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Cardinals fans remember Daniel Poncedeleon for a few reasons.
One: because of his FANTASTIC name.
Two: a little over a year ago while pitching he was hit in the head with a line-drive causing trauma to his skull and brain that necessitated emergency brain surgery. It was unclear at that time whether he would be able to pitch again.
Three: he was able to pitch again and in his debut pitched seven innings of no-hit ball.
On Monday, July 23 Daniel Poncedeleon made his MLB debut against the Cincinnati Reds, just fifteen months after being hit in the head by a almost lethal line-drive. On July 23, he took a no-hitter into the seventh inning. It was fantastic.
Regardless of no-hitter or not, I’m already impressed with pitcher Poncedeleon of the @Cardinals great repertoire!
— Pedro Martinez (@45PedroMartinez) July 24, 2018
This is Daniel Poncedeleon's changeup.
— Pitcher List (@PitcherList) July 23, 2018
Whoa. pic.twitter.com/zVdJxmHG1F
Ramon Poncedeleon discusses his son Daniel's incredible big league debut on the mound. pic.twitter.com/Uyya6oMsiu
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 24, 2018
Ponce de Leon trending on Twitter for the first time since 1493!
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) July 24, 2018
Daniel Poncedeleon was on tonight! pic.twitter.com/kldB12JWDi
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 24, 2018
Thank you everyone for the support! The love is overwhelming. I wouldn’t be here without your prayers #Psalm34 pic.twitter.com/OEOCq6kqFM
— Daniel Poncedeleon (@_ponce14) July 24, 2018
Until next time, Daniel!
The Cardinals announce they've optioned Daniel Poncedeleon back to Triple-A Memphis following his seven-inning, no-hit MLB debut last night.
— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) July 24, 2018
His roster spot was needed for tonight's starter, Austin Gomber.
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