In his first two games of the season for State College, one of the Cardinals' short-season affiliates, second baseman Yariel Gonzalez went a combined one-for-eight at the plate.
Last night, Gonzalez exploded, batting four-for-four with a solo homer. State College scored nine runs in the game.
Gonzalez bounced back and forth between Johnson City and State College last year, his only previous season as a pro. He hit just one homer all of last year.
Other notable performances:
- AAA-Memphis third baseman Patrick Wisdom continued his solid offensive season by reaching base in all four of his at bats.