Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-19: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Four Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Williams Perez Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win

¡Gran labor de Iván Maldonado!

Registró siete entradas, permitió dos indiscutibles, regaló una base por bola y ponchó a cuatro bateadores. pic.twitter.com/dK1taqYCwh

— Cangrejeros de Santurce (@SanturceLBPRC) January 9, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0). (p-s:40-22)(g/f:2-0)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Mochis wins series 4-2

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
Jalisco wins series 4-2

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (3-3) visits Obegon (3-3) @ 8:10 PM CT


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:83-43)(g/f:8-2)

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Lara beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-4)

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and one throwing error.

Licey beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) has improved and remained on the Azucareros active roster: Azucareros Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (7-6) visits Licey (4-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (7-6) visits Estrellas (8-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:0-1)

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 5-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cartagena (0-5) visits Barranquilla (3-1) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (19-13) visits Brisbane (19-13) @ 6:00 PM AEST
Auckland (10-22) visits Sydney (20-12) @ 7:30 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (6-26) visits Perth (19-13) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:9-5)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is not concered with his drop in home runs: El Nuevo Dia

Wednesday's Game:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (4-0) @ 7:10 PM AST

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Rafael Ortega - Caribes de Anzoategui

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one double, two total bases, .333 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in four games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, seven total bases, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .500 SLG, and .944 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .556 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) has played in three games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one walk, one strikeout, .300 OBP, .333 SLG, and .633 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck six out over three innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, five runs (two earned), three walks, and hit one batter over two innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk over 1.2 innings.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 81.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Obregon (2-3) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (3-2) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (3-2) visits Culiacan (2-3) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:20-12)

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched. 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:37-24)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted lead off.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Margarita (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-1) visits Aragua (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-2) visits Caribes (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) continues to battle physical discomfort: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (7-5) visits Escogido (7-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (3-9) visits Azucareros (7-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Jackson Solarte (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:21-10)(g/f:1-3)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 15-5
El Heraldo Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cartagena (0-4) visits Sincelejo (3-1) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (1-2) visits Carolina (0-3) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Tuesday's Game:
Boer (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-1) @ 6:30 PM

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Francisco Rivera - Tobis de Acayucan

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and threw out one of two base runners.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Aragua beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, two walks (one intentional), and assisted in three double plays.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:75-50)(g/f:6-1)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and committed one throwing error.  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Breyvic Valera (former Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Lara beat Margarita 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Rafael Ortega (former St. Louis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two runs and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:34-17)(g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) had a strong season as Caracas' closer: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Games:
Lara (2-1) visits Margarita (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caracas (2-1) visits Aragua (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VST
Magallanes (2-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-1)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Championship:

Franicsco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one hit by pitch, three runs, on stolen base, and committed one error.

Xalapa beat Acauycan 8-6

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Colombian League Round Robin:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:47-39)(g/f:7-7)
Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-10)(g/f:4-0)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 14-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-1) visits Sincelejo (3-0) @ 7:00


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 32 games going 38-for-130 (.292) with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 62 total bases, 27 runs, 16 walks, two stolen bases, 23 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .374 OBP, .477 SLG, and .851 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made eight starts posting a 4-3 record, 2.30 ERA, and 1.23 WHIP.  He's allowed 51 hits, 17 runs (12 earned), six home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 33 out over 47 innings.


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Monday's Game:
Mayaguez (3-0) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two runs, four walks, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 8-5 in 10 innings (1/5/19)
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-3 (1/6/19)
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday

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Alexis Wilson. 🚫🚫🚫🚫🚫 pic.twitter.com/pMaFHrEVxO

— Tomateros de Culiacán (@clubtomateros) October 20, 2018

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Doosan beat SK 2-1
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Friday Night's Game:
Doosan (2-2) visits SK (2-2) @ 11:00 PM


Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Salt River (15-9) visits Mesa (11-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-13) visits Glendale (9-15) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (10-14) visits Peoria (16-8) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signinf-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 10-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one caught stealing.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Mexicali beat Obregon 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and hit one batter.  (p-s:5-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Navojoa beat Mochis 7-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs, one sac fly, and one passed ball.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oliver Perez (Cleveland free agent-Culiacan) is preparing to pitch for Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-13) visits Navojoa (9-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (11-12) visits Culiacan (13-10) @ 7:35 PM MST
Mochis (12-10) visits Mazatlan (13-10) @ 8:00 PM MST
Jalisco (12-11) visits Mexicali (10-12) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caracas 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Hunter Cervenka (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (3).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:4-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, one passed ball, and threw out one of two base runners.

Zulia beat Aragua 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started in left field and moved to second base, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Lara 4-3  in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is expected to join La Guaira in December: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) has another appointment to determine how he's healing up after surgery: LVBP Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) could be activated by Caracas for next week: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (13-10) visits La Guaira (9-12) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (12-10) visits Aragua (9-12) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (14-10) visits Magallanes (9-12) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talvera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Boston beat Aragua B 6-4

Friday's Games:
Boston (8-3-1) visits Los Angeles (9-4-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (10-7) visits Philadelphia (4-12-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double and three RBIs.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (ir-s:2-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:7-2)

Azucareros beat Cibao 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One two-out RBI and one walk.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (10-11) visits Escogido (11-10) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (12-9) visits Cibao (12-9) @ 6:30 PM AST
Licey (8-13) visits Azucareros (10-11) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Jhon Torres (GCL-Sincelejo) has played in three games going 2-for-7 (.286) with two total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .444 OBA, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.

Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) has made one appearance posting a 0.00 ERA and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) has made two appearances posting a 10.13 ERA and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteri) has made two appearances posting a 11.57 ERA and 2.57 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made two appearances posting a 12.00 ERA and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, four earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two out over three innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has made two appearances posting a 13.50 ERA and 4.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (1-4) visits Sincelejo (3-2) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (4-1) visits Monteria (2-3) @ 7:00 PM


MLB-NPB All-Star Challenge:

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.
John Brebbia (St. Louis-MLB) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

MLB beat Yomiuri 9-6 (11/8/18)
MLB Official Site Post Game

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-MLB) started at catcher and batted second.  3-for-5 with one strikeout and allowed three stolen bases.

Samurai Japan beat MLB 7-6 (11/9/18)
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Samurai Japan (1-0) visits MLB (0-1) @ 4:30 AM ET


Pan-American U18 (November 23, 2018):

Notes:
Ivan Herrera (Springfield-Panama) was granted permission to play for Panama: TV Max Deportes


Panama League (December 2, 2018):

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) was denied chance to play with Metropolitanas this winter: Metro Official Twitter

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Amaury Cazana (4) - Rookies de la Marista

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

SK beat Doosan 7-3
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Monday's Game:
SK (1-0) visits Doosan (0-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-West) entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-1)

Fall Stars: West beat East 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-2)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Culiacan MGR) was named the new manager for Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-8) visits Mexicali (8-10) @ 3:00 PM PST
Hermosillo (9-10) visits Mochis (10-9) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (8-11) visits Navojoa (9-9) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (11-8) visits Culiacan (9-10) @ 5:05 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game in right field and moved to second base, batting third.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:3-3)

Zulia beat Caracas 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, three fielding errors, and one throwing error.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, assisted in one double play, and threw out two of three base runners.

Aragua beat Margarita 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) visited the Margarita team but is unlikely yo play due to having surgery at end of MLB season: Kemberlin Correa Twitter

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has started working out: El Emergente

Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) threw a simulated game on Saturday: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Carascas (12-7) visits Zulia (10-8) @ 12:00 PM VET
Caribes (7-11) visits Lara (11-8) for doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-9) visits Margarita (10-9) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-9) visits Magallanes (9-9) @ 4:30 PM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Azucareros beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 8-7 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (8-9) visits Cibaenas (8-8) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (11-5) visits Azucareros (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (10-7) visits Licey (5-12) @ 4:00 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) hit a grand slam as Morelos beat Marista 5-3: Arrobadeportes

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) also played in the same game: Liga Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League:

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) threw one wild pitch that scored a run as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 2-0: LCBP Official Site

Notes:
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis) was in Cartegena working with kids: El Universal

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (1-1) visits Barranquilla (1-1) @ 4:00 PM
Cartagena (0-2) visits Monteria (2-0) @ 5:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (November15, 2018):

Notes:
Caguas signed Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis): LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-17: Edgard Montiel Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Three & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Rayder Ascanio Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  Two walks at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-1)

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan visits Obregon @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali visits Hermosillo @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis visits Navojoa @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco visits Culiacan @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one caught straling/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) strted at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Margarita beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-6 with one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and three strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-7 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and one throwing error.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two walks.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  3-for-6 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-7 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) became the eighth player in Caracas history to collect 80 hits in a season: LVBP Official Site

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita visits La Guaira for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara visits Zulia @  7:00 PM VET
Caracas visits Aragua @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes visits Caribes @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican  League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started as designated hittr second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-2)

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey's stadium caught fire on Wednesday night: Licey Official Site and Licey Official Site

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) will ignore what happened during the regular season and play all out in the playoffs: Licey Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Escogido (0-0) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with, one double, three RBIs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 13-11
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Chinandega (18-18) visits Boer (17-19)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-17: Niko Vasquez Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning

NIKO VASQUEZ!🔥 HOME RUN!⚾️💥

5ta🔼Cuadrangular con 2 a bordo y los Venados se meten al juego nuevamente.#Venados 4-7 @charrosbeisbol #YoSoyVenados 🦌❤️ pic.twitter.com/w0ImCcrSvb

— Venados de Mazatlan (@venadosbeisbol) December 22, 2017

Niko Vasquez - Venados de Mazatlan


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and one run.

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, one caught stealing, and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Obregon 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) was activated by Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (35-27) visits Jalisco (31-30) @ 7:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (29-32) visits Mochis (20-42) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (35-27) visits Mazatlan (35-27) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (25-37) visits Mexicali (37-25) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one pickoff error, struck two out.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Zulia 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, one walk, and one fielding error.

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with three walks (one intentional).
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting fifth.  1-for-6 at the plate.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-2)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and three walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-5 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and one fielding error.

Lara beat Aragua 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 18 games: LVBP Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) continues treatment on his knee: El Emergente

Playoff-bound LVBP teams are interested in drafting Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) but he may begin training for the spring at season's end: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Zulia (30-30) visits La Guaira (23-35) @ 6:30 PM VET
Caribes (29-31) visits Margarita (23-36) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (33-26) visits Lara (35-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-30) visits Magallanes (34-25) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Licey beat Azucareros 12-3
Bengaleses Post Game

Dailyn Martinez (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and threw out one of two base runners.
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-3)

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and allowed two stolen bases.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday, Playoffs Begin December 26th


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 28 games going 28-for-95 (.295) with eight doubles, one triple, one home run, 14 RBIs, 41 total bases, 15 runs, 15 walks (three intentional), one sacrifice, one sac fly, five hit by pitches, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, four ground into double plays, .429 OBP, .432 SLG, and .861 OPS.

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Leon (16-18) visits Rivas (19-15)
Chinandega (15-17) visits Boer (16-16)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record and 1.35 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, four runs (three earned), 11 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck ten out over 20 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 2-3 record and 2.36 ERA.  He's allowed 25 hits, 13 runs (nine earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 29 out over 34.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-3 record and 5.87 ERA.  He's allowed 27 hits, 15 earned runs, one home run, four walks, one balk, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 21 out over 23 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 1-2 record and 7.30 ERA.  He's allowed 35 hits, 20 earned runs, four home runs, 11 walks, hit five batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 23 out over 24.2 innings.
Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 13.50 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over two innings.

Friday's Games:
Monteria (21-14) visits Sincelejo (18-16) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (20-14) visits Cartagena (10-25) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) is expected to play for Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas), Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Caguas), and Robby Rowland (former Memphis-Caguas) are expected to pitch for Caguas: El Vocero


Panama League:

Notes:
Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Metro) was suspended five games for his part in a brawl: Panama League Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-17: Rafael Ortega Hits A Three-Run Homer & Extended His Hitting Streak To 17 Games; Audry Perez Collects Three Singles, One Double, & Two RBIs; Wilfredo Tovar Doubles & Drives In Two Runs

Rafael Ortega - Caribes de Anzoategui

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-9)(g/f:0-1)

Mexicali beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis) on the inactivate list and activated Irving Lopez (State College): Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan (35-26) visits Jalisco (30-30) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (34-27) visits Obregon (25-36) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (29-31) visits Navojoa (34-27) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (20-41) visits Mexicali (36-25) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Margarita beat Zulia 2-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Lara beat Aragua 2-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Aragua 7-6 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Caracas 10-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting steak to 17 games: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) became the 17th player in LVBP history to reach.exceed 2,450 plate appearances: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (30-29) visits Caracas (32-26) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (28-31) visits Margarita (23-35) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (22-35) visits Magallanes (34-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-29) visits Lara (34-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  4-for-4 with one double and two RBIs.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Estrellas 12-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is available to reinforce a playoff team: Listin Diario

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (19-30) visits Licey (24-25) @ 8:15 PM AST
Cibao (28-21) visits Estrellas (23-26) @ 8:40 PM
Escogido (26-23) visits Cibenas (27-22) @ 8:99 PM


Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Leon beat Boer 6-5 in 14 innings
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Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 12-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Rivas (18-15) visits Boer (16-15)


Panama League:

Notes:
A brawl broke out between Metro and Urraca causing the game to be suspended in the eighth: Panama American and TV Max Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-17: Fabian Blanco Struck Out Six & Walked Three Over Nine Innings With 3.00 ERA & 1.67 WHIP In Four Parallel league Appearances; Kevin Medrano Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Rafael Ortega Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Fabian Blanco - Cardenales de Lara

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with ground into double play.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 7-1
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Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

La Guaira beat Caracas 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Aragua 8-1
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Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 15 games: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Aragua (29-27) visits La Guaira (21-34) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) played in 17 games going 20-for-60 (.333) with six hits, one triple, ten RBIs, 28 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, one sac fly, three stolen bases, six strikeouts, three caught stealing, .414 OBP, and .467 SLG.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Margarita/Aragua) played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one run, two walks, one strikeout, .400 OBP, and .250 SLG.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) played in 22 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with two doubles, three triples, one home run, four RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, 18 walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, two stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .409 OBP, and .406 SLG.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita/Aragua) played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and .200 OBP.

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out over two innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 4.2 innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) made four appearances (one starts) posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck six out over nine innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) made 11 appearances (five earned) posting a 0-2 record, 4.28 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed 31 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), three home runs, 13 walks, hit three batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 20 over 27.1 innings.

Final Semi-Final Stats:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Margarita/Aragua) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with two walks, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and .600 OBP.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one RBI, two walks, one strikeout, and .400 OBP.

Final Championship Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) played in three games going 4-for-10 (.400) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .500 OBP, and .500 SLG.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Margarita/Aragua) played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with two doubles, two RBIs, four total bases, two walks, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, .556 OBP, and .667 SLG.

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (three earned), hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-1)

Cibaenas beat Licey 11-8
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Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and allowed two stolen bases.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibao beat Estrellas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-7).  (g/f:6-10)

Escogido beat Licey 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Estrellas (23-23) visits Cibaenas (25-21) @ 8:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) pitched four and a third and innings in the start and earned the loss and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) also pitched as Sincelejo beat Monteria 12-1: LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-17: Giovanni Carrara Was Inducted Into LVBP Hall Of Fame; Eugenio Velez Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Walk, & Four RBIs; Ronny Cedeno Triples & Drives In Three Runs

Giovanni Carrara - LVBP Hall Of Fame (Cardenales de Lara)

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (23-35) visits Mochis (20-38) @ 4:00 PM MT
Jalisco (29-29) visits Hermosillo (29-29) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (31-27) visits Culiacan (33-25) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mexicali (33-25) visits Mazatlan (34-24) @ 6:00 PM MT



Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and assisted n one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Caracas beat Lara 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in right field and moved to second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-1)

Zulia beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  4-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, three RBIs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered in the at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and two runs.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 13-1

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 14 games on Saturday: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) was removed from Saturday's game with discomfort in his right leg: LVBP Official Site

Giovanni Carrara (GCL pitching coach-Lara) was inducted into the LVBP Hall Of Fame: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (32-23) visits La Guaira (20-34) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (33-22) visits Lara (31-23) @ 2:00 PM VET
Margarita (20-35) visits Zulia (30-26) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (29-26) visits Caribes (25-31) @ 5:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-1)

Cibao beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3
Bengalesas Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with one double, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), and one walk.

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas visits Licey @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas visits Cibao @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido visits Azucareros @ 7:30 PM AST