Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-16: Gustavo Martinez Pitched Two Scoreless Innings; Ronald Ramirez Singles; Beau Riportella Triples Once In Two Games Played

Gustavo Martinez - Gigantes de Rivas

California Winter League:

January 30, 2016:
Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Palm Desert beat Midwest 5-3
CWL Official Site Post Game

January 31, 2016:
Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one triple.

Midwest beat Palm Springs 4-1
CWL Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Canada (6-2) visits Washington (2-6) @ 8:30 AM
Alberta (4-4) visits Palm Springs Chill (5-2-1) @ 10:00 AM
Coachella Valley (1-7) visits Palm Desert (5-2-1) @ 11:00 AM
Oregon (2-5-1) visits Bay Area (2-5-1) @ 12:30 PM
Manitoba (6-1-1) visits New York (5-3) @ 1:30 PM


Latin American Series Championship:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-3)

Rivas beat Barranquilla 12-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Xalapa (Veracruz League) will host the Latin American Series in 2017 with Curacao joining and the possibility of Brazil and Chile being included in the future: LIV Official Site


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2016):

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Licey MGR) received praise from the fans: El Nuevo Dia

Monday's Games:
Santurce (Puerto Rico) visits Aragua (Venezuela) @ 2:00 PM ET
Mazatlan (Mexico) visits Escogido (Dominican Republic) @ 7:00 PM ET