless innings on two hits and one walk. TCN’s no. 16 prospect fanned one.

Ian Bedell

The Chiefs scored all their runs in the first inning. Osvaldo Tovalin grounded out to score one. Jimmy Crooks and Jeremy Rivas both hit RBI singles to make the score 3-0.

Edgar Manzo

Out of the bullpen, Edgar Manzo earned his second win of the season with three no-hit scoreless innings and two strikeouts. Andrew Marrero struck out five in two scoreless frames to earn his 10th save of the season.

Andrew Marrero

Rivas recorded the only multi-hit game with two. Alex Iadisernia had the only extra-base hit, a double. The lineup went 2-for-10 with runners in scoring position.

Iadisernia took his ninth bag in High-A.

Sunday’s game: vs. Quad Cities, RHP Trent Baker (5-7, 3.59) vs. LHP Frank Mozzicato (0-2, 11.93) 1:05 CT

Palm Beach 1, Jupiter 6

In a ninth-inning collapse, the Palm Beach Cardinals (15-18) were defeated by the Jupiter Hammerheads (MIA, 16-19) on Saturday night at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

The Cardinals July Minor League Pitcher of the Month Brycen Mautz fanned seven in his five scoreless inning start with three hits and no walks yielded. The right-hander has thrown 20 consecutive scoreless innings. In relief, Henry Gomez threw two scoreless innings.

Brycen Mautz

The Beach Birds scored their only run in the seventh inning. Brayden Jobert walked and stole second. William Sullivan drove him in with a single.

In his professional debut, Ixan Henderson pitched a scoreless eighth inning. Heading into the ninth and asked to hold the one-run lead, Hunter Hayes stumbled. The right-hander surrendered six runs, one earned, on four hits, two walks and two punchouts to take the blown save and his third loss. His own throwing error made the difference.

The lineup had five hits and six walks. Sullivan was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Zach Levenson doubled. The Cardinals went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

William Sullivan

On the bases, Brayden Jobert took his second bag and Sullivan was caught stealing. In the field, along with Hayes, Dakota Harris committed an error.

Sunday’s game: vs. Jupiter, TBA vs. TBA 11:00 CT

FCL Cardinals – Off

In the FCL East, the Florida Complex League Cardinals (16-23) are in last place by nine games.

Monday’s game: vs. FCL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Sunday)

DSL Cardinals 3 at DSL Yankees Bombers 8

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (12-30) were bombed by the Yankees Bombers (20-22) on Saturday morning.

Starter Stiveen Rojas pitched two innings and surrendered two runs on three hits and two walks. The 16-year-old fanned three and took his third loss. Jovi Galvez was charged with three runs in 2/3 of an inning. Juan Severino tossed 1 1/3 scoreless frames.

In the third inning, the Cardinals made it 2-1 as Luis Atocha came across on a passed ball. The Yankees scored three runs in the bottom half but the Cardinals put up two in the fourth. Atocha doubled to plate two and make the score 5-3.

Luis Atocha

Jarol Baez surrendered one run in an inning. Justin Hernandez was touched for two runs in the seventh inning. Braylin Paulino and Kener Perez both tossed a scoreless frame.

Facundo Velasquez and Atocha recorded two hits, with the latter’s both doubles. Atocha drove in two runs. The lineup went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position.

In the field, Galvez and Chris Lopez both had pickoffs.

Monday’s game: at DSL Mariners, TBA vs. TBA 10:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Sunday)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 4, 2023

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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 6-0 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Masyn Winn, was a triple shy of the cycle with four hits, a walk, three RBI and four runs scored. Other standouts include Victor Scott, Chris Rotondo, Benjamin Arias and Keiverson Ramirez.



Results from games played on Thursday, August 3rd.

Memphis 17, Jacksonville 6

Tying their season high in runs scored, the Memphis Redbirds (54-51) destroyed the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (MIA, 47-57) on Thursday night at AutoZone Park.

Gordon Graceffo tossed three innings and gave up five runs on seven hits and three walks. TCN’s no. 5 prospect fanned one. Chris Roycroft earned his second Triple-A win after he surrendered a run in two innings on a hit, four walks and two punchouts.

After Jacksonville scored four runs in the first, the Redbirds responded with three runs in the bottom half. Juan Yepez singled home a run and Matt Koperniak blasted a two-run home run, his eighth for Memphis.

Matt Koperniak

In the second, Masyn Winn tied the game with a two-run shot, his 17th of 2023.

Masyn Winn

Jacob Barnes pitched two scoreless innings with one strikeout. To close the game, Guillermo Zuñiga threw two scoreless frames.

The Redbirds put up 12 runs between the third and fourth innings. Moisés Gómez gave Memphis the lead in the third with an RBI double. Tres Barrera hit a three-run homer to make the score 9-5. Chase Pinder singled and brought in two with a single.

Tres Barrera

In the fourth inning, Nick Dunn recorded an RBI single. Kramer Robertson was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded and Winn walked. Luken Baker doubled to plate two and Yepez brought in one more via groundout to make the score 17-5.

Named International League Player of the Month earlier in the day, Winn celebrated on the field. He was a triple shy of the cycle after he went 4-for-5 with a walk, three RBI and four runs scored. Dunn was 3-for-4 with a walk, two runs and an RBI. Pinder, Baker and Koperniak recorded two hits apiece. The lineup had 15 hits and took seven free passes.

In the field, Barnes committed a throwing error.

Friday’s game: vs. Jacksonville, RHP Adam Kloffenstein (5-5, 3.24) vs. TBA 7:05 CT

Springfield 5, NW Arkansas 4

The Springfield Cardinals (17-13) walked off the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (KC, 14-15) at Hammons Field on Thursday.

Starter Brandon Komar pitched 5 2/3 innings with two runs, one earned, surrendered on seven hits, three walks and four strikeouts.

Brandon Komar

In the first inning, the Naturals scored a run but the Cardinals answered in the third when a wild pitch brought in Victor Scott. Springfield took a 3-2 lead in the fifth. Irving Lopez brought in a run via sacrifice fly and Aaron Antonini gave the Cardinals the lead with a single.

Out of the bullpen, Ryan Shreve tossed 2 1/3 scoreless frames with three strikeouts. Andre Granillo received his third win despite yielding two unearned runs in the ninth inning.

Mike Antico gave the Cardinals a two-run lead in the eighth with an RBI single. NW Arkansas tied the game in the ninth. In the home half, newcomer Thomas Saggese doubled and advanced to third. Lopez brought him in via single to win the game.

Thomas Saggese

The lineup recorded 13 hits and three walks. Scott went 3-for-5 with two runs scored. Arquímedes Gamboa also had three hits. Saggese doubled, walked three times and came across twice. The lineup left 13 runners on base but the pitching struck out nine batters.

Victor Scott

On the base paths, Gamboa and Scott both took two bags and Antico took one. Noah Mendlinger was caught stealing and Gamboa was picked off and caught stealing. In the field, Saggese and Gamboa each committed an error. Komar picked a runner off.

Friday’s game: vs. NW Arkansas, RHP Tink Hence (2-1, 2.25) vs. LHP Drew Farrish (2-2, 5.40) 7:05 CT

Peoria 6, Quad Cities 2

The Peoria Chiefs (18-15) beat the Quad Cities River Bandits (KC, 12-21) on Thursday at Dozer Park.

Inohan Paniagua yielded two runs in three innings on three hits and three walks. TCN’s no. 22 prospect struck out five. In relief, Joseph King earned his third High-A win after three scoreless frames with three punchouts.

Joseph King

The River Bandits put up one run in the first but Peoria responded with two in the home half. Chris Rotondo blasted his first High-A homer, a two-run shot. In the fifth, Rotondo hit another two-run home run to make the score 4-2.

Chris Rotondo

Edwin Nunez tossed two scoreless innings. Andrew Marrero closed out the game with a hitless ninth and two strikeouts.

In the eighth, Peoria added two insurance runs. Nathan Church scored on a wild pitch and Rotondo came home as Jimmy Crooks grounded out.

Rotondo went 2-for-2 with two walks, two home runs, four RBI and three runs scored. Church recorded two hits and two runs scored. Crooks and Church both doubled.

Brody Moore committed a fielding error.

Friday’s game: vs. Quad Cities, RHP Max Rajcic (0-3, 4.61) vs. TBA 6:35 CT

Palm Beach 8, Jupiter 1

The Palm Beach Cardinals (14-17) topped the Jupiter Hammerheads (MIA, 15-18) as the home club at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

Starter Benjamin Arias tossed seven scoreless innings with only one hit and one walk given up. The 21-year-old struck out seven and earned his second Low-A win.

Benjamin Arias

In the third inning, Michael Curialle drove in one with a double and Chase Davis singled to plate one. Lizandro Espinoza blasted a two-run homer in the fourth, his sixth of the season. Joshua Baez stole third and scored on an error in the fifth to extend the Beach Birds’ lead to 5-0.

Out of the bullpen, Tanner Jacobson yielded one run in two innings on three hits, one walk and four strikeouts.

Zach Levenson hit his first professional home run in the seventh, a two-run shot. Davis came across on an error to make the score 8-0.

The lineup recorded seven hits, six walks and went 4-for-9 with runners in scoring position. Curialle had the only multi-hit game with two. Espinoza and Levenson both homered.

On the base paths, Joshua Baez took two bags to bring his total to 18 this season.

Friday’s game: vs. Jupiter, TBA vs. TBA 5:30 CT

FCL Cardinals 8, FCL Nationals 4 (7 innings)

In a seven-inning contest, the Florida Complex League Cardinals (15-23) topped the Nationals (17-19) on Thursday morning at Roger Dean Stadium.

Starter Chen-Wei Lin made his professional debut with two innings pitched and one run given up. The 21-year-old from Taiwan fanned three. In his pro debut, 2023 draft pick Jacob Odle yielded one run in the third inning with two punchouts.

After the Nationals put up one run in the first, the Cardinals answered with five runs in the home half. Felix Taveras singled in a run to tie the game. Jose Cordoba scored on an error, Taveras came across after Anyelo Encarnacion grounded into a forceout and Luis Pino was brought in after another Nats error. Miguel Vargas doubled to make the score 5-1.

Omar Yanez was touched for two runs in 1 2/3 innings on five hits and three strikeouts. Miguel Martinez recorded a scoreless 1/3 of an inning. Chandler Arnold earned the win after he tossed two scoreless frames with four strikeouts.

Chandler Arnold

In the third inning, Romtres Cabrera brought a run in via double. Pino singled to plate one in the fourth and Taveras scored on a balk to make the score 8-3.

Cabrera recorded two doubles and one RBI. Pino scored two runs. Seven of the Cardinal starters had a hit in the seven-inning game. The lineup went 5-for-15 with runners in scoring position.

On the bases, Encarnacion, Cabrera and Javier Bolivar all stole one bag. In the field, Vargas committed an error. Cordoba threw a runner out at third from left field.

Dylan Crews, the 2023 number two pick for the Nationals, went 3-for-3 with a double and two singles in his professional debut.

Friday’s game: vs. FCL Astros, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT

DSL Cardinals 6 at DSL Twins 3 (7 innings)

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (12-29) defeated the Twins (9-31) in a seven-inning game on Thursday morning.

Yadiel Batista pitched three innings and surrendered three runs on six hits and one strikeout. In relief, Keiverson Ramirez earned his first professional win after he tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings with four punchouts. Emisael Carrera recorded a scoreless 1/3 of an inning.

Keiverson Ramirez

After the Twins took a 3-0 lead in the third inning, the Cardinals stormed back. With the help of struggles by the Twins battery, they plated all six runs in the last two frames. Daniel Rojas came across on a wild pitch in the sixth and Heriberto Caraballo tied the game with an RBI double. Hancel Almonte scored on a passed ball. In the seventh, Elias Reynoso and Jesus Peraza both came home on passed balls.

Caraballo and Reynoso had the only Cardinals hits. A. Batista and Yodalin Pena walked twice. The lineup recorded two hits, seven walks and left three runners on base.

Almonte was caught stealing. Y. Batista picked off two runners.

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – August 1, 2023

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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 0-2 on Monday as both rookie clubs lost. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, SS Jonathan Mejia, went 3-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base in the Florida Complex League. Another standout is Yordalin Pena.



Results from games played on Monday, July 31st.

Memphis Redbirds – Off

The Memphis Redbirds (52-50) are 4.5 games out of first in the second half of the International League West.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Jacksonville, TBA vs. TBA 7:05 CT

Springfield Cardinals – Off

In the Texas League North, the Springfield Cardinals (14-13) are 1.5 games out of first.

Tuesday’s game: vs. NW Arkansas, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT

Peoria Chiefs – Off

The Peoria Chiefs (15-15) are tied for fourth place in the Midwest League West.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Quad Cities, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT

Palm Beach Cardinals – Off

The Palm Beach Cardinals (12-16) sit one game out of first place in the Florida State League East.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Jupiter, TBA vs. TBA 4:00 CT

FCL Cardinals 6, FCL Mets 9

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (13-23) fell to the Mets (22-13) on Monday morning at Roger Dean Stadium.

Starter Victor Villanueva tossed 4 1/3 innings and gave up five runs on eight hits and one walk. The right-hander fanned six. In relief, Ettore Giulianelli struck out four in 1 2/3 scoreless frames.

In the first inning, Jonathan Mejia blasted a solo home run, his first of the year. The Mets stormed back with five runs between the second and fourth innings.

Jonathan Mejia

Adari Grant walked with the bases loaded and Miguel Vargas singled to score one in the fourth. In the fifth, Maikel Hernandez drove in one with a double and Jose Cordoba tied the game at 5-5 with a sacrifice fly.

Samuel Fabian struck out the side in a scoreless inning. Alejandro Cervantes took his third loss of the season after he yielded four runs, three earned, on two hits and three walks. Miguel Martinez fanned two in 1 1/3 scoreless frames.

After the Mets put up four runs in the eighth, the Cardinals attempted a comeback in the ninth. Yaisel Ramos singled to plate one but Hernandez popped out to end the game.

Mejia went 3-for-5 with a home run and two singles. Sammy Hernandez tripled and M. Hernandez had a double. The lineup left seven runners on base.

On the base paths, Grant and Mejia both took a bag. In the field, Ramos committed a throwing error. Cordoba threw a runner out at home from left field.

The Cardinals are 8.5 games out of first in the Florida Complex League East.

Wednesday’s game: at FCL Astros, TBA vs. TBA 11:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Tuesday)

DSL Cardinals 4, DSL Nationals 10

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (11-29) were defeated by the Nationals (9-30) on Monday afternoon.

Jefferson Moran pitched four innings and gave up three runs, two earned, on one hit, three walks and four punchouts. Out of the bullpen, Guanchi Martinez took his first loss after he yielded two runs in two innings.

Yordalin Pena

In the first, the Nationals scored one but the Cardinals answered in the home half to tie the game on Yordalin Pena’s RBI single. The Cardinals tied the game again in the fourth after Facundo Velasquez tripled to plate one and Daniel Rojas recorded a sacrifice fly. In the fifth, Fernando Roquez brought across a run via single.

The Nats pulled away as Yordy Herrera was touched for three runs, two earned, in 1 2/3 frames. Giovanni Vargas surrendered a run in 1/3 of an inning. In the ninth inning, Bernard Mack was charged with one run.

The Cardinals lineup had seven hits, three walks and went 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position. Pena recorded the only multi-hit game with two. Rojas and Bracewell Taveras doubled and Velasquez tripled.

Pena took his fourth bag of the season. Moran committed an error and Martinez picked a runner off.

The Cardinals are 19 games out of first in the Dominican Summer League South.

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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 31, 2023

hphoto: Brycen Mautz (Palm Beach Cardinals)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 4-0 on Sunday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Brycen Mautz, pitched six no-hit innings with six strikeouts in Palm Beach’s win. Other standouts include Michael McGreevy, Chandler Redmond, Mike Antico and Nathan Church.



Results from games played on Sunday, July 30th.

Memphis 2, Iowa 0

The Memphis Redbirds (52-50) blanked the Iowa Cubs (CHC, 59-41) at AutoZone Park on Sunday.

Michael McGreevy tossed seven scoreless innings and yielded three hits with four walks. TCN’s no. 4 prospect fanned six and earned his seventh win of the year.

Michael McGreevy

In the first inning, Luken Baker doubled to score Tommy Edman. José Fermín added an insurance run in the seventh with a solo home run, his second of the season.

Out of the bullpen, Jacob Barnes earned his second save after he struck out four in two scoreless frames.

Fermín went 2-for-2 with a walk, one double and a home run. Edman, Baker and Nick Dunn all recorded one hit. The Redbirds collected five hits and six walks.

In Game 2 of his rehab assignment, Edman went 1-for-3 with a run scored.

On the bases, Iván Herrera was caught stealing. McGreevy picked a runner off.

The Redbirds are 4.5 games out of first in the International League West after a 3-3 week against the Cubs.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Jacksonville, TBA vs. TBA 7:05 CT (The Redbirds are off Monday)

Springfield 8 at Tulsa 7

The Springfield Cardinals (14-13) edged the Tulsa Drillers (LAD, 9-18) on Sunday afternoon at ONEOK Field.

Starter Logan Gragg threw six innings and surrendered five runs on six hits and a walk. The right-hander yielded four home runs, struck out three and received his third Double-A win. In relief, Ryan Shreve pitched a scoreless inning.

Chandler Redmond recorded an RBI groundout in the first inning but the Drillers made it 3-1 in the third. In the fourth, Jose Alvarez and Victor Scott II walked with the bases loaded to tie the game.

Andre Granillo surrendered two runs in the eighth inning on two hits, one walk and two punchouts. Roy Garcia fanned one in a scoreless inning to earn his first Springfield save.

After Tulsa took the lead back in the sixth, the Cards scored four in the seventh. Jacob Buchberger walked with the bases full and Aaron Antonini doubled to clear the bases and make the score 7-5. Redmond drove in one with a single in the eighth inning.

Aaron Antonini

The Cardinals recorded seven hits and 15 walks in the game. Redmond went 1-for-2 with three walks, two RBI and a run scored. Antonini walked twice and plated three runs. Arquímedes Gamboa and Scott walked three times apiece.

Antonini, Redmond and Buchberger all took one base and Mike Antico stole three. Scott was caught stealing.

Springfield went 4-2 against the Drillers this week and sit in third place in the Texas League North.

Tuesday’s game: vs. NW Arkansas, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

Peoria 5, South Bend 4 (10 innings)

The Peoria Chiefs (15-15) walked off the South Bend Cubs (CHC, 13-17) in an extra-inning contest at Dozer Park.

Ian Bedell only pitched 2 1/3 innings with two runs, one earned, given up on four hits, two walks and four strikeouts. Joseph King fanned three in 3 2/3 scoreless frames.

Joseph King

After the Cubs scored one in the first, Jimmy Crooks doubled in the bottom half to score one. Francisco Hernandez blasted a two-run homer in the second, his third of 2023. South Bend made it 3-2 in the third inning.

Gustavo Rodriguez tossed a scoreless inning. Edwin Nunez surrendered two runs in two innings with two strikeouts. In the 10th, Jack Ralston earned his first High-A win after a scoreless frame.

In the seventh, Jeremy Rivas came across on a wild pitch but the Cubs tied it in the ninth. With the bases loaded in the 10th, Osvaldo Tovalin’s single won the game.

Nathan Church went 2-for-3 with two walks. Crooks was 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI double. Chris Rotondo doubled. The lineup went 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position.

On the base paths, Rotondo stole his first High-A bag. In the field, Hernandez committed a throwing error. Alex Iadisernia and Church both threw runners out at home. Church also robbed a home run in left field.

Nathan Church

The Chiefs ended their nine-game losing skid with a 2-4 week versus South Bend. They are tied for third place in the Midwest League West.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Quad Cities, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Chiefs are off Monday)

Palm Beach 5 at Fort Myers 2

The Palm Beach Cardinals (12-16) topped the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (MIN, 12-18) at Hammond Stadium on Sunday.

Brycen Mautz recorded a no-hitter over six innings with three walks. TCN’s no. 11 prospect struck out six and earned his fourth win.

Brycen Mautz

In the fifth inning, Tre Richardson scored on a balk and Dakota Harris singled to plate Chase Davis. The Beach Birds put up three runs in the seventh. Joshua Baez scored on an error. Won-Bin Cho recorded a sacrifice fly and Harris brought Richardson in via a groundout.

Out of the bullpen, Henry Gomez gave up a solo home run in the seventh inning with three punchouts. Angel Cuenca was charged with a solo home run in two innings on three hits.

Harris, Richardson and Kade Kretzschmar recorded two hits. Kretzschmar and Davis doubled. Baez and Trey Paige each walked twice and scored once.

On the bases, Richardson was picked off and caught stealing.

In the Florida State League East, the Cardinals moved up to second place after a 5-1 week in Fort Myers.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Jupiter, TBA vs. TBA 4:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

FCL Cardinals – Off

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (13-22) are 8.5 games out of first in the FCL East.

Monday’s game: vs. FCL Mets, RHP Victor Villanueva (0-1, 4.60) vs. TBA 9:00 CT

DSL Cardinals – DSL AL All-Stars 4 at NL All-Stars 3

On Sunday, the Dominican Summer League All-Star Game was held with the host National League losing a one-run decision to the American League. Two Cardinals were invited.

Yadiel Batista

19-year-old lefty Yadiel Batista pitched the second inning, a 1-2-3 frame that included two strikeouts.

Yordalin Pena

Two-time All-Star, 18-year-old outfielder Yordalin Pena, finished the game at designated hitter and singled in two at-bats, but did not figure in the scoring.

In the DSL South, the Dominican Summer League Cardinals (11-28) are 19 games back of first place.

Monday’s game: vs. DSL Nationals, RHP Jefferson Moran (0-4, 4.50) vs. TBA 10:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 30, 2023

photo: Tres Barrera (Memphis Redbirds)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 4-2 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Tres Barrera, had three hits including a grand slam, a walk and three runs scored in Memphis’ loss. Other standouts include Alex Cornwell, Inohan Paniagua, William Sullivan and Yaisel Ramos.



Results from games played on Saturday, July 29th.

Memphis 9, Iowa 13

Wasting a late comeback, the Memphis Redbirds (51-50) fell to the Iowa Cubs (CHC, 59-40) on Saturday at AutoZone Park.

Due to the call-up of Matthew Liberatore, the Redbirds had a bullpen game. Kyle Leahy tossed the first 1 2/3 innings and gave up three runs. Ryan Loutos surrendered a run with four strikeouts in 1 2/3 frames. In his first outing since his return from St. Louis, Zack Thompson fanned three in 1 2/3 scoreless innings.

After the Cubs scored three in the second inning, the Redbirds answered with three in the third. Masyn Winn, Tommy Edman and Juan Yepez singled to plate one each. In the fourth, Juniel Querecuto brought in a run via groundout and Richiel Palacios walked with the bases loaded.

The Cubs took the lead by one run in the sixth inning. In the seventh, Tres Barrera hit a grand slam to take a 9-6 lead. South Bend tied the game in the eighth and took the lead in the ninth as the Redbirds pen faltered.

Tres Barrera

In 2 2/3 innings of relief, Chris Roycroft gave up four runs, three earned, on five hits, a walk and four punchouts. Dalton Roach yielded four runs in 2/3 of an inning and took his first Triple-A loss. To close out the game, Guillermo Zuñiga was charged with a run in 2/3 of an inning.

Barrera went 3-for-3 including a grand slam, a walk and three runs scored. José Fermín tripled, walked and came across twice. Every Redbird was on base at least once. The lineup went 4-for-10 with runners in scoring position and the pitching gave up four extra-base hits.

In the first game of his rehab assignment from St. Louis, Edman was 1-for-5 with a single, one RBI and a run scored.

Palacios stole his eighth bag of the season and Chase Pinder was picked off. Edman committed a throwing error. Moisés Gómez recorded an outfield assist.

Sunday’s game: vs. Iowa, RHP Michael McGreevy (6-2, 4.15) vs. RHP Ben Brown (6-6, 5.10) 2:05 CT

Springfield 3 at Tulsa 4

The Springfield Cardinals (13-13) were edged by the Tulsa Drillers (LAD, 9-17) at ONEOK Field on Saturday night.

Alex Cornwell tossed 6 1/3 innings and gave up one run on three hits and one walk. The left-hander fanned two.

Alex Cornwell

In the fifth inning, Irving Lopez scored on an error. The second basemen doubled in the sixth to bring home another run. The Drillers put up four runs in the seventh to flip the lead.

Out of the bullpen, Jose Martinez was charged with three runs in 1/3 of an inning. Nick Trogrlic-Iverson pitched 1 1/3 scoreless frames.

The Cardinals attempted a comeback in the ninth inning. Victor Scott II singled, stole second and came across on an error. With the tying run at third and one out, Springfield could not complete the rally.

Scott and Jose Alvarez recorded two hits apiece. Lopez had the only extra-base hit, a double. The lineup went 3-for-15 with runners in scoring position and left 11 runners on base.

On the bases, Alvarez took one bag. Scott and Jacob Buchberger stole two each.

Sunday’s game: at Tulsa, RHP Logan Gragg (2-4, 5.35) vs. RHP Kyle Hurt (2-3, 3.96) 1:05 CT

Peoria 7, South Bend 2

The Peoria Chiefs (14-15) topped the South Bend Cubs (CHC, 13-16) to end their nine-game losing streak.

Starter Inohan Paniagua threw four scoreless frames and yielded one hit and one walk. TCN’s no. 22 prospect struck out four.

Inohan Paniagua

In the first inning, Alex Iadisernia came across after a stolen base and a wild pitch. The center fielder scored in the third on a wild pitch. Jeremy Rivas plated two via a single in the fourth. Francisco Hernandez doubled and Rivas scored on an error. Tyler Reichenborn’s RBI double made the score 6-0.

Jeremy Rivas

Andrew Marrero pitched three scoreless innings with three punchouts. The 23-year-old earned his third win. Edgar Manzo surrendered two runs in two innings.

The Chiefs put up an insurance run in the seventh inning. Osvaldo Tovalin singled to score Nathan Church.

Tovalin, Rivas and Carlos Linarez all collected two hits. Tovalin, Hernandez and Reichenborn doubled. Rivas plated two. The lineup had 11 hits and three walks.

Iadisernia stole two bases and Church took one.

Sunday’s game: vs. South Bend, RHP Ian Bedell (4-2, 2.40) vs. RHP Connor Noland (1-5, 3.61) 1:05 CT

Palm Beach 9 at Fort Myers 2

After an hour and a half delay, The Palm Beach Cardinals (11-16) defeated the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (MIN, 12-17) at Hammond Stadium on Saturday night.

Starter Jose Davila yielded two runs in 3 2/3 innings on four hits, a walk and four punchouts.

The Beach Birds scored seven runs between the second and third innings. In the second, RBI singles from Dakota Harris and William Sullivan made the score 2-0. Leonardo Bernal drove in two runs via single in the third. Sullivan plated one with a groundout and Joshua Baez brought two across with a double.

William Sullivan

In relief, Benjamin Arias earned his first Low-A win after four scoreless frames with three strikeouts. Hunter Hayes closed out the game with three strikeouts in 1 1/3 hitless innings.

Zach Levenson doubled in the sixth inning to score one run. In the eighth, Won-Bin Cho’s double made the score 9-2.

The lineup recorded nine hits, four walks and went 7-for-15 with runners in scoring position. Sullivan went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI. Bernal also drove in two with two runs scored. Levenson and Michael Curialle had two hits.

Lizandro Espinoza committed a throwing error, his 14th of the year.

Sunday’s game: at Fort Myers, TBA vs. RHP Jack Noble (0-1, 1.69) 11:00 CT

FCL Cardinals 14, FCL Astros 11 (7 innings, Game 1)

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (12-22) outslugged the Astros (16-18) in Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday.

Starter Darlin Saladin pitched 3 2/3 innings and gave up five runs on six hits and three walks. The 20-year-old struck out four. Luis Gastelum yielded five runs in 2/3 of an inning.

After the Astros scored one in the first, the Cardinals tied the game in the second with a Justin Guerrero RBI single. In the third, Luis Rodriguez gave the Cardinals the lead with a double. Jose Cordoba drove in a run and Yaisel Ramos hit an inside-the-park home run to score two. The Astros took the lead in the fifth.

Yaisel Ramos

Antoni Cuello surrendered a run in 1 2/3 innings on two hits and two walks. The right-hander received his second win. Miguel Martinez saved his second game with a perfect seventh inning.

In the fifth, the Cardinals put up five runs to respond to the Astros’ five runs in the top half. Brody Moore, Adari Grant and Luis Pino all walked with the bases loaded. Rodriguez gave the Cardinals the lead with a single but the Astros tied it in the sixth. Miguel Vargas provided the final edge with a three-run homer in the home sixth, his first of the season.

Miguel Vargas

Ramos went 3-for-4 with two RBI and three runs scored. Rodriguez singled, doubled, drove in three runs and came across once. Every Cardinal was on base at least once as the team had 10 hits and 11 walks.

In his rehab assignment from Peoria, Moore went 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, one RBI and two runs.

Moore and Javier Bolivar both took a bag. In the field, Cordoba and Guerrero committed errors. Cordoba threw a runner out at home from left field.

FCL Cardinals 4 at FCL Astros 0 (7 innings, Game 2)

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (13-22) blanked the Astros (16-19) in Game 2 of the doubleheader at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.

In a bullpen game, Chander Arnold tossed three no-hit innings with one walk and one punchout. Diorys Guerrero struck out one in a scoreless inning of relief.

Chandler Arnold

Newcomer Sammy Hernandez blasted a solo home run in the second inning, his first with his new club. Samil De La Rosa made it 2-0 in the third with a sacrifice fly. Hernandez and Romtres Cabrera came across on wild pitches in the third inning.

Randel Clemente earned his first win after a scoreless inning with a strikeout. Alexander Beltre walked three and struck out two in two scoreless frames.

Sammy Hernandez

Hernandez went 2-for-3 with two runs and a home run in his first game after joining the Cardinals from the Blue Jays organization. Felix Taveras, Alejandro Loaiza and Anyelo Encarnacion had one hit apiece. The lineup went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

Justin Guerrero took his first bag of the season.

At 13-22, the Cards are in fifth/last place in the FCL East, 8.5 games out of first.

Monday’s game: vs. FCL Mets, TBA vs. TBA 9:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Sunday)

DSL Cardinals – Off

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In the Dominican Summer League South, the Cardinals (11-28) are in seventh place, 19 games back of first.

Monday’s game: vs. DSL Nationals, TBA vs. TBA 10:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Sunday)


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 28, 2023

photo: Brandon Komar (Springfield Cardinals)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 4-2 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Brandon Komar, tossed a complete game shutout with seven strikeouts in Springfield’s win. Other standouts include Richie Palacios, Victor Scott II, Ross Friedrick and Jose Cordoba.



Results from games played on Thursday, July 27th.

Memphis 6, Iowa 4

Playing as the Memphis Chicks, the Triple-A Redbirds moved back over .500 (50-49) as they topped the Iowa Cubs (CHC, 58-39) on Thursday at AutoZone Park.

In a bullpen game, Grant Black pitched the first four innings with no runs allowed. The right-hander yielded three hits, three walks and two punchouts.

Grant Black

The Redbirds scored all six runs in the first three innings. In the first, Richie Palacios and Masyn Winn hit back-to-back solo home runs. Matt Koperniak singled to score one.

Masyn Winn

Luken Baker recorded two RBI with a double in the second and leads the International League with 75 driven in. Juan Yepez came across on a wild pitch in the third.

Luken Baker

In relief, Tommy Parsons received his first win of 2023 after he surrendered two runs in three innings. Kyle Leahy tossed two innings and gave up two runs with four strikeouts.

Every player in the lineup recorded a hit. Memphis had eight extra-base hits with 10 free passes. Palacios homered and walked three times. Iván Herrera and Koperniak walked twice and Nick Dunn doubled twice.

On the bases, Kramer Robertson took his 18th bag of the season.

Friday’s game: vs. Iowa, RHP Gordon Graceffo (2-2, 4.47) vs. RHP Hayden Wesneski (1-0, 1.35) 7:05 CT

Springfield 7 at Tulsa 0

The Springfield Cardinals (12-12) blanked the Tulsa Drillers (LAD, 8-16) at ONEOK Field on Thursday night.

Starter Brandon Komar pitched all nine innings and did not allow a run. The right-hander yielded three hits and two walks with seven punchouts. Komar earned his second win and recorded the first Springfield complete game since Matt Pearce in 2017.

Brandon Komar

In the first inning, Pedro Pagés blasted a two-run homer, his 13th of the year. Mike Antico scored in the third on an error and Irving Lopez brought in two via double. Chandler Redmond recorded an RBI groundout in the ninth. Arquímedes Gamboa walked with the bases loaded.

Victor Scott

Victor Scott II went 3-for-5 with a double and two singles and scored twice. Antico and Lopez both had two hits. The lineup recorded nine hits and four walks.

Antico and Scott each stole a bag. Redmond committed a fielding error.

Friday’s game: at Tulsa, RHP Tink Hence (1-1, 1.80) vs. RHP River Ryan (1-5, 3.13) 7:05 CT

Peoria 1, South Bend 4

The Peoria Chiefs (13-14) fell to the South Bend Cubs (CHC, 12-15) at Dozer Park for their eighth straight loss.

Zane Mills gave up one run in five innings on five hits and one walk. The right-hander fanned one and took his fourth loss.

Zane Mills

The Chiefs were no-hit through the first six innings. Their only run came in the seventh inning as Jimmy Crooks grounded into a forceout and Alex Iadisernia came across.

Out of the bullpen, Joseph King surrendered two runs in two innings. Edwin Nunez yielded a solo home run in two innings.

The Peoria offense recorded five hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts. Iadisernia and Ramon Mendoza doubled. The lineup went 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

R.J. Yeager and Nathan Church both stole a base.

Friday’s game: vs. South Bend, RHP Max Rajcic (0-2, 4.03) vs. RHP Brandon Birdsell (2-5, 2.55) 6:35 CT

Palm Beach 9 at Fort Myers 4

The Palm Beach Cardinals (10-15) defeated the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (MIN, 11-16) on Thursday night at Hammond Stadium.

Pete Hansen earned his eighth win of the season after he gave up three runs in five innings on four hits and four walks. The 2022 draftee fanned six.

The Beach Birds put up two runs in the third. Chase Davis singled to score one and Leonardo Bernal walked with the bases loaded. Fort Myers tied the game in the fourth, but the Cardinals took the lead back in the fifth. Michael Curialle plated two with a double. Ross Friedrick singled to make the score 5-2.

Ross Friedrick

Augusto Calderon was touched for a run in three innings with three strikeouts. Angel Cuenca fanned two in a hitless ninth inning.

Palm Beach scored four small ball runs in the eighth to put the game away. Won-Bin Cho walked with the bases loaded and Zach Levenson brought across one via sacrifice fly. Tre Richardson came in on a wild pitch and Cho scored on an error.

Friedrick went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored. Davis and Richardson recorded two hits apiece and Davis scored twice. The lineup had nine hits and seven walks in the win.

On the bases, Levenson and Cho both stole a bag.

Friday’s game: at Fort Myers, TBA vs. RHP Juan Mercedes (1-0, 16.88) 6:00 CT

FCL Cardinals 5, FCL Mets 4 (12 innings)

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (11-22) walked off the Mets (21-13) in the 12th inning in Jupiter on Thursday afternoon.

Starter Gerardo Salas surrendered three runs, two earned, in 3 1/3 innings on six hits, a walk and two strikeouts. In relief, Luis Gastelum struck out one in 1 2/3 scoreless frames. Samuel Fabian fanned three and gave up one run in two innings.

After the Mets took a 4-0 lead in the sixth inning, the Cardinals tied the game in the seventh. A wild pitch and a throwing error brought across Anyelo Encarnacion and Brody Moore. Jose Cordoba doubled to plate two and tie the game.

Jose Cordoba

In 1 2/3 scoreless innings, Alejandro Cervantes yielded three hits and two walks with one strikeout. Ettore Giulianeli struck out five in 2 1/3 scoreless frames. Omar Yanez earned his first win after a hitless 12th inning.

Ettore Giulianelli

In the 12th, Adari Grant started at second and advanced to third on a wild pitch. Romtres Cabrera singled him home to win the game.

Cordoba and Yaisel Ramos both recorded two hits. Cordoba had the only extra-base hit, a double. The lineup collected seven hits and nine walks. The pitching held the Mets to 1-for-19 with runners in scoring position.

In his rehab assignment from Peoria, Brody Moore went 0-for-3 with two walks and a run scored.

On the base paths, Jonathan Mejia and Encarnacion both stole a bag and Moore was caught stealing. In the field, Yancel Guerrero committed a throwing error. Jose Suarez threw out two runners from right field and Fabian picked a runner off.

Saturday’s games: at FCL Astros, TBA vs. TBA 10:00 CT (Game 1), TBA vs. TBA Time TBA (Game 2)

DSL Cardinals 1, DSL Phillies White 9 (8 innings)

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (11-27) were defeated by the Phillies White (28-8) on Thursday. The game ended in the eighth inning due to lightning in the area.

Keiverson Ramirez tossed four scoreless frames and yielded three hits, one walk and three strikeouts. Out of the bullpen, Jarol Baez took his first loss after he gave up two runs in 1/3 of an inning. Bernard Mack surrendered two runs in 1 2/3 frames with three punchouts.

Keiverson Ramirez

The Cardinals scored their only run of the game in the fifth inning. Heriberto Caraballo was hit by a pitch and advanced to second on a ground out. Andru Arthur singled to make the score 2-1.

In the seventh inning, Jose Suriel was touched for three runs on two hits, two walks and one strikeout. Emisael Carrera allowed two runs in the eighth inning. The pitching yierlded 12 hits and eight walks.

Daniel Rojas, Yordalin Pena and Arthur had the only Cardinals hits. Arthur drove in a run and walked twice. Rojas recorded a double. The lineup left four runners on base and struck out 16 times.

Arthur was caught stealing second base. Rojas committed a fielding error.

Friday’s game: at DSL Mariners, RHP Nelfy Ynfante (3-1, 5.00) vs. TBA 10:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 25, 2023

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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 0-1 on Monday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day is starting pitcher Jefferson Moran, who threw five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in the Dominican Summer League club’s loss.



Results from the game played on Monday, July 24th.

Memphis Redbirds – Off

In the International League West, the Memphis Redbirds (49-47) are in fourth place, eight games out of first.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Iowa, RHP Michael McGreevy (6-1, 3.84) vs. TBA 7:05 CT

Springfield Cardinals – Off

The Springfield Cardinals (10-11) are in third place in the Texas League North, 2 ½ games back of the division lead.

Tuesday’s game: at Tulsa, RHP Wilfredo Pereira (5-5, 4.18) vs. RHP Ben Casparius (0-4, 9.29) 7:05 CT

Peoria Chiefs – Off

The Peoria Chiefs (13-11) are in a tie for second place in the Midwest League West, three games back.

Tuesday’s game: vs. South Bend, RHP Ian Bedell (4-2, 2.14) vs. TBA 6:35 CT

Palm Beach Cardinals – Off

In the Florida State League East, the Palm Beach Cardinals (7-15) are in last place by four games.

Tuesday’s game: at Fort Myers, LHP Brycen Mautz (2-7, 4.12) vs. TBA 5:00 CT

FCL Cardinals – Off

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (10-20) are in fifth/last place in the FCL East, 9 ½ games back.

Tuesday’s game: at FCL Astros, LHP Brycen Mautz (2-7, 4.12) vs. TBA 11:00 CT (Completion of July 17 game)

DSL Cardinals 0 at DSL Giants Orange 3

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (11-25) were blanked by the Giants Orange (19-15) on Monday afternoon.

Right-hander Jefferson Moran had a strong start, pitching five scoreless frames and yielding just three hits and no walks. The 19-year-old fanned seven.

Jefferson Moran

Out of the bullpen, Giovanni Vargas surrendered three runs, two earned, in 1/3 of an inning on four hits and one strikeout. The right-hander took his second loss. Yordy Herrera struck out five in 1 2/3 hitless frames. Guanchi Martinez tossed a scoreless eighth inning.

Yordy Herrera

The Cardinals recorded four hits, all singles, and five walks. Facundo Velasquez walked twice and the lineup went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

Behind the plate, Chris Lopez committed a throwing error.

The Cardinals are in seventh place, 16.5 games out of first in the Dominican Summer League South.

Tuesday’s game: at DSL Mets Blue, LHP Yadiel Batista (1-1, 2.74) vs. TBA 10:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 24, 2023

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The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-2 on Sunday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Springfield’s Mike Antico, was a triple away from the cycle with an RBI, three runs and a stolen base. Other standouts include Logan Gragg, Alex Cornwell, Thomas Francisco and Won-Bin Cho.



Results from games played on Sunday, July 23rd.

Memphis 5 at Charlotte 1

The Memphis Redbirds (49-47) topped the Charlotte Knights (CWS, 38-57) on Sunday night at Truist Field.

Logan Gragg gave up an unearned run in seven innings pitched. The right-hander yielded three hits, one walk and four strikeouts to earn his third Triple-A win.

Logan Gragg

In the first inning, Luken Baker brought across a run via single. Baker plated two in the third with a single. Matt Koperniak recorded a single with the bases loaded in the seventh. Nick Dunn blasted a solo home run in the eighth, his first for Memphis.

Luken Baker

Out of the bullpen, Chris Roycroft tossed two scoreless frames with two punchouts.

Baker went 2-for-4 with a walk and two RBI. Richie Palacios singled, doubled, walked and came across twice. The lineup had nine hits and five walks.

On the base paths, Palacios and Chase Pinder both stole a bag. Baker committed a fielding error.

The Redbirds went 5-1 against Charlotte this week. They are 12 games back of first in the International League West.

Tuesday’s game: vs. Iowa, TBA vs. TBA 7:05 CT (The Redbirds are off Monday)

Springfield 8, Arkansas 7

The Springfield Cardinals (10-11) edged the Arkansas Travelers (SEA, 12-8) at Hammons Field on Sunday.

Starter Alex Cornwell pitched five scoreless innings with one hit and a walk. TCN’s no. 37 prospect struck out four.

Alex Cornwell

The Cardinals struck in the first inning as Chandler Redmond doubled to score one. Pedro Pagés’ RBI single in the third made the score 2-0. The Travelers took the lead in the sixth.

The relief corps struggled in the sixth and seventh as Roy Garcia gave up four runs in 1/3 of an inning and Bryan Pope surrendered two runs in 1 2/3 innings. Jose Martinez threw a scoreless eighth. Andre Granillo saved his 11th game of the year despite yielding a run in the ninth.

Arkansas scored four runs in the sixth, but the Cardinals partially answered with a run in the bottom half on Irving Lopez’ RBI single. The Travelers plated two in the seventh, but Springfield responded in the home half with five runs. Mike Antico blasted a solo home run, his 11th of the year. Arquímedes Gamboa and Lopez each walked with the bases loaded and Errol Robinson added a run with a single.

Mike Antico

Antico was a triple shy of the cycle with four hits, three runs and one RBI. Gamboa went 2-for-2 with two walks, an RBI and two runs scored. Every starter in the lineup except Jacob Buchberger recorded a hit.

Noah Mendlinger had an outfield assist in right field. Antico took his 31st bag of the season.

The Cardinals are in third place in the Texas League North after a 3-3 week against Arkansas.

Tuesday’s game: at Tulsa, TBA vs. TBA 7:05 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

Peoria 6 at Cedar Rapids 7

The Peoria Chiefs (13-11) were walked off by the Cedar Rapids Kernels (MIN, 16-8) on Sunday afternoon at PG Cares Field.

Inohan Paniagua surrendered two runs in 3 1/3 innings on two hits and two walks. TCN’s no. 22 prospect struck out five. Edgar Manzo fanned one in 1 2/3 scoreless innings.

In the third inning, Darlin Moquete was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. The Kernels took a 4-1 lead but the Chiefs recaptured the lead in the eighth. Coming off the bench, Thomas Francisco hit a grand slam to make the score 6-4. Ramon Mendoza added an insurance run via solo home run in the ninth.

Thomas Francisco

Again, the bullpen faltered. Gustavo Rodriguez gave up two runs on three hits, three walks and three punchouts in two innings. Jack Ralston took his first loss after he was touched for three runs, two earned, in 1 1/3 frames. Edwin Nunez was on the mound for the Kernels walk-off with a hit by pitch and single but Ralston was charged with the runs.

The lineup recorded six hits and six walks but left eight runners on base. Carlos Linarez had the only multi-hit game with two. Francisco and Mendoza homered and Francisco Hernandez walked twice.

On the base paths, Alex Iadisernia took a bag. Hernandez committed a fielding error.

After winning the first game of the series, Peoria dropped the following five contests. They have fallen to three games out of first in the Midwest League West.

Tuesday’s game: vs. South Bend, TBA vs. TBA 6:35 CT (The Chiefs are off Monday)

Palm Beach 10, St. Lucie 12

On Sunday, the Palm Beach Cardinals (7-15) fell to the St. Lucie Mets (NYM, 8-16) playing as the home team at Clover Park.

Starter Jose Davila yielded five runs on five hits and one walk in 5 2/3 frames. The 20-year-old struck out five and took his second loss. In relief, Jack Lynch surrendered a run in 1/3 of an inning.

The Beach Birds scored two runs in the first inning. Michael Curialle doubled to plate one and came across on a wild pitch. Chase Davis recorded his first professional hit, a single, to bring across one run. After the Mets took an 8-2 lead in the seventh, Chris Rotondo brought across a run in the seventh via sacrifice fly.

The pen struggles continued. In 2/3 of an inning, Benjamin Arias gave up two runs. Augusto Calderon was touched for two runs on a hit, three walks and one strikeout in 1 1/3 frames. Henry Gomez fanned three in the ninth but allowed two runs, one earned, on one hit.

In the eighth, the Cardinals put up four runs. William Sullivan walked with the bases loaded. Davis and Tre Richardson scored on errors. The Cardinals attempted a final comeback in the ninth inning. Joshua Baez doubled to bring one across and Brayden Jobert made it 12-10 with a sacrifice fly. But the rally ended there.

Won-Bin Cho

Won-Bin Cho was 3-for-4 with a triple, two singles and two runs. Curialle, Davis and Baez recorded two hits apiece. Curialle went 2-for-3 with two walks, an RBI and three runs scored. The lineup went 3-for-12 with runners in scoring position.

On the base paths, Richardson took his first professional base. In the field, Gomez committed a fielding error.

Palm Beach went 4-2 versus the Mets this week and are four games out of first in the Florida State League East.

Tuesday’s game: at Fort Myers, TBA vs. TBA 5:00 CT (The Cardinals are off Monday)

FCL Cardinals – Off

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (10-20) are in last place in the FCL East.

Tuesday’s game: at FCL Astros, TBA vs. TBA (Completion of July 17 game, the Cardinals are off Monday)

DSL Cardinals – Off

In the DSL South, the Dominican Summer League Cardinals (11-24) are 16 games out of first.

Monday’s game: at DSL Giants Orange, RHP Jefferson Moran (0-4, 5.82) vs. TBA 10:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 23, 2023

photo: Juan Yepez (Memphis Redbirds)

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-5 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Juan Yepez, went 3-for-4 including two doubles, two RBI and a run scored. Other standouts include Masyn Winn, Brandon Komar, Max Rajcic and Joshua Baez.



Results from games played on Saturday, July 22nd.

Memphis 8 at Charlotte 5

The Memphis Redbirds (48-47) topped the Charlotte Knights (CWS, 3-16) at Truist Field on Saturday.

Matthew Liberatore gave up two runs in 5 2/3 innings. The left-hander yielded five hits, three walks and five punchouts. Grant Black earned his second win after he surrendered two runs, one earned, on a hit, two walks and two strikeouts.

Matthew Liberatore

In the first inning, Juan Yepez doubled to plate one run. The Knights made it 2-1 in the fifth.

The Redbirds scored four runs in the seventh inning. Kramer Robertson doubled to tie the game and Masyn Winn blasted a two-run homer to make the score 4-2. Matt Koperniak grounded into a forceout to plate one.

Masyn Winn

In relief, James Naile fanned two in a scoreless frame. Jacob Barnes was charged with a run in the ninth inning.

In the ninth, Yepez doubled again to bring one across. Moisés Gómez and Nick Dunn singled to make the score 8-4.

Juan Yepez

Yepez went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBI. Winn was 2-for-5, with a homer, a double, two RBI and two runs. Dunn had three singles and Richie Palacios came across twice. The lineup recorded 14 hits and four walks.

In the field, Robertson and Black committed errors. Tres Barrera picked a runner off.

Sunday’s game: at Charlotte, TBA vs. RHP Chase Solesky (0-5, 8.44) 4:05 CT

Springfield 0, Arkansas 3

The Springfield Cardinals (9-11) were blanked by the Arkansas Travelers (SEA, 12.7) on Saturday at Hammons Field.

Starter Brandon Komar gave up one run in five innings on six hits, three walks and one strikeout. The right-hander took his sixth loss. In relief, Nick Trogrlic-Iverson fanned four in two scoreless frames. The Gap widened as Ryan Shreve gave up two runs in 1 2/3 innings and Logan Sawyer struck out one in 1/3 of an inning.

Brandon Komar

The Springfield offense was quiet as Mike Antico and Irving Lopez had the only hits. The lineup went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.

Komar picked a runner off.

Sunday’s game: vs. Arkansas, LHP Alex Cornwell (0-0, 5.79) vs. RHP Shawn Semple (2-3, 5.85) 6:05 CT

Peoria 2 at Cedar Rapids 3

The Peoria Chiefs (13-10) were edged by the Cedar Rapids Kernels (MIN, 15-8) at PG Cares Field on Saturday night.

Max Rajcic yielded two runs, one earned, in six innings on three hits and two walks. The right-hander struck out five.

Max Rajcic

After the Kernels scored a run in the first inning, the Chiefs responded with one in the second. Darlin Moquete came across on a wild pitch to tie the game. Cedar Rapids took the lead in the bottom half. In the fifth, Francisco Hernandez scored on a balk.

Out of the bullpen, Joseph King took his first loss after he surrendered an unearned run with two punchouts. Edwin Nunez recorded a scoreless 2/3 of an inning.

Church and Hernandez had two hits apiece. Church recorded the only extra-base hit, a double. The lineup left three runners on base.

On the base paths, Moquete stole a base and Hernandez was caught stealing. Luis Rodriguez committed an error. Jimmy Crooks had an error and a passed ball.

Sunday’s game: at Cedar Rapids, RHP Inohan Paniagua (0-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Christian MacLeod (1-0, 3.52) 1:05 CT

Palm Beach 6, St. Lucie 4

The Palm Beach Cardinals (7-14) defeated the St. Lucie Mets (NYM, 7-16) playing as the home team at Clover Park.

Starter Cade Winquest surrendered three runs in 4 2/3 innings on four hits and four walks. The right-hander fanned eight.

The Beach Birds put up all six runs in the eighth inning as new Cardinals came through. Kade Kretzschmar singled to score one run and Graysen Tarlow doubled to plate two and make the score 4-3. Joshua Baez tied the game with a double. Ross Friedrick hit his first professional home run, a two-run shot.

Ross Friedrick

Out of the bullpen, Wilmer Ortega was charged with one run in 3 1/3 frames with two punchouts. The 22-year-old earned his first win. Angel Cuenca saved his first game after a scoreless ninth.

Won-Bin Cho and Baez recorded two hits apiece. Baez went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored. The lineup went 4-for-13 with runners in scoring position.

Joshua Baez

On the base paths, Baez and Dakota Harris took a bag each. In the field, Tre Richardson committed a fielding error and Leonardo Bernal had a passed ball.

Sunday’s game: vs. St. Lucie, TBA vs. TBA 11:00 CT

FCL Cardinals 3, FCL Mets 6 (Completion of July 14 contest)

The Florida Complex League Cardinals fell to the Mets in the resumption of the July 14 game.

Gerardo Salas gave up three runs in four innings with five hits, two walks and four strikeouts. In relief, Omar Yanez tossed 1 1/3 scoreless innings with two strikeouts.

In the second inning, Jeremy Ramos singled to plate one and Adari Grant doubled to make the score 2-0. In the fourth inning, Felix Taveras brought across a run with a single to tie the game.

Felix Taveras

Ettore Giulianelli took his first loss of the year after he yielded a run in 1 2/3 innings. Diorys Guerrero pitched an inning and was touched for two runs.

Taveras recorded the only multi-hit game with two. Grant and Luis Rodriguez doubled and Yancel Guerrero tripled. Ramos went 1-for-3 with a walk, one RBI and two runs scored. The lineup went 2-for-14 with runners in scoring position.

On the bases, Ramos took a bag. Jonathan Mejia committed a fielding error and Ramos had an outfield assist.

FCL Cardinals 0, FCL Mets 5 (7 innings)

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (10-20) were blanked by the Mets (19-10) in a seven-inning contest at Roger Dean Stadium.

Starter Darlin Saladin tossed 3 2/3 frames and gave up three runs on six hits and three walks. The right-hander fanned one and took his third loss.

Miguel Martinez

In relief, Miguel Martinez threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings with two punchouts. Alejandro Cervantes was touched for two unearned runs with two walks in the seventh inning.

Jose Cordoba had the only multi-hit game with two. The lineup walked five times and went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.

Jonathan Mejia committed a fielding error for the second straight game. Cordoba was caught stealing and picked off. Martinez picked a runner off.

Tuesday’s game: at FCL Astros, TBA vs. TBA (Completion of July 17 game, the Cardinals are off Sunday and Monday)

DSL Cardinals 2, DSL NYY Bombers 9

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (11-24) fell to the NYY Bombers (16-17) on Saturday morning.

Juan Severino tossed 2 1/3 innings and yielded six runs on seven hits and three walks. The 19-year-old struck out three and took his third loss. Stiveen Rojas struck out three in 2 2/3 scoreless innings.

Stiveen Rojas

The Yankees scored six runs in the first four innings. In the fifth, Paulo Asprilla grounded out to score one run. Arfeni Batista came across on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to make the score 9-2.

Jose Suriel walked three and struck out three after two innings with one run given up. In two innings, Justin Hernandez surrendered a run.

The Cardinals only recorded three hits and three walks. Batista walked twice and came across once. The lineup went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.

Batista took his second bag of the season. Asprilla made a throwing error.

Monday’s game: at DSL Giants Orange, TBA vs. TBA 10:00 CT


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Cardinals Minor League Notebook – July 21, 2023

The St. Louis Cardinals system went 2-4 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Gerardo Salas, pitched six scoreless innings in the FCL’s win. Other standouts include Moisés Gómez, Arquímedes Gamboa, Osvaldo Tovalin and Michael Curialle.



Results from games played Thursday, July 20th.

Memphis 1 at Charlotte 3

The Memphis Redbirds (46-47) fell to the Charlotte Knights (CWS, 38-54) on Thursday night at Truist Field.

Starter Andrew Suárez tossed five innings and gave up a run on six hits and two walks. The 30-year-old fanned seven.

Andrew Suarez

The Redbirds scored their only run in the fourth inning to tie the game 1-1. Moisés Gómez blasted his 22nd home run of the season, a solo shot. Charlotte took the lead in the seventh.

Moisés Gómez

Juan Yepez, Taylor Motter and Nick Dunn recorded two hits apiece. Motter and Chase Pinder doubled. The lineup had its chances but went 1-for-13 with runners in scoring position and left 13 runners on base.

On the bases, Kramer Robertson took his 17th bag of the year. In the field, Nick Raposo and Dunn committed errors.

Friday’s game: at Charlotte, RHP Gordon Graceffo (2-2, 3.67) vs. Sammy Peralta (3-4, 4.29) 6:04 CT

Springfield 9, Arkansas 7

The Springfield Cardinals (9-9) beat the Arkansas Travelers (SEA, 10-7) at Hammons Field on Thursday.

Connor Lunn surrendered five runs in four innings on seven hits and three walks. The right-hander fanned two and yielded two home runs. In the first game of his rehab assignment, Drew VerHagen was touched for one run in an inning.

After Arkansas took a 5-0 lead in the third inning, the Cardinals responded with three runs in the third. Victor Scott II doubled to plate one and Pedro Pagés grounded out to bring in Scott. Jose Alvarez walked with the bases loaded.

The Travelers put up one run in the fifth but Springfield scored six runs over the next three innings. Arquímedes Gamboa doubled in the fifth inning to make it a one-run game. In the sixth, Mike Antico stole third and came across on an error. Pagés blasted a solo home run, his 12th of the year. Pinch-hitter Noah Mendlinger singled in the seventh to bring two across.

Noah Mendlinger

Nick Trogrlic-Iverson earned his second win after 1 2/3 scoreless frames. Roy Garcia fanned one in 1 1/3 innings and Andre Granillo saved his 10th game of the season despite giving up a run in the ninth inning.

Alvarez recorded two hits, one walk, an RBI and a run scored. Mendlinger, Pagés and Gamboa drove in two runs apiece. The lineup had eight hits and nine walks.

On the base paths, Scott took his ninth Double-A bag. Antico stole two bases and has 30 this season. Alvarez was caught stealing.

Friday’s game: vs. Arkansas, RHP Tink Hence (1-0, 2.70) vs. RHP Emerson Hancock (10-3, 4.90) 7:05 CT

Peoria 3 at Cedar Rapids 9

The Peoria Chiefs (13-8) were defeated by the Cedar Rapids Kernels (MIN, 13-8) at PG Cares Field on Thursday.

Trent Baker yielded seven runs, six earned, in 4 1/3 innings on eight hits and two walks. TCN’s no. 23 prospect struck out seven and took his sixth loss.

Down 7-0 in the sixth inning, the Chiefs attempted a comeback. Jimmy Crooks walked and Osvaldo Tovalin blasted a two-run homer, his seventh of 2023. Tyler Reichenborn added a solo shot in the seventh to make the score 8-3.

Osvaldo Tovalin

Out of the bullpen, Nathanael Heredia gave up one run in 1 2/3 innings. Jack Ralston surrendered a run in two innings on one hit, four walks and four punchouts.

Peoria recorded five hits and four walks. Tovalin and Reichenborn hit home runs. The lineup went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position.

Ramon Mendoza was caught stealing and Francisco Hernandez was picked off. Jeremy Rivas committed a fielding error.

Friday’s game: at Cedar Rapids, RHP Zane Mills (4-2, 6.13) vs. RHP Zebby Matthews (2-1, 5.12) 6:35 CT

Palm Beach 6, St. Lucie 7 (7 innings, Game 1)

The Palm Beach Cardinals (4-14) fell to the St. Lucie Mets (NYM, 7-13) in game one of a scheduled doubleheader at Clover Park. Palm Beach was the home squad.

Benjamin Arias was charged with a run in two innings on two hits and a walk. Out of the bullpen, Henry Gomez yielded three runs in two innings and took his third loss. The right-hander gave up two hits and four walks.

The Mets scored one run in the second, but the Beach Birds answered with two runs in the bottom half. Javier Bolivar walked with the bases loaded and Chris Rotondo singled to plate one.

Chandler Arnold was touched for two runs on a hit, four walks and one strikeout in 2/3 of an inning. In 2 1/3 innings, Luis Gastelum surrendered a solo home run with two punchouts.

In the fifth inning, Michael Curialle blasted a two-run homer, his second of the season. Lizandro Espinoza hit a solo homer in the sixth, his third of 2023. Palm Beach attempted a comeback in the seventh inning. Curialle brought across a run via sacrifice fly to make the score 7-6.

Michael Curialle

The Cardinals recorded four hits and five walks in the seven-inning contest. Curialle and Espinoza homered and Leonardo Bernal walked twice. Curialle drove in three runs. The lineup went 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

Joshua Baez and Adanson Cruz stole a base each.

Palm Beach, St. Lucie – Postponed

Due to inclement weather, the Palm Beach Cardinals and St. Lucie Mets second game was postponed to Friday.

Friday’s games: St. Lucie, TBA vs. TBA 11:00 CT (Game 1), TBA vs. TBA Time TBA (Game 2)

FCL Cardinals 3 at FCL Marlins 1

The Florida Complex League Cardinals (10-18) topped the Marlins (17-11) in Jupiter on Thursday afternoon.

Starter Gerardo Salas earned his first win of the year after he pitched six scoreless frames with five punchouts.

Gerardo Salas

The Cardinals scored single runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings. Raul Guzman blasted a solo home run in the third, his third of the season. In the fourth, Romtres Cabrera singled in a run. Justin Guerrero’s sacrifice fly in the fifth made the score 3-0.

In relief, Randel Clemente fanned one in a scoreless seventh inning. Alexander Beltre surrendered a solo homer in the eighth inning. Antoni Cuello saved his second game of the season with a scoreless ninth.

Guzman and Samil De La Rosa recorded two hits. Cabrera singled, walked and brought in a run. The lineup went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position and the pitching struck out seven batters with only one walk.

On the base paths, Jeremy Ramos, Adari Grant and Cabrera all took bags. Guzman was caught stealing.

Saturday’s games: at FCL Mets, TBA vs. TBA 10:00 CT (Game 1, completion of July 14 game), TBA vs. TBA Time TBA (Game 2)

DSL Cardinals 0 at DSL Mariners 9

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals (10-23) were no-hit by the Mariners (15-17) on Thursday.

Keiverson Ramirez gave up three runs in 2 2/3 innings on three hits and two walks. The 17-year-old fanned six and is 0-4 this season. Guanchi Martinez yielded a run in 1 1/3 innings with two punchouts.

Bernard Mack

Bernard Mack struck out three in three hitless innings. Jarol Baez was touched for five runs, one earned, in 2/3 of an inning. Kener Perez pitched 1/3 of an inning.

The lineup did not record a hit against the Mariners. Fernando Roquez had the only walk and Andru Arthur was hit by a pitch. The lineup went 0-for-1 with runners in scoring position.

In the field, Facundo Velasquez, Bracewell Taveras, Arfeni Batista and Elias Reynoso each committed an error. Velasquez had an outfield assist.

Friday’s game: vs. DSL White Sox, RHP Nelfy Ynfante (2-1, 6.14) vs. TBA 10:00 CT


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