Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-17: Ronny Cedeno Collects Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Randy Arozarena Singles Three Times & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Rayder Ascanio Collects Three Singles, Three Walks, & Two RBIs

Jose Martinez (far left) and Ronny Cedeno (middle) - Navegantes del Magallanes

Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one hone run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:2-0)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)

Surprise beat Salt River 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Fall-Stars Game: West (0-0) visits East (0-0) @ 5:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Culiacan beat Obregon 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and moved to left field, batting third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Navojoa traded Niko Vasquez (former Springfield) to Obregon: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-9) visits Mochis (9-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM MT
Navojoa (9-12) visits Jalisco (12-9) @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (10-11) visits Hermosillo (12-9) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (13-8) visits Obregon (7-14) @ 6:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:55-37)(g/f:4-0)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two double, one RBI, three runs, and one walk.

La Guaira beat Caribes 14-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) entered late in the game in right field and batted leadoff.  One run and three walks.

Zulia beat Aragua 8-4

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run.
Rayder Ascanio (State College-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with two RBIs, four runs, three walks, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, two runs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 19-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out one of two base runners.

Caracas beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) is close to joining Magallanes and Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to join Lara on November 18: LVBP Official Site

La Guaira placed Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) on the 14-day restricted list: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita), recovered from a hand injury, began training with Margarita on Wednesday and is expected to be activated this coming week: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will play with La Guaira until the beginning of January 2018: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (11-9) visits Caracas (11-10) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (9-12) visits Magallanes (11-10) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (9-12) visits Aragua (16-5) @ 5:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Margarita-Aragua beat La Guaira 12-11

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, and struck seven out.  (g/f:4-2)

Azucareros beat Escogido 11-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (8-7) visits Licey (5-10) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (5-10) visits Cibao (9-6) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (8-7) visits Estrellas (10-5) @ 7:3) PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision.  (g/f:5-2)

Rivas beat Boer 7-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Leon 7-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday Due To Elections


Colombian League:

Notes:
Monteria selected Evan Mendoza (Peoria) and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL), and Sincelejo picked up Jackson Solarte (former VSL) in player drafts: LCBP Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
ABL met with Chinese Professional Baseball League to schedule more games against each other: CPBL Stats


U-23 World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
The Puerto Rican team continued to train at St. Louis' Florida complex: Primera Hora


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
The league will hold their rookie draft on November 6th and Wilberto Rivera (GCL) will be available for selection: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-17: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Four Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Aramis Garcia Hits A Two-Run Homer; Corey Baker Strikes Out One & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

Fidencio Flores - Indios del Boer

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Mesa beat Glendale 9-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Peoria beat Salt River 10-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth. 1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, three earend runs, one home run, two walks, and struck seven out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:63-39)(g/f:2-3)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:1-0)
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-0)

Scottsdale beat Surprise 11-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two walks (one intentional).

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the 11th an pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:3-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-3 in 13 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Aroareana (Srpingfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (9-7) visits Jalisco (10-6) @ 1:00 PM CT
Hermosillo (10-6) visits Mochis (6-10) @ 4:00 PM MT
Navojoa (6-10) visits Culiacan (10-6) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mexicali (8-8) visits Obregon (5-11) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:11-7)

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-1

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and on throwing error.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) stated as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Caribes 14-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:31-21)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:3-0)

Caracas beat Zulia 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) could be out at least a week with discomfort in left quadriceps: Lara Official Site

Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) will be activated Sunday: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (9-8) visits Zulia (8-8) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (9-7) visits La Guaira (8-10) @ 1:00 PM VET
Lara (6-10) visits Caribes (7-10) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (8-8) visits Aragua (12-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) has played in nine games going 11-for-32 (.344) with two doubles, two triples, one home run, four RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .475 OBP, and .625 SLG.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) has played in nine games going 9-for-33 (.273) with four doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, five walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, three caught stealing, .368 OBP, and .394 SLG.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over four innings.
Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out over 6.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.

Azucareros beat Cibao 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), and two home runs.  (g/f:8-0)

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-6) visits Licey (2-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (7-3) visits Cibao (7-4) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (3-8) visits Estrllas (8-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.

Leon @ Chinandega was postponed due to rain

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-5)

Boer beat Rivas 5-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (2-1) visits Leon (1-1)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-17: Imeldo Diaz Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In Three Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Hits A Solo Home Run

Imeldo Diaz - Bravos de Margarita

Cuban League:

2017 All-Star Game results: Baseball de Cuba


Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:52-27)(g/f:3-0)
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the save (1).  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:2-1)

Surprise beat Salt River 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 11 games going 15-for-48 (.313) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, five RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, six strikeoutsthree walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .365 OBP, .521 SLG, and .88 6 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregron) has played in 11 games going one double, four home runs, eight RBIs, 35 total nbases, six runs, four walks,
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played  in ten games going 10-for-36 (.278) with one triple, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .366 OBP, .417 SLG, and .783 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played 11 games going 11-for-40 (.275) with three doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, .420 OBP, .500 SLG, and .920 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total bases, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Johnson City-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 2-for-19 (.105) with two total bases, two runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .198 OBP, .105 SLG, and .296 OPS.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 9.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck six out over eight innings.

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


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and three walks (one intentional).  (p-s:51-32)(g/f:3-3)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) left his start early with a leg injury and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to debut on Friday: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (5-6) visits Magallanes (6-5) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-3) visits La Guaira (5-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (ir-s:2-2)

Boston and La Guaira tied 3-3

Carlos Talavara (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two runs.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs, and one run.

Margarita-Aragua beat Magallanes 7-0

Tuesday's Games:
La Guaira (2-2-1) visits Margarita-Aragua (3-1-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (3-5-1) visits Magallanes (2-7) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (4-4-1) visits Boston (6-1-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Angel Castro (former-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:11-4)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (5-2) visits Escogido (5-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (5-2) visits Azucareros (0-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-5) visits Cibaenas (4-3) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double.

Boer beat Chinandega 2-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-17: Randy Arozarena Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Cedric Hunter Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Efren Navarro Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run

8B, ni la busquen! Segundo cuadrangular de la noche de Randy Arozarena #Mayos 2-5 #Naranjeros #NoPasaNadaMx @OficialMayos @LMPbeisbol pic.twitter.com/R8kG1YlQAn

— nopasanada.mx (@NoPasaNada_mx) October 14, 2017

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navojoa

Nippon Professional Baseball Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Seibu beat Rakuten 10-0

Sunday's Games:
Rakuten (0-1) visits Seibu (1-0) @ 12:00 AM ET
Yokohama (0-1) visits Hanshin (1-0) @ 1:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
NC (2-2) visits Lotte (2-2) @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-18)(g/f:3-2)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-8)
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-2)

Glendale beat Surprise 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Keith Law on Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise), Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise), and Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise): ESPN

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs and one walk.

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Obregon (0-3) visits Jalisco (3-0) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (0-3) visits Culiacan (3-0) @ 6:05 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-0) visits Navojoa (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), and struck one out.  (p-s:29-21)(g/f:3-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.

Caracas beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascenio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Lara beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara is hoping Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) will be available to play on Tuesday: LVBP Official Site

Magallanes signed Angel Cabrera (Las Tunas) and Ariel Hechevarria (Industriales) did not make the cut: Magallanes Official Site

Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) had his next start pushed back from Saturday to Monday: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) is dealing with an unknown injury but is still expected to play with Margarita and David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has not yet received permission to play: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (2-2) visits Caracas (2-2) @ 3:00 PM VET
Lara (3-1) visits Magallanes (1-3) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (1-3) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
With his start on Saturday, Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) will break the record for most seasons played by an import player and most played by an import player with one team in the LIDOM: Estrellas Official Site

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


Advanced Instructional League:

Notes:
St. Louis has pushed back their instructs to January, before spring training: Baseball America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-11-17: Xavier Scruggs Hits A Two-Run Homer; Arturo Reyes Pitched Two Scoreless Innings; Eduardo Sanchez Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Win

Xavier Scruggs - NC Dinos

Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and committed one error.

NC beat Lotte 13-6
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Lotte (1-2) visits NC (2-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, two outfield assists, and assisted in one double play.

Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:43-23)(g/f:4-1)

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits and no runs.  (p-s:21-16)(g/f:3-1)

Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:24-15)(g/f:2-0)

Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Surprise 4-3

MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Chicago-A) is playing in instructional league: Chicago-A Official Site

Wednesday's Games:

Peoria (1-0) visits Glendale (0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST

Scottsdale (1-0) visits Mesa (0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST

Surprise (0-1) visits Salt River (1-0) @ 6:35 PM MST

Mexican Pacific League:

Notes:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) joined Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) made the Obregon roster: Obregon Official Site

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) made the Mochis roster: LMP Official Site

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) and Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) made the Novojoa roster: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:

Obregon (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM MST

Navojoa (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 8:05 PM MT

Jalisco (0-0) visits Mazatlan (0-0) @ 8:30 PM MST

Venezuelan League:

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Caribes 12-3

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, hit two batters, and struck one out.  (p-s:54-29)(g/f:2-4)

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Caracas 4-3

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Magallanes 5-4 in 10 innings

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) and Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made the Margarita roster and Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) may join the team in November: LVBP Official Site and Margarita Official Site

Wednesday's Games:

Margarita (1-0) visits Caribes (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET

Lara (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET

Magallanes (0-1) visits Zulia (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET

La Guaira (1-0) visits Caracas (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET