Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-14: Ronnierd Garcia Collects Three Singles, One Home Run; & Five RBIs In Two Games; C.J. Beatty Hits A Two-Run Homer; Richard Castillo Strikes Out Two over Three Scoreless Innings

Ronnierd Garcia - Caribes de Anzoategui

Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one fielding error.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-0)
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-18)(g/f:1-1)

Glendale beat Peoria 4-1
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Friday's Games:
Mesa (10-9-1) visits Glendale (9-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-11) visits Salt River (13-5-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-11-1) visits Peoria (7-12-2) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-2)
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Aragua 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-4)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Magallanes beat Lara 1-0
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Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over centerfield, batting fourth.  One walk at the plate.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-6 with one two-out RBI.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat La Guaira 6-5 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (13-4) visits Caracas (9-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (16-2) visits Magallanes (7-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-12) visits Margarita (6-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (9-6) visits Lara (4-14) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Oct. 29:

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one RBI and committed one error.

Lara beat Caribes 10-4

Oct. 30:

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

Caribes beat Navegantes 13-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base.

Detroit beat Caracas 2-1

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck eight out.

Caimanes beat Margarita 5-1

Friday's Games:
Boston (5-10) visits Philadelphia (4-12) @ 9:00 AM VST
Detroit (8-7) visits Zulia (7-9) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (8-7) visits Seattle (8-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (9-7) visits Lara (12-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (9-5) visits Margarita (8-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (12-4) visits Tampa Bay (6-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (7-7) visits Caracas (10-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (8-7) visits Navegantes (2-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-12) visits Boston (5-10) @ 11:30 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brock Peterson (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, three runs, and one strikeout.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 14-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one triple, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Cervantes hit a grand slam and Hector Guerrero drove in two runs in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (10-7) visits Mochis (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (9-8) visits Obregon (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (7-10) visits Culiacan (6-11) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (10-6) visits Mexicali (8-9) 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) announced his retirement: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (6-4) visits Azucareros (6-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (6-3) visits Cibaenas (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-8) visits Escogido (3-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
Rivas (2-3) visits Granada (1-4) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (3-2) visits Chinandega (4-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over second base, batting second.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 23-3

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Sydney beat Perth 9-4

Saturday's Games:
Sydney visits Perth for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST
Adelaide visits Brisbane @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two fielding errors.

Lou Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 7-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Cuban League

It is being reported that Jose Miguel Fernandez and Lazaro Herrera failed to escape Cuba: El Nuevo Herald and Diario de Cuba and Cafe Fuerte

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Juan Lagares (left), Audry Perez (center, catching), Carlos Martinez (right)

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and assisted in one double play.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:65-37)(g/f:5-1)

Peoria beat Glendale 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (8-10-1) visits Peoria (7-11-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-11) visits Mesa (10-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-11-1) visits Salt River (13-4-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks (one intentional), one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 4-3
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Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one triple and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and two walks.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 at the plate.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (12-4) visits Aragua (9-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (4-13) visits Magallanes (6-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (15-2) visits Caracas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-11) visits Margarita (5-13) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan League

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out.

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, and one RBI, and one sac fly.

Caracas beat Boston 5-3

Thursday's Games:
Navegantes (2-13) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-11) visits La Guaira (7-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (8-6) visits Aragua (8-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caracas (10-5) visits Detroit (7-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (6-8) visits Magallanes (8-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (8-6) visits Caimanes (11-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (11-4) visits Cardenales (7-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (7-8) visits Boston (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 11-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Torres went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and Estolano Francisco went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (7-9) visits Hermosillo (7-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-10) visits Navojoa (8-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochs (7-9) visits Mazatlan (10-5) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits and five earned runs for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher.

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Cibaneas beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas held a tribute for Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) before Thursday's game.  The team signed a jersey worn by Taveras and gave it to his parents.  Francisco Taveras, Oscar's father, threw out the first pitch with Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) in the batting box and Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) catching: Cibaenas Official Site

Photos of jersey signed by team: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Stanley Javier (former St. Louis-Cibaenas CEO) signing jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) signing jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Taveras' family holding photographs and jersey: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Juan Lagares (New York-N-Cibaenas) and Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) in the batting boxes and Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) catching the first pitch from Francisco Taveras: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-2) visits Licey (1-8) 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 8-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (1-0) visits Brisbane (0-1) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Sydney (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) is expected to report on November 3rd or 4th: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits San Juan (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST

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Jhonny Polanco - Indios del Boer

Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and allowed two stolen bases.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:18-7)(g/f:1-0)

Peoria beat Mesa 2-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mesa (9-8-1) visits Scottsdale (9-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (6-11-2) visits Glendale (8-9-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (13-4-2) visits Surprise (8-11) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk., and assisted in one double play.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (3).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 8-3 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caracas released Tommy Pham (St. Louis) due to poor performance: El Nacional

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (12-3) visits Magallanes (5-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (3-13) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (14-2) visits Margarita (5-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-10) visits Caracas (8-9) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Caribes and Tampa Bay tied 2-2 after 11 innings

Jaime Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Kender Villegas (Johnson Ciy-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).

La Guaira beat Zulia 8-5

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and moved to center, batting fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

Margarita beat Cardenales 8-4

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (10-4) visits Caribes (6-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (7-6) visits Aragua (7-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Zulia (6-8) visits Philadelphia (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (2-12) visits Detroit (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (7-6) visits Magallanes (8-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (7-6) visits Caimanes (11-3) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (6-7) visits Cardenales (6-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (9-5) visits Boston (4-9) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-15)(g/f:3-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) enered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (9-6) visits Jalisco (9-7) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (6-9) visits Hermosillo (7-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-9) visits Navojoa (7-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (7-8) visits Mazatlan (9-5) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits and one earned run,  (g/f:1-0)

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Estrellas beat Cibao 9-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Azucareros beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Crowds bid farewell to Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): Listin Diario and Cibaneas Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (5-3) visits Licey (1-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (2-7) visits Estrellas (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibaenas (5-2) visits Azucareros (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Boer beat Granada 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (3-1) visits Rivas (2-2) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (3-1) visits Granada (0-4) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Brisbane (0-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST

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Sam Tuivailala - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, and two walks.  (p-s:22-11)
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Scottsdale beat Peoria 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) was named to the 2014 AFL Fall Stars game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (8-8-1) visits Salt River (12-4-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (5-11-2) visits Mesa (9-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-9) visits Surprise (7-11) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in six games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, four total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 12 games going 14-for-45 (.311 with five doubles, five RBIs, 19 total bases, nine runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .385 OBP, .422 SLG, and .807 OPS.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in 12 games going 12-for-41 (.293) with four doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 22 total bases, five runs, four walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, .348 OBP, .537 SLG, and .884 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in eight games going 8-for-29 (.276) with three doubles, five RBIs, 11 total bases, thee runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .371 OBP, .379 SLG, and .751 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 16 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with five home runs, 15 RBIs, 31 total bases, six runs, two walks, 14 strikeouts, .297 OBP, .508 SLG, and .805 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 15 games going 11-for-43 (.256) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .373 OBP, .349 SLG, and .721 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 11 games going 9-for-36 (.250) with three doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .386 OBP, .389 SLG, and .775 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in nine games going 6-for-30 (.200) with two RBIs, six total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .265 OBP, .200 SLG, and .465 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) has played in 14 games going 7-for-49 (.143) with two home runs, four RBIs, 13 total bases, seven runs, 12 walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .317 OBP, .265 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) has played in eight games going 2-for-17 (.118) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, four strikeouts, .118 OBP, .176 SLG, and .294 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, three walks, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0,00 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over five innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made three relief appearanes posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.37 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhaim Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed nine hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck 13 out over 9.1 innings.
Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) has made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 15.1 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) was named LVBP Player of the Week: Margarita Official Site

Armando Galarraga (Caracas) will not pitch this winter and is currently working out a deal to pitch for Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League) in 2015: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (13-2) visits Margarita (5-11) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (5-8) visits Lara (2-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (8-4) visits La Guaira (6-9) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two walks.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Margatita beat Caribes 13-6

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Caimanes beat La Guaira 9-1

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Zulia 2-1

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (6-7) visits La Guaira (6-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (11-2) visits Aragua (6-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (7-6) visits Seattle (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (6-6) visits Lara (9-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (5-6) visits Margarita (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (6-6) visits Tampa Bay (6-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-9) visits Caracas (8-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (3-8) visits Navegantes (2-11) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 13 games going 13-for-51 (.255) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .345 OBP, .373 OBP, and .717 OPS.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) has played in 13 games going 12-for-49 (245) with three triples, six RBIs, 18 total bases, seven runs, five walks, 17 strikeouts, .315 OBP, .367 SLG, and .682 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 12 games going 7-for-40 (.175) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, seven walks, nine strikeouts, .298 OBP, .300 SLG, and .598 OPS.
Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in 14 games going 8-for-55 (.145) with one home run, two RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, seven walks, five strikeouts, .242 OBP, .200 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.08 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, one hold, and five saves.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck six out over 8.1 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 2-1 record, 1,50 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, six runs (three earned), five walks, and struck 11 out over 18 innings.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.84 ERA, and 1.54 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, and struck 16 out over 12.1 innings.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.27 ERA, 2.45 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.

Notes:
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) was named Pitcher of the Week: LMP Official Site

Tijuana (Triple-A Mexican League) will stick with Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) in the 2015 season: MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (8-6) visits Jalisco (9-6) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (6-8) visits Hermosillo (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-8) visits Navojoa (6-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (7-7) visits Mazatlan (8-5) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) and Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) were considered for weekly awards in the LIDOM.  Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) was awarded a plaque for his contribution in the league.  There was also a moment of silence in memory of Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) during the ceremony.  LIDOM Official Site

Dominican League President Dr. Leonardo Matos Berrido expressed his deepest regrets on the death of Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): LIDOM Official Site

Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) will be laid to rest Tuesday at 4:00 PM AST in the Dominican Republic with both his parents, John Mozeliak (St. Louis GM), Mike Matheny (St. Louis MGR), Stanley Javier (former St. Louis- Cibaenas CEO), Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas), and other on hand: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (5-3) visits Cibao (5-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (2-6) visits Azucareros (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) has played in three games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one RBI, six total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .533 OBA, .462 SLG, and .995 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one double, two total bases, one strikeout, grounded into two double plays, .200 OBA, .222 SLG, and .422 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 0-for-7 (.000) with one RBI, grounded into one double play, .300 OBA, .000 SLG, and .300 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out over five innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck three out over two innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (2-1) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (0-3) visits Boer (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (October 30, 2014)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) is excited about his return to Australia: Brisbane Official Site


Pueto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Luis Mateo (Memphis) is expected to be starting shortstop and Justin Wright (Memphis) will work out of the bullpen for Caguas: LBPRC Official Site and El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-14: Oscar Taveras Passes Away In The Dominican Republic; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One Of Four Batters For The Hold; Cesar Valera Doubles

Oscar Taveras - Aguilas Cibaenas

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) has played in six games going 6-for-18 (.333) with two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, four walks, two stolen bases, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .435 OBP, .333 SLG, and .768 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) has played in 12 games going 13-for-45 (.289) with five doubles, five RBIs, 18 total bases, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .347 OBP, .400 SLG, and .747 OPS.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) has played in nine games going 8-for-34 (.235) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .257 OBP, .294 SLG, and .551 OPS.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) has played in eight games going 3-for-21 (.143) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, two runs, four walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, .357 OBP, .190 SLG, and .548 OPS.

Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.13 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck six out over seven innings.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Bach-Peoria) has made three starts posting a 0-2 record, 1.35 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, four runs (two earned), one home run, three walks, and struck 12 out over 13.1 innings.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) has made five relief appearacnes posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 2.06 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, six walks, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Glendale (7-8-1) visits Surprise (7-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (9-7) visits Salt River (12-4-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (5-10-2) visits Scottsdale (8-9) @ 12:35 PM MST


Miyazaki Phoenix League

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Shikoku Island League) pitched in 8-4 loss to Yakult: Phoenx League Official Site


Venezuelan League

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hittter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat La Guaira 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk and one outfield assist.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Lara 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:40-25)(g/f:2-0)

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Caracas 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (Peoria-Margarita) talks about winning his lawsuit over the positive drug test: Lider

Monday's Game:
Caracas (7-9) visits Zulia (12-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Caracas (7-5) visits Zulia (6-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (5-6) visits Caribes (6-5) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (2-10) visits Philadelphia (3-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (6-6) visits Detroit (5-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (6-5) visits Caimanes (10-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (7-4) visits Cardenales (5-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (9-4) visits Boston (3-8) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 2-1
XEU Deportes Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two ground into double plays.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:63-37)(g/f:1-1)

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:91-52)(g/f:6-4)

Obregon beat Mochis 12-1
XEU Deportes Post Game

Notes:
Luis Ruiz went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and Enrique Perez went 3-for-5 with one RBI in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Monday's Game:
Obregon (7-6) visits Jalisco (9-5) @ 7:00 PM CT


Dominican League

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two home runs, anf one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-3 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and his girlfriend, Edilenia Alvarez, were killed in an accident on a stretch of highway between Sosua and Cabarete in the Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

National Association of Professional Baseball Players experessed their deepest regrets of Oscar Taveras' (St. Louis-Cibaenas) death: LIDOM Official Site

The Dominican League released a statement on the death of Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): LIDOM Official Site

Cibaenas released a statement on the death of Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) and his girlfriend: Cibaenas Official Site

The mayor of Sosua was a foster parent for Oscar Taveras' (St. Louis-Cibaenas) mother: Cibaenas Official Site

Yokohama of NPB will not bring Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) back in 2015: Yakyubaka

Monday's Game:
Cibao (5-1) visits Estrellas (4-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one walk, and flew out into double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in cenerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Granada 4-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, one sacrifice, and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Boer 16-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Carolina is expecting good production out of Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach) and J.C. Romero (former St. Louis) to be added leadership in the bullpen: El Nuevo Dia

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) will be a part of the Santurce rotation with Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis) manning third base and Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis) pitching out of the bullpen: El Nuevo Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-14: Eliezer Alfonso Becomes LVBP's All-Time Home Run Leader; Sam Tuivailala Strikes Out Four Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Save; Breyvic Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Eliezer Alfonso - Bravos de Margarita

Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) startedin cneterfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two sacrifices and one strikeout.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out for the save (2).  (p-s:26-17)(g/f:0-1)

Peoria beat Salt River 6-3
MLB Official SIte Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Aragua 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official SIte Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and grounded into two double plays.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one run and one sacrifice.

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Caribes beat Lara 7-6 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) became the LVBP's All-Time Home Run Leader with 125: Margarita Official Site

Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) will make a start in Parallel League on Monday: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (4-11) visits La Guaira (6-8) @ 1:00 PM VST
Lara (2-12) visits Caribes (12-2) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (5-8) visits Aragua (8-4) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (7-8) visits Zulia (11-2) @ 7:00 PM VST - Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) is scheduled to start


Mexican Pacific League

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (5).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Obregon beat Mochis 9-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Isaac Paredes went 2-for-3 with one RBI, Jesus Martinez drove in two runs, and Ivan Beristain went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in Mexican Academy League play.  Jose Suchilt was named Pitcher of the Week and Fernando Inzunza named Player of the Week.  MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (6-7) visits Jalisco (8-5) @ 12:00 AM CT
Mochis (7-6) visits Obregon (6-6) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (6-7) visits Hermosillo (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-4) visits Culiacan (5-8) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (ir-s:3-3)

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:11-3)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Licey (1-6) visits Cibaenas (4-2) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (4-3) visits Escogido (2-5) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-2)

Boer beat Granada 8-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (1-1) visits Granada (0-2) @ 11:00 AM


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Notes:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis), Iden Nazario (Palm Beach), and Pete Parise (former Memphis) all expected to play for San Juan.  The team played under the name Manati a couple years ago: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-14: Xavier Scruggs Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Audry Perez Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Jhonny Polanco Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over One Inning For The Save

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

Arizona Fall League

No Cardinals played on Friday

Notes:
Caguas (Puerto Rico) still expects Rusney Castillo (Boston) to report depsite injury in AFL: El Nuevo Diario

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (8-7) visits Surprise (7-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (4-10-2) visits Salt River (12-3-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (7-9) visits Glendale (7-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game in centerfield.

Zulia beat La Guaira 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Margarita 10-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Caracas beat Lara 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortsto and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breakdown of what teams Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has hit home runs off of in his career: Margarita Official Site

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) talks about his chase to become the LVBP home run leader: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (2-11) visits Caribes (11-2) @ TBD
Aragua (8-3) visits La Guaira (5-8) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (4-10) visits Magallanes (4-8) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (7-7) visits Zulia (10-2) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-1

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Detroit beat Margarita 4-3

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Shane Peterson (former Sringfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and tooke over first base, batting second.  1-for-1 with one double.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Obregon 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Greene (York) has signed on to play for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (6-6) visits Jalisco (7-5) @ 4:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (7-4) visits Culiacan (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (7-5) visits Obregon (5-6) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (5-7) visits Hermosillo (5-7) @ 7:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:8-4)

Estrellas beat Licey 8-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

Cibao beat Azucareros 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (4-1) visits Escogido (2-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (4-2) visits Cibaenas (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-5) visits Azucareros (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in cneterfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3with two ground into double plays.

Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Boer beat Chinandega 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Granada 11-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (1-0) visits Chinandega (0-1) @ 4:00 PM
Boer (1-0) visits Granada (0-1) @ 4:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-14: Jose Godoy Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jhohan Acevedo Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Xavier Scruggs Doubles & Drives In One Run

Jose Godoy - Caribes de Anzoategui

Arizona Fall League

Jacob Wilson (former Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:75-48)(g/f:6-2)
Mitch Harris (former Memphis-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-7)(g/f:1-1)

Glendale beat Peoria 2-1

Friday's Games:
Mesa (8-6) visits Peoria (3-10-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (11-3-1) visits Glendale (7-6-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (6-9) visits Scottsdale (7-8) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  5-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Margarita 8-5
LVBP Offficial Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Lara 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one sacrifice.

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game in centerfield.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Zulia 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) tied Roberto Perez for the lead in LVBP all-time home runs: Lider

Jon Nunnally (former Memphis-Caracas hitting coach) is working with Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) to rediscover his stroke: El Emergente

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) was released and returning home: Caracas Official Twitter

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (5-7) visits Zulia (9-2) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (4-9) visits Aragua (7-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (2-10) visits Caracas (6-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (4-7) visits Caribes (10-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Caribes beat Aragua 5-2

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted third.  3-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Navegantes 11-4

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting sixth.  3-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
Gueddy Guerra (former DSL-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, thre walks, and struck two out.

Margarita beat Boston 4-3

Friday's Games:
Caracas (6-5) visits La Guaira (6-4) @ 10:00 AM VST
Cardenales (5-6) visits Aragua (6-4) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (6-4) visits Seattle (6-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (3-8) visits Lara (8-4) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (4-6) visits Margarita (5-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (3-7) visits Tama Bay (5-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (5-6) visits Caimanes (9-2) @ 11:00 VST
Zulia (5-6) visits Navegantes (2-9) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Navojoa beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 9-8 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (6-5) visits Jalisco (6-5) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (7-3) visits Culiacan (4-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (6-5) visits Obregon (5-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (4-7) visits Hermosillo (5-6) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Escogido 13-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) is not going to play for Lara in the LVBP: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-1) visits Escogido (1-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-4) visits Estrellas (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-2) visits Cibao (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
Chinandega visits Boer @ 6:00 PM
Granada visits Rivas @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (October 30, 2014)

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach) is listed on the Brisbane roster: Brisbane Official Site