Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-17: Breyvic Valera Named 2016-17 LVBP MVP; Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Three & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win

Breyvic Valera - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.

Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:15-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-9)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:3-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) was named MVP for the 2016-17 season and Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez received votes: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) hopes to return after meeting obligations with Arizona: LVBP Official Site

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:3-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (2-1) visits Hermosillo (1-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (2-2) visits Culiacan (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 8-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one fielding error.

Cibao beat Licey 10-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibao (8-8) visits Licey (7-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (5-11) visits Cibaenas (12-4) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run, three walks, and grounded into one double play.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two walks, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Santurce beat Caguas 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fourth and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), committed one fielding error, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-21)

Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-4 in 12 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) playing catch with his son: LBEV Twitter

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Donovan Solano - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) as played in nine games going 7-for-34 (.206) with two doubles, three RBIs, nine total bases, six runs, eight walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .364 OBP, .265 SLG, and .628 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in six games going 4-for-20 (.200) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, four runs, five walks, seven strikeouts, .360 OBP, .250 SLG, and .610 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in five games going 3-for-17 (.176) with four RBIs, three total bases, one run, three walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .176 SLG, and .476 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with three strikeouts.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.56 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out over three innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 19.29 ERA, and 3.86 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Sunday's Games:
Lara (1-1) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-1) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 4:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Mochis 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (2-0) visits Hermosillo (0-2) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mochis (2-1) visits Culiacan (1-2) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double and three strikeouts.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-3 in game one of doubleheader
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one missed catch error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), and struck one out.  (g/f:5-2)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-2 in game two of doubleheader

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to second, batting seventh.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, two runs, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:5-4)

Licey beat Escogido 11-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (11-4) visits Escogido (5-10) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (7-8) visits Cibao (7-8) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Santurce (0-1) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two RBI and one run.

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (0-2) visits Chinandega (2-0) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League Championship:

Sincelejo beat Monteria 3-0

Sunday's Game:
Monteria (0-1) visits Sincelejo (1-0) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 31 games going 35-for-119 (.294) with six doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 50 total bases, 19 runs, 18 walks, 12 stolen bases, 29 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .388 OBP, .420 SLG, and .809 OPS.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) is currently hitting .414 with a ..414 OBP, .552 SLG, and .966 OPS.

Standings:
1. Panama 6-2
2. Cocle 4-4
3. Panama Metro 4-4
4. Metropolitanas 2-6

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Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4  with one strikeout.

Caribes beat Zulia 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:15-5)(ir-s:2-2)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

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

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has struggled since the beginning of the New Year and will not be permitted to play beyond January 16, 2017 per Arizona: Meridiano

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in seven games going 9-for-27 (.333) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 16 total bases, eight runs, one walk, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .345 OBP, .593 SLG, and .937 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two RBIs, two total bases, two walks, five strikeouts, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in nine games going 6-for-29 (.207) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .306 OBP, .379 SLG, and .685 OPS.

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.76 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk over one inning.

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (2-0) visits Hermosillo (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mochis (2-0) visits Culiacan (0-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican  League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat :Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (5-8) visits Cibaenas (11-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (5-9) visits Licey (6-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Caguas (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) felt it would be a great day: La Prensa

Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 3-for-14 (.214) with one double, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .267 OBP, and .286 SLG.

Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 4.15 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out over 4.1 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and *.** ERA.  He's allowed two hits and one earned run over 0.0 innings.

Saturday's Championship Game:
Sincelejo (0-0) visits Monteria (0-0) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Brisbane beat Sydney 7-6
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-17: Anthony Garcia Struggles Continue A Second Winter Season But He Stays Positive & Hopeful; Eugenio Velez Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and and one walk.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run.

La Guaira beat Lara 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) remained on the La Guaira active roster even though the team is not expecting him back: El Emergente

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one sacrifice, was picked off, and one fielding error.

Mochis beat Culiacan 14-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 16-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Licey beat Cibao 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) was added to the Cibaenas active roster and could retire on Saturday: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibao (4-8) visits Escogido (5-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-7) visits Cibaenas (10-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in six games going 8-for-20 (.400) with two doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, .520 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.020 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in six games going 7-for-21 (.333) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, .364 OBP, .524 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one double, two total bases, one run, eight strikeouts, .067 OBP, .133 SLG, and .200 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with two RBIs, one total base, two walks, three strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over five innings.

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) saw his numbers dip after winning the MVP a couple years ago but stays positive and continues to make adjustments heading into MLB spring training: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Notes:
Rivas selected Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) in the playoff draft: La Prensa

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 4-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and three strikeouts.

Sydney beat Brisbane 10-9
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (23-7) visits Canberra (16-14) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (12-18) visits Brisbane (13-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) went 2-for-4 at Cocle beat Metropolitanas 9-3: Panama America

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Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2 in the wild card game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) did not play due to restrictions placed on from St. Louis: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Zulia (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:2-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) has not yet officially retired: El Caribe

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (4-7) visits Licey (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3  at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Rivas won the series three games to one over Boer and will face Chinandega in the championship.

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-18)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-2) visits Monteria (2-2) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Sydney 9-4
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (22-7) visits Canberra (16-13) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-18) visits Brisbane (13-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Tanner Roark (Washington) will pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Colombia will play against Tampa Bay and Minnesota, during spring training, in preparation for WBC: El Heraldo

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Tommy Pham (83) - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara won the series four games to three over Margarita.

Hassan Pena (Monterrey) was named LVBP Closer of the Year for the third consecutive time: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) finished third in voting for LVBP Producer of the Year: LVBP Official Site

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was added to the Lara active roster: Lara Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will not continue playing in LVBP playoffs: El Emergente

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes/Zulia) has began practicing after missing several games due to injury: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) has played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, ten total bases, six runs, one walk, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .526 SLG, and .860 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Navojoa) has played in four games going 2-for-7 (.286) with two RBIs, two total bases, two walks, four strikeouts, .444 OBP, .286 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in seven games going 5-for-25 (.200) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in six games going 3-for-17 (.176) with one double, four total bases, one walk, five strikeouts, .222 OBP, .235 SLG, and .458 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in six games going 4-for-23 (.174) with one home run, one RBI, seven total bases, three runs, five strikeouts, .174 OBP, .304 SLG, and .478 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one RBI, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .333 OBP.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.18 ERA, and 0.88 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk over one inning.

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Licey 7-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), committed one fielding error, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:4-1)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) was named Player of the Week: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (9-2) visits Licey (5-6) 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-8) visits Cibao (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Santurce beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Santurce won the series four games to one over Carolina.

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


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:65-39)
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-5)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Monteria (2-1) visits Barranquilla (1-2) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Melbourne (21-7) visits Canberra (16-12) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-17) visits Adelaide (13-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-17) visits Brisbane (12-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) went 2-for-5 as Panama beat Metropolitanas 3-2: Metro Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) was added to Korea's roster: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-17: Tommy Pham Doubles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Roberto Canache Strikes Out Two & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over One & A Third Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Daniel Descalso To Play For Italy In World Baseball Classic

Tommy Pham - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Lara beat Margarita 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-15)(g/f:2-0)

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 18-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes won the series four games to two over La Guaira

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is doubtful for the remainder of the playoffs: El Emergente

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) continued to play after his grandmother passed away over the weekend: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (3-3) visits Lara (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo won the series four games to three over Culiacan

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three outs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-7)

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Licey beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (3-6) visits Licey (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-8) visits Cibaenas (9-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in four games going 6-for-14 (.429) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .467 OBP, .714 SLG, and 1.181 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in four games going 5-for-14 (.357) with two doubles, seven total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in three games going 1-for-11 (.091) with one double, two total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .091 OBP, .182 SLG, and .273 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in four games going 1-for-14 (.071) with two RBIs, one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .133 OBP, .071 SLG, and .205 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over two innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over four innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and hit one batter over 1.2 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, and one home run over 2.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (1-3) visits Santurce (3-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over eight innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Boer (0-2) visits Rivas (2-0) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 1-for-5 (.200) with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .200 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and two walks over 0.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) is currently hitting .438: Metro Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2016):

Notes:
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) will play for Italy: WBC Official Site

Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection) has pulled out from pitching for Team USA due to injury: WBC Official Site