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Fidencio Flores - Indios del Boer

Mexican Pacific League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .350 OBP, .368 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) played in 65 games going 71-for-231 (.307) with 13 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 24 RBIs, 92 total bases, 45 runs, 45 walks, 51 strikeouts, .421 OBP, .398 SLG, and .820 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) played in 64 games going 76-for-260 (.292) with 25 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs, 37 RBIs, 145 total bases, 49 runs, 16 walks, seven stolen bases, 61 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .366 OBP, .558 SLG, and .923 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon/Hermosillo) played in 39 games going 36-for-143 (.252) with six doubles, five home runs, 15 RBIs, 57 total bases, 12 runs, 17 walks, three stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .337 OBP, .401 SLG, and .739 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in 16 games going 10-for-41 (.244) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .347 OBP, .439 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) played in 17 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .311 OBP, .309 SLG, and .621 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon/Mazatlan) played in 49 games going 37-for-166 (.223) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 58 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .303 OBP, .349 SLG, and .652 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) played in 24 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with four RBIs, eight total bases, five runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .255 OBP, .186 SLG, and .441 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) played in nine games going 5-for-31 (.161) with two doubles, one RBI, seven total bases, five runs, thee walks, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, .226 SLG, and .504 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) played in six games going 2-for-16 (.125) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .125 OBP, .188 SLG, and .313 OPS.
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) played in five games going 0-for-10 (.000) with one RBI, one walk, three strikeouts, and .091 OBP.
Chris Jacobs (former Springfield-Obregon) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with three strikeouts and .250 OBP.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out over 3.2 innings.
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two holds, and nine saves.  He allowed 13 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 17.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) made 22 relief appearances posting a 1-4 record, 4.61 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and eight saves.  He allowed 28 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, 19 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 27.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) made 11 appearances (five starts) posting a 4-2 record, 5.04 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He allowed 29 hits, 17 earned runs, three home runs, 14 walks, hit four batters, and struck 28 out over 30.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.36 ERA, and 2.45 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, six walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 11.25 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over four innings.

Playoffs Begin On Monday


Venezuelan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Jermaine Curtis (former Springfield-Zulia) played in two games going 2-for-5 (.400) with two doubles, four total bases, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .800 SLG, and 1.200 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in 38 games going 56-for-141 (.397) with 11 doubles, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 79 total bases, 34 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, .451 OBP, .560 SLG, and 1.011 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Gauira) played in 15 games going 20-for-52 (.385) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 33 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, seven strikeouts, .460 OBP, .635 SLG, and 1.095 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) played in 30 games going 44-for-126 (.349) with ten doubles, two triples, one home run, 11 RBIs, 61 total bases, 31 runs, 14 runs, five stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .418 OBP, .484 SLG, and .903 OPS.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) played in five games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one triple, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .529 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) played in 55 games going 72-for-220 (.327) with 14 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 32 RBIs, 96 total bases, 46 runs, 20 walks, seven stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, .380 OBP, .436 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 46 games going 57-for-178 (.320) with seven doubles, three triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 82 total bases, 38 runs, 38 walks, five stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .441 OBP, .461 SLG, and .902 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) played in 62 games going 81-for-255 (.318) with 12 doubles, four triples, two home runs, 30 RBIs, 107 total bases, 41 runs, 16 walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .361 OBP, .420 SLG, and .781 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) played in 27 games going 23-for-75 (.307) with two doubles, two triples, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .366 OBP, .387 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 50 games going 50-for-165 (.303) with 11 doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 70 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .368 OBP, .424 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) played in 16 games going 14-for-52 (.269) with two doubles, two RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .308 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Margarita) played in 39 games going 33-for-126 (.262) with four doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 43 total bases, 28 runs, 26 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .388 OBP, .341 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) played in 22 games going 19-for-74 (.257) with three doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, five runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .398 OBP, .324 SLG, and .722 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 23 games going 19-for-77 (.247) with three doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 34 total bases, 17 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, .356 OBP, .442 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) played in 29 games going 19-for-84 (.226) with six doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 28 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, six strikeouts, .293 OBP, .333 SLG, and .627 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) played in 13 games going 9-for-40 (.225) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, five RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, two walks, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .262 OBP, .475 SLG, and .737 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) played in 15 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .238 OBP, .282 SLG, and .520 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .214 SLG, and .464 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) played in 23 games going 8-for-59 (.136) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, two walks, 19 strikeouts, .164 OBP, .203 SLG, and .367 OPS.

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.64 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He allowed ten hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck 15 out over 14 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) made 20 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and six holds.  He allowed 15 hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 20.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) made 11 appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 3.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 18 innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) made 15 appearances (one starts) posting a 1-0 record, 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed 14 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit four batters, and struck 21 out over 21.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 24 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.76 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 27 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 26.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He allowed 18 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 16 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.63 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.68 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 6.1 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 5.84 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He allowed 15 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12.1 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-3 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He allowed 32 hits, 17 runs (15 earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four over three innings.

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey's stadium is said to be ready to host games after the fire to the press box on Wednesday: LIDOM Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the second and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-7)

Boer beat Leon 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout-Barranquilla MGR) helped lead Barranquilla into first place: LCBP Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Panama League:

Notes:
Final regular season standings: Panama League Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) is set to pitch out of the bullpen for Mayaguez: El Nuevo Dia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-17: Richard Castillo Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings; Randy Arozarena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Jermaine Curtis Doubles Twice

Richard Castillo - Aguilas del Zulia

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and one fielding error.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and moved to right, batting second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oliver Perez (Washington free agent-Culiacan) will pitch for Culiacan during playoffs: Culiacan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two doubles.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:57-35)(g/f:4-4)

Lara beat Zulia 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) signed with Lara after Azucareros was eliminated from LIDOM postseason: El Emergente

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita), Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita), Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita), and Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) were available for the LVBP playoff draft, but were not selected: El Emergente

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and threw out one base runner.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-7 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 5-3 in 16 innings
Bengaleses Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido visits Cibaenas @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 11-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (18-20) visits Leon (18-21)
Rivas (21-18) visits Chinandega (20-18)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-17: Fernando Salas Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Jorge Rondon Retires Two Batters & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run

Fernando Salas - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  4-for-4 with two walks (one intentional), one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one walk, grounded into two double plays, and assisted in one double play.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 2-1 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, grounded into one double play, and one caught stealing.

Navojoa beat Mochis 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (36-31) visits Obregon (27-40) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (41-26) visits Hermosillo (33-33) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (20-47) visits Navojoa (37-30) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (34-32) visits Culiacan (39-28) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-0)

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-3 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Margarita beat La Guaira 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and throwing error.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one balk, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-1)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and one outfield assist.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) was placed on Aragua's restrictive list and Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) played his final game with Caracas on Thursday: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) talks about his successful season with Caracas this winter: Caracas Official Site

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent-Caracas) has asked for his release from Caracas so he may play for another team: El Emergente

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) joined Zulia after spending dome time with Hermosillo in the LMP: Meridiano

Friday's Games:
Lara (37-25) visits Zulia (31-31) @ 3:30 PM VET
Magallanes (35-27) visits Caribes (31-31) @ 5:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (five earned), two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-2)

Escogido beat Cibao 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
No games will be played at Quisqueya stadium until Tuesday: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (1-1) visits Cibaenas (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-0) visits Cibao (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Boer 5-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Leon (18-20) visits Boer (17-20)
Chinandega (19-18) visits Rivas (21-17)


Puerto Rican League (January 5, 2018):

Notes:
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) has been confirmed as a reinforcement for Caguas: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-17: Edgard Montiel Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Three & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Rayder Ascanio Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  Two walks at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-1)

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

Navojoa beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan visits Obregon @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali visits Hermosillo @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis visits Navojoa @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco visits Culiacan @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one caught straling/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) strted at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Margarita beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-6 with one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and three strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-7 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and one throwing error.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two walks.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  3-for-6 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-7 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) became the eighth player in Caracas history to collect 80 hits in a season: LVBP Official Site

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita visits La Guaira for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara visits Zulia @  7:00 PM VET
Caracas visits Aragua @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes visits Caribes @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican  League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started as designated hittr second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-2)

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey's stadium caught fire on Wednesday night: Licey Official Site and Licey Official Site

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) will ignore what happened during the regular season and play all out in the playoffs: Licey Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Escogido (0-0) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with, one double, three RBIs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 13-11
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Chinandega (18-18) visits Boer (17-19)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-17: Luis Garcia Singles Twice, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Leobaldo Pina Triples & Knocks In Three Runs; Irving Lopez Collects One Double & Three RBIs

Luis Garcia - Naranjeros de Hermosillo

Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, three runs, and two walks.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) started at third base and moved to left field, batting ninth.  1-for-5 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:12-9)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 15-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan), Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis), and Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) were all inactivated: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (36-29) visits Obregon (25-40) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (40-25) visits Hermosillo (33-32) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (20-46) visits Navojoa (35-30) 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (34-30) visits Culiacan (37-28) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one triple, three two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the wining decision (1-0).  (p-s:33-26)(g/f:2-0)

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

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) will be leaving the Caracas, after Thursday, to play for Carolina in the LBPRC: LVBP Official Site

Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) talks about snapping out of his slump: Meridiano

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (23-37) visits Lara (36-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (35-25) visits Caracas (34-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (23-37) visits Aragua (30-31) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) estarted and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck nine out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-4)

Licey beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (0-1) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Boer beat Chinandega 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (18-19) visits Rivas (20-17)
Boer (17-18) visits Chinandega (17-18)


Puerto Rican League (January 5, 2017):

Notes:
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) arrived in Caguas camp: LBPRC Official Site

There is still plenty of notable damages to Hiram Bithorn Stadium: Primera Hora


Panama League:

Notes:
Metro traded Jose Almarante (former Memphis) to Cocle: Panama League Official Twitter

Corey Baker Interview On His 2017 World Baseball Classic & Venezuelan League Experience

Corey Baker - Israel (World Baseball Classic)

Traveling was the name of the game for Corey Baker as his 2016 season rounded out and on through the 2017 year.  The 27-year old right-hander went from Brooklyn, NY to Israel to Jupiter, FL to Seoul, South Korea to Tokyo, Japan to Springfield, MO and finally Caracas, Venezuela.

After finishing off one of his toughest seasons in 2016, spending time with Double-A Springfield and Triple-A Memphis, he was selected to represent Israel in the World Baseball Classic.  Baker helped pitch Israel through the WBC qualifier in Brooklyn, NY in September.  He, along with a group of other players, were invited to travel to Israel in January 2017 to meet the fans and local officials.

Spring training began a couple weeks later and Baker was invited to big league camp with the St. Louis Cardinals and not more than a month after he began his trek to Seoul for the first round of the WBC.

Israel swept through their first three opponents in the first round of the WBC and the underdogs pushed on into the second round.  The second round saw much tougher competition and the team fell in two of three games in Tokyo.

Following the WBC, Baker was assigned to Springfield, where he spent the entire season.  He put up one of his best seasons (2-1 record, 2.48 ERA, career-high six saves, 32 strikeouts over 40 innings) and earned himself the Texas League Mid-Season All-Star nomination.  Baker would soon be released despite the numbers.

Baker took some time off, after the release, and prepared for winter ball in Venezuela.  Caracas was the team he negotiated with during the minor league season and took on the opportunity to showcase for possible future clubs.  He pitched for Leones up until Thanksgiving.  He made 15 appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, four holds, and struck out 21 over 21.2 innings.

I reached out to Corey at the beginning of the Venezuelan League season to see if he would take on some questions about his past year, from the World Baseball Classic to Cardinals and Venezuela.  These questions were answered before the MLB winter meetings.

Corey Baker - Leones del Caracas (Venezuelan League)

Josh Jones: What was it like to be chosen to pitch for Israel in the World Baseball Classic and would you do it again?

Corey Baker: Pitching for Israel in the WBC was one of the best experiences of my life. It was great to represent that country and we had a lot of fun as a team. I will definitely do it again, we'll be back in 4 years.

J.J.: How does it feel to help push Israel into the second round of the WBC?

C.B.: It felt good to get that win in the first round that sent us to the second round. I don't think a lot of people expected us to move on so it was very satisfying to pitch so well and win.

J.J.: How do you feel your 2017 season turned out?

C.B.: I was really happy with how I threw in 2017. From the WBC to AA to Winter Ball, I continued to get better throughout the year and I think the numbers support that.

J.J.: How do you feel your time in the Cardinals organization went?  Disappointed not making it to the majors?

C.B.: A lot comes to mind when I think about my time with the Cardinals. Obviously the goal was to pitch in the majors so on that end it wasn't a success. But I learned a lot about myself and the game and met a lot of great people along the way.

J.J.: How did it come about that you would pitch in Venezuela?

C.B.: I started speaking to Caracas during the season, and ultimately decided it would be a great place to showcase to other teams what I could do now that I am a free agent.

J.J.: What did you intend to work on while pitching in Venezuela?

C.B.: A big part of going over there was showcasing what I could do. I just wanted to keep refining all of my pitches and my delivery and I feel like I did that.

J.J.: Did you or family/friends have any concerns about you pitching in Venezuela?

C.B.: There were minor concerns, but once it was decided the league was going to take place I knew the teams would keep the players secure.

J.J.: How well did the fans/club embrace you while in Venezuela?

C.B.: The fans in Venezuela are extremely passionate. They welcomed us really well, and I had a great experience playing for Caracas. They go above and beyond to make sure we are taken care of.

J.J.: How were the living arrangements and area you stayed?

C.B.: The living arrangements were a hotel that was attached to a mall, so really we had everything we needed right underneath us.

J.J.: Did you do any sight seeing or take part on any extra activities outside of baseball?

C.B.: Unfortunetly with the state of the country we didn't get to do a whole lot outside of baseball, but I was there to play and maybe one day I will have the chance to go back and see more.

J.J: What adjustments did you have to make on your trip and stay?

C.B.: Adjustments I had to make were just figuring out how to get on a good routine and schedule when things are run just a little differently, but it helps you learn to do some stuff on the fly.

J.J.: Were there any teammates/people that helped you get settled in and comfortable?  (Jason Simontacchi)

C.B.: It definitely helped having Simontacchi down there, and eventually Miguel Socolovich came down so there were some guys that I knew. All the players on the team really do a great job of helping the imports.

J.J. How do you feel about pitching for the top team in the LVBP?

C.B.: I loved being in Caracas and we had a great team. Those guys are still winning now, and I am really pulling for them to keep winning. They do things the right way and have a great staff. Mike Rojas was great to play for and he has them going the right direction.

J.J.: Do you have any tips/recommendations for someone considering winter ball and would you return to Venezuela?

C.B.: I would say absolutely go for it. I have heard some negative things about winter ball, but everything I experienced was positive. It is a highly competitive league and it will get you better and get you a chance to experience a new culture.

J.J.: What are your goals for 2018?

C.B.: My goals for 2018 are to get to the big leagues. It is really simple for me, I have been playing professionally since 2011 I am as ready as I have ever been. I honestly feel like I just had my best season as a professional.

J.J.: Do you feel you are up to the challenge of pitching at the Major League level and why?

C.B.: As I just mentioned I think I am up for the challenge. The international experience of the WBC and pitching at the upper level of the minors has definitely gotten me to a place where I am ready to compete.

J.J.: Have there been any interest by clubs to sign you at this time?

C.B.: Right now we are just waiting for the winter meetings and some other things to fall into place, but hopefully in the next couple of weeks we'll know more about where I will end up next season.


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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-17: Nick Additon Will Not Continue Pitching For Escogido In LIDOM; Randy Arozarena Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Looks To Return As He Deals With Injury

Nick Additon - Leones del Escogido

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (32-32) visits Mochis (20-45) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) may return to action on Tuesday after taking the Christmas break to recover from a right hamstring injury: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (33-27) visits La Guaira (23-36) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis) signed with a team in Asia and was pulled from continuing with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (0-0) visits Cibao (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (19-17) visits Leon (18-18)
Chinandega (17-17) visits Boer (16-18)


Colombian League:

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (19-17) visits Cartagena (11-26) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (22-15) visits Barranquilla (21-15) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Tuesday's Game:
Metro (7-13) visits Cocle (12-8) @ 7:30 PM



Puerto Rican League (January 5, 2018):

Notes:
2017-18 scheduled was released: LBPRC Official Site

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) is expected in camp as it opens on Tuesday: El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-25-17: Hector Villalobos Has A 0-2 Record, 7.36 ERA, & Struck Out Six Over 7.1 Innings In LMP; Randy Arozarena Has Slash Line Of .293/.349/.424 With 22 Doubles, 14 Home Runs, & 34 RBIs In LMP; Enrique Perez Has A 0-1 Record & 13.50 ERA & Struck Out Three Over 2.2 Innings In LCBP

Hector Villalobos - Caneros de Los Mochis

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 62 games going 66-for-220 (.300) with 13 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 24 RBIs, 87 total bases, 44 runs, 42 walks, 49 strikeouts, .414 OBP, .395 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 58 games going 70-for-239 (.293) with 22 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs, 34 RBIs, 136 total bases, 47 runs, 14 walks, seven stolen bases, 54 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .362 OBP, .569 SLG, and .931 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon/Hermosillo) has played in 37 games going 35-for-132 (.265) with six doubles, five home runs, 15 RBIs, 56 total bases, 11 runs, 16 walks, three stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .349 OBP, .424 SLG, and .773 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon/Mazatlan) has played in 43 games going 35-for-149 (.235) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 56 total bases, 15 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 35 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .305 OBP, .376 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 13 games going 6-for-32 (.188) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, one walk, eight strikeouts, .229 OBP, .344 SLG, and .572 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Hermosillo) has played in 24 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with four RBIs, eight total bases, five runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .255 OBP, .186 SLG, and .441 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has played in nine games going 5-for-31 (.161) with two doubles, one RBI, seven total bases, five runs, three walks, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, .226 SLG, and .504 OPS.
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) has played in five games going 0-for-10 (.000) with one RBI, one walk, three strikeouts, and .091 OBP.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000).

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out over one inning.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 22 relief appearances posting a 1-4 record, 4.61 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed 28 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, 19 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 27.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.36 ERA, and 2.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, six walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.

Notes:
St. Louis purchased the contract of Hector Villalobos (Mochis) from Yucatan on November 28th: Televisa Deportes

Monday's Games:
Culiacan (37-27) visits Mazatlan (35-29) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (25-39) visits Mexicali (39-25) @ 5:00 PM PT
Navojoa (35-29) visits Jalisco (33-30) @ 7:15 PM CT


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 30 games going 31-for-102 (.304) with eight doubles, one triple, one home run, 17 RBIs, 44 total bases, 15 runs, 16 walks (four intentional), two sacrifices, one sac fly, five hit by pitches, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .438 OBP, .431 SLG, and .869 OPS.

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 1-2 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.41 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (seven earned), seven walks (one intentional), hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 16.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Stats:
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 3-3 record and 2.18 ERA.  He's allowed 32 hits, 14 runs (ten earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 35 out over 41.1 innings.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 5-1 record and 2.27 ERA.  He's allowed 35 hits, 18 runs (12 earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 36 out over 47..2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-3 record and 6.57 ERA.  He's allowed 30 hits, 18 earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, one balk, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 24.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 1-2 record and 7.39 ERA.  He's allowed 40 hits, 24 runs (23 earned), six home runs, 15 walks, hit five batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 25 out over 28 innings.
Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 13.50 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, four earned runs, five walks, hie one batter, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Naxon Zapata League (Mexico):

Stats:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Xocchel) has gone 15-for-46 (.326) with six doubles, one home run, five RBIs, seven runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .415 OBP, and .522 SLG.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Xocchel) has gone 4-for-16 (.250) with one home run, one RBI, four runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, three strikeouts, .429 OBP, and .438 SLG.

Dail Villanueva (former Quad Cities) is listed on Calotmul H.A. roster.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-17: Jonathan Escudero Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Cedric Hunter Knocks In One Run

Jonathan Escudero - Caimanes de Barranquilla

Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with three runs, three walks, and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at third base.

Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 7-5 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 2-0 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 36 games going 53-for-133 (.398) with ten doubles, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 75 total bases, 33 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, .455 OBP, .564 SLG, and 1.018 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 26 games going 38-for-108 (.352) with eight doubles, two triples, one home run, ten RBIs, 53 total bases, 29 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .431 OBP, .491 SLG, and .922 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 53 games going 70-for-210 (.333) with 13 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 31 RBIs, 93 total bases, 44 runs, 19 walks, seven stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, .385 OBP, .443 SLG, and .827 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 58 games going 76-for-234 (.325) with ten doubles, four triples, two home runs, 29 RBIs, 100 total bases, 38 runs, 16 walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .372 OBP, .427 SLG, and .799 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 45 games going 56-for-175 (.320) with seven doubles, three triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 81 total bases, 36 runs, 36 walks, five stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .437 OBP, .463 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 50 games going 50-for-165 (.303) with 11 doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 70 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .368 OBP, .424 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) has played in 20 games going 18-for-66 (.273) with three doubles, one triple, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .424 OBP, .348 SLG, and .772 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 24 games going 18-for-67 (.269) with one double, two triples, five RBIs, 23 total bases, six runs, five walks, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .319 OBP, .343 SLG, and .663 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 19 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with two doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 30 total bases, 16 runs, ten walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, .366 OBP, .492 SLG, and .858 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) has played in 14 games going 12-for-46 (.261) with two doubles, two RBIs, 14 total bases, two runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .304 SLG, and .638 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 35 games going 26-for-110 (.236) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 32 total bases, 22 runs, 24 walks, two stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .373 OBP, .291 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 26 games going 16-for-73 (.219) with four doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, 22 runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .288 OBP, .315 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) has played in nine games going 4-for-23 (.174) with one double, one home run, one RBI, eight total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .240 OBP, .348 SLG, and .588 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) has played in 21 games going 8-for-53 (.151) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, two walks, 15 strikeouts, .182 OBP, .226 SLG, and .408 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) has played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .214 SLG, and .464 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 0.46 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 19.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck 11 out over 11 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 26 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 25 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 16 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made ten relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 14 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, 2.06 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 8-4 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the 11th and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, and two walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (1-2).

Leon beat Boer 6-4 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started and pitched seven innings, allowing one run and earning the winning decision as Barranquilla beat Caartagena 11-1: LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-17: Sandy Alcantara Made Two Appearances In LIDOM After Spending Time In AFL; Edgard Montiel Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Fernando Salas Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Sandy Alcantara - Gigantes del Cibao

Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)

Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-6)(ir-s:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa visits Jalisco @ 5:00 PM CT
Hermosillo visits Mochis @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan visits Mazatlan @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon visits Mexicali @ 6:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Margarita 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and grounded into one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caracas 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Magallanes beat Aragua 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 15 games going 23-for-62 (.371) with six doubles, five RBIs, 29 total bases, ten runs, three walks, eight strikeouts, .400 OBP, .468 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 21 games going 15-for-43 (.349) with two doubles, 14 RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .408 OBP, .395 SLG, and .804 OPS.
Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) played in 27 games going 21-for-79 (.266) with five doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 32 total bases, seven runs, two walks, nine strikeouts, .293 OBP, .405 SLG, and .698 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) played in 23 games going 7-for-39 (.179) with one home run, three RBIs, ten total bases, eight runs, three walks, three stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .238 OBP, .256 SLG, and .495 OPS.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in 23 games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, two runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .313 OBP, .231 SLG, and .543 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in 28 games going 7-for-50 (.140) with one double, one triple, seven RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, three walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .189 OBP, .200 SLG, and .389 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 27 games going 10-for-75 (.133) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, three walks, 12 strikeouts, .177 OBP, .147 SLG, and .324 OPS.
Yairo Munoz (trade acquisition-Azucareros) played in five games going 2-for-15 (.133) with one RBI, two total bases, three runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .235 OBP, .133 SLG, and .369 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in 18 games going 3-for-23 (.130) with three total bases, six runs, four walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .286 OBP, .130 SLG, and .416 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, four strikeouts, .125 OBP, .125 SLG, and .250 OPS.

Yeison Medina (Peoria-Estrellas) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over eight innings.
Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Cibao) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 4.20 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and six walks over 1.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made 11 appearances (ten starts) posting a 3-2 record, 1.72 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.  He allowed 53 hits, 13 runs (nine earned), three home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 47 innings.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) made seven starts posting a 2-1 record, 2.63 ERA, and 0.77 WHIP.  He allowed 22 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 37 out over 37.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made ten starts (one compete game) posting a 1-7 record, 2.74 ERA, and 1.40 WHIP.  He allowed 70 hits, 29 runs (19 earned), three home runs, 17 walks, hit three batters, and struck 47 out over 62.1 innings.
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.84 ERA, and 0.95 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) made six starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.63 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He allowed 33 hits, 13 runs (nine earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 22.1 innings.
Dailyn Martinez (Palm Beach-Cibao) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out over two innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made ten appearances (five starts) posting a 1-4 record, 4.76 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He allowed 38 hits, 21 runs (18 earned), three home runs, nine walk, hit two batters, and struck 24 out over 34 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) made 11 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, ans two holds.  He allowed 11 hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, four walks, and struck six out over seven innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) made one start posting a 0-1 record, 16.20 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, five runs (three earned), hit one batter, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 40.50 ERA, and 4.50 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.

Notes:
Cibao selected Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) and Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas), Escogido picked Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas), and Cibaenas took Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) in the round robin draft: LIDOM Official Site


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 3-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (16-17) visits Leon (17-18)
Rivas (19-16) visits Chinandega (16-17)


Colombian League:

Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Cartagena beat Barranquilla 1-0: LCBP Official Site

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) gave up a home run as Sincelejo beat Monteria 10-3: El Meridiano

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (20-15) visits Cartagena (11-25) @ 5:00 PM
Sincelejo (19-16) visits Monteria (21-15) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-17: Niko Vasquez Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning

NIKO VASQUEZ!🔥 HOME RUN!⚾️💥

5ta🔼Cuadrangular con 2 a bordo y los Venados se meten al juego nuevamente.#Venados 4-7 @charrosbeisbol #YoSoyVenados 🦌❤️ pic.twitter.com/w0ImCcrSvb

— Venados de Mazatlan (@venadosbeisbol) December 22, 2017

Niko Vasquez - Venados de Mazatlan


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and one run.

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, one caught stealing, and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Obregon 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 at the plate.

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

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-2 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) was activated by Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (35-27) visits Jalisco (31-30) @ 7:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (29-32) visits Mochis (20-42) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (35-27) visits Mazatlan (35-27) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (25-37) visits Mexicali (37-25) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one pickoff error, struck two out.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Zulia 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, one walk, and one fielding error.

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with three walks (one intentional).
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting fifth.  1-for-6 at the plate.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one caught stealing/pickoff.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-2)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and three walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-5 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and one fielding error.

Lara beat Aragua 10-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 18 games: LVBP Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) continues treatment on his knee: El Emergente

Playoff-bound LVBP teams are interested in drafting Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) but he may begin training for the spring at season's end: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Zulia (30-30) visits La Guaira (23-35) @ 6:30 PM VET
Caribes (29-31) visits Margarita (23-36) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (33-26) visits Lara (35-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-30) visits Magallanes (34-25) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Licey beat Azucareros 12-3
Bengaleses Post Game

Dailyn Martinez (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and threw out one of two base runners.
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-3)

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and allowed two stolen bases.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday, Playoffs Begin December 26th


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 28 games going 28-for-95 (.295) with eight doubles, one triple, one home run, 14 RBIs, 41 total bases, 15 runs, 15 walks (three intentional), one sacrifice, one sac fly, five hit by pitches, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, four ground into double plays, .429 OBP, .432 SLG, and .861 OPS.

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over 0.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Leon (16-18) visits Rivas (19-15)
Chinandega (15-17) visits Boer (16-16)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record and 1.35 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, four runs (three earned), 11 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck ten out over 20 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 2-3 record and 2.36 ERA.  He's allowed 25 hits, 13 runs (nine earned), one home run, 16 walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 29 out over 34.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-3 record and 5.87 ERA.  He's allowed 27 hits, 15 earned runs, one home run, four walks, one balk, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 21 out over 23 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 1-2 record and 7.30 ERA.  He's allowed 35 hits, 20 earned runs, four home runs, 11 walks, hit five batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 23 out over 24.2 innings.
Enrique Perez (GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 13.50 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over two innings.

Friday's Games:
Monteria (21-14) visits Sincelejo (18-16) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (20-14) visits Cartagena (10-25) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) is expected to play for Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas), Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Caguas), and Robby Rowland (former Memphis-Caguas) are expected to pitch for Caguas: El Vocero


Panama League:

Notes:
Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Metro) was suspended five games for his part in a brawl: Panama League Official Twitter