Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-13: Stat Updates From Winter Leagues

Joel Pineiro - Leones de Ponce

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat La Guaira 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (Milwaukee free agent-Caracas) turned down Detroit's offer of a minor league contract with spring invite: Lider

Margarita traded Edgar Martinez (Oaxaca) to Magallanes for Wilfredo Tovar (New York-N): El Universal

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (27-26) visits La Guaira (27-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (26-28) visits Lara (24-29) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (21-33) visits Magallanes (30-24) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Former Cardinals:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 25 games going 18-for-68 (.265) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 22 total bases, two runs, nine walks, 16 strikeouts, .363 OBP, .324 SLG, and .686 OPS.
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in 51 games going 44-for-169 (260) with eight doubles, one triple, seven home runs, 22 RBIs, 75 total bases, 30 runs, 29 walks, one stolen base, 42 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .372 OBP, .444 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 30 games going 26-for-108 (.241) with six doubles, eight home runs, 26 RBIs, 56 total bases, 17 runs, 23 walks, one stolen base, 30 strikeouts, .370 OBP, .519 SLG, and .889 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 41 games going 30-for-141 (.213) with six doubles, seven home runs, 20 RBIs, 57 total bases, 17 runs, 21 walks, 36 strikeouts, .317 OBP, .404 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) has played in four games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, one home run, one RBI, six total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .154 OBP, .462 SLG, and .615 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 0.35 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck eight out over 5.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made eight appearances (four starts) posting a 0-2 record, 6.75 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 22 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit three batters, and struck 17 out over 21.1 innings.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, and four walks over 1.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Culiacan (8-13) visits Navojoa (12-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (14-7) visits Guasave (9-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (14-7) visits Mochis (12-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (9-12) visits Mazatlan (6-15) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 6-0 in game one of doubleheader

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) entered late in the game at shortstop and moved to second base, batting second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (29-14-1) visits Tuxpan (25-16-5)
Acayucan (29-18) visits Cordoba (19-29-1)
Coatza (22-19-3) visits Veracruz (9-34-2)
Xalapa (19-22-2) visits Oluta (20-20-3)


Dominican League

Current Cardinals:
Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) has played in 23 games going 15-for-42 (.357) with one home run, four RBIs, 18 total bases, ten runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .426 OBP, .429 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) has played in 26 games going 24-for-74 (.324) with three doubles, six RBIs, 27 total bases, 13 runs, 13 walks, one stolen bases, ten strikeouts, four caught stealing, .438 OBP, .365 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in nine games going 8-for-26 (308) with three doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .538 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Juan Castillo (Palm Beach-Escogido) has played in one game.


Former Cardinals:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in 14 games going 16-for-51 (.314) with four doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 26 total bases, seven runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, .403 OBP, .510 SLG, and .913 OPS.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 12-for-50 (.240) with two doubles, four RBIs, 14 total bases, seven runs, five walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .316 OBP, .280 SLG, and .596 OPS.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 19 games going 9-for-58 (.155) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, four walks, six strikeouts, .210 OBP, .241 SLG, and .451 OPS.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 12 games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one RBI, one total base, five walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .111 SLG, and .540 OPS.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in six games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one double, three RBIs, two total bases, one walk, six strikeouts, .111 OBP, .118 SLG, and .229 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one RBI, one walk, and .333 OBP.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's alowed seven hits, no runs, three walks, and struck one out over 6.2 innings.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.50 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, two holds, and five saves.  He's allowed ten hits, one earned run, 12 walks, and struck 19 out over 18 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.59 ERA, and 0.71 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 5.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 2-2 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He's allowed 53 hits, 18 runs (12 earned), six walks, hit one batter, and struck 27 out over 44 innings.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made seven starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.444 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 16 runs (14 earned), five home runs, five walks, and struck 31 out over 36.2 innings.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out over 6.2 innings.
Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, nine runs (seven earned), three walks, and struck ten out over 9.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.82 ERA, and 1.91 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 3.2 innings.
Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 14.40 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over five innings.

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) rejoined Aguilas: LIDOM Official Site

Erick Aybar (Anaheim) has been given clearance to play with Licey and Sean Halton (Milwaukee) will join for the tournament: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (27-17) visits Licey (26-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (28-17) visits Azucareros (16-28) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (16-29) visits Cibao (21-24) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Current Cardinals:
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.89 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight runs (five earned), ten walks, thrown three wild pitches, one balk, and struck eight out over 11.2 innings

Former Cardinals:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 12 games going 11-for-28 (.393) with one double, one RBI, 12 total bases, three runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, .564 OBA, .429 SLG, and .993 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 34 games going five doubles, one home run, 16 RBIs, 40 total bases, eight runs, 24 strikeouts, .343 OBA, .331 SLG, and .674 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in 35 games going 35-for-134 (.261) with six doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 50 total bases, 23 runs, ten walks, 19 strikeouts, .351 OBA, .373 SLG, and .724 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 29 games going 25-for-97 (.258) with four doubles, three home runs, ten RBIs, 38 total bases, 13 runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .308 OBA, .392 SLG, and .700 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) has made six starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.49 ERA, and 1.31 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), eight walks, and struck six out over 28.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (20-14) visits Chinandega (14-21) @ 6:00 PM CST
Boer (20-15) visits Granada (16-20) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wednesday's Game:
All-Star Game: World visits Australia @ 4:35 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Current Cardinals:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has played in 25 games going 24-for-85 (.282) with five doubles, four home runs, 16 RBIs, 41 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, 17 strikeouts, .351 OBP, .482 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) has played in 28 games going 20-for-81 (.247) with three doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, three stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .326 OBP, .309 SLG, and .635 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) has played in 16 games going 10-for-49 (.204) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .310 OBP, .347 SLG, and .657 OPS.

Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 2.70 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, flour walks, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) has played in seven games going 9-for-24 (.375) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, 13 total bases, five runs, four walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .464 OBP, .542 SLG, and 1.006 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 20 games going 26-for-76 (.342) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 14 RBIs, 43 total bases, 13 runs, four walks, 18 strikeouts, .369 OBP, .566 SLG, and .935 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) has played in 26 games going 28-for-89 (.315) with five doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 36 total bases, 11 runs, 19 walks, two stolen bases, 23 strikeouts, .440 OBP, .404 SLG, and .845 OPS.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 23 games going 27-for-86 (.314) with five doubles, 11 RBIs, 32 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, 24 strikeouts, .392 OBP, .372 SLG, and .764 OPS.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 22 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with two doubles, one triple, four RBIs, 22 total bases, six runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .309 OBP, .297 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas/Mayaguez) has played in 20 games going 17-for-70 (.243) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, nine runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .293 OBP, .329 SLG, and .622 OPS.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) has played in 18 games going 14-for-60 (.233) with one double, three RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, four walks, 14 strikeouts, .313 OBP, .250 SLG, and .563 OPS.

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck nine out over nine innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.52 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and nine saves.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, seven walks, and struck 18 out over 17.1 innings.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.06 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, six holds, and one save.  He's allowed 14 hits, six runs (two earned), eight walks, and struck 13 out over 17 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, one hold, and five saves.  He's allowed 13 hits, five earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and strufk 15 out over 16.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-1 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 16.2 innings.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 13.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.35 ERA, and 1.94 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (15-16) visits Carolina (14-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (16-14) visits Mayaguez (17-14) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Former Cardinals:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) has played in nine games going 21-for-45 (.467) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, eight RBIs, 35 total bases, 12 runs, two walks, four strikeouts, and .778 SLG.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 22 games going 36-for-89 (.404) with nine doubles, two triples, three home runs, 20 RBIs, 58 total bases, 19 runs, eight walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, three sac flies, six strikeouts, .652 SLG.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) has played in 18 games going 20-for-71 (.282) with seven doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 30 total bases, 15 runs, five walks, four hit by pitches, two sac flies, eight strikeouts, and .423 SLG.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) has played in 17 games going 11-for-51 (.216) with three doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, eight walks, one hit by pitch, two sacrifices, 13 strikeouts, and .333 SLG.

Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) has made five starts posting a 3-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed 20 hits, ten runs (eight earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 29.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made nine appearances posting a 1-1 record and 7.54 ERA.  He's allowed 17 hits, 16 runs (12 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 11 out over 14.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (17-8) visits Barranquilla (5-18)
Cartagena (19-4) visits Sincelejo (6-17)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-13-13: Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Victor Marte Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One & Holds Two Runners On Base Over One & One Third Hitlss/Scoreless Inings

Cesar Valera (6) & Ildemaro Vargas (60) - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, and two walks.  (g/f:0-1)

Zulia beat Lara 14-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (24-27) visits Caracas (25-26) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (24-26) visits Aragua (25-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (31-20) visits Magallanes (27-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (26-23) visits Margarita (20-31) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-2).

Aragua beat Boston 8-0

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk.

Caribes beat Margarita 6-4

Jesus Ustariz (Rule 5 Selection-Detroit) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sacrifice.

Caimanes beat Detroit 9-8

Friday's Games:
Caracas (31-9) visits Tiburones (18-27) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (12-32) visits La Guaira (30-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (24-21) visits Philadelphia (17-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (28-16) visits Seattle (17-27) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (30-15) visits Boston (20-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (15-27) visits Caimanes (20-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (22-20) visits Zulia (20-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (26-18) visits Tampa Bay (21-23) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Gausave 6-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Obregon 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in three double plays.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (12-6) visits Obregon (8-10) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (8-10) visits Mazatlan (4-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (11-7) visits Navojoa (10-8) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (12-6) visits Culiacan (7-11) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

San Andres beat Cordoba 11-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Acayucan (27-15) visits San Andres (26-14-1)
Xalapa (18-21-1) visits Veracruz (8-33-1)
Cordoba (19-26-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Tuxpan (24-13-4) visits Oluta (19-19-3)


Dominican League

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter, batted ninth, and walked.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.

Aguilas beat Licey 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered in the eighth at catcher and batted eighth.  0-fro-1 at the plate.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with two runs and one hit by pitch.
Juan Castillo (Palm Beach-Escogido) entered in the eighth at catcher.

Escogido beat Azucareros 11-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signs Angel Castro (Aguilas) to a one-year deal: Aguilas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (26-15) visits Cibao (19-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (27-15) visits Licey (24-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucaeros (15-26) visits Estrellas (14-28) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-3 with one walk.

Granada beat Chinandega 11-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Boer bear Rivas 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jimmy Gonzalez (Los Angeles free agent-Granada) has signed on to play with Monclova (Triple-A Mexican League): La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Rivas (19-12) visits Boer (19-13) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (12-20) visits Granada (14-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (10-9) visits Brisbane (6-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Canberra (12-8) visits Perth (13-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST
Adelaide (7-12) visits Sydney (10-9) @ 7:30 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (9).  (g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-4)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  4-for-4 with one double, one triple, and one stolen base.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Ponce beat Santurce 1-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (12-16) visits Ponce (15-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (14-15) visits Carolina (13-13) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and three walks for the losing decision.

Monteria beat Sincelejo 4-1

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 9-4

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) talks about last season and the upcoming year with the Marlins: El Heraldo

Friday's Event:
Home Run Derby features Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-13: Scott McGregor Pitches Four Scoreless Innings; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out Three Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Save; Stephen Piscotty Singles & Drives In One Run

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Salt River beat Mesa 8-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Caribes 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and hit one batter.  (g/:5-3)
Richard Castillo (Memphis-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and two walks.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Magallanes 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Chad Huffman (Memphis-Caracas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:6-3)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (p-s:17-14)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Caracas 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Lara (2-6) visits La Guaira (4-4) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caribes (4-5) visits Zulia (4-5) @ 4:00 PM VST
Caracas (5-4) visits Margarita (2-7) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (8-1) visits Magallanes (6-3) @ 5:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Guasave beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pittsburgh signed catcher Mikell Granberry out of the Mexican League academy: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (2-4) visits Mochis (2-5) @ 3:30 PM MT
Guasave (4-3) visits Culiacan (4-3) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mexicali (4-3) visits Mazatlan (4-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (5-0) visits Obregon (1-5) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  One RBI and one walk at the plate.

Licey beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Juan Castillo (former Palm Beach-Escogido) entered in the eighth as a catcher.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (1-0) visits Cibao (0-2) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (2-0) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (1-1) visits Licey (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-28-12

Venezuelan League

Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:2-1)

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Zulia) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Zulia 15-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Bisenius (Saltillo) and Dan Remenowsky (Chicago-A) will join Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (19-19) visits Zulia (22-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (20-17) visits Caracas (23-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-17) visits Aragua (14-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (16-22) visits Margarita (15-19) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caimanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Caimanes beat Navegantes 7-2

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-2

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-4)

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-2

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one walk, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Alirio Negrete (DSL-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-3). (g/f:0-2)

Lara beat Caribes 10-3

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (23-9) visits Aragua (24-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tiburones (11-18) visits Detroit (11-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caimanes (19-12) visits Philadelphia (15-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (12-19) visits Caracas (25-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (12-16) visits Lara (19-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (13-20) visits Margarita (17-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (18-14) visits Seattle (8-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (10-20) visits Navegantes (9-22) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (16-23) visits Mazatlan (12-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (19-20) visits Guasave (24-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (25-14) visits Obregon (25-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (16-23) visits Mexicali (19-20) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

San Andres beat Oluta 11-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) collected four hits and drove in three runs as Santa Rosa beat Cordoba 12-2: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:6-1)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (1). (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting eighth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 12-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1). (g/f:5-7)

Azucareros beat Licey 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chunichi does not plan to bring Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) back: Yakyubaka

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (20-13) visits Escogido (14-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (19-15) visits Cibao (15-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (11-22) visits Estrellas (21-13) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.
Ramon Vasquez (former Memphis-Manati) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Manati) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck seven out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:5-6)

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Manati beat Carolina 9-1
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-6 with one strikeout.
Richard Mendoza (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the 12th and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:3-4)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4 in 14 innings
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:2-1)

Santurce beat Ponce 5-3
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Lou Montanez (Memphis Free Agent) and Andres Santiago (Los Angeles) joined Caguas: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Manati (6-5) visits Caguas (10-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Santurce (5-6) visits Carolina (4-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (4-10) visits Mayaguez (7-5) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Boer) pitched one inning allowing one hit, no runs, and struck two out as boer beat Leon 7-1: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) struck out but reached on an error as Granada beat Chinandega 4-0:LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (9-10) visits Leon (7-12)
Chinandega (9-11) visits Granada (14-6)

Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Monteria 2-1

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 4-2

Notes:
Miami gave clearance for Donovan Solano (former Memphis) to play: El Heraldo

Wednesday's Games:
Barranquilla (3-5) visits Monteria (5-3)
Sincelejo (3-4) visits Cartagena (4-3)

Cuban League

22-year old right-handed pitcher Aledmys Diaz (Villa Clara) and right-handed hitting outfielder Dariel Alvarez (Camaguey) are close to being declared free agents: MLB Official Site

World Baseball Classic

Larry Walker (former St. Louis) was named hitting coach for Team Canada: Mister Baseball

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-12

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one run.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the tenth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks (one intentional), and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-2)

Margarita beat Aragua 2-1 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck eight out for the winning decision (2-1). (p-s:100-61)(g/f:6-4)

Caribes beat Caracas 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and moved to left, batting seventh.  3-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Andres Galarraga (former St. Louis) threw out the firstpitch of the Magallanes-Lara game: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (21-15) visits La Guaira (15-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
Aragua (13-22) visits Lara (17-18) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (21-17) visits Margarita (14-18) @ 6:00 PM VST
Zulia (22-13) visits Caribes (18-17) @ 7:00 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Guasave beat Mochis 8-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out. (p-s:62-39)(g/f:2-1)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 6-5 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dan Serafini (former Memphis) makes his debut start for Hermosillo on Saturday: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (22-14) visits Mochis (16-20) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (22-14) visits Mazatlan (11-25) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (15-21) visits Hermosillo (17-19) @ 7:00 PM MST
Culiacan (23-13) visits Mexicali (18-18) @ 6:00 PM PT

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Santa Rosa beat Veracruz 8-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one walk.

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Xalapa beat San Andres 8-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two intentional walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 1-0 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in  left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:7-2)
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (ir-s:3-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Cordero (Houston) plans to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (14-15) visits Licey (9-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (18-12) visits Aguilas (16-13) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-17) visits Estrellas (19-11) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and two walks.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth. 1-for-5 with two two-out RBIs and two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Caguas beat Santurce 10-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Martin Maldonado (Milwaukee) takes over for Jarret Martin (Los Angeles) on the Mayaguez roster: Primera Hora

Jose Julio Ruiz (Fort Worth) takes over for Brandon Snyder (Texas) on the Ponce roster: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (7-3) visits Mayaguez (5-3) @ 4:00 PM AST
Manati (3-4) visits Carolina (4-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (3-7) visits Santurce (3-4) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) gave a homer and earned the loss as Granada bear Boer 9-6: La Prensa

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) collected a hit as Leon beat Chinandega 4-2: El Nuevo Diario

Australian League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 5-2 in game one of doubleheader
MLB Official Site Post Game

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one strikeout.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-9)

Perth beat Sydney 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (6-3) visits Sydney (5-4) @ 12:30 PM ET
Melbourne (4-5) visits Canberra (4-4) @ 1:00 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-12

Venezuelan League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Eduardo Sanchez (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1). (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Aragua beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and moved to left field, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (ir-s:1-0)

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guiara) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-3). (g/f:6-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, one home run, and hit two batters. (p-s:20-14)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at second base, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB singing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:10-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Miami) pitched his first simulated game for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

Aragua traded Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent) to Zulia for Harold Garcia (Philadelphia): Aragua Official Site

Friday's Games:
Zulia (21-13) visits La Guaira (15-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (13-18) visits Aragua (13-21) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (21-16) visits Caribes (17-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (21-14) visits Lara (16-18) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two walks, one strikeout, and threw one runner out.

Obregon beat Mochis 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Guasave (21-14) visits Mochis (16-19) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (14-21) visits Hermosillo (17-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (21-14) visits Mazatlan (11-24) @ 7:30 PM MT -Nick Additon (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Mazatlan
Culiacan (22-13) visits Mexicali (18-17) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MILB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Xalapa beat Santa Rosa 9-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach- San Andres) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one intentional walk.

San Andres beat Veracruz 1-0 in 10 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple, one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI and two runs.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (g/f:4-4)

Aguilas beat Licey 10-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilin Rosario (Colorado) is expected to debut with Aguilas on November 25th: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (16-12) visits Cibao (13-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (11-17) visits Licey (9-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (17-12) visits Estrellas (19-10) @ 8:00 PM AST

Dominican Instructional League

Wednesday's Results:

Willy Paulino (Johnson City-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-2)

Licey beat Minnesota 9-4

Thursday's Results:

Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) committed an error but Escogido beat the University of Indiana 3-1: Escogido Official Site

Puerto Rican League

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

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

Colombian League

Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis) signs on to pitch for Barranquilla: El Heraldo

Australian League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Perth 4-2

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (4-3) visits Canberra (2-4) for a doubelheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ET
Brisbane (4-3) visits Adelaide (2-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM CT
Perth (5-3) visits Sydney (5-3) @ 7:30 PM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-12

Arizona Fall League

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) came up short in the AFL Stenson Award votes: MLB Official Site

Venezuelan League

Saturday's Results:

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out. (p-s:11-9)

Caribes beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1). (g/f:0-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.
Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Aragua) entered late in the game at third base.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out. (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Lara beat Aragua 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), and struck three out for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:4-3)

Zulia beat La Guaira 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in four double plays.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the second and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Zulia beat La Guaira 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, struck six out, and assisted in one double play. (p-s:93-58)(g/f:3-3)

Caracas beat Caribes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Lara 5-0

Notes:
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield) has been removed from the La Guaira active roster: La Guaira Official Site

Carlos Zambrano (Miami) was traded from Caribes to Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Roy Merritt (Somerset) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: Lider

Robert Gonzalez (Seattle) signed with Lara: Lider

Tim Gustafson (Cincinnati) signed on to pitch for Zulia: Lider

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) was added to the active roster and Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Aragua) was sent to Parallel League: Lider

Jeremy Berg (Anaheim) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Lider

Monday's Game:
Caracas (18-15) visits Magallanes (20-11) @ 7:30 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one stolen base two strikeouts.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jean Mijares (former Rule 5 Selection-Caribes) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2). (g/f:5-1)

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  4-for-4 with three doubles and two runs.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with three doubles, four RBI, and one walk.
Guedy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck seven out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:5-2)

Margarita beat Caribes 8-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Johnson City-Caracas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one passed ball.
Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out. (g/f:3-0)

Tampa Bay beat Caracas 12-10

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:3-5)

Aragua beat Zulia 5-3

Kender Villegas (DSL-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (g/f:2-1)

Tiburones and La Guaira tied 5-5

Monday's Games:
Margarita (13-12) visits Tiburones (9-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (16-10) visits Zulia (11-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (14-10) visits Caracas (21-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (17-9) visits Caribes (10-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (10-12) visits Caimanes (16-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (6-19) visits Boston (7-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (8-14) visits Navegantes (7-18) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (19-7) visits Philadelphia (14-12) @ 11:00 AM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Saturday's Results:

Nick Additon (Memphis-Mazatlan) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck five out. (p-s:102-67)(g/f:7-4)

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 9-6 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Mochis beat Navojoa 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:8-3)(ir-s:1-1)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jermaine Curtis (Springfield-Mochis) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Mochis 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  3-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and threw one runner out.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Andrew Dobies (Kansas City) has signed to pitch for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Veracruz League

Sunday's Results:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

San Andres and Huatusco tied 4-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) hit a grand slam in the first game and doubled in a run in the second game as Santa Rosa swept the doubleheader over Ciudad Mendoza 7-4, 12-5: LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) singled twice as Xalapa lost to Veracruz 9-6: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Saturday's Results:

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and two strikeouts.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:3-3)
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)

Escogido beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Estrellas beat Aguilas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis Free Agent-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  Was intentionally walked in only at bat.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game Was Postponed

Notes:
Escogido will play an exhibition game against the University of Indiana on November 22nd: LIDOM Official Site

Carlos Santana (Cleveland) is expected to join Escogido on November 25th: LIDOM Official Site

Willy Paulino (Quad Cities-Licey) tossed an inning of relief and Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) and Juan Castillo (Quad Cities-Escogido) each went 1-for-2 as Escogido beat Licey 3-0 in instructional league play: Licey Official Site

Rafael Furcal (St. Louis-Aguilas) will not need surgery: Aguilas Official Site

Orix is not planning on offering Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) a contract: Yakyubaka

Monday's Games:
Cibao (11-14) visits Estrellas (18-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-16) visits Azucareros (15-11) @ 7:30 PM AST

Puerto Rican League

Saturday's Games:

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Ponce 5-2

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Carolina 6-1

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run.

Mayaguez beat Manati 7-3
Puerto Rican League Saturday Post Games

Sunday's Games:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Manati) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Manati) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:9-2)

Manati beat Mayaguez 7-1
Primera Hora Post Game

Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-1). (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-2)

Santurce beat Caguas 8-6
Primera Hora Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities-Carolina) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Carolina beat Ponce 3-1
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Australian League

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Perth 12-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Brisbane (3-2) visits Adelaide (1-5) @ 7:00 PM CT
Perth (5-1) visits Sydney (3-3) @ 7:30 PM ET

World Baseball Classic Qualifier

Saturday's Results:

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis-Colombia) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Colombia) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting third. 3-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Colombia) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Brazil beat Colombia 7-1
WBC Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (GCL-Nicaragua) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities-Nicaragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out. (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Panama beat Nicaragua 6-2
WBC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis-Colombia) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Colombia) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting third. 1-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Colombia) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.

Panama beat Colombia 9-7
WBC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennis Martinez (former Springfield Pitching Coach) says Johnny Polanco (Quad Cities) has a big league arm: La Prensa

Jem Argenal (GCL) arrived back in Nicaragua: La Prensa