Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-14: Mitch Harris Strikes Out Two & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Innings; Cody Stanley Singles & Drives In One Run; Jacob Wilson Collects Two Singles & One Double

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

COLICEBA (Puerto Rico)

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Guaynabo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, six earned runs, one walk, and struck out three.

Toa Alta beat Guaynabo 10-3


Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and allowed one stolen base.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, and one walk, and one strikeout.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:61-41)(g/f:6-1)
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mesa beat Peoria 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Surprise (5-4) visits Mesa (3-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (3-4-1) visits Scottsdale (5-4) @ 6:35 PM MST
Peoria (2-6-1) visits Sal River (7-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (4-1) visits Lara (1-5) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (6-0) visits La Guaira (2-5) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (3-4) visits Margarita (3-4) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (2-4) visits Aragua (4-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out.  (p-s:22-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mexicali 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Veracruz League will open their 2014-15 season on December 1, 2014, which slimmed down to just seven teams: LIV Official Site

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


Dominican League

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one grounded into double play.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, threw one wild pich, and struck seven out.  (g/f:5-1)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-4
Estrellas Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) looks to improve all aspects of his game over the winter: Cibao Official Site

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-14: Oscar Taveras To Play In Dominican In December; Jonathan Rodriguez To Man Hot Corner In Puerto Rico; Mitch Harris Srikes Out One & Picks One Runner Off Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Oscar Taveras - Aguilas Cibaenas

Arizona Fall League

C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in lef field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk, two hit by pitches, and two stolen bases.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, struck one out, and picked one runner off for the hold (1).  (p-s:23-12)
Chris Perry entered in the ninth and pitched two inings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:35-20)(g/f:1-2)

Peoria and Glendale tied 2-2 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Miyazaki Phoenix League

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Island League) made an appearance in 9-1 loss to Chiba Lotte: Phoenix League Official Site


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at third base and batted leadoff.  One walk and one throwing error.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Aragua beat La Guaira 10-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) hopes to improve all aspects of his game: LVBP Official Site

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) talks about his goals for the 2014-15 winter season: El Universal

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) took a grounder to the face on a bad hop: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (1-3) visits Margarita (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (1-3) visits Caracas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Tuesday's Games:
Navegantes (1-1) visits Caribes (1-0) @ 10:00 AM VST
Boston (1-1) visits Cardenales (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (1-0) visits Magallanes (0-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (0-0) visits Margarita (2-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara visits (1-1) Tampa Bay (1-0) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (0-2) Caimanes (0-2) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (0-1) visits Detroit (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST
Seattle (1-0) visits Philadelphia (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (2-0) visits Jalisco (1-1) @ 6:00 PM
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (0-3) visits Mazatlan (2-1) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mexicali (1-1) visits Obregon (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 17, 2014)

Notes:
Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) intends to play in December to get in shape for the 2015 season: LIDOM Official Site


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Notes:
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) will begin the season at third base: El Nuevo Dia


Cuban League

Cuban officials thingk Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas) and Lazaro Herrera (Matanzas) have escaped the island: El Nuevo Herald and Diario de Cuba

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-13-14: Alex Castellanos Hits A Grand Slam; Luis Garcia Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In One Run; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Alex Castellanos - Tiburones de La Guaira

Arizona Fall League

C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) has played in two games going 3-for-7 (.429) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .500 OBP, .571 SLG, and 1.071 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (Springfiled-Peoria) has played in four games going 5-for-15 (.333) with three doubles, four RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .412 OBP, .533 SLG, and .945 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) has played in two games going 2-for-7 (.286) with two total bases, one stolen base, .286 OBP, .286 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) has played in three games going 2-for-11 (.182) with two total bases, one run, one strikeout, .182 OBP, .182 SLG, and .364 OPS.

Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and struck four out over four innings.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and two walks over two innings.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over two innings.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out over two innings.

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


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:8-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) starred in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) started in cenrerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in centerfield, batting second.  1-for-2 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

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

Monday's Game:
Aragua (2-2) visits La Guaira (2-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two walks.

Obregon beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and two walks.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Navojoa (0-1) visits Mazatlan (0-1) @ 8:00 PM MT

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-8-14: C.J. McElroy Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Drives In One Run; Chris Perry & Sam Tuivailala Each Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Enrique Perez Selected In Colombian League Draft

C.J. McElroy - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-1)
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Peoria beat Surprise 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (1-0) visits Mesa (0-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (0-1) visits Peoria (1-0) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (0-1) visits Scottsdale (1-0) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League  (October 9, 2014)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) looks to improve his skills: Margarita Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) is expected to join after Arizona Fall League play: Margarita Official Site

Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) will pitch out of the starting rotation: Caracas Official Site

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) collects two hits and drove in one run in intrasquad play: La Guaira Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) took part in the team's parade: Aragua Official Site

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is expected in camp next Tuesday: Lider

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is not expected to pitch this winter: Lider


Dominican League (October 16, 2014)

Kelvin Jimenez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) came out of the bullpen in Estrellas' 9-8 victory over Escogido in preseason play: Estrellas Official Site


Puerto Rican League (October 30, 2014)

Santurce released Jeffrey Dominguez, once a St. Louis target, to sign Jorge Padilla: Primera Hora


Colombian League (November 7, 2014)

Barranquilla picked up Enrique Perez (DSL) in the draft: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-12

Arizona Fall League

Saturday's Results:

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one RBI and one caught stealing.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1). (p-s:51-30)(g/f:4-0)

Surprise beat Peoria 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the sixth and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch. (p-s:24-12)(g/f:2-0)

Scottsdale and Phoenix tied 8-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Sunday

Monday's Games:
Mesa (4-12) visits Surprise (9-7) @ 12:30 PM MST - Seth Blair (Palm Beach) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Peoria (11-6) visits Scottsdale (8-8) @ 12:30 PM MST
Salt River (9-7) visits Phoenix (6-7) @ 12:30 PM MST

Venezuelan League

Saturday's Results:

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-5 at the plate.

La Guaira beat Caribes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s:17-9)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.

Lara beat Magallanes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run. (ir-s:2-1)

Zulia beat Margarita 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts.

Caribes beat La Guaira 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dail Villanueva (Quad Cities-La Guaira) was sent to Parallel League and La Guaira traded Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) to Aragua: La Guaira Official Site

Aragua brought Esteban Yan (former St. Louis) back from Parallel League: Aragua Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (St. Louis) and Javier Avendano (former Batavia) were added to the Aragua active roster: Aragua Official Site

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) was added to the Caribes active roster: Lider

Ryan Vogelsong (San Francisco) was discovered in La Guaira: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Mexican Pacific League

Saturday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one caught stealing.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 5-0

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one triple, one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and hit one batter. (p-s:20-9)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, allowed one stolen base, and committed one throwing error.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 14-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Ciudad Mendoza) has played in eight games going 11-for-33 (.333) with one double, three RBIs, two walks, one sac fly, three runs, eight strikeouts, .152 SLG, .167 OBA, and .319 OPS.
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-Tuxtlas) has played in five games going 7-for-23 (.304) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, one walk, eight runs, four strikeouts, .478 SLG, .333 OBA, and .811 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Xalapa) has played in eight games going 8-for-35 (.229) with two doubles, two RBIs, three walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, seven runs, five strikeouts, .286 SLG, .317 OBA, and .603 OPS.

Alexander Francisco (former DSL-Tuxpan) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 1.29 ERA, and 0.57 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck six out over seven innings.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Xalapa) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.74 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 10.1 innings.

Dominican League

Saturday's Results:

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Results:

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and one outfield assist.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Pablo Ozuna (former Peoria-Licey) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted ninth.  One intentional walk and one run.

Escogido beat Licey 10-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Bartolo Colon (Oakland) needed stitches after being hit in the chin by a ball: LIDOM Official Site

Michael Bowden (Chicago-N) has signed on to pitched for Aguilas: LIDOM Official Site

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) is expected to pitch next month and would like to return to Chunichi in Japan next summer: Yakyubaka

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

Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega)walked and scored on a wild pitch as Chinandega beat Boer 4-2: La Prensa and El Nuevo Diario

Notes

Stanley Wrobel, who was offered a contract by the Cardinals, passed away on October 23rd: Charlotte Sun

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-12

Arizona Fall League

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Phoenix 6-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Peoria (11-5) visits Surprise (8-7) - Boone Whiting (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Surprise
Salt River (8-7) visits Mesa (4-11)
Scottsdale (8-8) visits Phoenix (6-7)

Venezuelan League

Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed  no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Caracas beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and moved to left field, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Les Walrond (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:8-1)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to make his debut on Friday: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Lara (5-7) visits Caracas (6-7) @ 4:00 PM VST
La Guaira (3-10) visits Caribes (7-6) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (8-4) visits Zulia (9-4) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (5-7) visits Magallanes (7-5) @ 5:30 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Culiacan) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  Was hit by pitch in first at bat and left game.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and threw one runner out.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is expected to join Hermosillo in the coming days: Hermosillo Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (7-5) visits Culiacan (10-2) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mochis (6-6) visits Guasave (7-5) @ 7:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-8) visits Obregon (5-7) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (6-6) visits Navojoa (3-9) @ 7:30 PM MST

Dominican League

Friday's Games Were Postponed

Notes:
Starling Marte (Pittsburgh) has been given clearance to play with Escogido: Escogido Official Site

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

Nicaraguan League

Matt Rusch (Winnipeg) signed on to pitch for Chinandega: La Prensa

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis) is playing for Santurce and Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis) is general manager: Primera Hora