Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-22-17: Oscar Mercado Took Part In AFL's Bowman's Hitting Challenge; Richard Castilo Strikes Out Three & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In One Run

Oscar Mercado (w/Jobel Jimenez pitching)- Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) took part in the Bowman's Hitting Challenge and Jobel Jimenez (Springfield hitting coach-Surprise) was the designated thrower: MLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 5-2
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Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 4-1
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Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 6-3
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Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (3-7) visits Mexicali (7-3) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (3-7) visits Mazatlan (6-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-4) visits Culiacan (6-4) @ 6:05 PM MT
Hermosillo (7-3) visits Obregon (2-8) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:30-24)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Magallanes beat Zulia 3-1
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Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 8-4 in game two of doubleheader
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Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one RBI, and grounded into two double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 5-4 in 12 innings
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Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) will be looking over his options after the World Series concludes: LVBP Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) was removed from the active roster with discomfort in right arm: Caribes Official Site

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in four games going 5-for-13 (.385) with one double, two triples, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, six walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .579 OBP, and .769 SLG.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over four innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, hit two batters, and struck four out over five innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Escogido beat Azucareros 5-1
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Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-2)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-1
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Sunday's Games:
Escogido (4-2) visits Licey (2-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (0-6) visits Cibao (4-2) @ 5:00 PM AST