Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-19: Nick Additon Retires & Takes Scouting Position With Chinatrust; Lino Rivera Named LIDOM Manager Of The Year; Pete Kozma Hits A Three-Run Homer

#CTBros announced they hired former Brothers' pitcher Nick Additon as their international scout. The team also re-signed John Foster as pitching coach for the 2020 season. #CPBL pic.twitter.com/R9xhMGR3Aw

— CPBL STATS (@GOCPBL) December 20, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Yasuaki Yamasaki (Yokohama) has interest in pitching in the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Chinese Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis) has retired, after having dealt with recurring shoulder issues, and been hired as international scout by Chinatrust: CPBL Stats


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Mazatlan 7-5 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and threw out one base runner.

Obregon beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (22-35) visits Obregon (38-19) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mexicali (27-30) visits Hermosillo (33-23) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mochis (28-30) visits Guasave (23-34) @ 7:30 PM PT
Monterrey (24-33) visits Culiacan (30-27) @ 7:35 PM MT
Jalisco (35-23) visits Mazatlan (26-32) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-4)

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has completed his contract with Cibaenas: LIDOM Official Site

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) and Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) will not be available for the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was elected LIDOM Manager of the Year: Azucareros Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Monteria: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caribes beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Sprignfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) was given permission to be activated by Caribes and retire: El Emergente

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) officially signed with Minnesota and will have to leave the LVBP: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) will be given a break from the closer role: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Zulia (23-13) visits Caribes (19-20) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-24) visits Caracas (15-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (19-17) visits Magallanes (16-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (23-13) visits Aragua (16-20) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Manati beat Carolina 5-4 in 12 innings in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Carolina beat Manatai 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (10-14) visits Mayaguez (11-15) @ 9:15 PM AST
Carolina (15-10) visits Caguas (9-14) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, five walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-2).

Leon beat Rivas 4-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-3 in 10 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (14-15) visits Boer (9-20) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (18-11) visits Rivas (17-12) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Brisbane 4-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Perth beat Adelaide 7-2

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (10-7) visits Perth (12-5) for a doubleheader
Sydney (9-8) visits Auckland (8-9) for a doubleheader
Brisbane (7-11) visits Canberra (7-11)
Geelong-Korea (7-11) visits Melbourne (10-8)

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Tyler Herron - Criollos de Caguas

Korean Baseball Organization:

Kim Ha-Seong (Kiwoom) has interested in jumping to the MLB: Korea Joongang Daily

Seung-Hwan Oh (former St. Louis) talked about Kim Kwang-Hyun (MLB signing): Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League:

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (8).  (p-s:14-9)

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, one two-out RBI, and two runs.

Mazatlan beat Monterrey 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double and three strikeouts.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the 11th and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-3).  (p-s:22-17)(g/f:1-2)

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-1 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (33-22) visits Jalisco (34-23) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (26-31) visits Monterrey (23-33) @ 7:30 PM CT
Guasave (23-33) visits Navojoa (21-35) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (37-19) visits Mochis (28-29) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (30-26) visits Mexicali (26-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-3 with two runs and one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 8-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Ebro makes a case for Miami to pick up Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao): El Nuevo Herald

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (24-25) visits Licey (26-23) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (20-29) visits Cibao (20-29) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, was picked off, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, and one walk.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  4-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, threw one wild pitch, one fielding error, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-14)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:68-41)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Lara 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Aragua beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has come to an agreement with Minnesota, but has not yet signed: LVBP Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) will officially retire on Friday: LVBP Official Site

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) will get an opportunity to close out games: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (23-12) visits Caribes (18-20) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (13-24) visits Aragua (16-19) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (19-16) visits La Guaira (22-13) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Manati (9-13) visits Carolina (14-9) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (11-14) visits Santurce (16-9) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  One run and two walks.

Chinandega beat Leon 13-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (9-19) visits Chinandega (13-15) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (17-11) visits Leon (17-11) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4, one missed catch error, and threw out one of two base runners.

Canberra beat Brisbane 8-3

Friday's Games:
Sydney (9-8) visits Auckland (8-9)
Brisbane (7-10) visits Canberra (6-11)
Geelong-Korea (7-10) visits Melbourne (9-8)
Adelaide (10-6) visits Perth (11-5)

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Luis Bandes - Tiburones de La Guaira

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) has played in one game going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, one stolen base, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 12 games going 10-for-41 (.244) with one double, two home runs, eight RBIs, 17 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, 13 strikeouts, .360 OBP, .415 SLG, and .775 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 33 games going 22-for-93 (.237) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 28 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .301 OBP, .310 SLG, and .602 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in 51 games going 37-for-161 (.230) with three doubles, four home runs, 16 RBIs, 52 total bases, 20 runs, 33 walks, 40 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .364 OBP, .323 SLG, and .687 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in 15 games going 13-for-58 (.224) with two doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, six walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .297 OBP, .259 SLG, and .555 OBP.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 27 games going 15-for-76 (.197) with four doubles, five RBIs, 19 total bases, seven runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 28 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .282 OBP, .250 SLG, and .532 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) has five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one home run, foour RBIs, six total bases, four runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .238 OBP, .333 SLG, and .571 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, three holds, and seven saves.  He's allowed nine hits, no runs, three walks, and struck 17 out over 16 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-3 record, 2.38 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one home run, eight walks, and struck 16 out over 11.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 5.93 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed 14 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 13.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (32-21) visits Jalisco (33-22) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (25-30) visits Monterrey (22-32) @ 7:30 PM CT
Guasave (22-32) visits Navojoa (20-34) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (36-18) visits Mochis (27-28) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (29-25) visits Mexicali (25-29) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Aramis Garcia (2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one catcher interference error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI.
Mike Hauschild (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:2-1)

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run.
Carlos Peguero (Memphis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Cibao beat Escogido 8-2 in five innings
Bengaleses Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (19-28) visits Escogido (24-24) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (20-28) visits Cibaenas (23-25) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (25-22) visits Azucareros (32-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched into the seventh and earned the win: El Universal and LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Zulia 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two runs, two hit by pitches, and grounded into one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one sac fly, one strikeout, one throwing error, and threw out one of four base runners.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, four RBIs, and two runs.

La Guaira beat Caribes 11-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk for the blown save (2).  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:0-2)

Margarita beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (15-18) visits Lara (18-15) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (9-12) visits Manati (8-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 10:30 AM AST
Mayaguez (10-13) visits Santurce (15-8) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 25 games going 33-for-87 (.379) with five doubles, seven home runs, 25 RBIs, 59 total bases, 25 runs, 21 walks, six hit by pitches, one sac fly, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .522 OBP, .678 SLG, and 1.200 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) has made six starts posting a 3-1 record, 2.76 ERA, and 1.77 WHIP.  He's allowed 27 hits, 12 runs (nine earned), one home run, 25 walks (one intentional), hit two batters, and struck 26 out over 29.1 innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made seven appearances (four starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.98 ERA, and 1.62 WHIP.  He's allowed 20 hits, 17 runs (12 earned), 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 21.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (11-15) visits Leon (17-9) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (16-10) visits Boer (8-18) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Stats:
J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) has played in 15 games going 15-for-51 (.294) with four doubles, eight RBIs, five runs, six strikeouts, .377 OBP, .373 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) has played in 16 games going 11-for-57 (.193) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, eight runs, seven strikeouts, .303 OBP, .281 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) has played in 15 games going 9-for-47 (.191) with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs, four runs, 13 strikeouts, .191 OBP, .277 SLG, and .468 OPS.

Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2.456 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, five runs (two earned), one walk, and struck four out over 7.1 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Astronauts) has made three starts posting a 3.32 ERA.  He's allowed 14 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two walks, and struck 12 out over 19 innings.
Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Astronauts) has made three relief appearance posting a 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and sturck seven out over eight innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Chiriqui Federals (9-5) visits Herrera (6-9) @ 3:00 PM
Chiriqui Astronauts (10-5) visits Metro (4-10) @ 7:00 PM

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Chinese Professional Baseball:

Notes:
17-year old RHP Lee Chen-Hsun will undergo Tommy John surgery: CPBL Stats


Cuban League:

Notes:
Rumors are saying SS-2B Ricardo Ramos (Santiago) and SS Leoanis Molina (Santiago) have defected: Yirsandy Rodriguez Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Monterrey 6-2 in game one of doubleheader

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Monterrey beat Guasave 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:2-0)

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

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at cartcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and threw out two of three base runners.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (19-34) visits Hermosillo (32-20) @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (21-32) visits Guasave (22-31) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (26-28) visits Culiacan (29-24) @ 5:05 PM MT
Jalisco (33-21) visits Obregon (35-18) @ 6:10 PM CT
Mexicali (24-29) visits Mazatlan (25-29) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two double and one run.

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 8-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Alex Fagalde (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 8-7
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leger (St. Louis DSL Field Coordinator) is taking over as interim manager: Escogido Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (22-25) visits Licey (25-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (20-27) visits Cibao (18-28) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (24-23) visits Azucareros (31-16) @ 5:00 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit 15 home runs in the first round of the Home Run Derby, for third most: Meridana League Official Twitter and Meridana League Official Twitter

Cazana then his eight, the most, in the second round: Meridana League Official Twitter

Cazana came up short in the final round: Meridana League Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:0-1)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (8).  (p-s:4-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (8).  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)

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

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and one throwing erro.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Caribes beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed now 17-year old Venezuelan RHP Omar Yanez: St. Louis Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (17-18) visits Caracas (14-18) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-18) visits Zulia (23-9) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (14-18) visits Margarita (11-23) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (19-13) visits Lara (18-14) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Santurce beat Manati 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) says his fingers and legs are fine, and that he would like to retire as a Cardinal: Primera Hora

There was a good turnout for Molina's Foundation 4 event in Puerto Rico on Saturday: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Manati (8-12) visits Mayaguez (9-13) @ 6:00 PM AST
Carolina (12-9) visits Caguas (9-11) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck four out.

Leon beat Boer 4-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Leon (16-9) visits Boer (8-17) @ 4:00 PM
Chinandega (10-15) visits Rivas (16-9) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-5 with two stolen bases and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Melbourne 9-7

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 7-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-19: Allen Cordoba Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Adolis Garcia Singles, Triples, & Knocks In One Run; Edgar Renteria, Jolbert Cabrera, & Donovan Solano Honored In Colombia

6to ⬆️ jonrón de Allen Córdoba y ahora @torosdeherrera 4-3 @AstronautasCH pic.twitter.com/rLNquvtN8N

— ProbeisOficial (@ProbeisOficial) December 4, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Monterrey 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Culiacan 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Mexicali 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (19-25) visits Monterrey (19-24) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (28-16) visits Navojoa (16-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (19-24) visits Culiacan (24-19) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (26-16) visits Mazatlan (18-26) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (27-16) visits Mexicali (20-23) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-3).  (g/f:5-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:2-1)

Azucareros beat Cibao 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (24-16) visits Escogido (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (17-23) visits Estrellas (17-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-20) visits Cibaenas (21-19) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Edgard Renteria (former St. Louis), Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis), and Donovan Solano (former Memphis) were honored by the Colombian Baseball Federation: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:37-19)(g/f:1-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Caribes beat Lara 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-1 and one fielding error.

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

Notes:
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) is grateful for the trade to Caribes: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) is dealing with back spasms: LVBP Official Site

Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) is expected to join Caracas: LVBP Official Site

MLB begins stadium inpsections: Meridiano

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (9-15) visits Zulia (16-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (16-7) visits Caribes (10-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-11) visits La Guaira (13-9) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-2)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) will take part in the Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) Home Run Derby to be held on December 14, 2019: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Manati (3-9) visits Mayaguez (7-6) @ 9:15 PM AST
Caguas (6-5) visits Santurce (7-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, two walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out.

Leon beat Boer 15-8
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Chinandega 12-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Leon (9-7) visits Boer (4-12) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (7-9) visits Rivas (12-4) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at second and batted second.  0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:108-74)(g/f:9-2)

Geelong-Korea beat Adelaide 8-2

Friday's Games:
Canberra (3-5) visits Auckland (1-7)
Adelaide (5-3) visits Geelong-Korea (3-5)
Perth (6-2) visits Melbourne (6-2)
Brisbane (4-4) visits Sydney (4-4)


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnsonn City-Herrera) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronautas) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.

Chiriqui Astronautas beat Herrera 10-9
Panama League Official Site Post Game

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chiriqui Federales beat Metro 4-3
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chiriqui Federales (2-4) visits Metro (4-2) @ 3:00 PM
Herrera (2-5) visits Chiriqui Astronautas (5-2) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-19: Jose Adolis Garcia Doubles, Triples, & Drives In Three Runs; Justin Williams Singles Twice, Walks Three Times, & Knocks In Two Runs In Doubleheader; Edgard Montiel Collects One Single & Two RBIs

¡Cacao! Doblete remolcador que limpiaba las bases para Adolis García. #ElCibaoSomosTodos pic.twitter.com/2DsNnpKycm

— Gigantes del Cibao ® (@Gigantes_Cibao) December 1, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:14-6)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Monterrey 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and two walks.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:35-19)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-0 in game one of doubleheader

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) staeted at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:6-3)

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Mochis beat Mexicali 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Guasave beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Monterrey (18-23) visits Jalisco (27-15) @ 3:15 PM CT
Mexicali (19-22) visits Mochis (19-23) @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (18-23) visits Hermosillo (25-15) @ 5:00 PM MT
Culiacan (22-19) visits Navojoa (15-26) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (18-24) visits Obregon (25-16) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two runs and one walk.

Escogido beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, three RBIs, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Estrellas beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) was removed from the active roster with injury and added Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas): Cibaenas Official Twitter

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (20-18) visits Escogido (20-18) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (19-19) visits Cibao (17-21) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (22-16) visits Estrellas (16-22) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) earned the loss as Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-3: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Caracas 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run, two hit by pitches, and one throwing error.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Caribes 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and was ejected.  (p-s:3-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 22-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) is excited about the way he is playing and reaction by the fans: LVBP Official Site

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) is a reliable arm in the bullpen: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Magallanes (8-14) visits Caracas (8-13) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-14) visits Zulia (15-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (11-10) visits Lara (15-7) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (12-9) visits Margarita (9-14) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (5-5) visits Manati (3-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:30 PM AST
Caguas (5-4) visits Carolina (7-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) entered in the fifth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Chinandega beat Leon 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (2-11) visits Chinandega (7-5) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (9-3) visits Leon (7-6) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Adelaide beat Sydney 7-4

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 and assisted in two double plays.

Canberra beat Perth 10-6

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Chiriqui beat Herrera 1-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Metro (2-0) visits Herrera (0-3) @ 1:00 PM
Chiriqui: Astronautas (2-1) visits Federales (1-1) @ 4:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-19: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Adalberto Mejia Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings; Rayder Ascanio Doubles & Drives In Two Runs

Hector Hernandez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Monterrey 14-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in three double plays.

Hermosillo beat Guasave 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis scouts were on hand for Wednesday's LMB rookie class workout: MiLB Official Site

Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has been working in local communities in Mexico: Unnimedios and Fernando Ballesteros Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Monterrey (18-22) visits Jalisco (26-15) @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (18-21) visits Mochis (18-22) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Guasave (17-23) visits Hermosillo (25-14) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (18-23) visits Obregon (24-16) @ 7:10 PM CT
Culiacan (22-18) visits Navojoa (14-26) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks, one stolen base, and three strikeouts.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 3-2 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:4-1)

Cibao beat Estrellas 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (19-18) visits Licey (19-18) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (22-15) visits Cibaenas (19-18) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibao (17-20) visits Estrellas (15-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and hit one batter for the save (6).  (p-s:26-11)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one fielding error.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out for the hold (5).  (p-s:26-19)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one triple, one RBI, two runs, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) will be unavilable for at least five days with respiratory infection: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Lara (14-7) visits Caracas (8-12) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-13) visits Zulia (14-6) @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-13) visits Aragua (10-10) @ 5:30 PM VET
La Guaira (11-9) visits Margarita (9-13) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) gave up three runs in six innings: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) doubles and drove in two runs: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-7)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
A look at Jose Rada (former Springfield-Carolina coach) as the analytical coach: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (7-4) visits Manati (3-7) @ 3:45 PM AST
Caguas (4-4) visits Mayaguez (6-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 7-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (2-10) visits Rivas (8-3) @ 4:00 PM
Leon (7-5) visits Chinandega (6-5) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Geelong-Korea 8-5 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and threw out one base runner.

Brisbane beat Geelong-Korea 5-4 in game two of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Canberra 10-2 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Canberra 7-1 in game two of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Sydney beat Adelaide 9-1

Sunday's Games:
Auckland (1-6) visits Melbourne (5-2)
Adelaide (4-3) visits Sydney (4-3)
Canberra (2-5) visits Perth (6-1)


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.,

Metro beat Herrera 6-2
Probeis Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronautas) entrered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck four out.

Chiriqui: Astronautas beat Federales 6-0
Probeis Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Herrera (0-2) visits Chririqui Astronautas (1-1)
Metro (2-0) visits Chiriqui Federales (1-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings for The Win; Genesis Cabrera Strikes Out Five Over Three Scoreless Innings; Edgard Montiel Singles Three Times, Walks, & Drives In One Run

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Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Monterrey 5-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, three runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 10-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (24-14) visits Culiacan (21-18) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (23-16) visits Guasave (17-22) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Navojoa (14-25) visits Monterrey (18-21) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mochis (18-22) visits Mazatlan (18-22) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (25-15) visits Mexicali (18-21) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:7-6)
Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-1)

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and one run.

Estrellas beat Escogido 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and moved to right, batting fourth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one double and one triple.

Cibao beat Azucareros 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:4-0)

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base and threw out one of three base runners.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-2 at the plate.

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:1-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (5).  (p-s:22-10)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caribes 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:0-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Caribes 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nelson Prada (former VSL-Magallanes) was placed on the seven-day restricted list: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (13-6) visits Margarita (9-11) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (9-12) visits Lara (12-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (7-11) visits Magallanes (7-12) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (10-8) visits La Guaira (9-9) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinanega) started and batted third.  3-for-4 with one RBI, three runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 13-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chinandega (5-4) visits Boer (2-8) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (6-4) visits Rivas (6-3) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and threw out one of two base runners.

Brisbane beat Geelong-Korea 5-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pithced 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (one earned), one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:78-48)(g/f:8-1)

Sydney beat Adelaide 5-0

Friday's Games:
Auckland (1-3) visits Melbourne (2-2)
Geelong-Korea (2-2) visits Brisbane (1-4)
Adelaide (4-1) visits Sydney (2-3)
Canberra (2-2) visits Perth (3-1)


Panama League:

Thursday's Games:
Metro (0-0) visits Chiriqui (0-0) @ 3:00 PM
Herrera (0-0) visits Chiriqui (0-0) @ 7:00 PM