St. Louis Cardinals Minor-League Roundup: Anthony Garcia Breaks Out

Outfielder Anthony Garcia and starting pitcher Austin Gomber were the star prospects in the Cardinals’ system on Monday.

The Cardinals were 2-6 across the minor-league system on Monday, and the day was largely bereft of standout performances. With that said, 40-man roster memberAnthony Garciahad a breakout day at the plate for Triple-A Memphis, while leftyAustin Gombercontinued his impressive run at High-A Palm Beach.

Triple-A Memphis lost 6-2 to Iowa

• All five of the Redbirds’ hits came from two players: first basemanEfren Navarroand outfielder Anthony Garcia. Navarro went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, while Garcia went 3-for-4 with a solo shot.
• Corey Baker, making a spot start in place ofJerome Williams(who had been called up by the big-league club earlier in the day), delivered a solid performance, allowing five runs (four earned) on 10 hits and two walks over seven innings. Baker threw 109 pitches, 69 of which went for strikes.

Double-A Springfield won 9-4 over Tulsa

• The Cardinals had 11 hits on Monday, and they broke the game open with four runs in the eighth inning. Standout performers includedNick Martini(2-for-5 with a homer),Luke Voit(1-for-5 with a homer), andJonathan Rodriguez(2-for-4 with a double and two runs driven in).
• After throwing a complete game on Wednesday, starterTrey Nielsenstuck around for a long while again on Monday, throwing eight innings while giving up four earned runs on nine hits and no walks. It’s a mystery as to why the Cardinals keep letting Nielsen go deep into games when he’s not really dominating, but nevertheless, he’s shown that he’s got enough stamina to be trusted as a starter.

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High-A Palm Beach lost 3-2 to Fort Myers

• ACasey Graysondouble was the Cardinals’ only extra-base hit of the day, while left fielderVaughn Bryan(2-for-5) and third basemanCole Lankford(2-for-4) were the only players in the lineup to collect multiple hits.
• Lefty Austin Gomber had another fantastic start for Palm Beach, giving up three earned runs over 7 1/3 innings while allowing just three hits and walking none. Gomber struck out none while throwing 100 pitches.

Class A Peoria lost 9-8 to South Bend in Game 1 of a doubleheader

• ShortstopJose Martinez(3-for-4 with two doubles), DHChris Chinea(2-for-4), and catcherJose Godoy(3-for-4) were the standout offensive performers for Peoria in Game 1.
• StarterBrennan Leitaohad a rough go of it, allowing six earned runs on nine hits and a walk through six innings.

Class A Peoria lost 9-2 to South Bend in Game 2 of a doubleheader

• First baseman Chris Chinea was the only Chiefs player with an extra-base hit, collecting his 18th double of the season.Magneuris Sierrawas the only Peoria hitter with multiple hits, going 2-for-4.
• StarterDailyn Martinezgot knocked around, giving up eight earned runs on eight hits and two walks over five innings.

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Short Season Class A State College was rained out against Batavia.

Advanced Rookie Johnson City lost 6-3 to Danville

• The Cardinals had no extra-base hits, while second basemanJ.R. Davisand catcherJoshua Lopez, both of whom went 2-for-4, were the only players to reach base twice.
• StarterFrederis Parradelivered a solid outing, giving up five runs, only two of which were earned, on seven hits and no walks over 7 1/3 innings.

GCL Cardinals beat the GCL Mets 4-3

• Center fielderDylan Carlson(a first-rounder this year) and first basemanHunter Newmanboth had solo homers. Second basemanBrady Whalenwent 2-for-4 with an RBI.
• RightyFranyel Casadillamade a spectacular start, especially by GCL standards, throwing six shutout innings while allowing five hits and one walk.

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DSL Cardinals lost 8-1 to DSL Rockies

• CatcherJulio Rodriguez(2-for-4 with two doubles) and first basemanLeandro Cedeno(2-for-4 with one double) were the standout offensive performers for the Cardinals.
• RightyJunior Gonzalezcontinued his rough 2016 campaign, giving up seven earned runs on eight hits and one walk over four innings. Many of his issues came in the fifth inning, when he pitched to six batters and allowed six runs without recording an out.

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