Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-24-18: Gueddy Guerra Struck Out Four Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Rangel Ravelo Hits A Solo Home Run; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Drives In One Run

Gueddy Guerra - Leones de Monteria

Cuban League Championship:

Granma beat Las Tunas 10-6; Las Tunas leads series 2-1: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Navojoa (1-2) visits Culiacan (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Caribes 8-3 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) hopes to play the entire championship but could be pulled by Arizona.  Mark Whiten (former St. Louis-Lara) is one of three Lara players in history to hit a grand slam in the championship round: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Game:
Lara (2-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VET - Nestor Molina (MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for Lara


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Cibaenas MGR) is being referred to as 'Mister Final': Primera Hora

Wednesday's Game:
Licey (0-1) visits Cibaenas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) started, pitched, and struck out four over seven scoreless innings as Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-3: LCBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (3-3) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Santurce beat Carolina 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (9-9) visits Santurce (9-9) @ 7:00 PM AST


California Winter League (January 25, 2018):

Notes:
Scouts from Texas and Los Angeles-N were present for MLB workout day: CWL Official Site


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) was not included on the Chinandega roster: NicaBeis Twitter

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Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina


Cuban League Championship:

Las Tunas beat Granma 11-4 for a 2-0 series lead: Baseball de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) starte in left fie;d and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched an inning and Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) went a third of an inning as Sincelejo beat Monteria 11-6: LCBP Official Site

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one double, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one run.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Carolina beat Santurce 9-1 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs and one walk.

Carolina beat Santurce 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out.  (g/f/:2-2)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Latin American Series (January 26, 2018):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will remain in the Chinandega rotation: La Prensa

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Hector Hernandez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Culiacan beat Mexicali 6-4
Culiacan swept the series in four games

Monday's Games:
Navojoa (3-1) visits Jalisco (1-3) @ 8:00 PM CT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two runs, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:12-7)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Lara (3-0) visits Magallanes (0-3) @ 7:00 PM VET - Nestor Molina (MiLB signing) is scheduled to start for lara
Caracas (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibao (6-8) visits Escogido (6-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (8-6) visits Cibaenas (8-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 2-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Rivas (0-1) visits Chinandega (1-0) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-0)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, and one throwing error.

Caguas beat Carolina 7-3 in game one of doubleheader

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Caguas 10-4 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:3-6)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-0 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) is confident Santurce will reach the finals: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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Raul Valdes - Gigantes del Cibao

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, three strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (2-1) visits Jalisco (1-2) @ 5:15 PM CT
Mexicali (0-3) visits Culiacan (3-0) @ 5:05 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in seven games going 10-for-24 (.417) with one double, three RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .576 OBP, .458 SLG, and 1.034 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in seven games going 12-for-33 (.364) with two doubles, four RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, four walks, seven stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .432 OBP, .424 SLG, and .857 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in eight games going 11-for-31 (.355) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, one walk, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .375 OBP, .516 SLG, and .891 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in seven games going 9-for-32 (.281) with four doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, two walks, two strikeouts, one caugth stealing, .324 OBP, .500 SLG, and ,824 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in eight games going 8-for-29 (.276) with two RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, three walks, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .344 OBP, .276 SLG, and .620 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in eight games going 9-for-33 (.273) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 13 total bases, seven runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .333 OBP, .394 SLG, and .727 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in eight games going 8-for-31 (.258) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, five walks, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .361 OBP, .387 SLG, and .748 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Nestor Molina (MiLB signing-Lara) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, and 0.71 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 5.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) received votes for Comeback Player of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Lara (2-0) visits Magallanes (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 at the plate.

Escogido beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-8)

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 3-1 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Chinandega selected Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) in playoff draft: Dioses del Beisbol Twitter

Sunday's Game:
Chinandega (0-0) visits Rivas (0-0) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-1: El Universal


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Caguas 9-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into two double plays.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and moved to third, batting seventh.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 8-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (5-4) visits Carolina (4-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (4-4) visits Santurce (4-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AST

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Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Sprignfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 4-3
XEU Deportes Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Magallanes 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara released Eugenio Velez (former Memphis): LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Caribes (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Friday's Games:
Cibao (5-7) visits Licey (7-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (5-7) visits Cibaenas (6-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one sac fly.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Boer 11-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Boer (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-1)@ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) and Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) pitched as Barranquilla beat Monteria 8-6: LCBP Official Site


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-0)

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-6)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started sevnth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas (4-3) visits Santurce (3-3) @ 1:30 PM VET
Mayaguez (3-3) visits Carolina 7:30 PM MAST

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Nestor Molina - Cardenales de Lara

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 5-for-16 (.313) with one home run, one RBI, eight total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen bases, one strikeout, .353 OBP, .500 SLG, and .853 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with two doubles, one RBI, eight total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .364 OBP, .400 SLG, and .764 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one RBI, two total bases, .222 OBP, .222 SLG, and .444 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two RBIs, total bases, two walks, seven strikeouts, .200 OBP, .118 SLG, and .318 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) has played in five games going 1-for-13 (.077) with one double, two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .200 OBP, .154 SLG, and .354 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) has played in one game.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, one unearned run, and struck four out over four innings.

Notes:
Mexicali selected Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) in the playoff draft: Mexicali Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Jalisco (0-0) visits Navojoa (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second bas and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) was named the new closer for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

St. Louis signed Nestor Molina (Lara) to a minor league deal.  He made 13 starts for Lara during the regular season posting a 7-5 record, 3.98 ERA, and 1.31 WHIP.  He allowed 66 hits, 29 runs (28 earned), six home runs, 17 walks, hit two batters, and struck 44 out over 63.1 innings.  Molina has one start, during the playoffs, allowing three hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 5.2 innings.

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (2-4) visits Magallanes (1-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s:58-41)(g/f:7-5)

Cibao beat Escogido 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Maikel Franco (Philadelphia-Cibao) has been pulled from playing anymore: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (5-5) visits Escogido (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (7-3) visits Cibao (3-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Wednesday's Game:
Boer (1-1) visits Chinandega (1-1) @ 6:00 PM - Fidencio Flores (former GCL) will start for Boer


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) has played in two games going 1-for-3 (.333) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, two runs, two walks, .600 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.267 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in five games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one home run, three RBIs, seven total bases, four runs, four walks, four strikeouts, .444 OBP, .500 SLG, and .944 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in three games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .250 SLG, and .583 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one double, five RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .313 OBP, .286 SLG, and .598 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) has played four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one RBI, two total bases, one strikeout, .133 OBP, .143 SLG, and .276 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in one games going 0-for-3 (.000).

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over five innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out over 3.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) hs made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.

Wednesday's Games:
Carolina (2-3) visits Caguas (3-2) @ 1:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Santruce (2-3) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-18: Rayder Ascanio Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win

Rayder Ascanio (left) & Jose Martinez (third from left) - Navagantes del Magallanes

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 10-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Mexicali won the series four games to two

Monday's Game:
Jalisco (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the series four games to one

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:30-12)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes won the series four games to one

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

All Games Postponed For Sunday Due To Rain

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) is smiles after all the criticism he received during the regular season: Listin Diario

Four players were suspended by Cibao for drinking in the early hours on gameday: El Caribe

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 at the plate.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 8-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Boer (0-1) @ 6:30 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Notes:
Monteria beat Barranquilla 5-2: El Universal

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-6)
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 11-0 in game one of doubleheader

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one intentional walk and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Santurce 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Officials says it has been a successful: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 1:30 PM AST
Carolina (2-2) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 1:30 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-17: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Six Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Curt Smith Hits A Solo Home Run; Ramon Santos Strikes Out Three & Lets One Of Three Inherited Runners Score Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win

José Almarante (RHP) les manda un saludo a todos los #aguiluchosdecorazón @ProbeisOficial pic.twitter.com/8HkaYjiCA5

— @AguilasMetro (@AguilasMetro) December 6, 2017

Jose Almarante - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started at third base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 10-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has signed on to play for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (27-21) visits Jalisco (22-26) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (29-19) visits Obregon (19-29) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (26-22) visits Mochis (18-30) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (26-22) visits Hermosillo (25-23) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Occidentales beat Orientales 4-2 in the 2017 LVBP All-Star game: LVBP Official Site

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) has not yet been added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (22-23) visits Magallanes (28-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (19-27) visits Lara (23-21) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (25-20) visits Caracas (23-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Margarita-Aragua beat Magallanes 10-5

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, allowed one stolen base, and picked one runner off.
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one intentional walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-5).  (g/f:9-5)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (12-15) visits Licey (11-16) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (16-10) visits Azucareros (15-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (22-17) visits Cibaenas (21-17) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, two sacrifices, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 5-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (13-16) visits Chinandega (14-15)
Boer (15-14) visits Rivas (16-13)


U-23 World Cup:

Final Stats:
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) played in seven games going 7-for-18 (.389) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .421 OBP, .611 SLG, and 1.032 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) played in eight games going 13-for-35 (.371) with four doubles, four home runs, 16 RBIs, 22 total bases, nine runs, three walks, two strikeouts, .436 OBP, .829 SLG, and 1.264 OPS.
Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) played in eight games going 6-for-22 (.273) with one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, six runs, one sac fly, seven walks, nine strikeouts, .433 OBP, .409 SLG, and .842 OPS.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) played in nine games going 7-for-26 (.269) with one double, one triple, four RBIs, ten total bases, six runs, one sac fly, one walk, five strikeouts, five strikeouts, .310 OBP, .385 SLG, and .695 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) played in nine games going 8-for-33 (.242) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, one sac fly, three walks (one intentional), seven strikeouts, .333 OBP, .455 SLG, and .788 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) played in seven games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .182 SLG, and .432 OPS.


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metro) started and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Metro) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck six out.

Metro beat Herrera 2-0

Wednesday's Games:
Metro (2-1) visits Herrera (3-3) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (1-6) visits Cocle (4-0) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-17: Luis Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Dariel Gomez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Rangel Ravelo Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs

Luis Garcia - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk for the losing decision (4-2).  (p-s:11-6)

Hermosillo beat Jailsco 7-6
LMP Official Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out two base runners.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) was added to the active roster by Mochis: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (22-22) visits Navojoa (22-22) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (18-26) visits Culiacan (23-21) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mochis (16-28) visits Mazatlan (27-17) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (25-19) visits Mexicali (23-21) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Caribes leads Zulia 4-0, suspended mid-third inning
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (5).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:3-1)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the tenth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) for the blown save (1).  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-7 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the tenth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits and one earned run.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Magallanes beat Caracas 12-9 in 14 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, three runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one hoe run.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) was pulled by St. Louis, which is one of the reasons Margarita made the trade for Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita): Merdiano

Friday's Games:
Aragua (24-17) visits Margarita (16-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (22-19) visits La Guaira (17-25) @ 6:30 PM VET
Caribes (18-25) visits Zulia (21-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (26-18) visits Magallanes (25-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Margarita-Aragua 5-1

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (three earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2)
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-1)

Boston beat La Guaira 8-3

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (13-14-4) visits Margarita-Aragua (17-9-5) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (16-13-3) visits Philadelphia (9-18-6) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ubaldo Jimenez (Baltimore free agent-Licey) is considering pitching for Licey: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (20-14) visits Escogido (16-19) @ 7:15 PM AST - Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Estrellas
Licey (17-18) visits Azucareros (12-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (20-15) visits Cibaenas (19-15) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 21 games going 21-for-71 (296) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 11 RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, 12 walks (three intentional), three hit by pitches, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into two double plays, .438 OBP, .451 SLG, and .889 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 25 games going 22-for-92 (.239) with three doubles, four home runs, six RBIs, 37 total bases, 13 runs, 16 walks (one intentional), one sacrifice, three hit by pitches, 12 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .375 OBP, .402 SLG, and .777 OPS.

Friday's Games:
Leon (11-14) visits Chinandega (13-12)
Boer (13-12) visits Rivas (13-12)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 3-0 record and 0.71 ERA.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (two earned), one home run, eight walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 22 out over 25.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.08 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 13 out over 8.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-3 record and 2.29 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 19.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, and struck five out over six innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 3.55 ERA. He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, one balk, and struck 14 out over 12.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-1 record and 6.05 ERA.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 earned runs, four home runs, six walks, hit four batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 19.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (11-9) visits Cartagena (4-16) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (12-8) visits Sincelejo (13-7) @ 7:00 PM - Jose Calero (former GCL) is scheduled to start for Sincelejo


U-23 World Cup:

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Dominican Republic beat Cuba 10-7

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Puerto Rico beat Panama 14-8
Primera Hora Post Game

Friday's Games:
Argentina (2-5) visits Costa Rica (1-6) @ 10:00 AM
Brazil (4-3) visits Honduras (2-5) @ 10:00 AM
Peru (0-7) visits Colombia (4-3) @ 2:00 PM
Dominican Republic (5-2) visits Puerto Rico (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Cuba (3-4) visits Mexico (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Venezuela (6-1) visits Panama (5-2) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-17: Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Sandy Alcantara Named To AFL 2017 Top 25 Prospects

Rangel Ravelo - Cardenales de Lara

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) was activated and Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) was deactivated: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (14-23) visits Obregon (15-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (18-17) visits Mazatlan (21-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (19-17) visits Mexicali (17-20) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh. 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Lara beat Margarita 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (4).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Caracas (23-12) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (13-21) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Caribes (16-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-14) visits Magallanes (19-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Thursday's Games:
Lara (14-12-2) visits La Guaira (10-12-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (14-7-4) visits Boston (20-7-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Licey beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) started and pitched three innings, picking up the loss as Barranquilla beat Monteria 9-2: LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


U-23 World Cup (November 24, 2017):

Notes:
Ricardo Bautista (State College) and Yariel Gonzalez (State College) made the Puerto Rican team: Puerto Rico baseball twitter

Puerto Rico arrived in Panama on Wednesday: El Nuevo Dia


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) and Rusney Castillo (Boston-Caguas) has signed on to play with Caguas this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas GM) and Caguas handed out supplies to families: El Vocero


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) ranked #24 in AFL's Top 25 prospects: MLB Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-17:Edgard Montiel Collects Four Singles, One Double, & Three RBIs; Anthony Garcia Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings For The Win

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in two games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one double, two RBIs, three total bases, three runs, three walks, two strikeouts, .556 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.056 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, three runs, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in two games going 2-for-7 (.286) with three RBIs, two walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has played in two games going 2-for-9 (.222) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .222 OBP, .222 SLG, and .444 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) should be the MVP: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) does not think he will be allowed to return if La Guaira reaches the finals or Caribbean Series: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (2-0) visits Aragua (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (1-1) visits Margarita (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-2) visits La Guaira (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one RBI, one total base, 1.000 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 2.000 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one double, three total bases, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .375 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total bases, one run, one strikeout, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in two games going 1-for-9 (.100) with one double, three RBIs, two total bases, three strikeouts, .100 OBP, .222 SLG, and .322 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000) with one strikeout.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs over 0.1 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over one inning.

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Hermosillo (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (1-1) visits Mexicali (1-1) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Licey 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and allowed one stolen base.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:10-1)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (1-4) visits Escogido (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-4) visits Cibaenas (6-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Carolina beat Santurce 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:1-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:3-2)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla MGR) spoke very highly of the team despite falling short of the playoffs and many disruptions, and he pointed out Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla): Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  5-for-6 with one double, three RBIs, and three runs.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:1-1)

Chinandega beat Boer 15-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:70-37)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 4-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cartagena (16-24) visits Sincelejo (22-19) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (22-18) visits Barranquilla (21-20) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Perth 3-0

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (11-14) visits Melbourne (19-6) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (13-11) visits Adelaide (12-12) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-14) visits Perth (8-17) @ 7:00 PM AWST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-16: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Ricardo Bautista Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Doubles & Drives In Two Runs

Jose Almarante - Toros de Sincelejo

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks (one intentional).

Caribes beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Aragua beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one balk.  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (32-29) visits Caracas (27-33) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (27-33) visits Caribes (33-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (36-24) visits Aragua (29-31) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (29-32) visits Magallanes (28-32) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, and threw out one of two base runners.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 5-4 in 13 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (37-27) visits Hermosillo (32-32) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (26-37) visits Navojoa (36-28) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) has signed on to play for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Twitter

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) will continue with Escogido in the round robin but Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) will not: LIDOM Official Site

Nelson Cruz (Seattle-Cibao) will join Cibao for ten games: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (25-25) visits Licey (26-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (25-25) visits Cibao (27-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and two runs.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Aguadilla beat Caguas 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Carolina beat Santurce 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) is expected to pitch into January with Caguas: El Vocero

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (14-23) visits Caguas (17-20) @ 7;15 PM AST
Mayaguez (24-12) visits Aguadilla (10-26) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (21-21) visits Boer (21-21) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (19-23) visits Chinandega (23-19) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

December 23, 2016:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-3).  (p-s:78-53)

Sincelejo beat Monteria 7-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game