Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-27-14: Luis Garcia Drives In One Run; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Runners On Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save; Tyler Herron Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning To Help Win Championship

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-3 in 10 innings
Lider Post Game

Notes:
Chad Huffman (former Memphis-Caracas-Chiba Lotte) arrived in Japan: Yakyubaka

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:5-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Escogido beat Licey 9-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Chunichi-Aguilas) and Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido-Yokohama) arrived in Japan from the Dominican Republic: Yakayubaka

Monday's Game:
Licey (3-3) visits Escogido (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals Final Regular Season Stats:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.75 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, one hold, and seven saves.  He's allowed 20 hits, six runs (five earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 25.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 18 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and nine holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, six earned runs, seven walks, and struck 21 out over 21 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made 12 starts posting a 5-5 record, 3.80 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed 77 hits, 32 runs (30 earned), three home runs, 22 walks, hit two batters, and struck 40 out over 71 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made 14 appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.07 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 38 hits, 23 runs (19 earned), one home run, 24 walks, hit one batter, and struck 26 out over 42 innings.

Friday's Playoff Game:
Canberra (22-24) visits Sydney (23-23) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Championship

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and one sacrifice.
Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Mayaguez) started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck ten out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:8-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez wins the championship series 4-2 and will represent Puerto Rico in the 2014 Caribbean Series.

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) made history by becoming the first to win a championship as a player, manager, and team owner: El Nuevo Dia


Panama League

Current Cardinals Final Regular Season Stats:
Allen Cordoba (DSL-Chiriqui) played in 11 games going 10-for-36 (.278) with one double, two RBIs, four runs, three walks, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .333 OBP, .306 SLG, and .639 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) played in 12 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, four runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.


Latin American Series

Notes:
Veracruz arrived in Columbia carrying a 25-man roster: XEU  Deportes

Tuesday's Games:
Urraca (Puerto Rico) visits Rivas (Nicaragua)
San Andres (Veracruz) visits Cartagena (Columbia)


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Midwest beat Palm Desert 3-2

Monday's Games:
Bay Area (3-0-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (2-0-1)
Oregon (1-2) visits Midwest (3-0)
Palm Springs Power (1-2) visits Coachella Valley (1-1-1)
British Columbia (0-4) visits Washington (1-1-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-14: Ronny Cedeno Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Brett Zawacki & Tyler Herron Each Pitch Scoreless Innings For The Save; Carlos Gonzalez Helps Coach Urraca To The Championship

Carlos Gonzalez (top row, sixth from right) - Indios de Urraca (Veraguas) pitching coach

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and three earned runs.  (g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Caribes 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) was tossed from Saturday's games for throwing punches during a brawl in the sixth inning: Lider

Sunday's Game:
Magallanes (3-0) visits Caribes (0-3) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-18)(g/f:4-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) could be headed to Yucatan (Triple-A Mexican League) camp: El Rey Twitter

Sunday's Game:
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Navojoa (2-2) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Sunday's Game:
Escogido (2-3) visits Licey (3-2) @ 5:05 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Canberra beat Brisbane 5-3

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (7).  (p-s:15-6)(g/f:1-2)

Melbourne beat Sydney 2-0
Sydney Official Site Post Game


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with three walks and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  3-for-4 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:5-3)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (g/f:1-1)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Caguas (2-3) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Oakland signed right-handed pitcher Jean Ruiz out of the developmental league: El Universal


Panama League Championship

Urraca beat Cocle 3-2 to sweep the championship round (best of three) and represent Panama in the 2014 Latin American Series: Panama League Official Site


Cuban League

Matanzas took over the lead in the league after Villa Clara lost games: El Nuevo Herald


California Winter League

Thursday's Results:

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one error.

Canada beat Palm Desert 17-4

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Bay Area beat British Columbia 8-2

Friday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Midwest beat British Columbia 5-4

Saturday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one error.

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Palm Desert beat British Columbia 8-7

Sunday's Games:
British Columbia (0-3) visits Oregon (0-2)
Canada (2-1) visits Washington (0-1-1)
Bay Area (2-0-1) visits Palm Springs Power (1-1)
Palm Springs Chill (2-0-1) visits Midwest (2-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-14: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Four & Allows Three Runs Over Six & A Third Innings For The Win; Jeff Lyman Sits Two Batters & Holds One Runner On For The Hold; Javier Colina Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Evan MacLane - Leones del Escogido (on loan from Estellas Orientales)

Venezuelan League Championship

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Caribes (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Notes:
The LMP presented the uniforms they will wear during the Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Odrisamer Despaigne (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) has been given clearance as a free agent and is negotiating with teams to get into spring camp: El Nuevo Herald

Friday's Game:
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-3)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run.

Escogido beat Licey 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Licey (3-1) visits Escogido (1-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Brisbane beat Canberra 4-3 in 13 innings
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:0-1)

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (20-23) visits Brisbane (17-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AEST
Melbourne (21-23) visits Sydney (22-22) @ 6:00 PM AET
Adelaide (21-23) visits Perth (30-14) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Championship

Notes:
There is debate on whether or not to take players from inactive teams for replacements on the championship squad: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Game:
Caguas (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:45 PM AST


Colombian League Championship

Wednesday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Cartagena beat Monteria 4-1

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-17-14: Breyvic Valera Picked Up For LVBP Playoffs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings For The Win; Juan Caballero Holds One Runner On & Pitches One & One Third Scoreless Innings

Brett Zawacki - Melbourne Aces

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-2)

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) will replace Guider Rodriguez (Texas), who injured his hamstring, on the La Guaira roster: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Caribes (7-5) visits Caracas (7-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-8) visits Magallanes (8-4) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Rodriguez (New York-A) met with Quintana Roo (Triple-A Mexican League) officials while on vacation: XEU Deportes

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Championship

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run.

Acayucan beat San Andres 7-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the third and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three unearned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and stuck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Licey 9-6

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run.

Angel Castro (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:7-5)

Aguilas beat Escogido 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (7-10) visits Cibao (8-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (11-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-3 with one one walk and two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Boer 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-5).  (p-s:102-67)(g/f:12-3)

Perth beat Canberra 6-0
Perth Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck nine out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:75-53)(g/f:3-3)

Melbourne beat Brisbane 4-2 in 13 innings

Saturday's Games:
Perth (27-13) visits Canberra (19-21) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (20-20) visits Adelaide (20-20) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (15-25) visits Melbourne (19-21) @ 7:35 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Ponce 5-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (2-9) visits Caguas (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-3) visits Ponce (5-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) has played in seven games going 4-for-22 (.182) with one double, two RBIs, three runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, .227 SLG, and .477 OPS.

Friday's Doubleheader Games:
Chiriqui (0-7) visits Herrera (3-4)
Uracca (4-3) visits Cocle (8-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-14: Eliezer Alfonso Hits A Two-Run Homer; Russell Branyan Collects Two Doubles & Two RBIs; Brett Zawacki Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Carlos Martinez (Aguilas Cibaenas) vs. Evan MacLane (Gigantes del Cibao) (photo courtesy of Sobre el Diamante)

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and one fielding error.

Magallanes beat Caracas 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one caught stealing.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

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

Notes:
Arturo Lopez (San Diego-Obregon) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Francisco Rodriguez (Baltimore free agent-La Guaira) has been working out with La Guaira: Lider

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (1-0) visits Zulia (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Oluta beat Coatza 6-5 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Tuxpan beat Acayucan 11-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.

San Andres leads Xalapa 1-0, suspended in 2nd inning
LIV Official Site Announcement


Dominican League Round Robin

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth as a pinch runner and took over at second base, batting leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs and one sacrifice.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and three strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and was replaced after pitching change.

Licey beat Aguilas 7-1
Listin Dario Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rolando Valdez (Oaxaca-Obregon) and David Reyes (Mexico-Obregon) have signed on to pitch got Aguilas: Obregon Official Site

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) has signed on to play for Licey: Licey Official Site

Jon Leicester (San Diego free agent) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Cibao has hired Mendy Lopez (Aguascalientes) as hitting coach during the Round Robin: Cibao Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) was one of the top hitters on Godo Knights in Italy: Mister Baseball

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (2-3) visits Cibao (2-3) 7:30 PM AST - Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) vs. Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao)
Licey (3-2) visits Escogido (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-5 at the plate.

Rivas beat Boer 10-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (25-20) visits Boer (25-20) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (21-24) visits Granada (19-26) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Melbourne beat Perth 2-1

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:83-51)(g/f:3-6)
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:27-16)(g/f:2-0)

Adelaide beat Canberra 9-7

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (6).  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-0)

Brisbane beat Sydney 5-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (19-13) visits Melbourne (17-15) @ 5:05 PM AET
Adelaide (14-18) visits Canberra (18-14) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (15-17) visits Brisbane (13-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) wants to see more support of of the MLB in Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

IBAF agrees that there should be a limitation on players with professional experience in the Puerto Rican Double-A League: Primera Hora

Santurce owes nearly $70,000 to its managers and players: Primera Hora

Friday's Games:
Carolina (19-21) visits Ponce (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (21-19) visits Caguas (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Current Cardinals:
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 2.84 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 12.2 innings

Former Cardinals:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 34 games going 51-for-130 (.400) with 11 doubles, two triples, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 79 total bases, 25 runs, 11 walks, five hit by pitches, one sacrifice, four sac flies, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, and .608 SLG.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in 21 games going 33-for-86 (.384) with ten doubles, one triple, two home runs, ten RBIs, 51 total bases, 16 runs, four walks, two sac flies, one stolen base, 12 strikeouts, and .593 SLG.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 30 games going 30-for-108 (.278) with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs, 16 RBIs, 45 total bases, 22 runs, ten walks, six hit by pitches, three sac flies, three stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, and .417 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in 21 games going 14-for-59 (.237) with four doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 21 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, one hit by pitch, three sacrifices, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, and .356 SLG.

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) has made nine starts posting a 3-2 record and 3.76 ERA.  He's allowed 44 hits, 24 runs (21 earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit four batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 18 out over 50.1 innings.
Jose Calera (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made ten appearances (one start) posting a 1-2 record and 7.94 ERA.  He's allowed 23 hits, 20 runs (15 earned), two home runs, ten walks, hit four batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 17 innings.


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) is a candidate for opening day starter: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-13: Audry Perez Singles & Drives In One Run; Luis Mateo Doubles; Jermaine Curtis Singles

Ryan Mulhern - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtla

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Zulia beat Margarita 4-0 in game one of doubleheader

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-2)

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-3)

Caribes beat Lara 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the ninth as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Aragua (27-34) visits La Guaira (32-29) @ 1:00 PM VST
Zulia (33-28) visits Margarita (22-39) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VST
Lara (27-34) visits Caribes (39-23) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:2-1)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Odrisamer Despaigne (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:76-45)(g/f:6-1)

Mexicali beat Guasave 6-4 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (16-15) visits Mochis (17-14) @ 3:30 PM MT
Mexicali (18-13) visits Guasave (12-19) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (10-21) visits Hermosillo (19-12) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (17-14) visits Obregon (15-16) @ 6:00 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

San Andres beat Oluta 9-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 3-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-4)

Cibao beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:60-36)(g/f:0-3)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started as catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (three earned), hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:4-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (0-2) visits Escogido (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (1-1) visits Cibao (2-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-5 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Granada beat Boer 9-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:44-29)(g/f:5-3)

Adelaide beat Canberra 7-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (5).  (p-s:23-13)(g/f:1-0)

Melbourne beat Perth 4-3 in 10 innings

Monday's Games:
Brisbane (11-18) visits Sydney (14-15) @ 1:30 PM AET
Canberra (17-12) visits Adelaide (12-17) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (15-14) visits Perth (18-11) @ 11:05 AM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Santurce) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck four out.  (g/f:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and three strikeouts.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 7-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started as third base, moved to first, moved back to third, and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one fielding error.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f9-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Caguas beat Carolina 6-5 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (18-20) visits Santurce (18-21) @ 4:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (21-17) visits Ponce (19-19) @ 4:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-7
El Heraldo Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck two out for the losing decision.

Monteria beat Cartagena 5-2

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-13: Jonathan Rodriguez Drives In One Run; Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Scores One Run; Jermaine Curtis Singles

Ruben Gotay - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Caracas beat La Guaira 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and threw two wild pitches for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double

Lara beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (6).  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Zulia beat Aragua 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara signed catchers Geondry Montilla and Gustavo Gomez, pitcher Dennys Munoz, and outfielder Jhon Herrera: Lara Official Site

Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) set the record for most home runs in a single season: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (36-22) visits La Guaira (29-29) @ 1:00 PM VST
Magallanes (33-25) visits Lara (25-32) @ 2:00 PM VST
Aragua (27-30) visits Zulia (29-28) @ 3:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered in the 12th and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-7)(ir-s:1-0)

Guasave beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the hold (8).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (14-12) visits Mexicali (16-10) @ 3:00 PM PT
Guasave (11-15) visits Obregon (13-13) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mochis (16-10) visits Hermosillo (16-10) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (6-20) visits Culiacan (12-14) @ 5:00 PM MT


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, took over at first base, moved to second base, and batted fourth.

Oluta beat Acayucan 5-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Tuxpan (28-18-5) visits Xalapa (22-24-2)
Veracruz (12-37-2) visits Cordoba (19-35-1)
Coatza (27-19-3) visits San Andres (30-18-1)
Oluta (23-22-4) visits Acayucan (32-20)


Dominican League

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-1)

Escogido beat Cibao 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:2-0)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out.  (g/f:8-4)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 3-1 in 10 innings

Sunday's Game:
Aguilas (30-19) visits Azucareros (18-31) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer)  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Boer 7-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada (17-22) visits Rivas (20-18) @ 11:00 AM CST
Boer (23-15) visits Chinandega (17-22) @ 11:00 AM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (3).  (p-s:23-13)(g/f:3-1)

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run for the save (4).  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-2)

Melbourne beat Sydney 4-3

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (10-16) visits Sydney (12-14) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (15-11) visits Adelaide (11-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (14-12) visits Perth (16-10) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Ponce 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one run, and one walk.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Carolina 6-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Ponce (17-17) visits Mayaguez (19-16) @ 4:00 PM AST
Carolina (16-17) visits Caguas (18-17) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 4-1

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one triple, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Cartagena beat Monteria 7-6

Saturday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-4
El Heraldo Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  Two runs, two walks, and one sacrifice at the plate.

Cartagena beat Monteria 7-3

Sunday's Games:
Monteria (18-11) visits Cartagena (23-5)
Barranquilla (7-20) visits Sincelejo (8-20)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-13: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Seven & Allows One Run Over Four & A Third; Victor Marte Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Runners On Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Maikel Cleto - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and one fielding error.

Magallanes beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

Zulia beat Lara 14-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs.  (g/f:1-2)

La Guaira beat Caribes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 8-6 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caracas swept Detroit in two games to claim the Venezuelan Parallel League Championship: Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has successful surgery his hamate bone and will be out four-six weeks: Aragua Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (30-29) visits La Guaira (29-28) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (22-36) visits Lara (25-32) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (35-22) visits Magallanes (33-25) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (27-30) visits Zulia (29-28) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-1

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 8-4

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (10-15) visits Obregon (13-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (15-18) visits Culiacan (11-14) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (15-10) visits Hermosillo (16-9) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (14-11) visits Mexicali (15-10) @ 6:00 PM PT


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Oluta beat Acayucan 7-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Coatza beat San Andres 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Tuxpan (27-18-5) visits Xalapa (22-23-2)
Veracruz (10-37-2) visits Cordoba (19-33-1)
Coatza (26-19-3) visits San Andres (30-17-1)
Oluta (22-22-4) visits Acayucan (32-19)


Dominican League

Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three unearned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1) and losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:2-0)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one run, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck seven out.  (g/f:4-2)
Barret Browning (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eleventh and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the 12th and pitched four innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-4)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-6 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, one intentional walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Licey beat Azucareros 5-4 in 16 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (30-19) visits Cibao (22-27) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (18-30) visits Licey (28-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Aguilas (29-19) visits Estrellas (19-30) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 13-6
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Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed 12 hits, six earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-2).

Boer beat Rivas 7-3
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Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-2)

Melbourne beat Sydney 4-0 in game two of doubleheader

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed eight hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-4).  (p-s:103-67)(g/f:10-6)

Canberra beat Perth 6-1

Sunday's Games:
Perth (16-9) visits Canberra (14-11) @ 12:00 PM AET
Brisbane (10-15) visits Adelaide (10-15) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney (12-13) visits Melboure (13-12) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, two walks, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
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Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-1
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Notes:
Jorge Martinez (Cuban defector-Santurce) will be available for the 2014 MLB draft: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (17-17) visits Ponce (17-16) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-16) visits Santurce (15-19) @ 7:15 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-13: Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Anthony Garcia Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Ruben Gotay - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, one walk, one caught stealing/pickoff, and one outfield assist.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-2
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Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Aragua 1-0
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Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Lara beat Caracas 9-1
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Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (22-33) visits Magallanes (30-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (28-26) visits Caribes (33-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (27-27) visits Caracas (27-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League Semifinals

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Detroit beat La Guaira 4-3

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Tampa Bay 4-3

Wednesday's Games:
Tampa Bay (0-2) visits Caracas (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (0-2) visits Detroit (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-5
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Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (6).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-2)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 3-1
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Notes:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis) played out his contract with Guasave and headed home: Guasave Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (15-7) visits Mochis (12-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (15-7) visits Guasave (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (9-13) visits Navojoa (12-10) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-12) visits Mazatlan (6-15) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 at the plate.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 4-2
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Wednesday's Games:
Tuxpan (25-17-5) visits San Andres (30-14-1)
Acayucan (30-18) visits Cordoba (19-30-1)
Coatza (23-19-3) visits Veracruz (9-35-2)
Xalapa (20-22-2) visits Oluta (20-21-3)


Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over right field, batting sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Barret Browning (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Licey beat Aguilas 6-4
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Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:3-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 3-0
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Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed nine hit, one earned runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-6)

Azucareros beat Escogido 2-1
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Notes:
Tony Cruz (St. Louis-Estrellas) may play in the Dominican League in January to get some extra at-bats: STL Sports Page

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (27-19) visits Aguilas (27-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-28) visits Escogido (28-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (21-25) visits Estrellas (17-29) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 10-7
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Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-3 with one walk.

Boer beat Granada 2-1
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Wednesday's Games:
Granada (16-21) visits Boer (21-15) @ 6:00 PM CST
Rivas (20-15) visits Chinandega (15-21) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-World) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

All-Star Game: World beat Australia 6-0
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Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the third and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and two earned runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), five runs, and one walk.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and two hit by pitches.
Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 16-6
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Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Ponce beat Mayaguez 2-1
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Notes:
Carolina activated J.C. Romero (former St. Louis): El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (14-17) visits Mayaguez (17-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (17-14) visits Carolina (15-15) @ 7:15 PM AST