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Friday, November 24, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-17: Jackson Solarte Helps Colombia Win Gold & Yonathan Sivira Helps Venezuela Claim Bronze In 2017 Bolivarian Games; Cesar Valera Hits A Solo Home Run; Niko Vasquez Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In One Run



Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (8). (p-s:15-12)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Zach Phillips (Memphis free agent-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:21-12)(ir-s:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (14-21) visits Hermosillo (20-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (20-15) visits Navojoa (18-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (13-22) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis fee agent-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-5)

Zulia beat Caracas 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and was picked off.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-1)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one triple, two runs, and two walks.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and one pickoff error.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:4-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Margarita beat Lara 10-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one missed catch error.

La Guaira beat Caribes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-5 at the plate.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a designated hitter.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Aragua beat Magallanes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) continues his work at first base: Merdiano and LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Caracas (23-12) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (13-21) visits Magallanes (19-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Caribes (16-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-14) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Philadelphia beat Margarita-Aragua 5-3

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

La Guaira beat Lara 3-2 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Game:
Margarita-Aragua (14-8-4) visits Magallanes (8-18-1) @ 9:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in eight games going 4-for-13 (.308) with one double, six RBIs, five total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .333 OBP, .385 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 19 games going 5-for-17 (.185) with two RBIs, five total bases, six runs, two walks, three stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .241 OBP, .185 SLG, and .427 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in seven games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .211 OBP, .118 SLG, and .328 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 21 games going 4-for-39 (.103) with one triple, three RBIs, six total bases, five runs, two walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .146 OBP, .154 SLG, and .300 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) has played in ten games going 2-for-26 (.077) with three RBIs, two total bases, one walk, six strikeouts, .111 OBP, .077 SLG, and .188 OPS.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, and struck five out over five innings.
Dailyn Martinez (Palm Beach-Cibao) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over 1.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made six starts posting a 2-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, ten runs (seven earned), three home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 25.2 innings.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 2.54 ERA, and 0.78 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, nine runs (eight earned), two home runs, four walks, and struck 28 out over 28.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made five starts posting a 0-3 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.75 WHIP.  He's allowed 34 hits, 13 runs (eight earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 19 out over 26.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 1-3 record, 3.91 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 23 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 10.80 ERA, 2.10 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Azucareros (10-19) visits Licey (13-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (16-12) visits Cibao (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-15) visits Estrellas (16-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 20 games going 20-for-74 (.270) with three doubles, four home runs, six RBIs, 35 total bases, 12 runs, 14 walks (one intentional), two hit by pitches, 11 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .407 OPB, .473 SLG, and 880 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 16 games going 13-for-52 (.250) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, six RBIs, 21 total bases, nine runs, ten walks (three intentional), two hit by pitches, five strikeouts, grounded into double play, .418 OBP, .404 SLG, and .822 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.07 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, eight runs (five earned), six walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (11-9) visits Leon (8-12)
Rivas (11-9) visits Boer (10-10)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Geuddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 2-0 record and 0.95 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), one home run, eight walks, hit two batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 19 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over 3.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-2 record and 2.89 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 9.1 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-1 record and 4.11 ERA.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven earned runs, three home runs, five walks, hit three batters, thrown four wild pitches, and struck 14 out over 15.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 4.70 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, one balk, and struck nine out over 7.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Monteria (9-6) visits Barranquilla (9-6) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (9-6) visits Cartagena (3-12) @ 7:00 PM


Bolivarian Games:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Colombia) helped the Colombian team win gold in the Bolivarian Games: LCBP Official Site and El Heraldo and El Universal

Yonathan Sivira (former Quad Cities-Venezuela) helped Venezuelan win the bronze medal.


U-23 World Cup (Panama):

Friday's Games:
Argentina (0-0) visits Cuba (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
Costa Rica (0-0) visits Peru (0-0) @ 12:00 PM
Brasil (0-0) visits Venezuela (0-0) @ 12:00 PM
Honduras (0-0) visits Dominican Republic (0-0) @ 1:00 PM
Mexico (0-0) visits Panama (0-0) @ 8:00 PM
Puerto Rico (0-0) visits Colombia (0-0) @ 9:00 PM

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-17: Randy Arozarena Singles In 2017 LMP All-Star Game; Andrew Knizner Named 2017 AFL Breakout Prospect; Imeldo Diaz Triples & Drives In Two Runs

Randy Arozarena - 2017 LMP All-Star


Mexican Pacific League:

North:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run and one stolen base.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one double and one strikeout.

South:
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:33-20)(g/f:1-2)

North beat South 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) hit eight home runs, which was three short of the North team leader: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (14-21) visits Obregon (13-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 7:35 PM MST
Navojoa (18-17) visits Mazatlan (20-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (19-16) visits Mexicali (16-19) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth. 1-for-3 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Margarita beat Magallanes 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) stared at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, and assisted one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Lara beat Caribes 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) respects the LVBP and does not think he is better than it even though he is in the majors: Lider

2017 LVBP All-star game will be played in honor of Freddy Garcia (former Monterrey-Aragua): Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Aragua (18-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (23-12) visits La Guaira (13-20) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the third and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck two out.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 11-5

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (13-7-4) visits Magallanes (8-17-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (7-16-4) visits Boston (19-7-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
Lara (14-11-2) visits La Guaira (9-12-3) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (14-12) visits Licey (11-16) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (16-9) visits Cibao (16-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-15) visits Azucareros (10-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) will be out of action for 15 days due to injury: La Prensa

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (10-8) visits Leon (6-12)
Rivas (9-9) visits Chinandega (11-7)


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) named a top breakout prospect in AFL: St. Louis Official Site

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-18-17: Rafael Ortega Singles, Triples, & Drives In Three Runs; Rangel Ravelo Walks & Knocks In One Run; Yariel Gonzalez Collects One RBI

Rafael Ortega - Caribes de Anzoategui


Arizona Fall League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Mesa (16-13-1) visits Peoria (18-12) 1:08 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:7-3)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one outfield assist.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (20-13) visits Jalisco (17-16) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (18-15) visits Mochis (14-19) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (12-21) visits Hermosillo (19-14) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mexicali (16-17) visits Navojoa (16-17) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, grounded into one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one stolen base and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, one home run, one intentional walk, and hit one batter for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:28-23)(g/f:9-4)

Lara beat Magallanes 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple, three RBIs, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) entered late in the game at catcher and scored one run.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

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

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-3 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (15-18) visits Zulia (16-14) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caracas (21-12) visits Aragua (18-12) @ 5:30 PM VET
Lara (14-16) visits La Guaira (12-19)@ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (18-15) visits Margarita (12-20) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched two two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 10-7

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in seven games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, five RBIs, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .364 OBP, .444 SLG, and .808 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) has played in 18 games going 5-for-27 (.185) with two RBIs, five total bases, five runs, two walks, three stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .241 OBP, .185 SLG, and .427 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in seven games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .211 OBP, .118 SLG, and .328 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 19 games going 4-for-37 (.108) with one triple, three RBIs, six total bases, four runs, two walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .154 OBP, .162 SLG, and .316 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) has played in ten games going 2-for-26 (.077) with three RBIs, two total bases, one walk, six strikeouts, .111 OBP, .077 SLG, and .188 OPS.
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in two games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.

Yeison Medina (Peoria-Estrellas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 2.54 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and one complete game.  He's allowed 18 hits, nine runs (eight earned), two home runs, four walks, and struck 28 out over 28.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.05 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, nine runs (seven earned), three home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 20.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 3.54 ERA, and 1.77 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, 12 runs (eight earned), one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 13 out over 20.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made six appearances (four starts) posting a 1-3 record, 3.91 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 23 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 10.80 ERA, 2.10 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (15-9) visits Licey (11-14) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (10-15) visits Cibao (16-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-11) visits Azucareros (9-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Leon (6-10) visits Chinandega (10-6)
Boer (9-7) visits Rivas (7-9)


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

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) drove in one run as Puerto Rico beat Hillsborough Community College 7-0, Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Puerto Rico MGR) was satisfied with results: Primera Hora

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-17: Robert Stock Has Struck Out Ten Over 11.2 Scoreless Innings & Earned Five Saves In 12 Games; Imeldo Diaz Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Andrew Knizner Singles Three Times



Arizona Fall League:

Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 at the plate.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 2-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (13-14) visits Mesa (15-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (16-11) visits Salt River (12-13-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (12-14-1) visits Surprise (11-16) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 29 games going 37-for-113 (.327) with nine doubles, two home runs, 19 RBIs, 52 total bases, 21 runs, 14 walks, 22 strikeouts, .403 OBP, .460 SLG, and .863 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 26 games going 35-for-113 (.310) with 11 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 17 RBIs, 63 total bases, 25 runs, four walks, three stolen bases, 26 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .350 OBP, .558 SLG, and .908 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) has played in 27 games going 27-for-95 (.284) with four doubles, five home runs, 12 RBIs, 46 total bases, ten runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .385 OBP, .484 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 25 games going 22-for-91 (.242) with five doubles, one triple, one home run, 12 RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, three walks, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .289 OBP, .352 SLG, and .640 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Hermosillo) has played in 15 games going 4-for-31 (.129) with three RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .182 OBP, .129 SLG, and .311 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, two holds, and five saves.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11.2 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, one hit and no runs over a third of an inning.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.32 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and seven saves.  He's allowed 19 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 19 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 5.48 ERA, and 1.48 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 23 innings.

Notes:
Culiacan removed Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) from the active roster: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (13-16) visits Jalisco (15-14) @ 7:15 PM  CT
Obregon (11-18) visits Navojoa (13-16) @7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (15-14) visits Culiacan (17-12) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (16-13) visits Mazatlan (16-13) @ 8:00 PT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in eight games going 14-for-31 (.452) with three doubles, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs, 22 total bases, nine runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .471 OBP, .710 SLG, and 1.180 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 11 games going 16-for-37 (.432) with three doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, three walks, three strikeouts, .500 OBP, .676 SLG, and 1.176 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 29 games going 43-for-113 (.381) with six doubles, four triples, 17 RBIs, 57 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, seven strikeouts, three caught stealing, .423 OBP, .504 SLG, and .927 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 25 games going 34-for-98 (.347) with eight doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 45 total bases, 23 runs, eight walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, .391 OBP, .459 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 14 games going 15-for-49 (.306) with four doubles, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, 14 runs, 15 walks, three strikeouts, six caught stealing, .463 OBP, .388 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 24 games going 23-for-76 (.303) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 30 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .354 OBP, .395 SLG, and .748 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 12 games going 10-for-42 (238) with one double, five RBIs, 11 total bases, 12 runs, nine walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .373 OBP, .262 SLG, and .634 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 12 games going 8-for-35 (.229) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, one walk, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .243 OBP, .314 SLG, and .558 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara) has played in ten games going 5-for-34 (.147) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .171 OBP, .265 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 2.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) has made 12 appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, nine walks, hit three batters, and struck 16 out over 18.2 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made two starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (three earned), two home runs, one walk, and struck six out over eight innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.43 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made six relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.06 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 10.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12 innings.

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (former Detroit-Caracas) wants to play with Caracas this winter but will not get a reply back: Lider

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (15-12) visits Magallanes (16-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (12-15) visits Margarita (10-18) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-16) visits Aragua (17-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (17-12) visits La Guaira (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one sac fly.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita/Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 9-2

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

La Guaira beat Philadelphia 15-4

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (11-4-4) visits La Guaira (7-8-3) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (5-14-4) visits Lara (10-9-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican  League:

Notes:
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) likes the front office more than being a coach: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (9-14) visits Escogido (10-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (13-10) visits Estrellas (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (9-14) visits Cibao (14-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (7-6) visits Rivas (7-6)
Leon (4-8) visits Chinandega (7-5)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, two unearned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 12.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GSL-Monteria) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit three batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 20.25 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one balk, and struck two out over 1.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (6-2) visits Sincelejo (3-5) 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (4-4) visits Cartagena (3-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League (November 16, 2017):

Notes:
ABL has offered a franchise spot to New Zealand: NZ Herald

The league will expanded to eight teams for the 2018-19 season: Mister Baseball

Wednesday, November 1, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-1-17: Yadier Molina Begins His Managerial Career; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run



Arizona Fall League:

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

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

Scottsdale beat Glendale 6-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

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

Peoria beat Surprise 9-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Mochis beat Mexicali 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Obregon beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Venezuelan League:

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

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

Caribes beat Caracas 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan Parallel League:

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

La Guaira beat Magallanes 8-1

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

Margarita-Aragua beat Lara 9-8

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


Dominican League:

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

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

Rivas beat Chinandega 10-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


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

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


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

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

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-24-17: Imeldo Diaz Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In Three Runs; Angel Castro Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Hits A Solo Home Run



Cuban League:

2017 All-Star Game results: Baseball de Cuba


Arizona Fall League:

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

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.  (p-s:52-27)(g/f:3-0)
Josh Lucas (St. Louis-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the save (1).  (p-s:23-15)(g/f:2-1)

Surprise beat Salt River 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Peoria (7-4) visits Glendale (5-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (5-6) visits Mesa (6-5) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (5-6) visits Salt River (5-6) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 11 games going 15-for-48 (.313) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, five RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, six strikeoutsthree walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .365 OBP, .521 SLG, and .88 6 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregron) has played in 11 games going one double, four home runs, eight RBIs, 35 total nbases, six runs, four walks,
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played  in ten games going 10-for-36 (.278) with one triple, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .366 OBP, .417 SLG, and .783 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played 11 games going 11-for-40 (.275) with three doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, eight strikeouts, .420 OBP, .500 SLG, and .920 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in three games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total bases, one run, one strikeout, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Johnson City-Culiacan) has played in seven games going 2-for-19 (.105) with two total bases, two runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .198 OBP, .105 SLG, and .296 OPS.

Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 1.93 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 9.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck six out over eight innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (7-4) visits Jalisco (6-5) @ 7:15 PM  CT
Obregon (3-8) visits Mochis (3-8) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (7-4) visits Hermosillo (7-4) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (7-4) visits Navojoa (4-7) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one sacrifice.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and three walks (one intentional).  (p-s:51-32)(g/f:3-3)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Caracas 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) left his start early with a leg injury and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to debut on Friday: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (5-6) visits Magallanes (6-5) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-3) visits La Guaira (5-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck four out.  (ir-s:2-2)

Boston and La Guaira tied 3-3

Carlos Talavara (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two runs.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs, and one run.

Margarita-Aragua beat Magallanes 7-0

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


Dominican League:

Angel Castro (former-Cibaenas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:11-4)

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

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (5-2) visits Escogido (5-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (5-2) visits Azucareros (0-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-5) visits Cibaenas (4-3) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double.

Boer beat Chinandega 2-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (0-1) visits Leon (0-0) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (0-0) visits Boer (1-0) @ 6:00 PM

Saturday, October 18, 2014

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-18-14: Kender Villegas Strikes Out Five Over Four Scoreless Innings; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Three Over Three Scoreless Innings; Jose Gomez Making Move From Behind The Plate To Mound

Anderson Gerdel - Tiburones de La Guaira


Arizona Fall League

C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks for the hold (2).  (p-s:22-9)(g/f:1-1)
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:37-22)(g/f:1-0)

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

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


Venezulean League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and was picked off.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Lara 9-4 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Lara 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.

Zulia beat La Guiara 6-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-7 with two caught stealing.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and was ejected in the eleventh.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at first base, batting eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Silfredo Garcia (Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:2-0)
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the 12th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one intentional walk.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 4-3 in 14 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is still having issues with flights from Mexico to Venezuela: Lider

Carlos Ladeus (Medellin) received a three-year suspension from the Bolivar League: El Universal

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (6-1) visits Aragua (4-2) @ 5:30 PM VST
Magallanes (2-4) visits Lara (1-7) @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (7-0) visits Margarita (3-5) @ 7:00 PM VST
La Guaira (2-6) visits Caracas (4-4) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Oct. 11:

Gueddy Guerra (former DSL-Margarita) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).

Seattle beat Margarita 9-8

Oct. 13:

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and committed one error.

Caribes beat Zulia 9-6

Oct. 14:

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and one run.
Dail Villaneuva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).

Caribes beat Philadelphia 12-8

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and committed one error.

Margarita and La Guaira tied 3-3 after 11 innings

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and moved to centerfield, batting eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Magallanes beat Caracas 3-2 in 11 innings

Oct. 15:

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Aragua beat Navegantes 5-0

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out.

La Guaira beat Detroit 2-1

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

Tampa Bay beat Margarita 5-3

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Caimanes beat Caracas 7-2

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at first base and bmoved to third, batting fifth.  2-for-3 and committed two errors.

Boston beat Caribes 5-0

Oct. 16:

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  Two walks at the plate.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Dail Villaneuva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out.

Detroit beat Caribes 9-8

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and moved to center, batting sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Gueddy Guerra (former DSL-Margarita) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-2).

Lara beat Margarita 1-0

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.

La Guaira beat Tampa Bay 10-1

Oct. 17:

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at first base and moved third, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and committed one error.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caribes 22-2

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run.

Caracas beat Seattle 8-2

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Navegantes 5-0

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-0).

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), and one walk.

Aragua beat Zulia 7-3

Saturday's Game:
Caimanes (5-2) visits Boston (2-4) @ 9:30 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ivan Beristain collects two hits and drove in two runs, Jesus Flores and Jose Morales each knocked in two runs in Mexican Academy Friday roundup: MiLB Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Jalisco (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @6:00 PM PT
Mazatlan (4-2) visits Hermosillo (4-2) @ 7:00 PM MST
Obregon (3-3) visits Navojoa (1-5) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing/pickoff error.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), and struck three out.  (g/f:9-2)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 9-4

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas), Jhonny Peralta (St. Louis-Cibaenas), Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas), and Nick Greenwood (St. Louis-Cibaenas) have all been given permission to play with Cibaenas: Post-Dispatch

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


Cuban League

Left-handed pitcher Ariel Miranda has established residency in Haiti and is wokring to get declared a free agent: El Nuevo Herald

Friday, December 6, 2013

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-13: Carlos Martinez Receives Permission To Pitch In Dominican; Carlos Torres Doubles & Drives In One Run; Jonathan Escudero Strikes Out Three Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings

Carlos Martinez - Aguilas Cibaenas


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one stolen base.

Lara beat Margarita 5-2 in game one of doubleheader

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Lara beat Margarita 10-5 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Francisco Rodriguez (Baltimore free agent-La Guaira) will not pitch until the postseason: Lider

Friday's Games:
Margarita (18-28) visits Lara (20-24) @ 7:00 PM VST
Caracas (23-23) visits Zulia (21-26) @ 7:00 PM VST
Magallanes (26-20) visits Caribes (29-17) @ 7:00 PM VST
Aragua (24-21) visits La Guaira (21-23) @ 7:00 PM VST - Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is scheduled to start


Venezuelan Parallel League

Tuesday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribs 15-10

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and one walk.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat La Guaira 5-4

Wednesday's Results:

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Philadelphia beat Aragua 5-3

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and threw one base runner out.

La Guaira beat Zulia 5-1


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in three double plays.

Obregon beat Guasave 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one RBI, five runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Acayucan beat Coatza 15-7

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Oluta 6-1

Friday's Games:
Veracruz visits Acaryucan
Coatza visits Tuxpan
Oluta visits Cordoba
San Andres visits Xalapa


Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-1)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Cibao 3-2 in 10 innings

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) will make his starting debut on December 14th: Laura Bonnelly Twitter

Jeremy Jeffress (Toronto) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (23-14) visits Escogido (24-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (14-23) visits Cibao (17-21) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (22-16) visits Estrellas (13-25) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

Boer beat Chinandega 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Granada (13-16) visits Boer (17-10) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (8-19) visits Rivas (17-10) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:2-1)

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed 15 hits, seven earned runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-3).  (p-s:101-68)(g/f:6-5)

Sydney beat Canberra 11-4
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (7-8) visits Melbourne (6-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:05 PM AET
Perth (11-5) visits Brisbane (4-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Sydney (8-8) visits Canberra (11-6) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with two runs and one walk.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.

Santurce beat Caguas 4-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-6 with two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the twelve as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-5)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-2)

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one sacrifice and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (11-10) visits Mayaguez (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (12-11) visits Santurce (11-13) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-7 with one run.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over left field, batting sixth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck three out.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-8
El Heraldo Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Monteria 6-3

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (3-15) visits Monteria (12-7)
Sincelejo (5-12) visits Cartagena (16-2)


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis) signed a two-year extension with Orix: Yakyubaka

Yomiuri is interested in Jason Bay (Seattle free agent): Yakyubaka