Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-17: Audry Perez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Rafael Ortega Singles & Knocks In Two Runs; Carlos Beltran's Retirement

Audry Perez - Estrellas Orientales

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-6 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.

Glendale beat Salt River 11-3
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Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Peoria beat Scottsdale 7-4
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Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-15)(g/f:1-1)

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Surprise beat Mesa 10-5
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No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:2-0)

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Jalisco 12-2
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Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Navojoa 2-1 in 11 innings
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Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in on double play.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (19-13) visits Jalisco (17-15) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (16-16) visits Navojoa (15-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (17-15) visits Mochis (14-18) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (12-20) visits Hermosillo (18-14) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and three strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-4
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Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.

La Guaira beat Margarita 6-5
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Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) starttedat second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Corey Baker (Memphis free agent-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-18)
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (1).  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) joined Magallanes: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Lara (13-16) visits Magallanes (18-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (15-17) visits Zulia (15-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (12-18) visits Margarita (11-20) @ 7:00 PM EVT
Aragua (18-11) visits Caracas (20-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), and struck one out.

Lara beat Margarita-Aragua 16-4 (11/15/17)

Friday's Games:
Lara (13-10-2) visits Magallanes (6-17-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (7-14-4) visits La Guaira (8-11-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (12-6-4) visits Boston (18-6-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:7-2)

Licey beat Escogido 2-0 in six innings
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Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one sac fly.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (13-11) visits Escogido (10-15) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (11-14) visits Cibao (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (9-16) visits Estrellas (15-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 4-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (9-6) visits Boer (9-6)
Leon (5-10) visits Rivas (7-8)


Bolivarian Games (November 19, 2017):

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL) made the Colombian roster: El Universal


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
LBPRC congratulated Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Arecibo/Guayama) on his retirement: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-17: Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Robert Stock Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Save; Maikel Cleto, Efren Navarro, Cedric Hunter, & Randy Arozarena Named 2017 LMP All-Stars

Ronny Cedeno - Navegantes del Magallanes

Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:43-29)(g/f:5-2)

Mesa beat Surprise 5-2
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Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and grounded into one double play.

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Glendale beat Salt River 5-4
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Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Peoria beat Scottsdale 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (15-14) visits Salt River (13-14-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-16-1) visits Peoria (17-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-17) visits Mesa 16-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (6).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in cneterfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  2-for-5 with two runs.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis), Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo), Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon), and Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) were all named 2017 LMP All-Stars: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (13-18) visits Jalisco (17-14) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (11-20) visits Navojoa (15-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-16) visits Culiacan (19-12) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-14) visits Mazatlan (17-14) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in three double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop, batting seventh.  0-for-1 with one run.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Zulia 12-10
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Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) started in right field and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one throwing error.

Caribes beat Aragua 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base an batted second.  0-for-5 with two runs and one walk.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit an no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) recommended Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) to Caracas: LVBP Official Site and Caracas Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (14-17) visits Magallanes (18-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (11-18) visits Margarita (11-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-10) visits Caracas (19-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Escogido (10-14) visits Licey (10-14) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-10) visits Estrellas (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and itched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)

Boer beat Rivas 7-1
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Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Chinandega beat Leon 4-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-17: Aramis Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Jose Martinez Singles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

Aramis Garcia (catcher) - Scottsdale Scorpions

Arizona Fall League:

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 12-7
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Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mesa beat Salt River 16-2
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Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:4-0)

Peoria beat Surprise 11-10
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) held onto the ball after colliding with teammate in the outfield: MLB Official Site

Position change helps Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) break through: Baseball America

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) continues breakout in AFL: Baseball America

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-1 and threw out one base runner.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the tenth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, hit one batter, one balk, and struck three out.  (p-s:34-20)(g/f:1-0)

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-4 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo activated Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo): Hermosillo Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (16-12) visits Mochis (13-15) @ 4:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (16-12) visits Mexicali (14-14) @ 3:00 PM PT
Navojoa (12-16) visits Hermosillo (16-12) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (15-13) visits Obregon (10-18) @ 5:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 8-5
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Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one outfield assist.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Caribes beat Margarita 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with two runs and one walk.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-2)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
La Guaira (11-15) visits Lara (11-15) @ 2:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-8) visits Zulia (14-12) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (10-17) visits Caribes (12-16) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (17-11) visits Magallanes (15-13) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and moved to first, batting seventh.  3-for-4 with one run and committed one error.

Lara beat Margarita-Aragua 4-3 (11/11/17)

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 8-6
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Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:9-1)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (12-10) visits Cibao (14-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (9-13) visits Estrellas (14-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (9-13) visits Licey (8-14) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two walks and two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Leon 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Leon (4-7) visits Boer (6-6)
Chinandega (6-5) visits Rivas (7-5)


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) pitched a third of an inning as Monteria beat Cartagena 6-5: LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cartagena (2-5) visits Monteria (6-1) @ 5:00 PM
Sincelejo (3-4) visits Barranquilla (3-4) @ 4:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-3-17: Max Scherzer Inducted Into The Arizona Fall League Hall Of Fame; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Carlos Talavera Singles, Triples, & Knocks In Three Runs

Max Scherzer - Arizona Fall League Hall Of Fame

Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in cenerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Salt River beat Glendale 6-3  in 10 innings

MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered late in the game at third base.

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) statted at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Mesa beat Surprise 8-6 in 10 innings

MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Scottsdale/Phoenix) was inducted into the AFL Hall Of Fame: MLB Official Site

Friday's Games:

Glendale (8-12) visits Peoria (12-8) @ 12:35 PM MST

Mesa (12-8) visits Scottsdale (10-9) @ 12:35 PM MST

Salt River (9-10) visits Surprise (8-12) @ 12:35 PM MST

Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Obregon 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 8-3

LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:33-18)(g/f:0-2)

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

Notes:
Jarrod Saltalamacchia (former Toronto) has signed on to play for Jalisco: Jalisco Official Site

Friday's Games:

Navojoa (8-12) visits Jalisco (12-8) @ 7:15 PM CT

Culiacan (12-8) visits Obregon (7-13) @ 7:10 PM MST

Mexicali (10-10) visits Hermosillo (11-9) @ 7:30 PM MST

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-3)

Zulia beat La Guaira 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 10-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and one run.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out for the hold (1).  (p-s:17-14)(ir-s:1-0)

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:20-10)(g/f:1-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one triple, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-5)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Aragua beat Lara 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) arrived on Thursday and will join Margarita on Friday: Margarita Official Site

Friday's Games:
Caribes (8-13) visits La Guaira (8-12) @ 6:30 PM VET
Zulia (10-9) visits Aragua (16-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (9-11) visits Magallanes (10-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (10-10) visits Margarita (9-11) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one stolen base.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 10-1

Friday's Games:
La Guaira visits Margarita-Aragua @ 9:00 AM VET
Magallanes visits Philadelphia @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara visits Boston @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in six games going 1-for-6 (.167) with two RBIs, one total base, one run, two strikeouts, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 11 games going 3-for-19 (.158) with three total bases, three runs, two walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, three caught stealing, .238 OBP, .158 SLG, and .396 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in four games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one total base, one run, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in six games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total base, five strikeouts, .059 OBP, .059 SLG, and .118 OPS.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.82 ERA, and 0.45 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck 14 out over 11 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (two earned), five walks, and struck seven out over 12 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made three starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), three home runs, two walks, and struck two out over 11.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.09 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 11 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (4-10) visits Escogido (8-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (4-10) visits Estrellas (10-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (9-5) visits Cibaenas (7-7) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games:
Leon (2-3) visits Chinandega (2-3)
Boer (3-3) visits Rivas (4-2)


Colombian League:

Friday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Cartagena (0-0) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (0-0) visits Sincelejo (0-0) @ 7:00 PM

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

Fidencio Flores - Indios del Boer

Arizona Fall League:

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

Mesa beat Glendale 9-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

Scottsdale beat Surprise 11-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

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

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

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

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

Culiacan beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Venezuelan League:

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

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-1

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

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Lara beat Caribes 14-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Caracas beat Zulia 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

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

Azucareros beat Cibao 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

Leon @ Chinandega was postponed due to rain

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

Boer beat Rivas 5-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-17: Ian Rice Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Peter Mooney Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Dennis Ortega Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Rice is cooking: With bases juiced, @Cubs' Ian Rice rips 3-run double. 6-for-12 over past 4 games; .389 in AFL: https://t.co/glAiZ8RUsc pic.twitter.com/l2YrqrXKDn

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 25, 2017

Ian Rice - Mesa Solar Sox


Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Mesa beat Peoria 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out two of three base runners.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

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

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Surprise beat Glendale 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis' AFL overview: MLB Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (3).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-2)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks (one intentional), and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

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

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one hit by pitch.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (7-6) visits Jalisco (8-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (4-9) visits Mochis (4-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (8-5) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-5) visits Navojoa (5-8) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one sac fly.

Margarita beat Zulia 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes this week: LVBP Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) was removed from the active roster: Margarita Official Site

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with three walks.

Margarita-Aragua beat Philadelphia 6-5

Thursday's Games:
Philadelphia (3-6-2) visits Margarita-Aragua (4-1-2) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (3-2-2) visits Magallanes (2-8-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (7-2-2) visits Lara (5-5-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

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

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Azucaereros beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) was honored before a Cibaenas-Cibao game: Franklyn Martinez Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-25-17: Andrew Knizner Named AFL Player Of The Week; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Three Over Six Scoreless Innings; Edgard Montiel Hits A Solo Home Run

Andrew Knizner - Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-21)

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) was named Player of the Week: St. Louis Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (2).  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:2-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one walk.

Mochis beat Obregon 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Jalisco (7-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (3-9) visits Mochis (4-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (7-5) visits Hermosillo (8-4) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-4) visits Navojoa (4-8) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuela League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is listed day-to-day with a leg injury: Lara Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (4-7) visits Zulia (7-4) for doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Magallanes (7-5) visits Caracas (7-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (5-7) visits Caribes (4-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (9-3) visits Lara (5-7) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.

La Guaira and Margarita-Aragua tied 3-3

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


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed three stolen base.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  One walk and one stolen base.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, four walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:9-2)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) will continue as Licey manager despite slow start: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (6-2) visits Escogido (6-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (5-3) visits Azucaeros (0-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-6) visits Cibao (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 3-2 in 13 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) was cut from the Nicaraguan Central American Games team: La Prensa

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (1-0) visits Boer (1-1)
Chinandega (0-2) visits Rivas (1-0)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-21-17: Andrew Knizner Hits Two Home Runs & Drives In Three Runs; Mike Mayers Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Jesus Cruz Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five & A Third Innings

Andrew Knizner - Surprise Saguaros

Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Doosan beat NC 14-5
Yonhap News Agency Post Game
Doosan wins the series three games to one and will take on Kia for the championship


Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one stolen base.

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

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, two runs, two strikeouts, and one passed ball.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in two double plays.

Mesa beat Surprise 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Bowman's Hitting Challenge @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:104-64)(g/f:5-4)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and two fielding errors.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (3-6) visits Mazatlan (5-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (5-4) visits Culiacan (6-3) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (3-6) visits Mexicali (6-3) @ 6:00 PM
Hermosillo (7-2) visits Obregon (1-8) @ 6:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-1)

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

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  4-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:27-18)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was given a day of rest, Carlos Zambrano (former Miami-Magallanes) began training with Magallanes, and Caribes expects Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) next week: LVBP Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) is aiming to debut on November 7th: Meridiano

The LVBP was added to the World Baseball-Softball Confederation: Mister Baseball

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (2-8) visits La Guaira (4-5) @ 3:00 PM VET
Zulia (6-3) visits Magallanes (4-5) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (6-2) visits Margarita for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (6-4) visits Lara (5-4) @ 5:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Margarita-Aragua and Boston tied 7-7

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League:

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, two unearned runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:4-0)

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-3)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed three stolen bases.

Cibao beat Estrellas 10-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one triplem two RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (i-rs:2-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (0-5) visits Escogido (3-2) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (2-3) visits Estrellas (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (4-1) visits Cibaenas (2-3) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (October 23, 2017):

Notes:
Dennis Martinez (former Springfield pitching coach) threw out the very first pitch at the stadium named after him: La Prensa and El Nuevo Dia

Cheslor Cuthbert (Kansas City) is confirmed for the Central American Games: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-17: Erick Almonte Named Assistant To Baseball Operations For LIDOM; Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Echemendia Pitched Two Scoreless Innings

Erick Almonte - LIDOM Assistant To Baseball Operations

Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Doosan (1-1) visits NC (1-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Peoria beat Surprise 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Salt River beat Mesa 6-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one two-out and one strikeout.

Scottsdale beat Glendale 9-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:1-0)

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (5-2) visits Mochis (2-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (3-4) visits Obregon (0-7) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (5-2) visits Mexicali (4-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (3-4) visits Hermosillo (6-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-14)(g/f:1-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, two home runs, one intentional walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:74-49)(g/f:8-2)

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) stated at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted seventh.

Aragua beat Magallanes 11-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:3-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one triple, one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:35-22)(g/f:0-2)

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) is expected to join Magallanes on October 24th: LVBP Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes in November: Lider

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


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and allowed one stolen base.

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-4

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 2-1 
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Erick Almonte (GCL MGR) was named LIDOM's assistant to baseball operations: LIDOM Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-17: Xavier Scruggs Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Wilfredo Tovar Doubles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs In Doubleheader

NC's @Xavier_Scruggs with the go-ahead grand slam pic.twitter.com/s0kkAKnSGN

— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) October 17, 2017

Xavier Scruggs - NC Dinos (Eric Thames featured)


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-6 with one home run, five RBIs, two runs, and two strikeouts.

NC beat Doosan 13-5
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
NC (1-0) visits Doosan (0-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Peoria beat Salt River 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surrpise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:40-24)(g/f:8-0)

Surprise beat Surprise 9-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (.326) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .458 OBP, .526 SLG, and .985 with OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played five games going 7-for-22 (.318) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, one walk, six strikeouts, one cauht stealing,
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in five games going 4-for-17 (.235) with one triple, four RBIs, six total bases, three runs, one walk, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .350 OBP, .353 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with two home runs, four RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, one stolen bases, three strikeouts, .300 OBP, .556 SLG, and .856 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in five games going 0-for-15 (.000) with one run, two walks, and five strikeouts, .118 OBP, .000 SLG, and .118 OPS.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck five out over four innings.
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over three innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (5-0) visits Mochis (0-5) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (1-4) visits Obregon (0-5) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (5-0) visits Mexicali (2-3) @ 7:30 PM PT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Hermosillo (4-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 6-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caracas beat Caribes 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) is listed as day-to-day with the flu: LVBP Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) arrived in Venezuela after the birth of his child and is expected to debut on Tuesday: Lider

Freddy Garcia (Aragua) will be join the rotation this week: Meridiano

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (4-1) visits Margarita (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (3-2) visits Aragua (4-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-3) visits La Guaira (1-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (2-0) visits Cibao (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (0-2) visits Estrellas (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (October 23, 2017):

Notes:
The league will take a break from December 7-18 for the Central American Games: La Prensa

MLB teams could play games at the new Dennis Martinez Stadium in a couple years: La Prensa


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) is in Puerto Rico donating to Hurricane Maria victims: El Vocero