Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-18: Chris Ellis Strikes Out Five Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Allen Cordoba Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Martinez & Mikey Reynolds Each Collect Two Singles & Two RBIs

CHRIS ELLIS BRILLANTE EN EL BOX, LEONES VENCEN A LOS TOROS !!#EstadioQuisqueyaJuanMarichal

> Miércoles 5 de Noviembre

• Leones del Escogido 4
• Toros del Este 1

(Final)#LIDOM🇩🇴#GenEscarlata 🦁 pic.twitter.com/G46jPjXIwD

— HDN Deportes (@HDNdeportes) December 6, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double and assisted in three double plays.

Mochis beat Navojoa 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (20-26) visits Navojoa (20-25) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (26-20) visits Culiacan (27-19) @ 7:35 PM MST
Jalisco (22-24) visits Mazatlan (22-24) @ 8:00 PM MST
Obregon (25-21) visits Mexicali (21-24) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two Out for the winning decision (4-0).  (p-s:70-47)(g/f:12-2)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Caracas 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-6 with one double and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) enterted in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out  for the save (11).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-1)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caribes 5-4 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and allowed one stolen base.

Margarita beat Aragua 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Zulia 12-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) joined Margarita for some batting practice: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Lara (27-18) visits Caracas (22-23) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (25-21) visits Caribes (20-25) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (23-23) visits Aragua (20-21) @ 6:00 PM VST
La Guaira (22-22) visits Zulia (18-24) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, hit two batters, one pickoff error, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:7-4)

Escogido beat Azucareros 4-1
Bengaleses Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Licey 4-0
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) singled and tripled in Licey's 5-3 win over Escogido in Parallel League play: Licey Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Estrellas (23-19) visits Escogido (22-20) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibao (20-22) visits Azucareros (19-23) @ 6:30 PM AST
Licey (22-20) visits Cibaenas (20-22) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:40-25)(g/f:4-2)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 3-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:16-8)(g/f:3-2)

Monteria beat Cartagena 5-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) believes Sincelejo can turn things around: The Meridian

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 6-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Sydney (6-6) visits Auckland (4-7) @ 10:00 PM CT
Adelaide (6-7) visits Geelong-Korea (2-11) @ 6:30 PM AET
Brisbane (8-4) visits Canberra (5-8) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (9-3) visits Perth (9-3) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) enterd late in the game as a pinch runner.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-0)

Carolina beat Caguas 5-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Caguas (6-11) visits Santurce (9-8) @ 7:10 PM AST
Carolina (9-8) visits Mayaguez (10-7) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Leon) entered in the eighth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Rivas beat Leon 3-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Boer beat Chinandega 12-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Leon (2-3) visits Rivas (2-3) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (4-1) visits Chinandega (2-3) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Panama Oeste) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one error.

Panama Oeste beat Metropolitanas 6-4
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Metropolitanas (1-1) visits Herrera (2-0) @ 3:00 PM
Panama Oeste (1-1) visits Panama Metro (0-2) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-17: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Wilberto Rivera Selected In LBPRC Rookie Draft

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one stolen base.

Peoria beat Glendale 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Salt River beat Surprise 2-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) was named a top ten performer in the AFL Fall-Stars game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Peoria (13-9) visits Mesa (13-9) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-13) visits Glendale (9-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-10-1) visits Salt River (10-11-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 23 games going 29-for-87 (.333) with five doubles, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 40 total bases, 17 runs, 14 walks, 15 strikeouts, .427 OBP, .460 SLG, and .887 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 20 games going 25-for-87 (.287) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 44 total bases, 17 runs, three walks, three stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .326 OBP, .506 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 21 games going 19-for-71 (.268) with three doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, 34 total bases, nine runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .391 OBP, .479 SLG, and .870 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon) has played in 19 games going 17-for-67 (.254) with four doubles, one triple, one home run, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, three walks, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .315 OBP, .388 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 12 games going 3-for-30 (.100) with three RBIs, three total bases, two runs, two walls, eight strikeouts, .156 OBP, .100 SLG, and .256 OPS.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA,  0.93 Whip, two holds, and four saves.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck out seven over 9.2 innings
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and six saves.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck out 16 over 16.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.48 ERA,and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed  25 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck out 20 over 23 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (11-12) visits Navojoa (10-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (12-11) visits Culiacan (14-9) @ 7:35 PM MST
Obregon (8-15) visits Mazatlan (12-11) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (13-10) visits Mexicali (12-11) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in seven games going 12-for-23 (.522) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, two walks, .577 OBP, .739 SLG, and 1.316 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in four games going 7-for-15 (.467) with three doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .529 OBP, .867 SLG, and 1.396 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 23 games going 32-for-88 (.364) with six doubles, two triples, 15 RBIs, 42 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .477 SLG, and .877 OPS.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) has played in three games going 2-for-6 (.333) with one triple, three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, three walks, one strikeout, .556 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.222 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in nine games going 10-for-31 (.323) with three doubles, five RBIs, 13 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, three strikeouts, three caught stealing, .452 OBP, .419 SLG, and .872 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 19 games going 18-for-57 (.316) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 23 total bases, three runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .361 OBP, .404 SLG, and .764 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 20 games going 24-for-77 (.312) with five doubles, 11 RBIs, 29 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, .356 OBP, .377 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in nine games going 10-for-35 (.286) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, ten runs, six walks, seven strikeouts, .390 OBP, .314 SLG, and .705 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) has played in ten games going 6-for-27 (.222) with two doubles, three RBIs, eight total bases, one run, one walk, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .241 OBP, .296 SLG, and .538 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) has played in eight games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .185 OBP, .308 SLG, and .493 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 11 games going 4-for-30 (.133) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, five walks, two strikeouts, .257 OBP, .167 SLG, and .424 OPS.

Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.40 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out over five innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, six walks, hit three batters, and struck 11 out over 15.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made five relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.35 ERA, and 0.87 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.63 ERA, 2.63 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 18 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.31 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, nine runs (eight earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 8.2 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-3 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He's 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) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 16.20 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) could be activated by Margarita next week: LVBP Official Site and Lider

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) could play for Margarita in December: El Emergente

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) will participate in the Pepsi Home Run Derby: Meridiano

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (13-10) visits Caracas (13-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Boston 6-5

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (5-12-1) visits Margarita-Aragua (8-3-4) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (6-6-3) visits Lara (8-8-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
Boston (13-4-2) visits Philadelphia (4-11-4) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Escogido 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed nine hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-1)

Azucaereos beat Cibaenas 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (8-10) visits Licey (6-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (11-7) visits Estrellas (12-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-10) visits Cibaenas (9-9) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (5-3) visits Leon (2-5)
Chinandega (4-3) visits Boer (4-4)


Bolivarian Games (November 18, 2017):

Notes:
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL) made the Colombia roster: TV Max Deportes


U-23 World Cup (November 22, 2017):

Notes:
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) talks about first week of practices: PUR National Team Twitter


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Carolina elected Wilberto Rivera (GCL) in the rookie draft: LBPRC Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-17: Randy Arozarena Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Cedric Hunter Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Efren Navarro Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run

8B, ni la busquen! Segundo cuadrangular de la noche de Randy Arozarena #Mayos 2-5 #Naranjeros #NoPasaNadaMx @OficialMayos @LMPbeisbol pic.twitter.com/R8kG1YlQAn

— nopasanada.mx (@NoPasaNada_mx) October 14, 2017

Randy Arozarena - Mayos de Navojoa

Nippon Professional Baseball Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Seibu beat Rakuten 10-0

Sunday's Games:
Rakuten (0-1) visits Seibu (1-0) @ 12:00 AM ET
Yokohama (0-1) visits Hanshin (1-0) @ 1:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
NC (2-2) visits Lotte (2-2) @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-18)(g/f:3-2)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-8)
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-12)(g/f:0-2)

Glendale beat Surprise 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Keith Law on Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise), Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise), and Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise): ESPN

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs and one walk.

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Obregon (0-3) visits Jalisco (3-0) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (0-3) visits Culiacan (3-0) @ 6:05 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-0) visits Navojoa (0-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), and struck one out.  (p-s:29-21)(g/f:3-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.

Caracas beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascenio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Lara beat Magallanes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caribes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lara is hoping Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) will be available to play on Tuesday: LVBP Official Site

Magallanes signed Angel Cabrera (Las Tunas) and Ariel Hechevarria (Industriales) did not make the cut: Magallanes Official Site

Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) had his next start pushed back from Saturday to Monday: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) is dealing with an unknown injury but is still expected to play with Margarita and David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has not yet received permission to play: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (2-2) visits Caracas (2-2) @ 3:00 PM VET
Lara (3-1) visits Magallanes (1-3) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (3-1) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (1-3) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
With his start on Saturday, Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) will break the record for most seasons played by an import player and most played by an import player with one team in the LIDOM: Estrellas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (0-0) visits Licey (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (1-0) visits Cibao (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AST
Escogido (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Advanced Instructional League:

Notes:
St. Louis has pushed back their instructs to January, before spring training: Baseball America

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-16: Tyler Herron Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Edgard Montiel Singles, Triples, & Drives In Three Runs; Geney Rios Strikes Out Three Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:11-3)

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)

Magallanes beat Margarita 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-21)(g/f:3-2)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and one walk.  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat La Guaira 16-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The offense is stalling around Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita): Lider

Here is a snippet from a documentary on David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita): El Emergente

Alex Cabrera (Aragua) accuses the league of trying to force him into retirement after failing several drug tests: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (31-27) visits Zulia (32-28) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (26-31) visits Lara (35-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (27-31) visits Margarita (27-31) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (27-31) visits La Guaira (28-30) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Culiacan beat Obregon 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the 11th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 1-0 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (33-27) visits Hermosillo (32-28) for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM MST
Mexicali (33-28) visits Mochis (34-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (28-32) visits Culiacan (31-30) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (24-35) visits Mazatlan (27-34) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two runs, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Cibao 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, one intentional walk, two sacrifices, and one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (24-25) visits Cibao (26-22) @ 6:00 PM AST
Escogido (24-25) visits Estrellas (23-25) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (26-23) visits Azucareros (23-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one run.

Santurce beat Aguadilla 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (4).  (g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) uses MMA training to prepare for the baseball season: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Mayaguez (23-11) visits Carolina (13-22) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (8-25) visits Santurce (25-10) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 9-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (19-20) visits Granada (17-22) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (20-20) visits Chinandega (23-17) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck four out.  (p-s:46-25)
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:38-24)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Barranquilla (16-14) visits Cartagena (12-17) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (17-14) visits Monteria (16-16) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-World) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

All-Star Game: Australia beat World 2-1
ABL Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until December 29, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-16: Gustavo Martinez Strikes Out Four Over Six Scoreless Innings; Francisco Rivera Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Eliezer Alfonzo Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Eliezer Alfonzo - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

Magallanes beat Caracas 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to our batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:2-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:3-0)

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caribes 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis-Caracas) has been working out for three weeks and threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Saturday: LVBP Official Site

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) took batting practice with the team as he continues to recover from a wrist injury: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (0-1) visits La Guaira (1-0) @ 3:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

Mochis beat Obregon 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-0)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Jeremy Hefner (MiLB signing-Escogido) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and three walks.  (g/f:9-2)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and threw one base runner out.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck three out. (g/f:7-2)

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-3 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Licey beat Azucareros 16-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (1-4) visits Azucareros (2-3) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (4-1) visits Escogido (3-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 11 starts posting a 3-5 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 60 hits, 26 runs (19 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 42 out over 62.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 8-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-3)

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (g/f:5-6)

Granada beat Boer 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (22-19) visits Boer (17-24) @ 11:00 AM
Granada (23-18) visits Rivas (20-21) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 2-1 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 18-7
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chiapas (11-17-1) visits Palenque (9-17)
Acayucan (15-10-1) visits Xalapa (12-16-1)
San Andres (17-12) visits Paso de Ovejas (18-10-1)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Panama 10-4
TVMax Deportes Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Panama (9-7) visits Veraguas (4-13) @ 5:00 PM
Metro (12-5) visits Cocle (9-9) @ 5:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-10-15: Ildemaro Vargas Singles, Doubles, Triples, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Jhohan Acevedo Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Jose Martinez Collects Two Hits & One RBI

Ildemaro Vargas - Cardenales de Lara

Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:1-0)

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the tenth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), two walks (one intentional), and threw one wild pitch for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:25-11)(g/f:2-0)
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the tenth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-2)

Lara beat Margarita 9-7 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the first and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and four earned runs.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Peralta (former Johnson City) will visit the Margarita clubhouse, but will not play this offseason: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (6-12) visits La Guaira (7-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (10-9) visits Magallanes (13-4) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League Semifinals:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Lara 11-3

Thursday's Games:
Boston (0-2) visits Magallanes (2-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Lara (1-1) visits Caracas (1-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (9-8) visits Culiacan (7-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (9-8) visits Mazatlan (6-11) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mochis (8-9) visits Mexicali (9-7) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-1 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (6).  (g/f:0-2)

Escogido beat Licey 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (16-26) visits Licey (26-16) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (25-17) visits Cibao (18-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (22-20) visits Azucareros (19-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (14-14) visits Melbourne (10-19) @ 7:05 PM AET
Canberra (19-9) visits Sydney (12-15) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (14-14) visits Brisbane (15-13) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs for the losing decision (2-3).  (g/f:3-0)

Rivas beat Boer 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Granada beat Chinandega 5-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, committed two errors (pickoff and throwing), and struck four out for the losing decision (3-2).  (g/f:2-3)\
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Carolina beat Caguas 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Acayucan beat San Andres 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Chiapas (3-5) visits Paso de Ovejas (5-3)
Xalapa (5-3) visits Palenque (2-5)
Acayucan (6-2) visits San Andres (2-5)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-14: Carlos Martinez Strikes Out Ten Over Five Scoreless Innings; Edmundo Sosa Walks Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Juan Caballero Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning

Carlos Martinez - Cibaenas Aguilas

Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Lara beat La Guaira 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one stolen base.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent) just threw a regular bullpen session on Saturday: El Univeral

Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) has signed with Wichita (American Association): El Emergente

Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (23-37) visits Caracas (28-34) @ 1:00 PM VST
Caribes (37-23) visits Zulia (34-26) @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (33-27) visits Magallanes (32-29) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:16-9)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Navojoa beat Mochis 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started at designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with three walks and two strikeouts.

Culiacan and Mexicali tied 2-2 after 10 innings, suspended
LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-17) visits Jalisco (20-11) @ 12:00 AM CT
Navojoa (14-17) visits Mochis (14-17) @ 3:30 PM  MT
Culiacan (18-12) visits Mexicali (16-14) @ 3:00 PM PT
Obregon (12-19) visits Hermosillo (15-16) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, and struck ten out.  (g/f:3-0)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-3)

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0)  (g/f:8-3)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Writers awards were announced: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (0-1) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (1-0) visits Cibao (1-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Boer beat San Fernando 5-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with three runs and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 12-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (22-18) visits San Fernando (14-25) @ 11:00 AM
Boer (20-18) visits Rivas (22-17) @ 11:00 AM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Brisbane 6-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Adelaide (21-10) visits Canberra (15-16) @ 12:00 PM AET
Brisbane (17-14) visits Sydney (14-17) @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne (11-19) visits Perth (14-16) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

San Juan beat Carolina 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 9-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Players from the Dominican League are joining Puerto Rico teams after elimination: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (23-13) visits San Juan (12-25) @ 4:15 PM AST
Santurce (17-19) visits Carolina (18-18) @ 6:00 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three unearned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision.  (g/f:5-4)

Acayucan beat Coatza 7-5

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Santa Rosa beat Paso de Ovejas 4-1

Sunday's Games:
Acayucan (12-10) visits Coatza (6-14-3)
Santa Rosa (12-10) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-12-1)
La Cuenca (15-8) visits Chiapas (12-9-1)
San Andres (10-11-1) visits Xalapa (10-13)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in the outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Urraca beat Metro 6-3

Sunday's Games:
Urraca (5-5) visits Metro (4-6) @ 7:00 PM
Cocle (8-3) visits Herrera (4-7) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-14: Amaury Cazana Singles & Hits A Grand Slam; Ivan Bellazetin Singles Twice & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Anthony Garcia Receiving High Praise In Puerto Rico

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 19 games going 27-for-78 (.346) with five doubles, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, eight strikeouts, two caught stealing, .414 OBP, .410 SLG, and .824 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 52 games going 64-for-197 (.325) with 13 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 31 RBIs, 87 total bases, 24 runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .382 OBP, .442 SLG, and .823 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 58 games going 74-for-231 (.320) with 18 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 28 RBIs, 106 total bases, 35 runs, 16 walks, five stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .370 OBP, .459 SLG, and .829 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 39 games going 42-for-143 (.294) with seven doubles, one triple, 20 RBIs, 51 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .346 OBP, .357 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 51 games going 55-for-197 (.279) with five doubles, two triples, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 73 total bases, 30 runs, 24 walks, two stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .360 OBP, .371 SLG, and .731 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 52 games going 45-for-188 (.239) with five doubles, eight home runs, 30 RBIs, 74 total bases, 26 runs, nine walks, 42 strikeouts, .295 OBP, .394 SLG, and .688 OPS.

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 31 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.56 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, seven holds, and nine saves.  He's allowed 24 hits, two earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 32 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 11 hits, two earned runs, six walks, and struck six out over 12.2 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 12 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made nine appearances (three starts) posting a 0-0 record, 5.09 ERA, and 1.87 WHIP.  He's allowed 21 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 17.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.89 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, and 11 holds.  He's allowed 25 hits, 12 earned runs, nienw alks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 18.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.71 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, six earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over seven innings.
Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) has made four appearances (two starts) posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, 12 earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over nine innings.

Notes:
Alvaro Seijas talks about his first career start in the LVBP: El Universal

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has decided to keep playing into the postseason, while Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) will not: El Universal

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) on the inactive list and could be released on January 2 if not activated: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Dominican League

Notes:
Cibao selected Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) and Azucareros picked Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Licey) in the playoff draft: Listin Diario


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-4).  (g/f:4-8)
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Santurce beat San Juan 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-6 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), and struck seven out.  (g/f:4-4)

San Juan beat Santurce 3-2 in 14 innings in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-2)

Anthony Garica (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) has broken a couple HR and RBI records and is on course to break more, with Alex Cora (former MiLB signing) calling him MVP: El Nuevo Dia

Hector Villanueva (former St. Louis), Sixto Lezcano (former St. Louis), Jerry Morales (former St. Louis), Julio Gonzalez (former St. Louis), Mike Kinnunen (former Louisville), Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing), Alex Cora (former MiLB signing), and Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing) will take part in Caguas' Night Of Heroes & Legends: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 12-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-La Cuenca) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and no runs for the save.  (g/f:0-3)

La Cuenca beat Coatza 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and two walks.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting ninth.  3-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Chiapas 12-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
San Andres (8-10-1) visits Paso de Ovejas (10-9-1)
Coatza (6-11-3) visits La Cuenca (12-8)
Acayucan (10-10) visits Chiapas (12-7-1)
Xalapa (9-11) visits Santa Rosa (9-10)


Panama League

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Cocle beat Metro 7-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Urraca beat Herrera 12-7

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2015)

Notes:
Cuba has been give the go to play, they just need to get visas: Primera Hora

Cuba is looking for ways to stop their top players from escaping the country: El Nuevo Herald


Nippon Professional Baseball

Chihiro Kaneko re-signed with Orix: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-14: Eliezer Alfonso Doubles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; David Peralta Collects Three Singles & Two RBIs; Geudy Guerra Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Geddy Guerra - Bravos de Margarita

Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one caught stealing.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 5-1
El Universal Post Game

Daniel McCutchen (former 2005 draft selection-Magallanes) third and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits and three earned runs.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Zulia beat Magallanes 10-0
El Universal Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (9).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 5-4
El Universal Post Game

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), two home runs, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-2)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two runs.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 with two RBIs and one run.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-3)

Margarita beat La Guaira 14-4
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) sat out with with a sore right shoulder: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (26-33) visits Caribes (36-22) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (27-31) visits Margarita (22-35) @ 5:00 PM VST
Lara (27-33) visits Magallanes (29-29) @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (33-25) visits Aragua (32-24) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two doubles and one run.

Jalisco beat Mochis 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Obregon 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (17-9) visits Mochis (12-14) @ 3:30 PM MT
Mexicali (16-10) visits Hermosillo (13-13) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (10-16) visits Mazatlan (11-15) @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (9-17) visits Culiacan (16-10) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League

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

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (31-17) visits Azucareros (24-25) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (28-21) visits Cibaenas (28-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (19-30) visits Escogido (16-33) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Boer beat Chinandega 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) started at first base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

San Fernando beat Rivas 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Fernando (13-24) visits Rivas (20-16) @ 4:00 PM
Chinandega (19-17) visits Boer (20-15) @ 2:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) has played in 23 games going 22-for-83 (.265) with two doubles, one triple, five home runs, 13 RBIs, 41 total bases, eight runs, five walks, one stolen base, 25 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .293 OBP, .494 SLG, and .787 OPS.

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 9.31 ERA, and 2.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten earned runs, three home runs, six walks, and struck 12 out over 9.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Springfield-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-San Juan) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and moved to right field, batting eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Santurce beat San Juan 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (18-15) visits San Juan (10-21) @ 4:14 PM AST
Caguas (21-11) visits Carolina (16-16) @ 6:00 PM AST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Acayucan) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision.  (g/f:4-1)

La Cuenca beat Acayucan 11-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two doubles and one run.

Paso de Ovejas beat Santa Rosa 9-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
La Cuenca (10-7) visits Acayucan (8-8)
Chiapas (11-4-1) visits Coatza (4-10-3)
Paso de Ovejas (7-9-1) visits Santa Rosa (8-8)
Xalapa (8-9) visits San Andres (7-8-1)


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cocle beat Urraca 5-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) started in outfield and seventh.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and committed two errors.

Metro beat Herrera 5-1

Notes:
Jonathan Arauz (Philadelphia) is training with Panama Oeste in the Youth League: Panama American

Sunday's Games:
Metro (3-2) visits Cocle (5-1) @ 6:00 PM
Herrera (1-5) visits Veraguas (2-3) @ 6:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Hanshin may offer a four-year deal to Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent) and Chiba Lotte may be interested in Seung-Hwan Oh after his contract is up with Hanshin:Yakyubaka