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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-15-16: Jose Martinez Named LVBP Player Of The Week; Hector Garcia Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Gerwuins Velazco Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) was named Player of the Week: La Guaira Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (12-19) visits Caribes (14-17) @ 7:00 PM  VET
Magallanes (14-15) visits Lara (16-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (13-17) visits La Guaira (17-13) 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one RBI.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 6-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).

Caracas beat Aragua 10-7
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caimanes (8-13) visits Aragua (13-8-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (11-12) visits Detroit (4-15-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (15-6) visits Lara (14-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (10-12) visits La Guaira (12-8-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-18-1) visits Boston (16-5) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-5 with one stolen base and allowed three stolen bases.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:1-0)

Mesa beat Glendale 13-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
MLB tested new baseballs in a recent Glendale game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (14-15) visits Surprise (16-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (13-13-2) visits Scottsdale (11-18) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-12-1) visits Mesa (15-14) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 28 games going 35-for-104 (.337) with four doubles, two triples, ten RBIs, 43 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, 11 stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .425 OBP, .413 SLG, and .838 OPS.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in 14 games going 8-for-25 (.320) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 16 total bases, nine runs, four strikeouts, .320 OBP, .640 SLG, and .960 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with two home runs, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .364 OBP, .900 SLG, and 1.264 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 22 games going 26-for-92 (.283) with three doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .348 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 15 games going 9-for-38 (.237) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, four walks, six strikeouts, .302 OBP, .447 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in 18 games going 13-for-60 (.217) with two doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 24 total bases, eight runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .266 OBP, .400 SLG, and .666 OPS.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 14 games going 7-for-50 (.140) with two doubles, two home runs, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, six walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .241 OBP, .300 SLG, and .541 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.87 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 11 out over 15.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (16-13) visits Obregon (16-12) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (14-14) visits Mochis (14-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (8-21) visits Hermosillo (16-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (17-12) visits Mexicali (14-15) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run,
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:p1-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 8-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) was added to the Escogido active roster: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (11-8) visits Escogido (10-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (12-6) visits Cibaenas (10-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (6-15) visits Estrellas (9-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in 12 games going 15-for-47 (.319) with two doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, seven runs, five walks, five strikeouts, .396 OBP, .553 SLG, and .9494 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 12 games going 12-for-46 (.261) with three doubles, two RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .306 OBP, .326 SLG, and .632 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in 11 games going 8-for-33 (.242) with one RBI, eight total bases, three runs, four walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .324 OBP, .242 SLG, and .567 OPS.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) has played in 12 games going 9-for-49 (.184) with three doubles, five RBIs, 12 total bases, three walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .245 OBP, .245 SLG, and .490 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in ten games going 6-for-37 (.162) with three doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, four runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .262 OBP, .243 SLG, and .505 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out over six innings.
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out over 3.2 innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) has made five relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over seven innings.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.35 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made three starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, nine walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 11.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record, 4.15 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 8.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 6.10 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck seven out over 10.1 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 8.31 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, three walks, and hit one batter over 4.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (8-3) visits Caguas (7-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (6-7) visits Aguadilla (1-11) 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 13 games going 16-for-48 (.333) with four doubles, five home runs, 11 RBIs, 35 total bases, seven runs, seven walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, eight strikeouts, ,441 OBP, .729 SLG, and 1.170 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 13 games going 15-for-46 (.326) with three doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, seven walks, two sacrifices, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .426 OBP, .435 SLG, and .861 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 13 games going 10-for-37 (.270) with four RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .349 OBP, .270 SLG, and .619 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.70 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, six walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out over 3.1 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-2 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.53 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), three home runs, ten walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 15 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Granada (6-7) visits Boer (6-7) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (6-7) visits Rivas (8-5) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 1-for-24 (.042) with two RBIs, two walks, one sac fly, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .111 OBP, and .042 SLG.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-2 record and 4.35 ERA.  He's allowed 14 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck ten out over 10.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-1 record and 4.76 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck six out over 11.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (5-3) visits Cartagena (2-2) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (3-2) visits Sincelejo (2-5) @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-16: Jose Martinez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Six Runs; Ramon Ulacio Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Randy Arozarena Collects Three Singles, One Triple, & One RBI



Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, six RBIs (four w/two-outs), two runs, and one strikeout.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and moved to catcher, batting eighth.  One walk at the plate.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beats Caracas 15-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) was added to the Caribes active roster: Caribes Official Site

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) set a record for five RBIs in one inning: El Emergente

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) will join Magallanes in December: El Emergente

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) will miss three weeks with achilles injury: El Emergente

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) was removed from the Zulia active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (14-13) visits Caracas (11-15) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-13) visits Zulia (17-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-12) visits Magallanes (11-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (9-16) visits Margarita (15-11) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-3
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (10-9) visits Aragua (8-7-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-13-1) visits Caimanes (6-12) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (9-7-1) visits Detroit (4-11-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (6-9-1) visits Lara (11-7) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (10-8) visits Caracas (12-6) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-2 with two walks.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck four out.  (p-s:46-32)(g/f:1-2)

Scottsdale beat Glendale 13-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (11-13) visits Salt River (12-10-1) @ 2:35 PM MST
Peoria (11-10-2) visits Mesa (13-11) @ 2:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-11-1) visits Scottsdale (10-14) @ 2:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  4-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Mochis 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out one base runner.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double and two two-out RBIs.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (13-11) visits Jalisco (12-12) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (6-18) visits Obregon (12-12) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (14-10) visits Mochis (13-11) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (12-12) visits Hermosillo (14-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one passed ball.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-2 and one outfield assist.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 2-1

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 9-8

Notes:
Azucareros named Stanley Javier (former St. Louis) as Vice President of Baseball Operations: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (4-12) visits Licey (9-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-8) visits Estrellas (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-8) visits Cibao (10-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in seven games going 9-for-28 (.321) with one double, one RBI, ten total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .345 OBP, .357 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, four walks, two strikeouts, .382 OBP, .467 SLG, and .849 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in seven games going 5-for-20 (.250) with five total bases, two runs, four walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .375 OBP, .250 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) has played in eight games going 7-for-31 (.226) with three doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, two walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .294 OBP, .323 SLG, and .617 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in eight games going 6-for-31 (.194) with three doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, four runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .306 OBP, .290 SLG, and .596 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Ian Snell (former MLB signing-Aguadilla) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and three saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over three innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, and struck three out over two innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) has made three relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 2.08 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and stuck four out over 4.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, five walks, and struck three out over 7.1 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Caguas) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record and 5.40 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over five innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 10.13 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, three walks, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record and 10.80 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 3.1 innings.

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (3-3) visits Aguadilla (1-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-2) visits Carolina (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-1)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (4-4) visits Boer (3-5) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (5-3) visits Granada (4-4) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (p-s:83-52)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

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


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection) plans to pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-16: Corey Littrell Strikes Out Four & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings; Roberto Canache Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Jesus Ustariz & Allen Cordoba Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run



Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-1)

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one RBI and one sac fly. (Video from Lider)
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk, grounded into two double plays, and threw out two of three base runners.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:14-5)(g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Caribes 2-1 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes this week: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to return to action for the weekend and rest right hamstring: Lara Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (15-5) visits Aragua (7-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (11-10) visits La Guaira (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (8-12) visits Magallanes (8-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Lara beat Caracas 3-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) was out of action due to right knee injury: Caracas Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caimanes (4-9) visits Lara (8-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (9-5) visits Boston (9-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (9-5) visits La Guaira (8-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (6-6) visits Philadelphia (4-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (3-11) visits Detroit (3-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out.  (p-s:36-23)(ir-s:1-0)

Surprise beat Glendale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and threw out two base runners.

Scottsdale beat Peoria 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale), Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale), Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale), and Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) were named to 2016 Fall Stars Game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (10-8) visits Surprise (10-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-6-2) visits Salt River (10-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-12) visits Glendale (6-12) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in six games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two games, one RBI, eight total bases, six runs, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .533 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 17 games going 22-for-63 (349) with three doubles, five RBIs, 25 total bases, 13 runs, six walks, four walks, seven strikeouts, six caught stealing, .438 OBP, .397 SLG, and .835 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 17 games going 20-for-70 (286) with two doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, six walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .357 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in ten games going 9-for-42 (.265) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, five runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .412 SLG, and .697 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one home run, three RBIs, six total bases, one run, one walk, five strikeouts, .211 OBP, .333 SLG, and .544 OPS.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one home run, one RBI, five total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .267 OBP, .385 SLG, and .651 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.27 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck nine out over 11 innings.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, nine walks, and struck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Notes:
Navojoa can activate Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) on November 7th: LMP Official Site

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) became fifth All-Time in Home Runs in the LMP: Hermosillo Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-7) visits Jalisco (9-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (10-7) visits Obregon (6-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mexicali (10-7) visits Mochis (10-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (5-12) visits Culiacan (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one of one of two base runners.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Valverde (Washington free agent-Estrellas) will be activated by Estrellas this week: LIDOM Official Site

Norge Ruiz (Camaguey-Cibaenas) was named Aguilas Pitcher of the Week: Cibaenas Official Site

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) was activated by Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Ronnie Belliard (former St. Louis-Licey) has turned his life around with help from the Lord: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (2-7) visits Licey (5-4) @ 7:15 PM AST - Raul Valdes (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Azucareros
Cibeanas (5-5) visits Estrellas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Cibao (8-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Aguadilla 8-7
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-4)

Caguas beat Carolina 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (3-0) visits Caguas (2-1) @ 6:00 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-4) visits Santurce (3-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 4-for-9 (.444) with one double, five total bases, one walk, three walks, two strikeouts, .583 OBP, .333 SLG, and 1.139 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in three games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, one run,
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in three games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one total base, three strikeouts, .100 OBP, .100 SLG, and .200 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (GCL-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch, over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (2-1) visits Granada (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (2-1) visits Chinandega (0-3) @ 6:00 PM


World Cup - U23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Panama beat RSA 9-1
Panama American Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Korea (4-0) visits Panama (4-0) @ 12:00 PM

Friday, October 28, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-16: Eliezer Alfonzo Doubles & Drives In Three Runs (Including 500th Career RBI); Jose Martinez Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:47-28)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-1 and threw out one of two base runners.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:0-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 4-3 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:3-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 14-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) collected his 500th RBI in Thursday's game: El Emergente

John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes next week: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Caribes (8-9) visits La Guaira (7-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (6-11) visits Zulia (13-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-9) visits Margarita (10-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (7-10) visits Lara (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and committed one error.

Caracas beat Caimanes 4-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-3)

La Guaira beat Zulia 11-3

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Margarita-Caribes beat Aragua 7-1

Friday's Games:
Caracas (8-4) visits Aragua (7-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (8-4) visits Lara (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (5-6) visits Boston (8-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (3-9) visits La Guaira (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-7) visits Detroit (2-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-2 with two runs and two walks, one sacrifice, one passed ball, and allowed four stolen bases.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:4-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Mesa beat Glendale 10-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Holliday (St. Louis-Mesa), Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Scottsdale), Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Scottsdale), and Adam Wainwright (St. Louis-Mesa) were named to AFL's Top 25 All-Time Players: MLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mesa (8-7) visits Peoria (10-3-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (8-6-1) visits Glendale (5-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-6-1) visits Scottsdale (4-11) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and three walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:23-8)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (7-7) visits Mazatlan (4-10) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mochis (9-5) visits Hermosillo (8-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (7-7) visits Navojoa (8-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (6-8) visits Mexicali (7-7) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey- Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (g/f:7-2)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima-Cibaenas) will be returning to the Dominican Republic after getting injured in Climax Series: Yakyubaka

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-4) visits Licey (2-4) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Estrellas (4-2) visits Cibao (6-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Azucareros (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Santurce beat Caguas 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Aguadilla (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) is expected to play for Chinandega: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Boer (0-0) visits Rivas (0-0) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (0-0) visits Granada (0-0) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) is expected to join Sincelejo 2016-17 camp on October 30th: El Meridiano

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-16: Paul DeJong Homers & Drives In Three Runs; Austin Gomber Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Corey Littrell Strikes Out Five Of Seven Batters Faced



Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in four games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one home run, two RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, three walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .529 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.222 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has played in 13 games going 17-for-47 (.362) with four doubles, one triple, two home runs, six RBIs, 29 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .407 OBP, .617 SLG, and 1.024 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 13 games going 9-for-27 (.333) with one double, five RBIs, ten total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen bases, four strikeouts, .345 OBP, .370 SLG, and .715 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in nine games going 12-for-37 (.324) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, nine strikeouts, .324 OBP, .514 SLG, and .838 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 14 games going four doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .268 OBP, .358 SLG, and .626 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) has played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .364 OBP, .222 SLG, and .586 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 13 games going 9-for-43 (.209) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 12 total bases, seven runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .314 OBP, .279 SLG, and .593 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 14 games going 9-for-54 (.167) with two doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 14 total bases, 13 total bases, five runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .196 OBP, .241 SLG, and ;437 OPS.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in three games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one home run, one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .125 OBP, .500 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) has played in nine games going 2-for-23 (.087) with one double, three RBIs, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .241 OBP, .130 SLG, and .373 OPS.

Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck six out over 6.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, and 0.60 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over 3.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.08 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) has made three starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.46 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (five earned), two walks, hit two batters, and struck four out over 13 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.95 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), four walks, and struck three out over 6.2 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made two starts and posted a 1-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.63 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck four out over eight innings.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 18.00 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (7-9) visits Margarita (8-5) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (6-8) visits Caracas (6-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (5-7) visits Zulia (11-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with three RBIs and two runs.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and three walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Magallanes 9-6
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (7-3) visits Margarita-Caribes (6-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (4-5) visits Aragua (7-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (2-6) visits La Guaira (5-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (4-6) visits Philadelphia (4-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (4-6) visits Magallanes (2-8) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and two caught stealing.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:77-50)(g/f:4-3)
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out.  (p-s:24-17)(g/f:0-1)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-1)

Aramis Garica (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts and threw out two base runners.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 12-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (6-6) visits Salt River (7-4-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-9) visits Peoria (9-1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-6-1) visits Glendale (4-8) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in six games going 6-for-15 (.400) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, six runs, four strikeouts, .400 OBP, .533 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 11 games going 15-for-41 (.366) with three doubles, three RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, five walks, three stolen bases, five strikeouts, six strikeouts, .480 OBP, .439 SLG, and .919 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 11 games going 16-for-44 (.364) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 21 total bases, five runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .388 OBP, .477 SLG, and .865 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 5-for-23 (.217) with one double, four RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .250 OBP, .261 SLG, and .511 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, .200 OBP, .143 SLG, and .343 OPS.

Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck eight out over seven innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.68 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (7-4) visits Culiacan (5-6) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (7-4) visits Obregon (5-6) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (6-5) visits Mazatlan (3-8) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (5-6) visits Mexicali (6-5) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk.  (g/f:2-1) (Hefner left game early due to unknown injury: Cibao Official Twitter)

Cibao beat Escogido 4-2 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and allowed one stolen base.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits and one unearned run for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Azucareros beat Licey 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) comes to play and help Licey win: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (1-3) visits Licey (1-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (2-2) visits Cibao (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (1-3) beat Estrellas (3-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) was in opening of Mayaguez 2016-17 camp: La Isla Oeste

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) named opening day first baseman, Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) and Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) will begin the season in the starting rotation, Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing) was released, and Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez named team's closer: El Nuevo Dia

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) threw a scoreless inning as Caguas beat Aguadilla 3-2 in preseason play: Caguas Official Site

Daisuke Matsuzaka (Softbank) is interested in pitching in the Puerto Rican League: Yakyubaka

Monday, October 24, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-16: Efren Navarro Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ildemaro Vargas Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Irving Wilson Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Efren Navarro - Naranjeros de Hermosillo


Venezuelan League:

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, struck one out, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:64-42)(g/f:7-0)
Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:20-7)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Zulia beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one fielding error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caracas beat Magallanes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Margarita and La Guaira tied 4-4, suspended in eighth inning
LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Aragua (6-9) visits Caribes (8-7) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
La Guaira (5-3) visits Boston (6-3) 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (4-5) visits Zulia (3-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (6-2) visits Philadelphia (4-4)@ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (3-6) visits Detroit (2-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (6-3) visits Magallanes (2-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in seven games going 8-for-23 (.348) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 12 total bases, six runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .400 OBP, .522 SLG, and .922 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in seven games going 6-for-25 (.240) with two home runs, eight RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .323 OBP, .480 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in seven games going 4-for-24 (.167) with three RBIs, four total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .160 OBP, .167 SLG, and .327 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in five games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, two walks, six strikeouts, .313 OBP, .231 SLG, and .543 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.60 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out over five innings.
Austin Gomer (Springfield-Glendale) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck nine out over seven innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck six out over 3.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Salt River (7-3-1) visits Peoria (8-1-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-5-1) visits Mesa (5-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (3-8) visits Scottsdale (3-8) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Navojoa 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and moved to second, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in left field and moved to first base, batting sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Escogido (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (3-0) visits Cibaenas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-2) visits Azucareros (0-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Kevin Herget (Springfield) is set to pitch for Mayaguez: LBPRC Official Site

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-16: Matt Holliday Inducted Into Arizona Fall League Hall Of Fame; Eliezer Alfonzo Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Breyvic Valera Singles, Walks, & Hits A Two-Run Homer



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Lara beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caracas 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Ordaz (former St. Louis-Zulia) has joined the Zulia coaching staff after commitments in the U.S.: LVBP Official Site

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) could join Aragua in a couple weeks: Aragua Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (9-2) visits Aragua (4-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (5-5) visits Lara (6-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (5-5) visits Caracas (4-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-6) visits Caribes (6-5) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuela Parallel League:

October 18:

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Lara 9-3

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Boston beat Caracas 5-4

October 19:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

La Guaira and Aragua tied 6-6

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City- La Guaira) started at second base and moved to right field, batting fourth.  0-for-5  with one strikeout and committed one error.
Dail Villanueva (former-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Detroit 7-6

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (4-2-1) visits Boston (5-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (2-5) visits La Guaira (5-2-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (4-4) visits Zulia (2-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (6-1) visits Philadelphia (2-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (3-4) visits Detroit (2-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:24-16)(h/g:1-1)

Salt River beat Glendale 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Holliday (St. Louis-Mesa) was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame and Tony La Russa (former St. Louis) was on hand: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (4-4) visits Glendale (2-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (5-1-2) visits Surprise (4-3-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (5-2-1) visits Scottsdale (2-6) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:

Jalisco beat Mochis 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and was picked off.

Navojoa beat Obregon 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (3-4) visits Jalisco (3-4) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (4-3) visits Culiacan (3-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (6-1) visits Mazatlan (2-5) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (2-5) visits Navojoa (5-2) @ 7:30 PM  MST


Dominican League:

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) joined Licey for the 2016-17 season: Licey Official Twitter

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) is slated to open the season as designated hitter: Azucareros Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) has joined SportsMax as a sports analyst: Listin Diario

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


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) joined Caguas 2016-17 camp: Caguas Official Site

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) was in opening of Mayaguez 2016-17 camp: El Nuevo Dia


World Baseball Classic (March 7, 2017):

Yasiel Puig (Los Angeles) is interested in playing for Mexico: WBC Official Site

Monday, October 17, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-16: Ronny Cedeno Collects His 500th Career LVBP Hit & Drives In Two Runs; Boone Whiting Strikes Out Two Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Ramon Delgado Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes


Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) connected for two hits and walked as Boer lost to Dantos 9-6: La Prensa


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher.

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:48-34)(g/f:4-4)

Zulia beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, struck one out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:49-26)(g/f:4-1)

La Guaira beat Margarita 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) picked up his 500th career hit in the LVBP: Magallanes Official Site

John Church (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Caribes: El Emergente

Monday's Game:
Lara (4-6) visits Zulia (8-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in three games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .500 OBP, .769 SLG, and 1.269 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in three games going 2-for-7 (.286) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, .375 OBP, .429 SLG, and .804 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glandale) has played in three games going 3-for-11 (.273) with one home run, four RBIs, six total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .545 SLG, and .903 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 1-for-14 (.071) with one RBI, one total base, one run, five strikeouts, .071 OBP, .071 SLG, and 1.43 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out over four innings.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over three innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck one out over two innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made one relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over 1.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Peoria (2-1-2) visits Glendale (2-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (3-1-1) visits Surprise (2-2-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (2-3) visits Scottsdale (2-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:39-22)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Roberto Mendez (Mexico-Oaxaca) and Misael Lopez (Saltillo-Monclova) were named Pitcher, Player of the Week in the Mexican Academy League: MiLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League (October 20, 2016):

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was named opening day starter for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site


Nicaraguan League (October 28, 2016):

Edgard Montiel (former DSL), Jem Argenal (former GCL), and Curt Smith (former Springfield) are listed in the Chinandega roster: Beisbolnic Twitter

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-16-16: Efren Navarro Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Joshua Lopez Hits A Solo Home Run; Jose Godoy Singles & Knocks In One Run



Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) singled and walked as Boer beat Dantos 6-1: La Prensa


COLICEBA:

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Luquillo) 2-for-4 with two runs.

Luquillo beat Rio Grande 9-7 (10/14/16)


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:30-20)(g/f:(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Caribes beat Caracas 15-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), and struck one out.  (p-s:38-27)(g/f:1-4)

Zulia beat Lara 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:3-0)

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and moved to left field, batting second.  2-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and threw out one of two base runners.

Margarita beat La Guaira 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua leads Magallanes 7-2, suspended in fourth inning
LVBP Official Site

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) is out of action with tendinitis in his left foot and Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has a seven-game hitting streak: LVBP Official Site

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) could return for the third week of LVBP play: LVBP Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) plans to join Caribes in November: El Emergente

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) was sent to Parallel League by Caracas: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Lara (4-5) visits Zulia (7-1) @ 4:00 PM VET - Boone Whiting (former Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Caribes (4-4) visits Caracas (3-5) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-6) visits Margarita (5-3) @ 5:00 PM VET - Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Margarita
Aragua (4-4) visits Magallanes (3-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits and one unearned run.  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:5-1)

Salt River beat Glendale 9-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and grounded into two double plays.

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

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with two walks, two stolen bases, and two caught stealing.

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


International Baseball Series (Dominican Republic vs. Colombia):

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Colombia) played at shortstop as Colombia beat the Dominican 4-1 (10/14/16): El Universal

Jonathan Escudero (State College-Colombia) recorded an out in the eighth and Colombia lost to the Dominican 4-2: El Universal


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Jonathan Escudero (State College), Wilman Madera (DSL), Enrique Perez (DSL), Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach), and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) were invited to Barranquilla 2016-17 camp opening on October 26, 2016: LCBP Official Site