Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-16: Luis Mateo Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Eliezer Alfonzo Singles Twice

Luis Mateo - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:10-6)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caribes beat Margarita 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Aragua (0-0) visits La Guaira (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in game as pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:5-1)

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Licey beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Rivas (20-22) visits Granada (24-18) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one grounded into one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Game:
Santurce (2-4) visits Mayaguez (4-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and hit one batter.

Acayucan beat San Andres 4-3
LIV Official Site Post Game


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Metro beat Veraguas 4-2

Tuesday's Games:
Cocle (12-14) visits Metro (16-9) @ 4:00 PM
Veraguas (7-19) visits Panama (16-9) @ 7:00 PM


Latin American Games (January 26, 2016):

Notes:
Nicaragua released some information on events leading up to the opening game: El Nuevo Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-16: Eliezer Alfonzo & Jonathan Rivera Each Collect Two Singles; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & A Third Innings; Angel Castro Strikes Out Three & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings

Angel Castro - Toros del Este Azucareros

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and moved to left field, batting second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:4-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) was released from the Aragua roster after suffering a grade two sprained right ankle: El Universal

Monday's Game:
Caribes (2-4) visits Margarita (3-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-6 with one run.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:7-2)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-3 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (4-8) visits Escogido (4-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (11-1) visits Azucareros (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaragua League Championship:

Notes:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) is a candidate for the playoff draft: La Prensa

Tuesday's Game:
Rivas (20-22) visits Granada (24-18) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one intentional walk.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), committed one pickoff error, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-4)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the tenth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPRC OfficialSite Post Game

Monday's Game:
Santurce (2-3) visits Caguas (2-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Acayucan 3-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
San Andres (2-2) visits Acayucan (2-2) @ 1:30 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.

Panama beat Metro 7-1

Monday's Games:
Veraguas (7-18) visits Metro (15-9) @ 4:00 PM
Cocle (11-14) visits Panama (16-8) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-16: Tyler Herron Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Breyvic Valera Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Eliezer Alfonzo & Ronny Cedeno Each Single Twice & Drive In One Run

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:26-13)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

La Guaira beat Caribes 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI and two runs.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:31-17)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:3-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sacrifice, and one hit by pitch.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one triple, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caracas 16-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Margarita (3-3) visits Aragua (3-3) @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 and one passed ball.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:9-4)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Azucareros beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (3-8) visits Azucareros (5-6) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (10-1) visits Escogido (4-7) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 12 starts posting a 3-6 record, 3.68 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 67 hits, 34 runs (27 earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit three batters, and struck 45 out over 66 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (3-1) visits Chinandega (1-3) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-3)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 10-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 4:15 PM AST


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.

San Andres beat Acayucan 10-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Andres (1-2) visits Acayucan (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Sunday's Game:
Panama (15-8) visits Metro (15-8) @ 5:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-16: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Grand Slam; Anthony Garcia Talks Struggles This Winter; Eugenio Velez, Audry Perez, & Jem Argenal Each Single

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (2-3) visits La Guaira (3-2) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (3-2) visits Aragua (2-3) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (2-3) visits Magallanes (3-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Notes:
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) was passed over in the playoff draft: XEU Deportes

Semifinals Begin On Sunday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Jeremy Hefner (MiLB signing-Escogido) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:3-0)

Licey beat Escogido 8-7
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and threw out one base runner.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (3-7) visits Licey (9-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (4-6) visits Azucareros (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (17-30) visits Adelaide (24-23) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Sydney (23-24) visits Brisbane (29-18) @ 2:00 PM AEST
Canberra (26-21) visits Perth (22-25) @ 1:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, one walk and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Rivas (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina/Mayaguez) acknowledged this wasn't his best year: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Saturday's Game:
Sincelejo (19-23) visits Monteria (23-19) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Saturday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (0-2) visits Xalapa (2-0)
Acayucan (0-2) visits San Andres (2-0)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Veraguas beat Metro 10-2

Saturday's Game:
Veraguas (7-17) visits Cocle (10-14) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-16: Jose Calero Strikes Out 24 Over 24 Innings With 2-0 Record & 3.00 ERA In LCBP; Miguel Socolovich Added To Active Roster In LVBP; Sam Gaviglio Shutdown In LIDOM

Jose Calero - Toros de Sincelejo

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Aragua) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and assisted in three double plays.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and threw out one of three base runners.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits or runs for the save (2).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis) is available out of the Caracas bullpen: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Estrellas) may miss the remainder of the playoffs with discomfort in his elbow: Estrellas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (4-5) visits Licey (8-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-6) visits Estrellas (3-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, eight earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (3-6).  (p-s:80-48)(g/f:4-3)

Brisbane beat Sydney 13-8
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne visits Adelaide @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney visits Brisbane @ 6:30 PM AEST
Canberra visits Perth @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Rivas (2-0) visits Chinandega (0-2) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 11-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Caguas (2-1) visits Santurce (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) went 16-for-73 (.219) with two doubles, eight RBIs, eight runs, seven walks, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .289 OBP, and .247 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) had a 2-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He allowed 24 hits, nine hits (eight earned), five walks, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck 24 out over 24 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) had a 0-1 record and 3.62 ERA.  He allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one home run, six walks, hit four batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck 24 out over 27.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) had a 1-3 record and 9.19 ERA.  He allowed 22 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), three home runs, 14 walks, hit one batter, threw four wild pitches, and struck ten out over 15.2 innings.


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

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

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Panama League:

Friday's Games:
Panama (14-8) visits Cocle (10-13) @ 7:00 PM
Metro (15-7) visits Veraguas (6-17) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-16: Edubray Ramos Strikes Out Two & Holds On Inherited Runner On Base Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Cedeno Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Edubray Ramos - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 2-1 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and hit one batter for the save (1).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-2)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one run and one outfield assist.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the 11th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 5-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:21-17)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-13)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (1).  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis) is discussing salary with Caracas before being activated: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (3-1) visits Caracas (1-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (2-2) visits Margarita (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (2-3) visits Obregon (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (3-2) visits Mazatlan (2-3) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and threw out one base runner.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Azucareros beat Escogido 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (17-28) visits Adelaide (22-23) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (23-22) visits Brisbane (27-18) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Canberra (25-20) visits Perth (21-24) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one sacrifice.

Rivas beat Chinandega 9-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Thursday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-2) visits Caguas (2-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Acayucan beat San Andres 5-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Xalapa (1-0) visits Paso de Ovejas (0-1)
San Andres (0-1) visits Acayucan (1-0)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Veraguas beat Metro 3-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Metro (14-7) visits Veraguas (6-16) @ 7:00 PM
Panama (13-8) visits Cocle (10-12) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-6-16: Brian Broderick Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Ildemaro Vargas Triples, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Eliezer Alfonzo Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs

Brian Broderick - Charros de Jalisco

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double  and one RBI.

Caracas beat Magallanes 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:24-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-6 with two RBIs and one run.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run, two walks (one intentional), and one outfield assist.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 12-11
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Caribes 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis-Caracas) will be available for action beginning Thursday: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Magallanes (2-1) visits Caracas (1-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-2) visits Margarita (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (3-0) visits Caribes (0-3) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:22-16)(g/f:2-0)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (2-2) visits Navojoa (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Estrellas 11-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Licey beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Felix Jose (former St. Louis) was inducted into the Estrellas Hall of Fame: Estrellas Official Site

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) was named LIDOM Pitcher of the Week: Listin Diario

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


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Melbourne (16-28) visits Adelaide (22-22) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (22-22) visits Brisbane (27-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Canberra (25-19) visits Perth (20-24) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-5 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Wednesday's Games:
Xalapa (12-16-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (19-10-1)
San Andres (17-13) visits Acayucan (15-10-1)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Metro beat Cocle 6-4
Panama American Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Panama (12-8) visits Cocle (10-11) @ 7:00 PM
Metro (14-6) visits Veraguas (5-16) @ 7:00 PM