Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-13: Anthony Garcia Singles & Drives In One Run; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out One & Holds Three Runners On; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One Over One Hiltess/Scoreless Inning

Silfredo Garcia - Bravos de Margarita

Arizona Fall League

Stats:
Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) played in 23 games going 33-for-89 (.371) with three doubles, three triples, one home run, 18 RBIs, 45 total bases, 20 runs, nine walks, seven stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .430 OBP, .506 SLG, and .936 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) played in 13 games going 14-for-46 (.304) with two doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 19 total bases, three runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .373 OBP, .413 SLG, and .786 OPS.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) played in 22 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with seven doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 30 total bases, 18 runs, 16 walks, four stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .384 OBP, .435 SLG, and .819 OPS.

Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck 12 out over 9.1 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) made six starts posting a 3-0 record, 3.58 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He allowed 25 hits, 11 earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 27.2 innings.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.72 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 7.1 innings.

The Salt River Rafters finished with a 19-12 record, good for second place in the East Division, and a half game behind the Mesa Solar Sox.

Cardinals prospects make strong impression in AFL action


Venezuelan League

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered as a pinch runner in the sixth.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered in the sixth at catcher.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Margarita beat Caribes 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

Kevin Moscatal (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
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Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-8
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Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks., and one sacrifice.

La Guiara beat Lara 13-12 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (13-17) visits Lara (11-18) @ 5:30 PM VST
La Guaira (14-16) visits Zulia (16-16) @ 6:30 PM VST
Magallanes (19-12) visits Margarita (14-17) @ 7:00 PM VST
Aragua (14-15) visits Caribes (21-11) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Guasave 5-3
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Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (15-14) visits Guasave (16-14) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (14-14-1) visits Mexicali (14-16) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (11-19) visits Hermosillo (20-9) @ 7:00 PM MST - Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is scheduled to start
Mochis (14-15-1) visits Noavojoa (13-16) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, and one error.

Acayucan beat Coatza 5-3
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Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Xalapa 7-4
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Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) entered in the eighth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Cordoba beat Oluta 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Veracruz (4-18) visits Tuxpan (11-7-1)
San Andres (12-5) visits Xalapa (9-8-1)
Coatza (12-8) visits Acayucan (12-8)
Oluta (9-8-1) visits Cordoba (7-14-1)


Dominican League

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2
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Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Azucareros 4-3
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Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and three walks.  (g/f:1-1)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and one throwing error.

Aguilas beat Escogido 7-5
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Saturday's Games:
Licey (16-7) visits Escogido (13-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (8-15) visits Azucareros (7-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (9-13) visits Aguilas (14-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 3-for-5 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 8-4 in 10 innings
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Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-3 with one double, one run, and two walks.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck one out.

Rivas beat Boer 5-4 in 10 innings
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Saturday's Games:
Granada (7-9) visits Rivas (10-4) @ 2:00 PM CST
Boer (7-6) visits Chinandega (4-9) @ 4:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the hold (2).  (p-s:27-15)(g/f:2-0)

Sydney beat Brisbane 7-6
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Sunday's Games:
Sydney (6-3) visits Brisbane (3-3) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Adelaide (3-7) visits Melbourne (2-4) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one intentional walk.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-0)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (4).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 5-2
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Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Carolina 7-1
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Saturday's Games:
Caguas (6-4) visits Carolina (6-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (3-7) visits Mayaguez (5-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Asian Series

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).

Canberra beat EDA 2-0
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Sunday's Games:
Rakutan (1-0) visits Canberra (1-0) @ 1:00 PM
Samsung (1-0) visits Uni-President 7-Eleven (1-0) @ 6:30 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Orix may turn attention to signing Manny Ramirez (Texas free agent-Aguilas): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-13: Stephen Piscotty Collects Four Singles & Two RBIs; Luis Mateo Singles, Doubles, & Steals Two Bases; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted third.  4-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the ninth as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 8-5
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Thursday's Games:
Mesa (18-11-1) visits Glendale (13-15-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-20) visits Salt River (18-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (18-11-1) visits Peoria (11-19) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Margarita beat Zulia 6-5
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Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one triple, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Caracas beat Lara 7-6 in 10 innings
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Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (Milwaukee free agent-Caracas) still feels he can play shortstop: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (20-10) visits Margarita (13-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-15) visits Zulia (14-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (19-10) visits La Guaira (12-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (13-14) visits Lara (10-17) @ 7:30 PM VST - Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) is scheduled to start


Mexican Pacific League

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

Mexicali beat Obregon 6-3
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Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, and one run.

Mazatlan beat Guasave 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (12-16) visits Obregon (11-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (12-15) visits Culiacan (13-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (19-8) visits Mochis (13-14-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth at first base, committed one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the ninth as a pinch runner.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 4-3
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Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Auzcareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-9)

Azucareros beat Licey 3-2
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Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one sacrifice, one caught stealing, one passed ball, and threw one base runner out.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Aguilas 5-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Rivas beat Boer 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Sydney (4-3) visits Brisbane (3-1) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Adelaide (2-6) visits Melbourne (1-3) @ 7:35 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-7 with one run, one stolen base, and one fielding error.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-6 with one double, one run, and two stolen bases.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck four strikeouts.  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Ponce 6-5 in 13 innings
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Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and four walks for the save (3).  (g/f:1-1)

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-2 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (3-7) visits Ponce (3-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (5-2) visits Caguas (5-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and two hit by pitches.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one RBI and three strikeouts.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at third base and fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 5-4

Jose Calero (former GCL-Monteria) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.

Monteria beat Sincelejo 7-5


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hanshin has not met with Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis) and may take a look at Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-13: Stephen Piscotty Singles, Walks, Drives In One Run, & Scores Two Runs; Jermaine Curtis Singles, Walks Twice, & Scores Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Singles, Triples, & Walks

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one outfield assist.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:3-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (13-14-2) visits Mesa (17-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-19) visits Surprise (18-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (17-12) visits Scottsdale (10-19) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one triple, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Margarita beat Zulia 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.

Lara beat Caracas 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered in the eighth in left field.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered in the eighth at catcher.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat Aragua 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jess Todd (former St. Louis) has left Caracas and Alex Gonzalez (Milwaukee free agent) has joined: Lider

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis) will begin training with Lara later this week: Lider

La Guaira released Nick McCully (former Quad Cities) after poor performance: Lider

Richard Castillo (Memphis) was removed from the Lara roster, Jose Godoy (GCL) removed from Caribes roster, Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) was removed from the La Guaira roster: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (12-16) visits Zulia (14-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (10-16) visits Caracas (12-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (20-9) visits Aragua (12-14) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (12-15) visits Magallanes (18-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

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

Obregon beat Mexicali 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  4-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and three runs.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:20-11)(g/f:5-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Guasave beat Mazatlan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-4)(ir-s:3-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Mather (former St. Louis) has signed on to play for Guasave: Guasave Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (11-16) visits Obregon (11-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (16-12) visits Mazatlan (13-13-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-15) visits Culiacan (13-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (18-8) visits Mochis (13-13-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Xalapa beat San Andres 4-2

Wednesday's Games:
Acayucan (11-7) visits Tuxpan (10-6-1)
Coatza (10-7) visits Veracruz (3-16)
San Andres (10-4) visits Cordoba (6-12-1)
Xalapa (9-8-1) visits Oluta (9-8-1)


Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-5)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
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Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the seventh as a pinch runner and took over at third base, batting seventh.  1-for-1 with one run.

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.

Aguilas beat Cibao 6-2
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Victor Marte (Memphis free agent-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Escogido beat Licey 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) says he is 99.9 recovered: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (12-8) visits Cibao (8-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (6-14) visits Licey (15-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (13-7) visits Estrellas (7-14) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-4 at the plate.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched seven batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Boer beat Granada 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-2 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (7-4) visits Rivas (8-4) @ 6:00 PM CST
Granada (7-7) visits Chinandega (2-9) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) 0-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 6-3

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in three double plays.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (3).

Carolina beat Ponce 6-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (St. Louis free agent) returned home to Puerto Rico and visited his academy: Primera Hora

Carlos Beltran (St. Louis free agent) will eight his options in free agency: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (4-3) visits Ponce (3-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Santurce (3-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


2013 Asia Series (November 15, 2013)

Features: Uni-President (China), Samsung (Korea), Fortitudo (Itlay), Canberra (Australia), Rakuten (Japan), and EDA (China): Wikipedia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-13: Leobaldo Pina Doubles & Drives In One Run; Ruben Gotay Singles, Walks Three Times, & Knocks In One Run; Breyvic Valera Singles, Steals One Base, & Scores One Run

Jermaine Curtis - Aguilas Cibaenas

Arizona Fall League

Stats:
Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) has played in 19 games going 25-for-74 (.338) with three double, three triples, 12 RBIs, 34 total bases, 14 runs, six walks, six stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .390 OBP, .459 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) has played in 11 games going 11-for-40 (.275) with two doubles, one home run, 12 RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .326 OBP, .400 SLG, and .726 OPS.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) has played in 19 games going 17-for-65 (.262) with seven doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 30 total bases, 17 runs, 13 walks, four stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .380 OBP, .462 SLG, and .841 OPS.

Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.16 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, eight walks, and struck 12 out over 8.1 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) has made five starts posting a 2-0 record, 3.97 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He's allowed 20 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 22.2 innings.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 8.2 innings.
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 5.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over seven innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (15-11-1) visits Peoria (10-17) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-12) visits Glendale (13-12-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (16-10-1) visits Scottsdale (10-17) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-6 with one run, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the eleventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).

La Guaira beat Margarita 4-2 in 11 innings

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League

Saturday's Results:

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Tiburones beat Philadelphia 6-5

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Caracas beat Navegantes 8-3

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Margarita beat Zulia 4-0

Monday's Games:
Seattle (9-10) visits Tiburones (6-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (9-13) visits Margarita (15-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (5-16) visits Cardenales (9-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (6-13) visits Philadelphia (8-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (11-10) visits Magallanes (14-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (15-3) visits Tampa Bay (10-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (11-9) visits Caimanes (9-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (13-7) visits Zulia (9-12) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and moved to right field, batting fourth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Guasave 12-11
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  Four walks, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Guasave (14-12) visits Mazatlan (13-11) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Veracruz beat Acayucan 10-8
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:6-7)

Licey beat Aguilas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Estrellas beat Cibao 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the ninth at third base.

Azucareros beat Escogido 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Contreras (Pittsburgh free agent-Licey) is willing to pitch in any league: La Prensa

Monday's Game:
Cibao (8-10) visits Aguilas (11-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Boer beat Granada 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 2-for-4 with one strikeout
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one RBI

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Stats:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.68 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 13.1 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck six out over 11.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.12 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one ground into double play.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck two out for the save (1).  (g/f:3-0)

Ponce beat Carolina 3-0 in game one of doubleheader

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI, one run, and three walks.

Carolina beat Ponce 7-3 in game two of doubleheader
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Carolina (4-1) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (2-4) visits Santurce (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 3-0

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-13: Stephen Piscotty Triples & Drives In Three Runs; Lee Stoppelman Strikes Out Three Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Jermaine Curtis Singles, Walks, & Scores One Run

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one triple, three two-out RBIs, and one hit by pitch.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:18-9)

Salt River beat Peoria 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the hold (1).

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Margarita 13-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ted Lilly (Los Angeles free agent-Magallanes) is set to start Sunday: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (11-15) visits La Guaira (11-14) @ 1:00 PM VST
Aragua (12-12) visits Lara (8-16) 2:00 PM VST
Caracas (12-13) visits Magallanes (16-10) @ 5:30M PM VST
Zulia (13-14) visits Caribes (19-8) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 14-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:5-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Guasave 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, seven earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 12-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (10-15) visits Navojoa (10-14) @ 1:00 PM MST
Mochis (12-12-1) visits Guasave (14-11) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (12-11-1) visits Hermosillo (17-7) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mexicali (11-14) visits Culiacan (11-13) @ 6:00 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop, moved to second base, and moved to right field, while batting second.  0-for-5 with one walk.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 8-0

Sunday's Games:
Acayucan (11-6) visits Veracruz (2-15)
Tuxpan (9-5-1) visits Coatza (9-6)
Cordoba (6-10-1) visits Oluta (6-8-1)
Xalapa (8-8-1) visits San Andres (10-3)


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the seventh as a pinch runner and took over in center field.

Cibao beat Licey 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-2)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sean Halton (Milwaukee) has joined Licey: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (11-6) visits Licey (14-5) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (6-13) visits Cibao (8-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (11-7) visits Azucareros (4-14) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with one sacrifice and two walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) entered in the eight as a pinch hitter.  1-for-1 with two two-out RBIs.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-3 with one RBI and one run
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the losing decision (1-1).

Chinandega beat Boer 8-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Rivas (6-4) visits Chinandega (2-7) @ 1:00 PM CST
Boer (5-4) visits Granada (7-5) @ 11:00 AM CST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, and struck five out.  (p-s:80-59)(g/f:8-2)

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:1-2)

Canberra beat Sydney 4-2

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (g/f:0-1)

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 5-3 in 11 Innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-3)

Caguas beat Ponce 3-2
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (3-3) visits Mayaguez (2-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:15 PM AST
Carolina (3-0) visits Ponce (1-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.

Cartagena beat Monteria 8-7

Saturday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Monteria beat Cartagena 10-3

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 7-2
El Herlado Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (0-1) visits Barranquilla (1-0)
Cartagena (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1)


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Tomo Ohka (former Memphis-Toyama) wants another shot at the majors: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-13: Carlos Martinez Given Permission To Pitch In Dominican; James Ramsey Hits Solo Home Run; Dean Kiekhefer Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Arizona Fall League

James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeout.
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-1)

Salt River beat Peoria 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (14-11-1) visits Surprise (16-9-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-16) visits Glendale (12-12-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-16) visits Salt River (14-12) @ 6:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Margarita beat Aragua 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) entered in the second and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits and five earned runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered in the eighth at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered in the seventh at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 and one passed ball.

Caribes beat Lara 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-5)
Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and two walks.  (ir-s:2-2)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 14-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the 13th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:23-10)(g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat Caracas 6-5 in 14 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (12-11) visits Magallanes (15-10) @ 4:30 PM VST
Margarita (11-14) visits La Gauira (10-14) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (12-13) visits Lara (8-16) @ 6:30 PM VST
Zulia (13-13) visits Caribes (18-8) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Margarita beat La Guaira 8-3

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with one RBI.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Alirio Negrette (DSL free agent-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Gerwuins Veleazco (Peoria-Caracas) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  One walk at the plate.

Caracas beat Caribes 9-5

Saturday's Games:
Caimanes (9-12) visits Seattle (8-10) @ 9:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (9-10) visits Aragua (6-12) @ 9:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (8-6) visits Tiburones (5-11) @ 9:00 AM VST
Detroit (10-10) visits Boston (9-12) @ 9:00 AM VST
Caribes (7-11) visits Lara (11-8) @ 9:00 AM VST
Cardenales (8-10) visits La Guaira (13-7) @ 9:00 AM VST
Caracas (14-3) visits Navegantes (5-15) @ 9:00 AM VST
Margarita (14-5) visits Zulia (9-11) @ 9:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Gausave) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and assisted in three double plays.

Guasave beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (10-14) visits Culiacan (11-12) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (11-12-1) visits Guasave (14-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (11-11-1) visits Hermosillo (17-6) @ 7:00 PM MST
Obegon (9-15) visits Navojoa (10-13) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, two walks, and one caught stealing.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 6-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Xalapa beat San Andres 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (9-6) visits Veracruz (2-13)
Tuxpan (9-4-1) visits Coatza (8-6)
Cordoba (6-9-1) visits Oluta (5-8-1)
Xalapa (7-8-1) visits San Andres (10-2)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:4-2)

Azucareros beat Cibao 2-1 in 10 innings

Notes:
Cardinals gave Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) permission to make 20 appearances with Aguilas: Aguilas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (6-12) visits Escogido (10-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (14-4) visits Cibao (7-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Aguilas (10-6) visits Azucareros (4-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-1 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-1 at the plate.

Boer beat Chinandega 7-1 in five innings, suspended

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (1-7) visits Boer (5-3) @ 2:00 PM CST
Rivas (6-3) visits Granada (6-5) @ 4:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Sunday's Game:
Canberra (4-2) visits Sydney (4-2) @ 4:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) seventh at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.
Lou Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Santurce beat Caguas 5-3
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Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Ponce 3-1

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-2) visits Santurce (3-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (1-2) visits Caguas (2-3) @ 7:15 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-8-13: Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Ronnierd Garcia Triples, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Silfredo Garcia & Victor Marte Each Strike Out One Over One Hitless/Scorless Inning

Arizona Fall League

James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the seventh in right field and batted third.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 4-2
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Friday's Games:
Salt River (13-12) visits Peoria (10-15) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (16-18-1) visits Mesa (13-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale(11-12-2)  visits Scottsdale (10-15) @ 7:08 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:26-17)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Zulia beat Caracas 13-1
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Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-5 with one ground into double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 4-2
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Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (5-0).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Lara 6-5
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Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-1
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Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) talks about his future with Margarita: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Zulia (12-13) visits Caracas (12-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (10-14) visits Aragua (12-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (8-15) visits Caribes (17-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (9-14) visits Magallanes (15-9) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Wednesday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Ronneird Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one error.

Caribes beat Navegantes 2-0

Thursday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and bated fifth.  1-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-2

Friday's Games:
Caimanes (9-11) visits Aragua (5-12) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (13-5) visits La Guaira (13-6) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (9-9) visits Magallanes (13-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (4-15) visits Detroit (10-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (9-10) visits Seattle (7-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (8-5) visits Boston (8-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (8-10) visits Lara (11-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (7-10) visits Caracas (13-3) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-16)(g/f:3-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 4-3
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Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Culiacan 10-4
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Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan released Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection): Puro Beisbol Twitter

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (10-13) visits Culiacan (10-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (11-11-1) visits Guasave (13-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (11-10-1) visits Hermosillo (16-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-14) visits Navojoa (9-13) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Acayucan beat Oluta 9-6

Friday's Games:
Acayucan (9-6) visits Veracruz (2-13)
Tuxpan (9-4-1) visits Coatza (8-6)
Cordoba (6-9-1) visits Oluta (5-8-1)
Xalapa (7-8-1) visits San Andres (10-2)


Dominican League

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-2)

Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and stuck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 8-4
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Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the eighth as a pinch runner and took over in center field.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Victor Marte (Memphis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Licey beat Cibao 10-5
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Friday's Games:
Aguilas (10-5) visits Escogido (9-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-13) visits Cibao (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (13-4) visits Estrellas (6-11) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-3 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Rivas and Chinandega tied 2-2, suspended in seventh inning
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Friday's Games:
Granada (5-5) visits Rivas (6-2) @ 6:00 PM CST
Boer (5-3) visits Chinandega (1-7) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 5-2

Saturday's Games:
Perth (3-3) visits Adelaide (1-5) for a doubleheader @ 4:00 PM ACT
Canberra (3-2) visits Sydney (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and three strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-0)

Carolina beat Santurce 5-3

Friday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Santurce (2-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-2) visits Ponce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League - Opening Day

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo visits Barranquilla
Cartagena visits Monteria

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-13: Lee Stoppelman Strikes Out Two over One Scoreless Inning; Leobaldo Pina Singles & Drives In One Run; Breyvic Valera & Luis Mateo Each Collect Two Singles

Arizona Fall League

James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-12)(g/f:1-0)

Scottsdale beat Salt River 7-4
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Thursday's Game:
Mesa (13-10-1) visits Glendale (10-12-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (15-8-1) visits Peoria (10-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-14) visits Salt River (12-12) @ 7:08 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, one balk, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 10-6
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Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 and one fielding error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Margarita 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Fitzgerald (San Francisco) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (11-13) visits Caracas (12-11) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (9-14) visits Magallanes (15-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (8-14) visits Caribes (16-8) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (8-14) visits Aragua (12-9) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).

Aragua beat Detroit 6-1

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two errors.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-2

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.

Margarita beat Tiburones 3-2

Thursday's Games:
Tiburones (5-11) visits Zulia (9-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (5-12) visits Cardenales (8-9) 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (4-13) visits Tampa Bay(8-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (6-9) visits Magallanes (12-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (7-9) visits Margarita (13-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (9-8) visits Detroit (10-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (7-11) visits Caimanes (8-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (12-6) visits Philadelphia (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 2-1
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Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-2
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Thursday's Games:
Guasave (13-9) visits Obregon (8-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (8-13) visits Mazatlan (11-9-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (10-11) visits Mochis (10-11-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-5) visits Mexicali (9-13) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Acayucan beat Coatza 9-6
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Thursday's Games:
Acayucan (9-6) visits Veracruz (2-13)
Tuxpan (9-4-1) visits Coatzacoalcos (8-6)
Cordoba (5-9-1) visits Oluta (5-8-1)
Xalapa (7-7-1) visits San Andres (10-2)


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the third and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (ir-s:1-1)

Azucareros beat Aguilas 8-2
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Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escoigdo) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, an struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-3)

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-3
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Notes:
Jeremy McBryde (San Diego) has signed on to pitch for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (6-10) visits Aguilas (9-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (7-7) visits Licey (12-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Boer beat Rivas 3-2
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Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-2 with one double, two walks, and one strikeout.

Granada beat Chinandega 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Granada visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Canberra (3-1) visits Sydney (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (2-3) visits Adelaide (1-4) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one sacrifice and one fielding error.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-2 in 10 innings
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Thursday's Games:
Santurce (2-2) visits Carolina (2-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (2-2) visits Mayaguez (0-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Cuban League

A preseason look at the the league: Havana Times


Japan League

So Taguchi (former St. Louis) is being considered for a managers position in Ni-gun: Yakyubaka