Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-27-19: St. Louis Signs Jake Burns; Kodi Whitley Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save; Alejandro Mejia Singles

Congratulations to Blue Sox' own Jake Burns, who has become the latest Aussie to sign with an MLB organisation.

Jake penned a deal with the St Louis Cardinals!

FULL STORY: https://t.co/l7GFiKMkpD#RiseTogether #BlueSoxAbroad pic.twitter.com/J5igSuCOHr

— Sydney Blue Sox (@SydneyBlueSox) September 27, 2019

Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

Friday's Games:
San Sebastian (1-1) visits Juncos (1-1) @ 8:00 PM
Maunabo (1-1) visits Vega Alta (1-1) @ 8:00 PM


Mexican League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Monclova (1-1) visits Yucatan (1-1) @ 9:00 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Chunichi beat Hiroshima 4-1

Saturday's Games:
Hanshin (66-68-6) visits Yokohama (71-68-3) @ 1:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (77-63-2) visits Yakult 58-82-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-61-4) visits Orix (60-75-6) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

NC beat LG 3-0

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

SK beat Samsung 4-0

Satruday's Games:
Hanwha (58-83) visits Doosan (85-55-1) @ 3:00 AM
LG (78-62-1) visits Kia (61-80-2) @ 3:00 AM
NC (73-67-2) visits KT (69-71-2) @ 3:00 AM
SK (86-54-1) visits Samsung (59-82-1) @ 3:00 AM
Kiwoom (84-57-1) visits Lotte (49-80-3) @ 3:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-12)(g/f:1-0)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:17-15)(g/f:0-1)

Glendale beat Salt River 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (4-3) visits Salt River (3-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (3-4) visits Glendale (3-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-3) visits Surprise (6-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) reported to Jalisco camp: Jalisco Official Twitter and Jalisco Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey) reported to Licey camp and will serve as assistant manager: Licey Official Site

Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareros) reported to Azucareros camp: Azucareros Official Twitter

Jose Leger (St. Louis coach/scout-Escogido coach) talks about leading Escogido camp: Escogido Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) was invited to Leon camp: LBPN Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 21, 2019):

Notes:
St. Louis signed 16-year old Australian catcher Jake Burns (Sydney): ABL Official Site