Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-19-19: Jamie Romak Singles Twice, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs In Doubleheader; Alejandro Mejia Doubles & Knocks In One Run; Alex Mejia Collects Three Singles

Jamie Romak - SK

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Monclova beat Tijuana 4-3

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Yucatan beat Mexico 4-1
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Tijuana (2-2) visits Monclova (2-2) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Yokohama beat Hiroshima 11-8

Friday's Games:
Yomiuri (73-61-2) visits Yokohama (70-64-3) @ 5:00 AM ET
Rakuten (67-66-4) visits Seibu (77-59-1) @ 5:00 AM ET
Chiba Lotte (67-67-4) visits Orix (57-71-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (62-69-5) visits Softbank (73-59-4) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Doosan beat SK 6-4 in game one of doubleheader

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Doosan beat SK 7-3 in game two of doubleheader

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

NC beat LG 5-3

Friday's Games:
Kia (59-77-2) visits Doosan (81-54) @ 4:30 AM
KT (66-69-2) visits Lotte (48-84-3) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (57-78-1) visits Hanwha (54-83) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (83-56-1) visits SK (84-52-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and one outfield assist.

Surprise beat Glendale 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (0-1) visits Salt River (0-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (1-0) visits Glendale (0-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (1-0) visits Surprise (1-0) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) reported to Obregon camp: Obregon Official Site

Edgar Manzo (DSL-Jalisco) reported to Jalisco camp: Jalisco Official Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Angel Rondon (Springfield), Leonardo Taveras (Palm Beach), Juan Nicasio (former St. Louis), and Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) have all been invited to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site

Andy Pacheco (Santiago-Cibao League) died in a traffic accident: El Caribe


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Palm Beach-Caguas) was named hitting coach and Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) will be returning as Caguas pitching coach: El Nuevo Dia


Asia Winter League (November 23, 2019):

Notes:
CPBL announced schedule for 2019-20 season: CPBL Stats

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El derecho Panameño Harold Araúz receta su 4to Ponche consecutivo para cerrar así la alta del 3ro. #Panamá 🇵🇦 sigue arriba 2-0 sobre #Cuba 🇨🇺 #SerieDelCaribe2019 #seriecaribePitcheosSalvajes @pitcheossalvaje @beisboldecaribe pic.twitter.com/Bj8WYkddxH

— EDUARDO E. MUÑOZ M. (@EMunoz77) February 10, 2019

Caribbean Series Championship:

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.
Carlos Benitez (Granma-Las Tunas) started at second base and batted seventh.   1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Livan Moinelo (Pinar de Rio-Las Tunas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Herrera) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:72-56)(g/f:9-0)

Herrera beat Las Tunas 3-1
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

¡¡ARRIBA PANAMÁ🇵🇦🇵🇦⚾! Allen Córdoba con este batazo trae la primera 'rayita' de los @torosdeherrera ante Cuba en el Rod Carew. EN VIVO POR RPC y @MedcomGo #BeisRPC pic.twitter.com/eUrlCAkvwf

— Deportes RPC (@deportes_rpc) February 10, 2019

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Palm Beach-Herrera MGR) helped coach Herrera to the championship: El Nuevo Dia

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Las Tunas) and Lazaro Blanco (Granma-Las Tunas) were named to the 2019 Caribbean Series All-Star team: LVBP Official Site

Angel Ovalles (St. Louis Latin scout-Cibaenas GM) will begin the search for the new manager of Cibaenas: Listin Diario

The Confederation did not confirm if Panama would return: El Nuevo Dia

The Confederation is still discussing adding Panama, Nicaragua, and Colombia: El Nuevo Dia

Lara received big support from the Venezuelans living in Panama and many players like Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) were surprised: El Nuevo Dia

Herrera will not receive a cash prize for reaching the Caribbean Series finals: TV Max Deportes

Un mensaje de José León, boricua que fue coach del campeón Panamá. #SerieDelCaribe2019 pic.twitter.com/aRn8VQ4w9U

— Jorge Figueroa Loza (@jorgefloza) February 11, 2019

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Cuantos #RT A La selfie de nuestros amigos nicaragüenses??!!! 🇳🇮 ⚾️🇳🇮⚾️🇳🇮⚾️🇳🇮⚾️ @Nicaragua905 @Titanesnic @BeisbolNic @DelRugido pic.twitter.com/HUdS367hgn

— Serie Latinoamericana (@SLVeracruz19) January 27, 2019

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Perth 3-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Friday


Latin American Series:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Herrera beat Barranquilla 3-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Leon beat Acayucan 7-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Arkansas-Herrera) talks about coaching the Herrera squad: El Nuevo Dia

Thursday's Games:
Herrera (2-3) visits Leon (5-0) @ 2:00 PM
Xalapa (3-2) visits Acayucan (2-3) @ 7:00 PM


Pan American Games Qualifier (Brazil):

Notes:
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Colombia) and Jose Calero (former GCL-Colombia) helped pitch Colombia to a 10-4 win over Panama: El Universal


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Lara (Venezuela), Las Tunas (Cuba), and Jalisco (Mexican Pacific) will compete in Group A and Santurce (Puerto Rico), Estrellas (Dominican Republic), and Herrera (Panama) will be in Group B: LVBP Official Site

Herrera may add players who participated with other teams in the Latin American Series: Licey Official Site

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros/Estrellas) is a candidate to start the first game for Estrellas: Estrellas Official Site

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Estrellas MGR) feels his team is built to win: El Caribe

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Rafael Ortega - Tiburones de la Guaira

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-2
El Universal Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to third base, batting third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over in center field, batting ninth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat La Guaira 3-1
Lider Post Game

Notes:
Pablo Sandoval (San Francisco-Magallanes) was added to the Magallanes active roster: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (8-2) visits Caracas (5-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-6) visits Zulia (2-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Notes:
Veracruz (Triple-A Mexican League) announced the signings of Edward Valdez (Monterrey free agent-Licey), Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer), and Ricardo Gomez (Veracruz free agent-Aguilas): MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (1-1) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Oluta 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) received one vote for Pitcher of the Week: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (6-8) visits Aguilas (6-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (9-5) visits Licey (7-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Jose Leon (former Arkansas) was chosen by Guaynabo in the Puert Rican Double-A League draft: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (7-1) visits Carolina (1-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (4-4) visits Caguas (4-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League

Notes:
Carlos Gonzalez (former Johnson City) has been hired on as pitching coach for Veraguas and is also a scout for Houston.

Tuesday's Doubleheader Games:
Cocle (5-1) visits Chiriqui (0-4)
Urraca (3-2) visits Herrera (2-3)


Cuban League

Rene Arocha (former St. Louis) will be on hand for a softball game among former and current Cuban professional baseball players: El Nuevo Herald


European Leagues

Milwaukee signed 19-year old Dutch catcher Milan Post to a minors deal: Mister Baseball