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David Bergin - Indios del Boer

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis-Caracas) will up his next bullpen session to 35 pitches as the team evaluates whether he is ready for game action: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (2-0) visits Caracas (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-1) visits Margarita (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-0) visits Caribes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (3-0) visits Jalisco (0-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mazatlan (2-1) visits Navojoa (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (1-2) visits Mochis (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one stolen base, two caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-7)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and threw out two of four base runners.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (3-4) visits Escogido (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-1) visits Azucareros (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 24 games going 28-for-88 (.318) with five doubles, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 39 total bases, 14 runs, 11 walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, two stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .419 OBP, .443 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) played in 37 games going 32-for-120 (.267) with five doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 43 total bases, 13 runs, three walks, four hit by pitches, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, grounded into five double plays, .323 OBP, .358 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) played in 30 games going 22-for-84 (.262) with three doubles, five RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, six walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, two sac flies, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .298 SLG, and .631 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) played in 41 games going 31-for-138 (.225) with six doubles, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 49 total bases, 13 runs, 24 walks, ten hit by pitches, two sac flies, 48 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, .377 OBP, .355 SLG, and .732 OPS.

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit and no runs.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, and nine saves.  He allowed ten hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 19 innings.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) made nine appearances (six starts) posting a 2-1 record, 1.56 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, nine runs (six earned), 12 walks, five hit by pitches, threw three wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 34.2 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made 16 appearances (three starts) posting a 3-4 record, 2.89 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He allowed 29 hits, 17 runs (14 earned), one home run, 17 walks, hit five batters, threw three wild pitches, and struck 21 out over 43.2 innings.

Notes:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) lead the league in walks and strikeouts: Revista Beisbolera Twitter

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) was selected by Granada in the playoff draft: Revista Beisbolera Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (20-22) visits Chinandega (23-19) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base.

Caguas beat Santurce 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (1-1) visits Mayaguez (0-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Carlos  Balcazar (St. Louis Scout) works on the Barranquilla staff: LCBP Official Site


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth,  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Cocle 11-3

Tuesday's Games:
Metro (13-6) visits Cocle (10-10) @ 7:00 PM

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Patrick Wisdom - Surprise Saguaros

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:32-21)(g/f:3-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  One intentional walk at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (Monterrey-Aragua) is scheduled to start on Sunday: Aragua Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (3-5) visits Aragua (3-5) @ 4:00 PM VET
Lara (5-3) visits La Guaira (3-5) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caribes (5-3) visits Magallanes (4-4) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (6-3) visits Margarita (3-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

October 15, 2015:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and moved ton center, batting sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Ronnierd Garcia (State College-Caribes) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Caribes beat Margarita 3-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Caracas beat Zulia 6-2

October 16, 2015:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Margarita beat Tampa Bay 13-4

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-2

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (4-5) visits Zulia (5-3) @ 9:00 VET
Caribes (5-3) visits Tampa Bay (2-4-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Detroit (2-6) visits Philadelphia (3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (2-6-1) visits Caracas (8-0) @ 9:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (4).  (p-s:22-11)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Mexican Winter League will have a showcase for MLB scouts from November 13-14, 2015: MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (1-5) visits Jalisco (5-1) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (4-2) visits Mochis (5-1) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-6) visits Mazatlan (3-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (3-3) visits Obregon (3-3) @ 6:00 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth. 3-for-5 with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), four runs, and one walk.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and was picked off.

Surprise beat Mesa 20-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield) will represent Surprise in the 2015 AFL Bowman Hitting Challenge on Saturday: MLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
No Games Scheduled For 10/17/15


Dominican League:

Xavier Scruggs (Memphis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:26-20)(g/f:4-1)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Jose Valverde (Washington free agent) has signed on to pitch for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (0-1) visits Escogido (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (0-1) visits Cibaenas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2015):

Notes:
San Juan will not participate this season: ESPN Deportes


Colombian League (November 6, 2015):

Notes:
Carlos Balcazar (St. Louis scout) was named Sports Manager for Barranquilla: LCBP Official Site