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Friday, October 28, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-28-16: Eliezer Alfonzo Doubles & Drives In Three Runs (Including 500th Career RBI); Jose Martinez Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings



Venezuelan League:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:47-28)(g/f:1-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-1 and threw out one of two base runners.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:0-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 4-3 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and two runs.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:3-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 14-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) collected his 500th RBI in Thursday's game: El Emergente

John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes next week: El Emergente

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one stolen base, and committed one error.

Caracas beat Caimanes 4-1
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-3)

La Guaira beat Zulia 11-3

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Margarita-Caribes beat Aragua 7-1

Friday's Games:
Caracas (8-4) visits Aragua (7-4) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (8-4) visits Lara (6-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (5-6) visits Boston (8-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (3-9) visits La Guaira (7-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (4-7) visits Detroit (2-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-2 with two runs and two walks, one sacrifice, one passed ball, and allowed four stolen bases.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:4-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Mesa beat Glendale 10-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Holliday (St. Louis-Mesa), Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Scottsdale), Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Scottsdale), and Adam Wainwright (St. Louis-Mesa) were named to AFL's Top 25 All-Time Players: MLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mesa (8-7) visits Peoria (10-3-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (8-6-1) visits Glendale (5-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (8-6-1) visits Scottsdale (4-11) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and three walks for the hold (1).  (p-s:23-8)(ir-s:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Norge Ruiz (Camaguey- Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (g/f:7-2)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Hiroshima-Cibaenas) will be returning to the Dominican Republic after getting injured in Climax Series: Yakyubaka

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-4) visits Licey (2-4) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Estrellas (4-2) visits Cibao (6-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-3) visits Azucareros (1-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Santurce beat Caguas 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Aguadilla (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) is expected to play for Chinandega: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Boer (0-0) visits Rivas (0-0) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (0-0) visits Granada (0-0) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League (November 4, 2016):

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) is expected to join Sincelejo 2016-17 camp on October 30th: El Meridiano

Thursday, October 20, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-16: Matt Holliday Inducted Into Arizona Fall League Hall Of Fame; Eliezer Alfonzo Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Breyvic Valera Singles, Walks, & Hits A Two-Run Homer



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Lara beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

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

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Ordaz (former St. Louis-Zulia) has joined the Zulia coaching staff after commitments in the U.S.: LVBP Official Site

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) could join Aragua in a couple weeks: Aragua Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (9-2) visits Aragua (4-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (5-5) visits Lara (6-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (5-5) visits Caracas (4-7) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (4-6) visits Caribes (6-5) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuela Parallel League:

October 18:

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Lara 9-3

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and committed one error.

Boston beat Caracas 5-4

October 19:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

La Guaira and Aragua tied 6-6

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City- La Guaira) started at second base and moved to right field, batting fourth.  0-for-5  with one strikeout and committed one error.
Dail Villanueva (former-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Detroit 7-6

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (4-2-1) visits Boston (5-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (2-5) visits La Guaira (5-2-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (4-4) visits Zulia (2-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (6-1) visits Philadelphia (2-4) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caimanes (3-4) visits Detroit (2-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:24-16)(h/g:1-1)

Salt River beat Glendale 4-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Matt Holliday (St. Louis-Mesa) was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame and Tony La Russa (former St. Louis) was on hand: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (4-4) visits Glendale (2-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (5-1-2) visits Surprise (4-3-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (5-2-1) visits Scottsdale (2-6) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:

Jalisco beat Mochis 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and was picked off.

Navojoa beat Obregon 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (3-4) visits Jalisco (3-4) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (4-3) visits Culiacan (3-4) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (6-1) visits Mazatlan (2-5) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (2-5) visits Navojoa (5-2) @ 7:30 PM  MST


Dominican League:

Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) joined Licey for the 2016-17 season: Licey Official Twitter

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) is slated to open the season as designated hitter: Azucareros Official Site

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis) has joined SportsMax as a sports analyst: Listin Diario

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League (October 27, 2016):

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) joined Caguas 2016-17 camp: Caguas Official Site

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) was in opening of Mayaguez 2016-17 camp: El Nuevo Dia


World Baseball Classic (March 7, 2017):

Yasiel Puig (Los Angeles) is interested in playing for Mexico: WBC Official Site