Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-6-19: Harold Arauz Strikes Out Four Over Five Scoreless Innings; Angel Ovalles Named Cibaenas' New GM; Allen Cordoba Reaches Base On Hit By Pitch

Harold Arauz - Panama (Toros de Herrera)

Caribbean Series:

Yuniesky Larduet (Las Tunas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with three two-out RBIs.
Jorge Aloma (Industriales-Las Tunas) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Lazaro Blanco (Granma-Las Tunas) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:93-61)(g/f:10-6)

Las Tunas beat Jalisco 3-1
Baseball de Cuba Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Herrera) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:77-46)(g/f:8-0)

Herrera beat Estrellas 4-2
Panama American Post Game

Notes:
Angel Ovalles (St. Louis Latin scout) was named General Manager for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) says he is ready to face Herrera: LBPRC Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Las Tunas (1-0) visits Lara (1-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Herrera (1-0) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 8:00 PM ET


California Winter League (February 7, 2019):

Notes:
Scouts were in attendance for the CWL's MLB workout day: CWL Official Site