Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-14: Anthony Garcia Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Mateo Hits A Solo Home Run; Ivan Bellazetin Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & Knocks In One Run

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two grounded into double plays and assisted in two double plays.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Les Walrond (former Memphis-Boston scout) visited with old La Guaira teammmates: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) threw from the mound for the first time since surgery: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Margarita (15-29) visits Zulia (28-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (22-25) visits Caracas (20-27) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (22-22) visits Caribes (30-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (18-26) visits Aragua (24-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Games:
Caimanes visits Margarita @ 9:00 AM VST
Zulia visits Caribes @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes visits Aragua @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle visits Cardenales @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit visits Navegantes @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (p-s:76-47)(g/f:3-3)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Jalisco (7-5) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (5-7) visits Culiacan (5-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (5-7) visits Hermosillo (7-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 36 games going 43-for-147 (.293) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 60 total bases, 26 runs, 13 walks, eight walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .352 OBP, .408 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) has played in 28 games going 27-for-105 (.257) with eight doubles, five home runs, 19 RBIs, 50 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 28 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .476 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 20 games going 15-for-63 (.238) with two doubles, five RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .262 OBP, .270 SLG, and .531 OPS.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over five innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.51 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), four home runs, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 36 out over 43 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made eight starts posting a 2-1 record, 3.52 ERA, and 0.99 WHIP.  He's allowed 36 hits, 18 runs (15 earned), two home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 38.1 innings.
Brad Penny (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 4.26 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (three earned), and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made seven starts posting a 3-2 record, 5.88 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 42 hits, 23 runs (22 earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 33.2 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.50 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, four walks, and struck eight out over six innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 40.50 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.

Notes:
Matt Pagnozzi (former St. Louis) and Blake Lalli (Arizona) have signed on to play for Estrellas: LIDOM Official Site

Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) is expected to debut on Sunday, Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis) on Tuesday, and Wandy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh free agent) and J.C. Oviedo (Tampa Bay free agent) are working out in Parallel League: Cibaenas Official Site

Lew Ford (Long Island) has signed on to play for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (22-14) visits Cibaenas (22-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (11-25) visits Cibao (20-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (18-18) visits Licey (15-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 2-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer visits San Fernando @ 6:00 PM
Rivas visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

Saturday's Games:
Perth (8-10) visits Melbourne (6-12) @ 5:05 PM AET
Canberra (8-10) visits Adelaide (11-7) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one outfield assist.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 17-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (10-13) visits Caguas (17-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (7-15) visits Mayaguez (14-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Oveja) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Paso de Oveja beat Coatza 8-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

Acayucan beat Santa Rosa 5-2

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-1)

Xalapa beat La Cuenca 6-4 in 11 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas visits Acayucan
Santa Rosa visits La Cuenca
San Andres visits Coatza
Xalapa visits Chiapas


Japan & Korea

Hiroshima finalized 2015 deals with Deunte Heath and Rainel Rosario (former Springfield): Yakyubaka

Seung-Hwan Oh (Hanshin) may be more interested in returning the Samsung in the KBO rather than come to MLB: Yakyubaka

Bae Young-Soo has left Samsung, after spending his entire 15-year career with, and signed with Hanwha: Korea Joongang Daily

Shane Youman (Lotte) and Mitch Talbot (Long Island) have signed with Hanwha: Yonhap News Agency

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Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one intentional walk. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Lara beat Caribes 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s:66-37)(g/f:8-3)

Jose Garcia (Memphis Free Agent-Zulia) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Caracas beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is expected to start for Caribes on Wednesday: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (5-6) visits Magallanes (7-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (6-5) visits Zulia (4-7) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started as catcher and batted eighth.  0-fro-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Culiacan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one double, two runs, and three walks.

Mexicali beat Guasave 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (1-2) visits Obregon (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (1-2) visits Mexicali (2-1) @ 7:30 PM PT

Veracruz League Playoffs

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Acayucan beat Santa Rosa 15-10
LIV Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

San Andres beat Xalapa 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two stolen bases.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and threw one wild pitch. (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Aguilas beat Azucareros 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Azucareros suspended Jairo Asencio (Milwaukee) for the remainder of the season: LIDOM Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (8-8) visits Escogido (9-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (10-6) visits Estrellas (5-11) @ 8:00 PM AST

Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Luis Mateo (Quad Cities-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, and one strikeout.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and one home run. (g/f:1-0)
Juan Caballero (GCL-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:0-2)

Caguas beat Carolina 14-2
Primera Hora Post Game

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 10-3

Notes:
Carolina was impressed with how well Anthony Garcia (Quad Cities) played this season: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (5-6) visits Mayaguez (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (3-8) visits Caguas (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST

Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Boer beat Granada 11-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Some players appear on lists for two different teams.  Meshach Laguna (Houston) must receive permission to play for Chontales in the Nicaraguan Superior League and Uber Paz (San Diego Free Agent) will play for Leon: La Prensa

Wednesday's Game:
Granada (0-1) visits Boer (1-0)

Colombian League

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Cartagena beat Monteria 6-5

Notes:
Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) was placed on the inactive list by Cartagena.

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (20-20) visits Cartagena (22-18)
Barranquilla (24-16) visits Sincelejo (14-26)

Australian League

Current Cardinals:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) has played in 35 games going 34-for-131 (.260) with nine doubles, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, one stolen base, 29 strikeouts, .340 OBP, .374 SLG, and .714 OPS.

Former Cardinals:
C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 20 games going 16-for-63 (.254) with two doubles, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 30 total bases, ten runs, 12 walks, 13 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .364 OBP, .476 SLG, and .840 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.20 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck 14 out over 15 innings.

Notes:
Geoff Klein (Palm Beach) and Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach) are on the Sydney active roster this weekend: Sydney Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Sydney (22-16) visits Canberra (22-16) @ 7:00 PM ET
Adelaide (18-20) visits Melbourne (13-25) @ 7:35 PM ET

Panama League Championship

Wednesday's Game:
Cocle (16-8) visits Herrera (13-11): Panama League Official Site Pregame

World Baseball Classic

Fernando Rodney (Tampa Bay) will pitch for the Dominican: WBC Official Site

Anthony Rizzo (Chicago-N) will play for Italy: WBC Official Site

Ryan Vogelsong (San Francisco) will pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Carlos Beltran (St. Louis) and Yadier Molina (St. Louis) are expected to play for Puerto Rico: Primera Hora

Jason Motte (St. Louis) will not join Team USA: BJ Rains Twitter

Joe Nathan (Texas) turner down Team USA: ESPN

Current Cardinals

Baseball America released the Top 10 St. Louis Prospects: Baseball America

Loren Smith column on Mitchell Boggs (St. Louis): Rome News-Tribune

Former Cardinals

Philadelphia and San Francisco are showing interest in Ryan Theriot (former St. Louis): CBS Sports

Darren Oliver (former St. Louis) has decided to return: Toronto Official Site

Los Angeles is considering Scott Rolen (former St. Louis): LA Times

Devin Goodwin (former Palm Beach) has re-signed with Kansas City (American Association): Kansas City Official Site

Cole Brand (former Johnson City) has signed with Washington (Frontier League): Cole Brand Twitter

Baltimore re-signed Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield): Baltimore Official Site

Independent Baseball League News

The BC League will play games against the Pacific Association of Professional Baseball Clubs: Yakyubaka

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Arizona Fall League

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Phoenix 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (11-5) visits Surprise (8-7) - Boone Whiting (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (8-7) visits Mesa (4-11)
Scottsdale (8-8) visits Phoenix (6-7)

Venezuelan League

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed  no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Caracas beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to left field, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:8-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to make his debut on Friday: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (5-7) visits Caracas (6-7) @ 4:00 PM VST
La Guaira (3-10) visits Caribes (7-6) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (8-4) visits Zulia (9-4) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (5-7) visits Magallanes (7-5) @ 5:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  Was hit by pitch in first at bat and left game.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and threw one runner out.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is expected to join Hermosillo in the coming days: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Culiacan (10-2) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mochis (6-6) visits Guasave (7-5) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-8) visits Obregon (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (6-6) visits Navojoa (3-9) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League

Friday's Games Were Postponed

Notes:
Starling Marte (Pittsburgh) has been given clearance to play with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

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

Nicaraguan League

Matt Rusch (Winnipeg) signed on to pitch for Chinandega: La Prensa

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis) is playing for Santurce and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) is general manager: Primera Hora

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Arizona Fall League

Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Seth Blair (Palm Beach -Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, two walks,committed one pickoff error, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out. (p-s:42-27)(g/f:3-0)

Mesa beat Surprise 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Peoria (2-1) visits Phoenix (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Surprise (1-2) visits Mesa (1-2) @ 12:35 PM MT
Salt River (3-0) visits Scottsdale (1-2) @ 6:356 PM MT

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (Memphis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Esteban Yan (former St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, six earned runs, and one home run for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat Aragua 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck five out. (g/f:6-4)

Margarita beat La Guaira 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) made the La Guaira opening day roster: La Guaira Official Site

Friday's Games:
Margarita(1-0)  visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 1:00 PM VST
Magallanes (1-0) visits Lara (0-1)
Caracas (0-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VST
Zulia (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 7:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League (Oct. 13, 2012)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Mochis) scored for Mochis: Mochis Official Site

Dominican League (Oct. 14, 2012)

Audry Perez (Springfield-Aguilas) and Luis De La Cruz (Palm Beach-Aguilas) look to be opening the season on Aguilas roster: Aguilas Official Site

Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) will start the season in centerfield, Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) at third base, and Carlos Martinez (Springfield-Aguilas) in the starting rotation: Aguilas Official Site

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) pitched in loss to Azucareros: Estrellas Official Site

Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is listed on the Azucareros roster: Azucareros Official Site

Others:
Nicaraguan League (Oct. 16, 2012)
Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)
Colombian League (Nov. 16, 2012)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-12

Mexican Pacific League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Randy Keisler (former St. Louis-Obregon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, five walks, and struck four out. (p-s:83-46)(g/f:7-3)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk. (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)

Obregon beat Guasave 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Obregon beat Guasave 19-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Obregon won the Mexican Pacific League Championship over Guasave four games to none.


Veracruz Instructional League (Mexico) Playoffs

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one error.

Tuxtlas beat Boca Del Rio 1-0

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 11-2

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Xalapa beat Ciudad Mendoza 8-6

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Ciudad Mendoza beat Xalapa 3-2


Venezuelan League Round Robin/Championship

Friday's Results:

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run for the hold (1). (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:4-1)

Magallanes beat Aragua 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:7-4)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck four out. (g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-1). (g/f:7-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat La Guaira 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:3-0)

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) could not get an extension on pitching for Aragua: Lider

Buddy Bailey let Ronny Cedeno (Mets-Aragua) go for the rest of the LVBP season: Lider

Jorge Rondon (Springfield) was activated by Aragua for the finals: Aragua Official Site

An issue has come up with substitutions in the LVBP Championship: Lider

Thursday's Game:
Aragua (1-1) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin/Championship

Saturday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) entered in the second and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
Dominican League Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in one double play.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout., and was picked off.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Results:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out for losing decision (1-2). (g/f:6-3)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one intentional walk for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck nine out. (g/f:3-3)

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-1

Tuesday's Results:

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6). (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Mendy Lopez (Aguilas) has decided to retire from the Dominican League but plans to play one more season in the Triple-A Mexican League: Listin Diario

Mauro Gomez (Escogido) and Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Aguilas) were selected as Round Robin MVPs: Listin Diario

Yoenis Cespedes (Aguilas) will no longer continue in the championship: Listin Diario

Recap of the Louisville Slugger Dominican Prospect League Tournament: DPL Official Site

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Escogido) will return to play for North East Knights in the Italian Baseball League: Mister Baseball

Indians signed Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) to a minor league contract.

Thursday's Game:
Aguilas (1-3) visits Escogido (3-1) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Friday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 8-2, Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) earned the win: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 4-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Results:
Chinandega beat Boer 10-8: LNBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Results:
Boer beat Chinandega 7-6: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Friday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run and three walks.

Kiko Calero (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one home run. (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 8-5
Primera Hora Post Game

Tuesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in three double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-5 in 11 innings
Primera Hora Post Game

Wednesday's Results:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-2
Primera Hora Post Game

Mayaguez won the Puerto Rican League Championship five games to three over Caguas.

Notes:
Alex Cora (Nationals-Caguas) announced his retirement from the Puerto Rican League: Primera Hora


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.

Monteria beat Cartagena 4-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Monteria beat Cartagena 7-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-6 with two doubles, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 8-5 in 10 innings

Saturday's Results:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two walks.

Monteria beat Cartagena 11-2

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3

Sunday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Monteria beat Cartagena 2-0

Tuesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-1

Wednesday's Results:
Sincelejo beat Monteria 5-0
El Heraldo Post Game


Cuban League

Norge Luis Vera has finally left the hospital after spending a month in care: El Nuevo Herald

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Guasave beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Championship between Obregon and Guasave begins Saturday: LMP Official Site


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, three walks, and struck two out. (g/f:5-2)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 9-8

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:3-4)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-1

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (7-7) visits Aragua (9-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (8-6) visits Zulia (2-11) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Barret Browning (Rule 5 Selection-Aguilas) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Cibao) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Aguilas beat Cibao 7-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Cardinals' scout Robert Villanueva was impressed with right-hander Eden Payano at a showcase that also features prospects Deivi Ramirez and Francisco Castro: Listin Diario

Brad Nelson (Rangers) and C.J. Nitkowski (former Memphis) headed back home after completing contracts with Cibao: Cibao Official Site

Interest in Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion is increasing: El Nuevo Herald

Thursday's Games:
Licey (9-9) visits Aguilas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Chinandega beat Granada 8-3: LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Championship

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 4-2

John DeAguas (former DSL-Monteria) entered in the sixth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-4 in game one of double header

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 9-6 in game two of doubleheader

Tuesday's Results:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 14-1

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 12-3
El Heraldo Post Game

Notes:
Orlando Cabrera has decided to retire from baseball: El Heraldo

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (2-0) visits Navojoa (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (1-1) visits Hermosillo (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-0) visits Guasave (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Caribes beat Magallanes 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:9-1)
Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

La Guaira beat Zulia 11-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (1-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-1) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-1)
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one home run. (g/f:4-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1). (g/f:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 7-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Maikel Cleto (St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks. (g/f:1-0)
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Victor Marte (Memphis-Licey) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Escogido) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Licey 2-1 in 10 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Licey fired manager Rafael Landestoy: Listin Diario

Rafael Furcal (St. Louis) is not playing with Aguilas due to injuries he suffered during the regular season: Cibao Official Site

Cubans 19-year old outfielder Jorge Soler, 23-year old right-handed pitcher Armando Rivero, 24-year old outfielder Henry Urrutia, 26-year old outfielder Gerald Sanchez, and 19-year old left-handed pitcher Luis Omar are all hoping to sign contracts this spring: El Nuevo Herald

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (5-0) visits Licey (1-5) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (2-3) visits Aguilas (3-3) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Granada beat Leon 3-2: LNBP Official Site Post Game
Boer @ Chinandega was postponed due to electrical problems

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Dodgers-Chinandega) says that no teams have shown any interest in signing him: La Prensa

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (27-17) visits Chinandega (21-22)
Leon (17-27) visits Granada (23-22)


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0

Notes:
Alex Cintron (Padres-Carolina) was suspended 15 games and fined $1,000 for attacking an umpire: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (23-18) visits Carolina (18-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (20-21) visits Ponce (21-20) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) talks about his final week of the 2011 year: The Cardinal Nation

Venezuelan League - Thanksgiving Weekend

November 24:

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started in centerfield and batted ninth. 0-for-2 with one walk.

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters. He allowed two hits and three unearned runs. (p-s:18-12)(g/f:2-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 6-1

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 4-2

Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched six innings. He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck seven out for the losing decision (2-2). (g/f:9-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)

Zulia beat La Guaira 7-2

November 25:

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters. He allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter. (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third. 2-for-6 with one strikeout and grounded into two double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 7-3 in 11 innings

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Magallanes 11-5

November 26:

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:4-3)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Stuart Pomeranz (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 4-3

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in centerfield and batted third. 2-for-4 with one double.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Lara) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Lara 12-2

Jose Garcia (Springfield-Aragua) started in centerfield and batted ninth. 2-for-2 at the plate.

Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (3-1). (g/f:2-1)

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched six innings. He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out. (g/f:5-3)

Aragua beat Caribes 7-6 in game one of doubleheader

Jose Rada (Springfield-Aragua) started and pitched three innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.(g/f:2-5)

Dmitri Young (former St. Louis-Caribes) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one home run, and one walk. (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Aragua beat Caribes 4-1 in game two of doubleheader

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mike Parisi (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched seven innings. He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out for the losing decision (1-3). (g/f:4-4)

Zulia beat Margarita 2-0

November 27:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted third. 0-for-3 with one walk.

Richard Castillo (Palm Beach-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters. He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (3-2). (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-0)

Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) started in cneterfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one stolen base.

Caracas beat Lara 5-4

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted third. 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Royce Ring (former Memphis-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (ir-s:2-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 7-3

November 28:

Adron Chambers (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:22-14)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-4