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Luke Voit - Tiburones de Aguadilla

Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 7-3
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Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:19-9)(g/f:2-3)

Magallanes beat Lara 6-3
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Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-6 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:24-13)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 10-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (17-15) visits La Guaira (18-13) @ 7:00 PM  VET
Lara (16-17) visits Aragua (13-18) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-20) visits Caribes (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-15) visits Zulia (20-11) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Margarita-Caribes beat La Guaira 11-9

Wednesday's Games:
Boston (17-5) visits Margarita-Caribes (11-12) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (4-16-2) visits Magallanes (4-19-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (9-11-2) visits Zulia (12-12) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (15-8) visits Caimanes (8-14) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (12-9-2) visits Caracas (15-7) @ 11:00 VET


Arizona Fall League:

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and allowed one stolen base.

Scottsdale beat Peoria 8-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (15-15) visits Mesa (16-14) @ 12:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Surprise (16-13-1) visits Peoria (13-14-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-13-1) visits Scottsdale (12-18) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  5-for-6 with one double, two runs, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, assisted in one double play, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Obregon 10-5
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Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  1-for-6 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 7-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (17-13) visits Obregon (16-13) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (14-15) visits Mochis (15-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (8-22) visits Hermosillo (17-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (18-12) visits Mexicali (14-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:5-3)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (9-11) visits Escogido (10-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (10-11) visits Azucareros (7-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (12-8) visits Cibao (13-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (6).  (g/f:2-0)

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:0-3)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-1
LPBRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Carolina beat Aguadilla 4-1
LPBRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aguadilla released Luke Voit (Springfield) and Pete Parise (former Memphis): Rey Colon Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (7-4) visits Carolina (7-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (1-12) visits Mayaguez (7-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (7-7) visits Granada (6-8) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-5) visits Chinandega (6-8) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Brisbane (0-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST

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Ruben Gotay - Tiburones de Aguadilla

Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to right field, batting fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat Margarita 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:28-20)(g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Zulia (19-11) visits Magallanes (14-15) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Lara (13-8) visits Margarita-Caribes (10-11) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (11-8-2) visits Magallanes (4-17-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (4-14-2) visits Philadelphia (8-11-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (13-7-1) visits Caracas (14-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (15-5) visits Zulia (11-11) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 18 games going 21-for-67 (.313) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 31 total bases, ten runs, three walks, four stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .347 OBP, .463 SLG, and .810 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in 18 games going 19-for-65 (.292) with three doubles, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 31 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .392 OBP, .477 SLG, and .869 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 16 games going 13-for-58 (.224) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .242 OBP, .293 SLG, and .535 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in 14 games going 9-for-44 (.205) with one double, one home run, 12 RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .308 OBP, .295 SLG, and .603 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.98 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 17 out over 13.2 innings.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) has made six starts posting a 4-1 record, 2.60 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit one batter, and struck 26 out over 27.2 innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.00 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, two home runs, six walks, and struck eight out over nine innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made eight appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.48 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 12 hits, six earned runs, one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 8.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (14-14) visits Glendale (14-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (13-12-2) visits Surprise (15-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-17) visits Salt River (14-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk and threw out one base runner.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and two throwing errors.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis traded Jesus Garcia (DSL) to Mazatlan: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Raul Valdes (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:10-5)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 9-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Azucareros (6-14) visits Licey (10-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-10) visits Estrellas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-9) visits Cibao (12-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two home runs, three two-out RBIs, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (Stated College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Aguadilla 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-3 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
There is a possibility Everth Cabrera (Baltimore free agent) plays in the LNBP this winter: El Nuevo Diario

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:64-42)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 2-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

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Austin Gomber - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Zulia 10-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one throwing error.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat Margarita 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one outfield assist.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (3).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-0)

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-0)

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

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) discusses how the team works together and their isn't any one person carrying the club: LVBP Official Site

Adonis Garcia (Atlanta-Magallanes) joined Magallanes on Friday: Magallanes Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) may begin play this weekend: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (11-11) visits Caracas (10-13) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (16-7) visits Lara (13-11) @ 5:30 PM VET - Kurt Heyer (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Zulia
Margarita (15-9) visits Caribes (10-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-15) visits Magallanes (9-13) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

All Games Postponed For Friday

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (8-6-1) visits Magallanes (3-12-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Zulia (9-7) visits Lara (9-6) @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (9-7) visits Caimanes (4-11) @ 9:00 PM VET
Detroit (3-10-2) visits Boston (11-4) @ 9:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, four walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (4-0).  (p-s:92-57)(g/f:7-2)
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Peoria 5-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.

Scottsdale beat Mesa 8-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Fall Stars Game: East visits West @ 5:08 PM MT


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Obregon beat Culiacan 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Misael Siverio (Sioux Falls-Mochis) was activated by Mochis: LMP Official Site

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has joined Navojoa: Novajoa Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (12-9) visits Mazatlan (5-16) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (11-10) visits Mexicali (13-8) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (10-11) visits Culiacan (11-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (11-10) visits Navojoa (11-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out one of two base runners.

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-6 in 11 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Jose Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros)  started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (3-9) visits Escogido (6-6) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (10-3) visits Estrellas (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-6) visits Cibaenas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Carolina beat Caguas 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs and for the save (3).

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (2-3) visits Mayaguez (5-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (0-6) visits Carolina (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Rivas beat Boer 13-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, two home runs, three RBIs, three runs, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  4-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Granada 13-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (3-3) visits Chinandega (3-3) @ 11:00 AM
Granada (4-2) visits Boer (2-4) @ 2:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Panama beat Japan 3-2

Saturday's Game:
Australia (5-2) visits Panama (6-1) @ 12:00 PM


Panama League (December 9, 2016):

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Metro) is expected to play with Metropolitanas: Metro Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-2-16: Austin Gomber Named AFL Pitcher Of The Week; Jose Martinez Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Raul Valdes Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win

Austin Gomber - Glendale Desert Dogs

Venezuelan League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-6 with one sacrifice, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-6 with three strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-4 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: Aragua Official Site

Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) was removed from the Caribes active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (15-6) visits Aragua (8-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (14-6) visits La Guaira (8-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-10) visits Caribes (9-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts, one run, and one walk.
Gerwuins Velazco (State College-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 5-0

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (9-6) visits Aragua (8-5) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (3-9) visits Margarita-Caribes (9-6) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-8) visits Magallanes (3-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (8-6) visits Caimanes (4-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (10-4) visits Caracas (10-5) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) was named Pitcher of the Week: MLB Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (7-12) visits Mesa (11-8) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-13) visits Salt River (10-8-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (10-8-1) visits Peoria (11-6-2) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one walk.
David Washington (Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting eighth.  0-for-4 and threw out one of two base runners.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (10-8) visits Jalisco (10-8) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (10-8) visits Obregon (7-11) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mexicali (11-7) visits Mochis (10-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (5-13) visits Culiacan (9-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-5)

Azucareros beat Licey 4-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (4-5) visits Licey (5-5) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Cibao (8-2) visits Azucareros (3-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-5) visits Cibaenas (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-1)
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (2).  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 9-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in three double plays.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-4)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Santurce beat Aguadilla 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hit, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-5)

Granada beat Boer 2-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No  Games Scheduled For Wednesday


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City-Panama) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-1)

Panama beat Korea 5-4
TV Max Deportes Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Wednesday


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Hiroshima) was kept on the reserve list and not released: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-10-16: Tyler Herron Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings; Breyvic Valera Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Eliezer Alfonzo & Ronny Cedeno Each Single Twice & Drive In One Run

Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:26-13)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

La Guaira beat Caribes 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI and two runs.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:31-17)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:3-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one sacrifice, and one hit by pitch.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one triple, two runs, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caracas 16-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Margarita (3-3) visits Aragua (3-3) @ 5:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 and one passed ball.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:9-4)
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

Azucareros beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (3-8) visits Azucareros (5-6) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (10-1) visits Escogido (4-7) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 12 starts posting a 3-6 record, 3.68 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 67 hits, 34 runs (27 earned), two home runs, 12 walks, hit three batters, and struck 45 out over 66 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (3-1) visits Chinandega (1-3) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-3)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 10-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 4:15 PM AST


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out.

San Andres beat Acayucan 10-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Andres (1-2) visits Acayucan (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Sunday's Game:
Panama (15-8) visits Metro (15-8) @ 5:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-16: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Grand Slam; Anthony Garcia Talks Struggles This Winter; Eugenio Velez, Audry Perez, & Jem Argenal Each Single

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (2-3) visits La Guaira (3-2) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (3-2) visits Aragua (2-3) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (2-3) visits Magallanes (3-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Notes:
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) was passed over in the playoff draft: XEU Deportes

Semifinals Begin On Sunday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Jeremy Hefner (MiLB signing-Escogido) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, five earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out. (g/f:3-0)

Licey beat Escogido 8-7
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and threw out one base runner.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (3-7) visits Licey (9-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (4-6) visits Azucareros (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (17-30) visits Adelaide (24-23) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Sydney (23-24) visits Brisbane (29-18) @ 2:00 PM AEST
Canberra (26-21) visits Perth (22-25) @ 1:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, one walk and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Rivas (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina/Mayaguez) acknowledged this wasn't his best year: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs:

Saturday's Game:
Sincelejo (19-23) visits Monteria (23-19) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Saturday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (0-2) visits Xalapa (2-0)
Acayucan (0-2) visits San Andres (2-0)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Veraguas beat Metro 10-2

Saturday's Game:
Veraguas (7-17) visits Cocle (10-14) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-5-16: Jonathan Rivera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out One & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings; David Bergin Lead LNBP In Walks

David Bergin - Indios del Boer

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis-Caracas) will up his next bullpen session to 35 pitches as the team evaluates whether he is ready for game action: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (2-0) visits Caracas (0-2) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (1-1) visits Margarita (1-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-0) visits Caribes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one stolen base, two caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-7)

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and threw out two of four base runners.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 2-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (3-4) visits Escogido (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (6-1) visits Azucareros (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 24 games going 28-for-88 (.318) with five doubles, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 39 total bases, 14 runs, 11 walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, two stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .419 OBP, .443 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) played in 37 games going 32-for-120 (.267) with five doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 43 total bases, 13 runs, three walks, four hit by pitches, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, grounded into five double plays, .323 OBP, .358 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) played in 30 games going 22-for-84 (.262) with three doubles, five RBIs, 25 total bases, six runs, six walks, four hit by pitches, one sacrifice, two sac flies, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .298 SLG, and .631 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) played in 41 games going 31-for-138 (.225) with six doubles, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 49 total bases, 13 runs, 24 walks, ten hit by pitches, two sac flies, 48 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, .377 OBP, .355 SLG, and .732 OPS.

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit and no runs.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.42 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, and nine saves.  He allowed ten hits, four runs (three earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 19 innings.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) made nine appearances (six starts) posting a 2-1 record, 1.56 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, nine runs (six earned), 12 walks, five hit by pitches, threw three wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 34.2 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made 16 appearances (three starts) posting a 3-4 record, 2.89 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He allowed 29 hits, 17 runs (14 earned), one home run, 17 walks, hit five batters, threw three wild pitches, and struck 21 out over 43.2 innings.

Notes:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) lead the league in walks and strikeouts: Revista Beisbolera Twitter

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) was selected by Granada in the playoff draft: Revista Beisbolera Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (20-22) visits Chinandega (23-19) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base.

Caguas beat Santurce 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (1-1) visits Mayaguez (0-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Carlos  Balcazar (St. Louis Scout) works on the Barranquilla staff: LCBP Official Site


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth,  1-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Metro beat Cocle 11-3

Tuesday's Games:
Metro (13-6) visits Cocle (10-10) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-16: Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Nick Additon Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Jonathan Rivera Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Ivan Maldonado - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and hit one batter for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-0)

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Caribes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Margarita 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one caught stealing.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caracas 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (2-0) visits Jalisco (0-2) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mazatlan (2-0) visits Navojoa (0-2) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double and two RBIs.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 8-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Licey beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is dealing with an injury: Estrellas Official Site

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


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one RBI and grounded into one double play.

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Boer 7-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) will not pitch in the playoffs: La Prensa

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:8-5)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Santurce (1-0) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

January 2, 2016:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 2-0


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 5-0

Monday's Game:
Chiapas (12-17-1) visits Xalapa (12-16-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Cocle beat Metro 8-7

Monday's Games:
Panama (10-7) visits Veraguas (4-14) @ 7:00 PM
Metro (12-6) visits Cocle (10-9) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-15: Pedro Rodriguez Sets Caribes Single-Season Saves Record; Jonathan Rivera Hits A Two-Run Homer; Eugenio Velez Collects Two Singles & One RBI

Pedro Rodriguez - Caribes de Anzoategui

Venezuelan League:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the save (19). (p-s:28-19)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 4-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Lara 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) got the opportunity he always wanted: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is not satisfied with his achievements: LVBP Official Site

Aragua selected Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) in the playoff draft: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) broke the Caribes single-season record for saves: El Emergente

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) was pulled by St. Louis from continuing in playoffs: Andreina Salas Twitter

Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis-Caracas) may still pitch in January: Andreina Salas Twitter

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Mexican Pacific League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) played in 48 games going 38-for-142 (.268) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 58 total bases, 15 runs, 25 walks, 42 strikeouts, one caught stealing, ,377 OBP, .408 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) played in 37 games going 31-for-131 (.237) with 11 doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 51 total bases, 15 runs, 12 walks, three stolen bases, 27 strikeouts, .315 OBP, .389 SLG, and .704 OBP.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in 28 games going 13-for-62 (.210) with one home run, seven RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .292 OBP, .258 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) played in 19 games going 5-for-24 (.208) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, four runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .345 OBP, .250 SLG, and .595 OPS.
Dean Anna (St. Louis-Obregon) played in five games going 4-for-21 (.190) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, nine total bases, one run, three walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, .292 OBP, .429 SLG, and .720 OPS.

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Mexicali) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, one hold, and four saves.  He allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over seven innings.
Ronnie Shaban (Springfield-Hermosillo) made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.18 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) made 24 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.21 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He allowed 16 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 14 innings.
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) made 29 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He allowed 32 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), 15 walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 32 innings.
Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-3 record, 4.32 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed nine hits, seven runs (four earned), ten walks, and struck eight out over 8.1 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon/Jalisco) made 11 appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 5.65 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed 34 hits, 20 runs (18 earned), three home runs, nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 16 out over 28.2 innings.

Playoff Begin On Friday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Licey beat Estrellas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:1-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-6 with one RBI.

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-6 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Perth (18-22) visits Canberra (23-17) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (24-16) visits Melbourne (15-25) @ 7:05 PM AET
Adelaide (20-19) visits Sydney (19-20) @ 7:30 PM AET


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Granada beat Chinandega 5-3
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David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  4-for-4 with one double.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one run.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, six runs (five earned), two walks (one intentional), threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (3-4).  (g/f:0-1)

Rivas beat Boer 11-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in then second and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:0-5)

Santurce beat Carolina 15-1
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Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (5-2).

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-3 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mayaguez selected Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) in the playoff draft: LBPRC Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk.

San Andres beat Xalapa 7-4

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck three out.

Metro beat Panama 4-1

No Games Scheduled Until Saturday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-15: Audry Perez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Two Over Five Scoreless Innings; Eliezer Alfonzo Singles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run

Sam Gaviglio - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Margarita 6-2
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Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs and one sacrifice.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Lara beat Caribes 12-1
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Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in right field and moved to center, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Magallanes 15-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kender Villegas (former State College) was added to the Margarita active roster and the team appealed the suspension of Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria) - LVBP Official Site

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) tied Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) in first on the LVBP all-time home run list: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Lara (10-11) visits La Guaira (10-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (15-8) visits Zulia (8-15) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (9-12) visits Magallanes (16-8) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f;1-0)

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 12-4
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Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (4).  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)

Culiacan beat Navojoa 10-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 11-3
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Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:8-5)

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (18-14) visits Canberra (19-13) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (12-20) visits Sydney (16-15) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (15-17) visits Adelaide (15-16) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-6 with two strikeouts.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one RBI.

Granada beat Chinandega 6-5 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and was ejected in the fifth inning.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Rivas beat Boer 5-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Santurce beat Carolina 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and grounded into two double plays.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters. He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one intentional walk for the losing decision (4-1).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 4-3: LCBP Official Site


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started left field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Chiapas beat San Andres 17-15
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the winning decision.

Acayucan beat Palenque 8-5

Thursday's Games:
San Andres (5-7) visits Chiapas (5-8)
Palenque (4-8) visits Acayucan (7-6)
Paso de Ovejas (9-4) visits Xalapa (8-5)