Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-17: Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out Four Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Win; Corey Baker Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Ronny Cedeno Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run

Sandy Alcantara (#Cardinals) bringing the heat tonight. Here he is striking out #Braves Austin Riley: pic.twitter.com/lhNeQjgwOZ

— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) November 11, 2017

Sandy Alcantara - Surprise Saguaros

Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed seven stolen bases.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Mesa and Salt River tied 3-3 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:57-34)(g/f:3-1)
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:44-28)(g/f:3-0)

Surprise beat Peoria 11-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Scouting report on Sandy Alcantara's (St. Louis-Surprise) pitches: Kyle Glaser Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (11-14) visits Scottsdale (11-13-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (12-11-2) visits Mesa (14-10-1@ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (14-11) visits Surprise (11-14) @ 6:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (5).  (p-s:13-10)

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Obregon 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo deactivated Erik Garcia (former State College-Hermosillo) and Culiacan activated Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan): LMP Official Site

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) will participate in the 2017 Home Run Derby set for November 20th: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (12-15) visits Hermosillo (15-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (16-11) visits Mochis (12-15) @ 6:00 PM
Jalisco (15-12) visits Obregon (9-18) @ 6:10 PM MST
Mazatlan ((15-12) visits Mexicali (14-13) @ 6:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Zulia beat Lara 5-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 4-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one caught stealing and assisted in two double plays.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:2-2)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:57-40)(g/f:4-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with three runs and four walks.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) threw live batting practice on Friday: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) could make his debut with Lara next week: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has focused on his hitting in the first month of the season: LVBP Official Site

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) talks about the slumping La Guaira: Lider

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (15-12) visits La Guaira (10-15) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-7) visits Zulia (13-12) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (10-16) visits Caribes (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-11) visits Lara (11-14) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is expected to join Escogido on Wednesday: Escogido Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (13-8) visits Licey (8-13) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (13-8) visits Azucareros (9-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (9-12) visits Cibaenas (11-10) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 7-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Chinandega (5-5) visits Leon (4-6)
Rivas (6-5) visits Boer (6-5)


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-4 in extras: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (2-4) visits Monteria (5-1) @ 5:00 PM
Barranquilla (2-4) visits Sincelejo (3-3) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League:

Standings: XEU Deportes

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Yadier Molina - Puerto Rico MGR

Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Scottsdale beat Glendale 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing/pickoff.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:1-1)

Peoria beat Surprise 9-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, allowed two stolen bases, and one pickoff error.

Salt River beat Mesa 8-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (8-10) visits Salt River (7-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (10-8) visits Surprise (8-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (9-8-1) visits Peoria (11-7) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-0)

Mochis beat Mexicali 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, six earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:73-41)(g/f:4-2)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Obregon beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) will visit Hermosillo for a press conference: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mochis (8-10) visits Mexicali (9-9) @ 7:30 PM PT
Jalisco (10-8) visits Hermosillo (11-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (6-12) visits Navojoa (7-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (10-8) visits Mazatlan (11-7) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.

Caribes beat Caracas 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascenio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  2-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes traded Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) to Magallanes: LVBP Official Site and Magallanes Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) began training with Caracas and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) will try to get on base as much as possible: LVBP Official Site and Caracas Official Site and Lider

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) was removed from the Lara active roster: LVBP Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) was added back to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (8-9) visits La Guaira (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (8-11) visits Aragua (14-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (9-9) visits Margarita (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (8-8) visits Lara (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 8-1

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one sacrifice.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 9-8

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (5-2-4) visits Boston (10-3-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (4-5-2) visits Philadelphia (4-8-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in right field and moved to center, batting second.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (two earned), one intentional walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-3)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-7) visits Escogido (8-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (9-4) visits Cibao (9-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (4-9) visits Azucareros (3-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (2-3) visits Leon (2-2)
Rivas (4-1) visits Chinandega (1-3)


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

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) held a meeting with the coaching staff and the team will train at St. Louis' Jupiter complex: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
The Nippon Professional League will not be sending players this season due to Hurricane Maria: Kyodo News

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-26-17: Ian Rice Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Peter Mooney Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Dennis Ortega Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Rice is cooking: With bases juiced, @Cubs' Ian Rice rips 3-run double. 6-for-12 over past 4 games; .389 in AFL: https://t.co/glAiZ8RUsc pic.twitter.com/l2YrqrXKDn

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 25, 2017

Ian Rice - Mesa Solar Sox


Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and assisted in one double play.

Mesa beat Peoria 6-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out two of three base runners.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 8-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Surprise beat Glendale 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis' AFL overview: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (6-7) visits Surprise (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (7-6) visits Peoria (7-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (6-7) visits Scottsdale (6-7) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (3).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-2)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks (one intentional), and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one hit by pitch.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (7-6) visits Jalisco (8-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Obregon (4-9) visits Mochis (4-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (8-5) visits Hermosillo (8-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (8-5) visits Navojoa (5-8) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one sac fly.

Margarita beat Zulia 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:2-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to join Caribes this week: LVBP Official Site

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with three walks.

Margarita-Aragua beat Philadelphia 6-5

Thursday's Games:
Philadelphia (3-6-2) visits Margarita-Aragua (4-1-2) @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (3-2-2) visits Magallanes (2-8-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (7-2-2) visits Lara (5-5-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

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

Escogido beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Azucaereros beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas) was honored before a Cibaenas-Cibao game: Franklyn Martinez Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Thursday

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Andrew Knizner - Surprise Saguaros

Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Doosan beat NC 14-5
Yonhap News Agency Post Game
Doosan wins the series three games to one and will take on Kia for the championship


Arizona Fall League:

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one stolen base.

Salt River beat Glendale 10-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, two runs, two strikeouts, and one passed ball.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in two double plays.

Mesa beat Surprise 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Bowman's Hitting Challenge @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:104-64)(g/f:5-4)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and two fielding errors.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (3-6) visits Mazatlan (5-4) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (5-4) visits Culiacan (6-3) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (3-6) visits Mexicali (6-3) @ 6:00 PM
Hermosillo (7-2) visits Obregon (1-8) @ 6:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Zulia 4-0 
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  4-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:27-18)(g/f:3-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one run and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was given a day of rest, Carlos Zambrano (former Miami-Magallanes) began training with Magallanes, and Caribes expects Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) next week: LVBP Official Site

Miguel Socolovich (Memphis-Caracas) is aiming to debut on November 7th: Meridiano

The LVBP was added to the World Baseball-Softball Confederation: Mister Baseball

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (2-8) visits La Guaira (4-5) @ 3:00 PM VET
Zulia (6-3) visits Magallanes (4-5) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (6-2) visits Margarita for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (6-4) visits Lara (5-4) @ 5:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Margarita-Aragua and Boston tied 7-7

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League:

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, two unearned runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:4-0)

Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-3)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed three stolen bases.

Cibao beat Estrellas 10-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one triplem two RBIs, two runs, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (i-rs:2-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (0-5) visits Escogido (3-2) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (2-3) visits Estrellas (4-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (4-1) visits Cibaenas (2-3) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (October 23, 2017):

Notes:
Dennis Martinez (former Springfield pitching coach) threw out the very first pitch at the stadium named after him: La Prensa and El Nuevo Dia

Cheslor Cuthbert (Kansas City) is confirmed for the Central American Games: La Prensa

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-20-17: Rangel Ravelo With One HBP & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Cedric Hunter Hits A Two-Run Homer; Fabian Blanco Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Rangel Ravelo - Cardenales de Lara


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Doosan beat NC 14-3
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Doosan (2-1) visits NC (1-2) @ 12:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run, three walks, two stolen base, and was picked off.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)

Mesa beat Surprise 6-4 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-1)

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (2).  (p-s:28-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Jalisco 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Obregon beat Navojoa 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (5-3) visits Culiacan (5-3) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mochis (3-5) visits Mazatlan (4-4) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (6-2) visits Obregon (1-7) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (3-5) visits Mexicali (5-3) @ 8:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:10-4)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat Margarita 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (p-s:12-8)(ir-s:1-1)

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Lara beat Caribes 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Magallanes beat Caracas 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (6-2) @ La Guaira (3-5) @ 6:30 PM VET
Caribes (1-8) visits Magallanes (4-4) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (5-4) visits Lara (5-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.

Boston beat Lara 7-3

Friday's Games:
Lara (3-3-1) visits Magallanes (2-5) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita/Aragua (2-1) visits Boston (6-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (1-2) visits Philadelphia (2-4-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with two RBIs, one total bases, one run, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .444 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one stikeout, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in three games going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has made one start posting a 1-for-7 (.143) with one total bases, one run, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in one game.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over three innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk over 3.2 innings

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is four wins shy of tying the all-time career wins by an import player: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-2) visits Escogido (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (4-0) visits Cibao (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-3) visits Azucareros (0-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


World Cup (November 23, 2017):

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City) will begin training with the Panama team on Friday: TV Max Deportes

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-17: Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Four Singles & Two RBIs; Jesus Cruz Strikes Out Five Over Four Scoreless Innings

Wilfredo Tovar - Leones del Caracas

Nippon Professional Baseball Playoffs:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Rakuten) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Rakuten beat Seibu 4-1
Japan Times Post Game

Monday's Games:
Yokohama (1-1) visits Hanshin (1-1) @ 5:00 AM ET
Rakuten (1-1) visits Seibu (1-1) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

NC beat Lotte 9-0
Yonhap News Agency Post Game
NC won the series taking four of seven games and will face Doosan beginning on Tuesday


Arizona Fall League:

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Glendale beat Mesa 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Peoria beat Salt River 12-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 11-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) refines catching skills in AFL: MLB Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and moved to let, batting fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (p-s:56-36)(g/f:1-3)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:18-8)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jalisco beat Obregon 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Mochis 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (0-4) visits Jalisco (4-0) @ 1;00 PM CT
Mochis (0-4) visits Culiacan (4-0) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mexicali (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-1) visits Navojoa (1-3) @ 5:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one walk.

Caracas beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one intentional walk and two strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and grounded into two double plays.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  4-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one sac fly.

Magallanes beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is expected to arrive in Venezuela on Sunday: LVBP Official Site

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) threw a simulated game on Saturday and says he is ready to be activated: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (g/f:6-1)

Estrellas beat Licey 10-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, scored one run, and stole one base.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Licey (0-2) visits Escogido (1-0) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (1-0) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (1-0) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 5:00 PM


Nicaraguan League (October 23, 2017):

Notes:
Boer and Chinandega will kick off the 2017-18 season but before that Boer and Rivas will hold a benefit game on October 17, 2017 for the Hurricane Nate victims: El Nuevo Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-17: Cedric Hunter Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Niko Vasquez Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Ian Rice Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Cedric Hunter - Yaquis de Obregon

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) is out with tonsillitis: Yakyubaka


Arizona Fall League:

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and threw out two of four base runners.

Mesa beat Scottsdale 9-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Edmundo Sosa (Springfield-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Surprise beat Salt River 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

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


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, and two runs.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, three walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 16-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and threw out one of two base runners.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:7-2)

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Jalisco (1-0) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (1-0) visits Mochis (0-1) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Obregon (0-1) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (1-0) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:0-1)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run.

Caribes beat Margarita 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Aragua beat Lara 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 and was picked off.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Zulia beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Freddy Garcia (Aragua) will soon be ready to pitch for Aragua: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (0-2) visits Zulia (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Lara (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-1) visits Caracas (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League (October 13, 2017):

Notes:
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) will pitch for Escogido: Listin Diario