Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-26-19: Carlos Peguero Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Carlos Soto Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Zach Phillips Strikes Out One over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Win

The LG Twins announced the signing of Carlos Peguero ($150K in salary and $30K in incentives). In a corresponding move, the club has placed Tommy Joseph on waivers. pic.twitter.com/GekHkO4gru

— Dan Kurtz (@MyKBO) July 10, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the eventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:8-7)(g/f:1-1)

Monclova beat Yucatan 9-3
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Lotte) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Kia beat Lotte 3-1

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and three strikeouts.

LG beat KT 4-3

Friday's Games:
NC (72-67-2) visits LG (78-61-1) @ 4:30 AM
SK (84-54-1) visits Samsung (59-81-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (84-57-1) visits Lotte (48-90-3) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and allowed two stolen bases.

Mesa beat Mochis 15-2

Notes:
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) and family compete in AFL: MLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (2-4) visits Salt River (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (4-3) visits Peoria (3-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (6-1) visits Mesa (4-3) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido), Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido), Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido), Wadye Ynfante (Peoria-Escogido), and Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) were all in the first day for Escogido camp: Escogido Official Site


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (former Softbank-Leon) and Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) is listed on the Leon roster: LBPN Official Site

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) is listed on the Boer roster: LBPN Official Site

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) is listed on the Chinandega roster: LBPN Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-23-19: Ivan Herrera Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Roel Ramirez Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Change Of Plans For Rangel Ravelo & Hunter Cervenka

Double down the line for #Cardinals No. 6 prospect Ivan Herrera (Glendale). That was his first hit of @MLBazFallLeague play. It’s scoreless after 3 1/2 innings in Mesa. Follow the game here: https://t.co/6zhVwmbrLG pic.twitter.com/pQyTzS4hWU

— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) September 23, 2019

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one throwing error.

Monclova beat Tijuana 3-0
MiLB Official Site Post Game
Monclova wins the series four games to three over Tijuana

Championship Begins On Tuesday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Hiroshima beat Chunichi 4-3

Tuesday's Games:
Yokohama (70-67-3) visits Chunichi (66-70-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (76-62-2) visits Hanshin (65-68-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Softbank (76-60-4) visits Rakuten (69-68-4) @ 5:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (63-72-5) visits Orix (59-73-6) @ 5:00 AM ET
Seibu (79-61-1) visits Chiba Lotte (69-69-4) @ 5:15 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and moved to right, batting third.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Hanwha beat LG 9-1

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Lotte) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.

NC beat Lotte 6-1

Tuesday's Games:
Doosan (83-55) visits NC (72-65-1) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (58-79-1) visits LG (77-60-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (84-56-1) visits Kia (59-80-2) @ 4:30 AM
SK (84-53-1) visits KT (68-70-2) @ 4:30 AM


World Baseball Classic - Europe/Africa Qualifier (Italy):

Final Standings:
1. Israel 4-1
2. Netherlands 4-1
3. Czech 3-2
4. Spain 2-3
5. Italy 2-3
6. South Africa 0-5


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and two passed balls.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:27-19)(g/f:0-1)

Mesa beat Glendale 7-6

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis) will now play for Cibaenas after MLB blocked the LVBP.  He was set to return with Lara in the LVBP before the ban: El Emergente

Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Cibaenas.  He was set to return with Caribes in the LVBP but MLB enforced the ban: LIDOM Official Site

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield), Luis Mateo (former Memphis), and Anthony Garcia (former Memphis) attended the first practice for Puerto Rico, which is managed by Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): El Vocero

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-20-19: Brandon Dickson Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Kodi Whitley Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Roel Ramirez Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Brandon Dickson - Orix

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Monclova beat Tijuana 7-2
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-Orix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (17).  (p-s:11-6)

Orix beat Chiba Lotte 11-8

Saturday's Games:
Hiroshima (69-68-3) visits Hanshin (63-68-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Chiba Lotte (67-68-4) visits Orix (58-71-6) @ 1:00 AM ET
Nippon Ham (62-70-5) visits Softbank (74-59-4) @ 1:00 AM ET
Yomiuri (74-61-2) visits Yokohama (70-65-3) @ 4:00 AM ET
Chunichi (65-69-2) visits Yakult (57-79-2) @ 5:00 AM ET
Seibu (78-59-1) visits Rakuten (67-67-4) @ 5:00 AM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Lotte) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

KT beat Lotte 7-0

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Kiwoom beat SK 5-1

Saturday's Games:
Kia (59-78-2) visits Doosan (82-54) @ 3:00 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 3:00 AM
SK (84-53-1) visits Hanwha (55-83) @ 3:00 AM
Samsung (57-79-1) visits KT (67-69-2) @ 3:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one throwing error.
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and threw out one of four base runners.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-1)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:1-0)

Peoria beat Glendale 10-3

Friday's Games:
Glendale (0-2) visits Scottsdale (2-0) @ 6:30 PM MST - Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach) is schedueld to start for Glendale
Peoria (2-0) visits Mesa (0-2) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (1-1) visits Surprise (1-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019:

Notes:
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) will pitch for Guasave this fall/winter: LMP Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Licey) reported to Licey camp: Licey Official Site

Leonardo Taveras (Palm Beach-Cibaenas), Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas), and Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Bengaleses


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Caguas) will return for another season with Caguas): LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-18: Ramon Urias Walks Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; John Nogowski Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Who's Playing In World Cup U-23 & Players Available For Rookie Drafts

Beisbol, LMP; 4A, Ramon Urias, conecta palo de vuelta entera y Cañeros suma 2 carreras mas a la pizarra#LMP #Beisbol #LosMochis #Tomateros #Vamosequipo pic.twitter.com/PNuOz83SUP

— Internetv Deportes (@AYMSports) October 19, 2018

Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Alex Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Hiroshima beat Yomiuri 5-1
Hiroshima swept Yomiuri in the four-game series

Saturday's Games:
Softbank (2-1) visits Seibu (2-2) @ 1:00 AM ET


Arizona Fall League:

Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) entered late in the game in left field and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Mesa beat Surprise 18-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Peoria (5-3) visits Scottsdale (5-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (5-3) visits Glendale (0-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (4-4) visits Mesa (5-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to left, batting sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck six out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:82-56)(g/f:9-0)

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and grounded into one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, three runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs and one fielding error.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (3-2) visits Mochis (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (2-2) visits Obregon (2-3) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (4-1) visits Hermosillo (0-5) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (3-2) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 8:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at the shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat La Guaira 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and bartted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Aragua 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:32-17)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Lara beat Caribes 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (p-s:17-14)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Zulia 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) will miss three weeks with a fractured left thumb: LVBP Official Site

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-2 at the plate.

Aragua B beat Los Angeles 6-5

Friday's Games:
Boston (1-0-1) visits Aragua (1-2) 10:00 AM VET
Aragua B (2-1) visits Philadelphia (0-2) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and two walks.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Cibao (3-1) visits Licey (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (1-3) visits Estrellas (2-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (2-3) visits Cibaenas (3-2) @ 8:00 PM AST


World Cup U-23:

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) enlisted his brothers to help on the coaching staff: Primera Hora

Jhon Torres (Gulf Coast League) is listed on the Colombian roster: El Heraldo

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City) and Juan Yepez (Palm Beach) are list on the Venezuelan roster.


Colombian League (November 2, 2018):

Notes:
Derek Diaz (Dominican Summer League) will available for the rookie draft: LCBP Official Site

Roel Santos (Granma) has signed on to play for Barranquilla: Pelota Cubana Blog


Puerto Rican League (November 15, 2018):

Notes:
Kevin Vargas (Gulf Coast League) and Benito Santiago (Johnson City) will be available for the rookie draft: LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-17-18: Carlos Talavera Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Evan Kruczynski Strikes Out Three Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Carlos Talavera - Tigres de Aragua

Nippon Professional Baseball Climax Series:

Yusei Kikuchi (Seibu) was thumped in start against Softbank: Japan Times


Arizona Fall League:

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:58-30)(g/f:5-1)
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched to nine batters.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, and threw two wild pitches for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:40-21)(g/f:0-2)
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched to seven batters.  He allowed three hits, five earned runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:28-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-3)

Peoria beat Surprise 16-8
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vladimir Guerrero, Jr (Buffalo-Surprise) was named Player of the Week: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Peoria (4-2) visits Surprise (4-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (0-6) visits Scottsdale (3-3) @ 6:35 PM MST
Mesa (4-2) visits Salt River (3-3) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:19-11)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 9-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (0-3) visits Jalisco (1-2) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mochis (1-2) visits Culiacan (2-1) @ 7:35 PM MT
Obregon (1-2) visits Mazatlan (3-0) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mexicali (2-1) visits Navojoa (2-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double.

La Guaira beat Caribes 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Dionis Zamora (Johnson City-Magallanes) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) was cleared to continue playing after being hit by a pitch on right hand: Beisbol Play

Wednesday's Games:
La Guaira (3-1) visits Margarita (0-3) @ 2:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-3) visits Caracas (3-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-1) visits Lara (2-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-2) visits Zulia (3-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Boston beat Aragua B 6-5

Wednesday's Games:
Boston (1-1) visits Los Angeles (2-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (0-2) visits Philadelphia (0-1) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and one caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to right, batting fourth.  0-for-1 with one walk.
Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-7 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Licey beat Azucareros 7-5 in 19 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tijuana (Triple-A Mexican League) signed Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) for the 2019 season: MiLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (1-1) visits Licey (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST


World Cup U23 (October 20, 2018):

Notes:
Diego Cordero (State College), Julio Rordiguez (Peoria), Wadye Ynfante (State College), and Dariel Gomez (Johnson City) are included on the Dominican Republic U23 team: WBSC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-16-18: Andy Young Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Rainel Rosario Singles, Doubles, & Walks; Jeremy Martinez Walks Four Times

#Cardinals Andy Young to #Pirates Cole Tucker on the 4-6-3; hitter didn't dig it, but still . . . pic.twitter.com/DZqVxjybV8

— John T Eshleman (@2080_John) October 16, 2018

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Tomoyuki Sugano (Yomiuri) was named Pitcher of the Month in the Central League for September/October: Yukubaka


Arizona Fall League:

Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted eighth.  Four walks at the plate.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Scottsdale (2-3) visits Glendale (0-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (4-1) visits Peoria (3-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-3) visits Mesa (4-1) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-1 with one hit by pitch.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 at the plate.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Lara 1-0 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (1-2) visits La Guaira (2-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-1) visits Zulia (2-1) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Aragua B beat Aragua 3-2

Tuesday's Games:
Los Angeles (1-0) visits Aragua (0-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Aragua B (1-0) visits Boston (0-0) @ 10:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in two games going 6-for-8 (.750) with six total bases, one run, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .800 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.550 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in two games going 4-for-8 (.500) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .556 OBP, .625 SLG, and 1.181 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one double, two total bases, .143 OBP, .286 SLG, and .429 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000) with two walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .000 SLG, and .429 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .000 SLG, and .250 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played two games going 0-for-6 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, .143 OBP, .000 SLG, and .143 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with one run, .000 OBP, .000 SLG, and .000 OPS.

Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out over one inning.

Tuesday's Games:
Hermosillo (0-2) visits Jalisco (0-2) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mochis (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 7:35 PM MT
Obregon (1-1) visits Mazatlan (2-0) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mexicali (2-0) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Escogido 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double and one walk.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-5
El Caribe Post Game

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-15-18: Jose Godoy Hits A Three-Run Homer; Johnny Polanco Strikes Out Seven Over Three & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Rainel Rosario Hits A Two-Run Homer

Nicaraguan Summer League Championship:

Johnny Polanco (former Springfield-Dantos) entered in the second and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck seven out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Boer beat Dantos 8-7 in 10 innings (10/13/18)
La Prensa Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and grounded into one double play.

Dantos beat Boer 2-1 (10/14/18)
La Prensa Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican Double-A League Semifinals:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 2-for-4 with one RBI.

Fajardo beat Mayaguez 5-4
El Vocero Post Game


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) has played in one game going 2-for-4 (.500) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, three walks, two stolen bases, .714 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.214 OPS.
Andy Young (Springfield-Surprise) has played in two games going 3-for-8 (.375) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, one strikeout, .375 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.125 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) has played in four games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, four walks, two walks, two strikeouts, .400 OBP, .182 SLG, and .582 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Memphis-Surprise) has played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, two strikeouts, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OPS.

Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over two innings.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out over 2.1 innings.
Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 1.1 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, and 15.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, and four walks over 0.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (3-1) visits Glendale (0-4) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-2) visits Peoria (2-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (3-1) visits Scottsdale (2-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mazaltan beat Jalisco 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-6 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to first base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Lara 5-4

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one hom run, three two-out RBIs, one run.
Franyel Casadilla (State College-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-19)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:3-2)

Zulia beat Caribes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two runs, three walks, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-2)

Magallanes beat Margarita 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Aragua 9-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Philadelphia (0-0) visits Los Angeles (0-0) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (0-0) visits Detroit (0-0) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-1)

Kevin Herget (Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-2)

Cibao beat Azucareros 9-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kevin Herget (Memphis-Cibao) left start early with elbow injury: Jorphy Estrella Twitter

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (1-1) visits Licey (0-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (1-1) visits Cibaenas (1-1) @ 8:00 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-18: Andy Young Selected For AFL's Bowman Hitting Challenge; Dionis Zamora Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Ronny Cedeno Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Take a look inside the Surprise Saguaros @MLBazFallLeague Clubhouse with host @connergreene plus guest stars @evankruz and Andy Young on #OpeningDay.

They have ping-pong 🏓#GoSaguaros🌵 pic.twitter.com/Q6tT3zBf7V

— Springfield Cardinals | #RockYourRED (@Sgf_Cardinals) October 9, 2018

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Tomoyuki Sugano (Yomiuri) became the first player to throw a no-hitter (almost perfect game) in the Climax Series: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) was selected to play in the Bowamn Hitting Challenge: MLB Official Site

AFL's Bowman Hitting Challenge was cancelled: AFL Official Twitter

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:20-15)(g/f:2-0)

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one walk, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (1-0) visits Hermosillo (0-1) @ 9:00 PM MST
Mochis (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 9:10 PM MST
Jalisco (0-1) visits Mazatlan (1-0) @ 10:00 PM MT
Culiacan (0-1) visits Navojoa (1-0) @ 10:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and assisted in two double plays.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and one fielding error.

La Guaira beat Caracas 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and grounded into one double play.

Caribes beat Zulia 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-16)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Margarita 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Dionis Zamora (Johnson City-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:0-2)

Aragua beat Magallanes 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) is ready to close games for Magallanes: LVBP Official Site

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) talks about his LVBP debut and what he plans to work on during the offseason: Zulia Official Site

Carlos Zambrano (Yucatan free agent-Magallanes) is ready to make his season debut: El Universal

Sunday's Games:
Lara (2-0) visits La Guaira (1-1) @ 1:00 PM VET
Zulia (1-1) visits Caribes (1-1) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (0-2) visits Magallanes (0-1) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (1-1) visits Aragua (1-0) @ 5:30 PM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one passed ball.
Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:1-0)

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-4)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Licey 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-18: Xavier Scruggs Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Tommy Edman Singles Twice, Walks Three Times, & Knocks In One Run; Lane Thomas Walks Twice

Xavier Scruggs - NC Dinos

Korean Baseball Organization:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-NC) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and two RBIs.

Doosan beat NC 13-2

Saturday's Games:
KT (58-82-3) visits Doosan (92-50) @ 3:00 AM
LG (67-75-1) visits SK (78-64-1) @ 3:00 AM
Lotte (67-73-2) visits Kia (70-73) @ 3:00 AM
NC (58-84-1) visits Hanwha (76-67) @ 3:00 AM
Nexen (75-68) visits Samsung (67-72-4) @ 3:00 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, three walks, two stolen bases, and assisted in one double play.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two walks, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Surprise beat Glendale 10-9 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Glendale (0-3) visits Surprise (2-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (2-1) visits Peoria (2-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (2-1) visits Scottsdale (1-2) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) pitched in Mochis' 8-7 win over Culiacan in preseason play: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 10:10 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Mexical (0-0) @ 11:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) is set for the starting lineup in right field and Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) arrived in Lara camp: LVBP Official Site

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) is scheduled to start at shortstop and Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) in left field: LVBP Official Site

Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) is one of two catchers listed on Caribes opening day roster and team awaits arrival of Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes): El Emegente

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (0-0) visits Caracas (0-0) @ 1:00 PM VET
Margarita (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 5:30 PM VET
Zulia (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League (October 13, 2018):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) and Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) are set for the Azucareros rotation and Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) at third base: Azucareros Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-14: Tyrell Jenkins Receives Consideration For AFL MVP; Anthony Garcia Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Ten Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Shutout

Tyrell Jenkins - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) entered late in the game in left field.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-1)

Salt River beat Peoria 14-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) was a nominee for the AFL MVP: MLB Official Site

Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) was named St. Louis' best performance and Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) best prospect: St. Louis Official Site


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Aragua 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Lara 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run. three walks, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-2)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (g/f:1-1)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Lara (12-20) visits Zulia (23-7) @ 1:00 PM VST
Magallanes (14-14) visits Aragua (18-11) @ 4:00 PM VST
Caribes (23-8) visits Margarita (10-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (8-22) visits Caracas (14-19) @ 7:00 PM VST - Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) is scheduled to start


Venezuela Parallel League

Nov. 14:

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), four walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, four walks, and threw one wild pitch.

Aragua beat Cardenales 6-5 in game one of doubleheader

Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.

Cardenales beat Aragua 5-4 in game two of doubleheader

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double.

La Gauira and Caracas tied 1-1 after 11 innings

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run and one unassisted double play.

Mazatlan beat Hermsoillo 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kevin Villalobos and Sebastian Avile were selected as Pitcher, Player of the Week in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (16-15) visits Jalisco (18-13) @ 12:00 AM CT
Mexicali (18-13) visits Mochis (15-16) @ 3:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-20) visits Obregon (18-12) @ 5:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (13-18) visits Maztlan (14-16) @ 5:00 PM  MT


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck ten out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:7-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 13-7
Listin Diario Post Game

Audry Perez (Memphis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck four out.  (g/f:4-6)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 2-1 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yunesky Maya (Korea) has been training with Licey for a couple weeks: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (13-9) visits Cibao (12-11) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (8-15) visits Licey (10-13) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in five games going 7-for-19 (.368) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, six strikeouts, .400 OBA, .474 SLG, and .874 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) has played in 15 games going 21-for-60 (.350) with three doubles, four RBIs, 24 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, eight strikeouts, .451 OBA, .400 SLG, and .851 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 14 games going 9-for-42 (.214) with two doubles, three RBIs, 11 total bases, five runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .313 OBA, .262 SLG, and .575 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 15 games going 10-for-48 (.208) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, seven walks, two strikeouts, .345 OBA, .292 SLG, and .575 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 1.00 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck six out over nine innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.95 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 6.1 innings.

The league returns to play on November 22, 2014


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 12-6
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Carolina beat Santurce 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one ntentional walk and grounded into one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (7-3) visits Caguas (5-6) @ 4:15 PM AST
San Juan (3-8) visits Carolina (6-6) @ 6:00 PM AST


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Notes:
Scouts from ten MLB clubs, including Toronto, Texas, and Boston, were on hand for Sunday's game: Yakyubaka

Philadelphia is interested in Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent) and Hanshin will only attempt to sign if he remains in Japan: Yakyubaka

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Central American & Caribbean Games

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Nicaragua beat Dominican Republic 10-1
La Prensa Post Game

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-13: Breyvic Valera Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Jacob Wilson Singles & Drives In One Run; Anthony Garcia Doubles & Walks

Breyvic Valera - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Peoria beat Surprise 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Championship Game:
Peoria (15-14-3) visits Salt River (17-11-4) @ 1:08 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over at second base.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-2)

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) entered late in the game in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Caribes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) and Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) still lead in their respective positions in All-Star voting: LVBP Official Site

Franklyn German (Hermosillo) plans to pitch for Aragua: El Universal

Friday's Games:
Lara (12-18) visits Zulia (21-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (21-8) visits Margarita (10-19) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-18) visits Magallanes (12-14) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (17-10) visits La Guaira (8-20) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (ir-s:2-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-3

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Boston beat Margarita 12-1

Friday's Games:
Navegantes (4-22) visits Zulia (9-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Seattle (15-9) visits Caribes (8-16) @ 10:00 AM VST
Lara (18-9) visits Philadelphia (12-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (9-16) visits Detroit (12-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (18-8) visits Magallanes (15-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (19-7) visits Caracas (13-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (17-7) visits Cardenales (14-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (8-16) visits Boston (9-16) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Mochis) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:74-48)(g/f:9-1)

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 5-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game


Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-19)(g/f:1-1)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (15-14) visits Jalisco (17-12) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mexicali (16-13) visits Mochis (15-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-18) visits Obregon (16-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (12-17) visits Mazatlan (13-15) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and three strikeouts.

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Licey beat Cibao 8-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brad Penny (former St. Louis) has joined Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

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


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:21-14)(g/f:2-1)

Sydney beat Canberra 7-6
Sydney Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 6-5
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (1-5) visits Sydney (7-3) @ 6:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-4) visits Brisbane (6-4) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (3-3) visits Adelaide (3-3) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

San Juan beat Carolina 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game


Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and one outfield assist.

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (6-2) visits San Juan (3-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (4-6) visits Mayaguez (6-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) will be on hand for the upcoming Barranquilla series: El Heraldo

Ozzie Gullen continues his support of the league: El Heraldo


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Notes:
Washington, Boston, Houston, Kansas City, and Toronto are interested in Takashi Toritani (Hanshin) and Boston, Texas, Chicago-N, and Arizona are interested in Chihiro Kaneko (Orix): Yakubaka

Yokohama is preparing offer for Daisuke Matszuaka (New York-N free agent) and Chiba Lotte is moving money around to bring Alfredo Despaigne (Chiba Lotte) in 2015: Yakyubaka

Saturday's game is set for 4:00 AM ET @ Tokyo Dome


Veracruz League (December 1, 2014)

Vicente Palacios (former St. Louis) was named manager of Paso de Ovejas: LIV Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-14: Cody Stanley Collects Four Singles & Two RBIs; Jhohan Acevedo Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Xavier Scruggs Hits A Solo Home Run

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

Arizona Fall League

Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-6 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fourth.  4-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) entered late in the game at second base.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the blown save (2).  (p-s:31-19)
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:15-14)(g/f:2-0)

Mesa beat Peoria 6-5 in 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (14-15-1) visits Mesa (15-14-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (14-14-3) visits Surprise (16-14-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (17-10-4) visits Scottsdale (11-20) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) startedat shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game in centerfield.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field.

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

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Caribes 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Andy Moye (former 2010 draft selection-Margarita) started and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) is expected to join Margarita on November 24, 2014: Margarita Official Site

Andy Moye (former 2010 draft selection-Margarita) left the game early due to an injured right shoulder: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (21-7) visits Lara (11-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-17) visits Zulia (20-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (8-19) visits Aragua (16-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).

Philadelphia beat Margarita 5-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Lara and Caracas tied 2-2 after 11 innings

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (9-13) visits Lara (18-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VST
Magallanes (15-9) visits La Guaira (18-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (8-15) visits Aragua (16-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (12-12) visits Seattle (14-9) @ 11:00 VST
Boston (8-16) visits Margarita (9-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (11-15) visits Tampa Bay (8-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (13-11) visits Caimanes (18-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (12-12) visits Navegantes (4-21) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:8-6)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:65-42)(g/f:3-4)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Texas, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Chicago-A, Philadelphia New York-A, New York-N, Chicago-N, and Baltimore had scouts on hand for the second game of the Mexican Academy League All-Star Game, which ended in a 5-5 tie: MiLB Official Site

Tim Federowicz (Los Angeles) has signed on to play for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Jalisco will honor Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) on November 14, 2014: Jalisco Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (15-13) visits Culiacan (14-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (17-11) visits Hermosillo (11-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (13-14) visits Navojoa (10-18) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Derek Dietrich (Miami) has signed on to play for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Toxicology report came back on Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): Listin Diario

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (11-9) visits Licey (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (6-14) visits Estrellas (10-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Boer beat Chinandega 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base

Rivas beat San Fernando 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 7-6
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (1-4) visits Sidney (6-3) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-3) visits Brisbane (5-4) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (3-2) visits Adelaide (2-3) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

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

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-5)

Santurce beat Caguas 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, four two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 11-9
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas) made a request to fans to come out to the games as attendance is extremely low this season: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (5-5) visits San Juan (2-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (5-4) visits Caguas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) gave up a home run and the lead in relief in the third inning, but Barranquilla came back to beat Sincelejo 3-2: El Heraldo


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Friday's game is scheduled for 4:00 AM ET @ Tokyo Dome


Cuban League

Many scouts were on hand to see the showcase of Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos).  Hits from both sides of the plate and manned shortstop, second base, and third base for a 30-minute workout: El Nuevo Herald