Future Redbirds

Per Matthew Leach:

The Cardinals named Tyler Herron their Minor League Pitcher of the Month for June, and Allen Craig was the Player of the Month. Herron went 5-0 with a save, a 2.27 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 31 2/3 innings at Class A Quad Cities. Craig hit .337 with seven home runs, 19 runs and 24 RBIs in June for Class A Palm Beach. Herron was also named the Midwest League’s Pitcher of the Week for June 25-July 1.

Congrats to Herron and Craig.

Evan Fisk (aka effin fisk, frequent poster at VEB) had a fun little interview with Rasmus. Find all about the Ken Griffey Jr./Colby Rasmus (or should I call him “Razzle”? That’s a terrible nickname, we have to think of something better then that) connection.

BA reports that right-handed reliever Adam Reifer of UC Riverside has signed. Reifer was throwing 92-93 while touching 97 before having surgery to remove bone spurs from his elbow, a la Carp and was projected to be a possible first round pick in next year’s draft. He also throws a curve, slider and a change which could make him a starting candidate. He also has experienced shoulder issues causing his stock to slip, and that’s why we haven’t seen his name in any boxscores.

And onto today’s games:

Memphis 4, New Orleans 3

Rick Ankiel hit his 23rd homer of the season, while Edgar Gonzalez continues to make his case for a call up, and he may get one if Scott Spiezio lands on the DL. He went 3 for 4 but did make his 10th error. Tagg Bozied and Nick Stavinoha both doubled.

The entire Texas League had the day off.

Palm Beach 3, Brevard County 7 (7 innings)

Carp’s rehab outing didn’t go all that well. He allowed 5 runs on 5 hits while striking out 2. Only 3 of the runs were earned, as Dan Nelson had 2 fielding errors to start 2 innings. Brandon Yarbrough had the honor of catching Carpenter, and he went 2 for 3 with a throwing error. Trey Hearne followed in relief, and he’s starting to somewhat right his ship. He allowed 2 runs over 4.2 innings, allowing 4 hits and a walk, while striking out 4. Allen Craig went 2 for 2 with 2 walks. Brandon Buckman went 2 for 3 with a double.

Their 2nd game of the doubleheader was suspended.

QC 7, Clinton 6 in 10 innings

Jaime Landin was the hero tonight, driving in the winning run on a walk off single and earlier in the game he hit a HR. Jose Ramirez went 2 for 3 with a homer and drove in 2 runs. Chris Grossman went 2 for 3 with a couple of walks while Christian Reyes went 2 for 4. Starting pitcher Brandon Dickson allowed 5 runs on 8 hits while getting just 1 strikeout and 8 ground outs. Kenny Maiques picked up the win in relief.

Batavia 3, State College 9

Brandon Garner only recorded 4 outs while giving up 5 runs on 6 hits. Logan Collier came in in relief, and was only able to record 5 outs while giving up 3 more runs. The bright spot for the pitching tonight was BYU product JD Stambaugh, who allowed a run on 2 hits over 4 innings, striking out 5. Offensively, 6th round pick Oliver Marmol had a big night, going 2 for 4 with a double and 2 runs scored, and he also stole a base. Daniel Delscalso went 2 for 4 as well.

Johnson City 3, Elizabethton 5

Joey Hage went 3 for 5 and had an outfield assist. Jose Garcia went 3 for 4 with a walk. Dognnt Bolivar went 2 for 4 and committed his 8th error. Matt Arburr went 0 for 4 with 3 strikeouts and was picked off at 2nd, pretty rough night. Beau Riportella went 2 for 5. Pitching wise, Mark Diapoules allowed 4 runs on 5 hits over an inning, and was credited for a blown save. Starter Senger Peralta allowed a run on 3 hits and a walk, striking out 3.

GCL Cards 6, GCL Dodgers 5

Edgar Lara was the hitting star, going 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and scoring 2 runs. Jairo Martinez went 2 for 3 with 3 RBI. Edwin Conde drove in 2 on a double, going 1 for 2 with a walk. Fabian Marquez started the game, he gave up 3 runs on 3.2 innings on 4 hits and 4 walks, striking out 2.

Game 2 GCL Cards 2, GCL Dodgers 7 

Osvaldo struck again, hitting his 4th HR of the season. Brian Buck went 2 for 2 with a double. Rigoberto Lugo struck out 3 over 2 innings while allowing 2 runs on a hit and 2 walks.