Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-19: Geddy Guerra Three Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Brandon Dickson Named To All-World Team; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Five Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings

Geddy Guerra - Toros de Sincelejo

Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, threw out one base runner, and picked off one runner.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, one throwing error, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Culiacan 6-2

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-5

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (14-16) visits Jalisco (17-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:15 PM CT
Culiacan (17-14) visits Monterrey (15-16) @ 4:00 PM CT
Guasave (13-18) visits Mochis (15-16) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-13) visits Mexicali (14-17) @ 4:00 PM PT
Obregon (19-11) visits Navojoa (11-18) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogdo) entered late in the game in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and assisted in two double plays.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.
Francsico Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, and threw out one base runner.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) was cut from the roster: Escogido Official Twitter

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is done playing for the season: Escogido Official Twitter

Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) talked about how pitching in the LIDOM helped him in the Majors: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (15-13) visits Estrellas (8-20) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (15-13) visits Cibaenas (12-16) @ 5:00 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit a solo home run but also committed an error that allowed a run to score: Meridana League Official Twitter and Meridana League Official Twitter


Premier 12:

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:26-17)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck five out.  (p-s:75-51)

Mexico beat USA 3-2 in 10 innings
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) talks after the Gold Medal win: WBSC Official Site

Brandon Dickson (former St. Louis-USA) was named to the All-World Team: WBSC Official Site

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis) pitched for Team USA against Arizona in October: Kurt Heyer Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:86-62)(g/f:8-7)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 and assisated in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Caracas 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI and two walks.

Aragua beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Margarita 13-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat La Guaira 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) is dealing with a right foot injury: Lider

Clint Hurdle (former St. Louis) played for La Guaira early in his baseball career: El Emergente

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


Colombian League:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) tossed six scoreless innings for the winning decision as Sincelejo beat Monteria 2-0: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla Giants) scored one run as Barranquilla Giants beat Barranquilla Gators 6-1: El Universal


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Manati 7-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mayaguez (1-1) visits Manati (0-1) @ 3:45 PM AST
Carolina (1-0) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 6:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) hit a home run in the eighth as Chinandega beat Boer 12-4: LBPN Official Site

Kurt Heyer Interview On His 2018-19 Experience From Australia

Kurt Heyer spun a gem as the @AdelaideBite got a leg up over the @AucklandTuatara in a crucial round six series!

MATCH REPORT: https://t.co/FcyzrPTiBW pic.twitter.com/QfqT1Xsc8B

— Brut Australian Baseball League (@ABL) December 21, 2018

Setting a goal to reach the majors may take some time and miles of travel.  Kurt Heyer has been doing both and still intends to see the day when he steps onto the field of a major league team.  The 28-year old right-hander has spent eight seasons pitching professionally making stops at six different St. Louis minor league affiliates, two separate trips to MLB spring training with two different organizations, three different independent league clubs, and hurled in the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, and now Australia during the offseason.

After all this, Heyer still has the drive to keep pushing along and take advantage of any opportunity to make that goal come true.  He signed a 2019 contract with the Milwaukee Milkmen of the American Association, making this his fourth indy ball team in the last three seasons.

I reached out to Kurt about taking some questions on his recent tour of duty in Australia.  He played with one former Springfield teammate in Mikey Reynolds, on the Adelaide squad, and pitched against former St. Louis Cardinal Pete Kozma.

This is the third edition of Kurt Heyer from....wherever.

Bite aims to cast spell over GeelongAdelaide Bite pitcher Kurt Heyer gets into the Harry Potter theme. Picture: Sarah Reed https://t.co/RWe3JBBwSd pic.twitter.com/SYLv7qj92j

— HabariCloud Today (@HabariCloud) January 3, 2019

Joshua Jones: How do you feel about the past couple seasons, having pitched in the indy ball circuit?

Kurt Heyer: 2017 is a season I wanted to put behind me. I was at the lowest part of my career. But 2018 was a huge turnaround for me in terms of throwing striking and going deep into games.

J.J.: Do you still have a goal to pitch in the Major Leagues?  Any other goals for the coming 2019 season?

K.H.: Of course I’m still shooting be a big leaguer. The thought of retiring hasn’t even entered my mind. I’m aiming to get picked up by a affiliated team. 2019 is going to be exciting as I’m heading to the American Association to play for the Milkmen.

J.J.: What went into the decision to pitch in Australia instead of returning to Venezuela or Dominican Republic?  Were there any offers from Latin America?

K.H.: I wanted to travel to a new country and play baseball in Australia. I never got contacted from Venezuela or the DR. No offers lol

J.J.:  What did you intend to work on while pitching in Australia?

K.H.: I wanted get more innings under my belt and continue working on my Changeup.

J.J.:  What was the atmosphere like while pitching in Australia?  Fans/club embrace you?

K.H.: The atmosphere was the same as back in the states. Great fans and teammates. The club was first class and made feel like a real Aussie.

J.J.:  What were the similarities/differences pitching in Australia compared to Venezuela and Dominican Republic?

K.H.: Obviously there was no language barrier haha. The competition was great. I don’t think people realize that there are still MLB prospects sent to Australia where they can hone their batting and pitching.

J.J.:  What were the living arrangements like in Australia?

K.H.: Most of the imports either lived in apartments near the beach or some in the city. I stayed in the city with the other import pitchers.

J.J.: Did you do any sight seeing or take part in any activities in Australia?

K.H.: I tried to sight see as much as I could. I went to Bells Beach in Geelong and got to see the Indian Ocean. There was never a dull moment in AUS. There were also plenty of kangaroos.

J..J.:  Did you have to make any adjustments, living wise, while on your stay in Australia?

K.H.: living in the city was pretty simple. Getting a routine down was easy as there were many places to go and eat.

J.J.:  Was there anyone there that helped you settle in?  (I see you're playing with former teammate Mikey Reynolds)

K.H.: The imports stuck together for the most part. We all experienced everything at the same pace. I hung with Mikey quite a bit. He doesn’t want to leave haha

J.J.: What's it like getting to pitch against former Cardinal Pete Kozma?

K.H.: Pitching against Kozma was a great test to see how your stuff plays against a professional. I love pitching against guys like him.

J.J.:  Are at all disappointed you couldn't reach the majors with the Cardinals or Marlins?

K.H.: I think everyone gets a little disappointed with not making it with the team you started out with. But at the end of the day there are 30 teams and you just need to one to like you.

J.J.:  Would you recommend the ABL to other players?

K.H.: I would highly recommend young players to start their careers in AUS. For guys who don’t get a shot right off the bat it’s a great experience. You can’t go wrong with Australia. I might come back depending on my situation after this upcoming season.

Kurt Heyer and the @AdelaideBite will be out to frustrate the @SydneyBlueSox for a second-straight night!

Can the Bite get it done to take a 2-0 series lead?

WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/AZl9AB2Szs #ABL pic.twitter.com/GQW2fU7rly

— Brut Australian Baseball League (@ABL) January 18, 2019

Past Installments:
Kurt Heyer from Dominican Republic 2015 
Kurt Heyer from Venezuela 2016

Kurt Heyer on Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-18-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings For The Save; Vicente Campos Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched On Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales

Cuban National Series Championship:

Las Tunas beat Villa Clara 8-4 to win championship and advance to Caribbean Series: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Friday's Game:
Obregon (2-3) visits Mochis (3-2) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Semifinals:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Sprignfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:1-0)

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:1-2)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Caracas beat Caribes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Championship:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (g/f:5-4)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 13-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Estrellas (1-0) visits Azucareros (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Sincelejo (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Canberra beat Perth 5-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, eight runs (seven earned), one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-5).  (p-s:81-58)(g/f:7-3)

Sydney beat Perth 12-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (24-14) visits Adelaide (18-20) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (22-16) visits Auckland (13-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:00 PM CT
Brisbane (23-15) visits Geelong-Korea (7-31) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (22-15) visits Canberra (22-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Carolina (3-7) visits Mayaguez (7-3) @ 7:10 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-11-19: Dewin Perez Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Donovan Solano Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows Two Runs Over Seven & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win

Dewin Perez - Caimanes de Barranquilla

Cuban National Series:

Villa Clara and Las Tunas will face each other in the championship: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Friday's Games:
Obregon (0-0) visits Mochis (0-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (0-0) visits Mazatlan (0-0) @ 8:00 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) entered late in the game at catcher.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:17-7)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Aragua 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:11-5)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Aragua (2-4) visits Magallanes (2-4) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts and one fielding error.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 7.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-5)

Azucareros beat Escogido 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, three strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighgh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:2-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Veracruz League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Acauycan (0-2) visits Xalapa (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-20)(g/f:3-1)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 3-2 in 12 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Sincelejo (4-2) visits Cartagena (0-6) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two home runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (4-4).  (p-s:82-52)(g/f:7-2)

Melbourne beat Adelaide 4-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 2-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (21-13) visits Brisbane (19-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM AEST
Auckland (11-22) visits Sydney (20-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Adelaide (17-16) visits Melbourne (19-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (6-28) visits Perth (21-13) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one ground into double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the 11th and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one caught stealing.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 3-2 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Carolina (1-4) visits Santurce (3-2) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Friday's Game:
Leon (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-4-19: Jose Leger Takes Over As Temporary Manager For Escogido In LIDOM; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Yariel Gonzalez Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In Four Runs

Nuestro José Leger toma posesión de sus nuevas funciones ¡Felicitaciones! #AñoRojo #SiNoLoPintamos #TablaEscarlata #DurosDeMatar #GenEscarlata pic.twitter.com/BU6lu1QeZh

— Escogido Baseball (@EscogidoBBClub) January 3, 2019

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3, one missed catch error, and assisted in three double plays.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one pickoff error, struck four out, and picked one runner off.  (p-s:71-52)(g/f:10-1)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one fielding error.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the second and pitched to five batters.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, and three home runs.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.

Magalles beat Caribes 13-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) was added to the Margarita active roster: Margarita Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aragua (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-0) visits Lara (0-1) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the first and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Escogido beat Azucareros 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Leger (DSL Cardinals coordinator-Escogido bench coach) is taking over management duties for Escogido for the remainder of season: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (5-4) visits Licey (2-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (6-3) visits Estrellas (5-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Round Robin:

Friday's Game:
Sincelejo (1-0) visits Barranquilla (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck five out.  (p-s:98-67)(g/f:9-2)

Geelong-Korea beat Adelaide 4-3 in 10 innings
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Perth 1-0
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Auckland (10-20) visits Brisbane (17-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM AEST
Perth (17-12) visits Melbourne (17-12) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM AET
Sydney (20-10) visits Canberra (17-13) @ 7:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (6-24) visits Adelaide (15-15) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one hit by pitch.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is still in hopes of making it to the majors: Primera Hora

Friday's Game:
Carolina (0-1) visits Santurce (0-1) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (0-1) visits Boer (1-0) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run.

Herrera beat Metropolitanas 2-1
Panama American Post Game
Herrera wins the championship taking three of four games

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-18: Cesar Valera Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Eight & Allows Two Runs Over Seven Innings For The Win; Rafael Ortega Singles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs

Cesar Valera - Caribes de Anzoategui

Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at second base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 12-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has signed on to play for Culiacan: Culiacan Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (24-33) visits Hermosillo (33-26) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (26-32) visits Mochis (28-31) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (29-29) visits Culiacan (34-25) @ 7:35 PM MST
Obregon (31-26) visits Mazatlan (28-31) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, one sacrifice, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, assisted in one double play, and one outfield assist.

Caribes beat Zulia 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.

La Guaira beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one sacrifice, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one intentional walk for the blown save (1).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one intentional walk for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:2-0)

Magallanes beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (27-26) visits Caracas (29-27) @ 3:00 PM VST
Zulia (20-33) visits Caribes (25-29) @ 5:00 PM VST
Aragua (24-28) visits Lara (31-24) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in left field and moved to center, batting fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Licey beat Escogido 3-1
Bengaleses Post Game

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-1)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
Bengaleses Post Game

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (0-1) visits Escogido (0-1) @ 6:15 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) has played in 21 games going 14-for-67 (.209) with one double, 12 RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, three walks, two sac flies, 11 strikeouts, .236 OBA, .224 SLG, and .460 OPS.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has made ten appearances posting a 2.77 ERA and 1.77 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, four earned runs, one home run, seven walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck ten out over 13 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has made ten appearances posting a 3.20 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 49 hits, 20 runs (16 earned), 12 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 26 out over 45 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made 18 appearances posting a 5.59 ERA and 1.40 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, 18 runs (12 earned), two home runs, 11 walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 19 out over 19.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has made 11 appearances posting a 8.22 ERA and 1.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, 17 runs (14 earned), four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 15 out over 15.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (15-20) visits Sincelejo (20-15) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (25-10) visits Monteria (10-25) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, three runs, and one stolen base.
Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, and struck eight out for the winning decision (4-2).  (p-s:89-61)(g/f:6-5)

Adelaide beat Auckland 7-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Sydney beat Perth 7-4
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (11-10) visits Auckland (6-14) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:30 PM CT
Brisbane (11-8) visits Melbourne (12-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM AET
Geelong-Korea (4-18) visits Canberra (11-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (14-7) visits Perth (14-7) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and moved to third, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Caguas beat Santurce 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, grounded into one double play, one throwing error.

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run, one sac fly, and assisted in three double plays.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixzth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Carolina (15-13) visits Caguas (12-16) @ 6:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (17-11) visits Santurce (12-16) @ 7:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and one walk.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck five out.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Leon) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out.

Rivas beat Leon 15-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (7-10) visits Boer (9-8) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (10-7) visits Rivas (8-9) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-18: Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Two Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs

DOMINIO TOTAL DE HÉCTOR HERNÁNDEZ

Espectacular labor monticular del zurdo Héctor Hernández le brindó la victoria a los Cangrejeros de Santurce, 2-0, ante los Criollos de Caguas, partido escenificado en el estadio Hiram Bithorn.

Detalles aquí >>> https://t.co/NYOYyUjZzL pic.twitter.com/kRobGpTf3r

— Cangrejeros de Santurce (@SanturceLBPRC) December 14, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:0-2)

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started at first base and moved to third, batting eighth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Jalisco beat Mochis 9-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one run and two walks.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (27-26) visits Obregon (28-24) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (31-22) visits Mochis (24-29) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (31-22) visits Mazatlan (24-29) @ 8:00 PM MST
Navojoa (23-29) visits Mexicali (22-29) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Zulia beat Caracas 6-2 in 10 innings in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and assisted in two double plays.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.

Caracas beat Zulia 2-1 in game two of doubleheader

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one hit by pitch.

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Caribes 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks and grounded into one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-2)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has been a strong closer this season for Magallanes: Lider

Friday's Games:
Lara (29-20) visits La Guaira (23-25) @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (26-24) visits Caribes (20-28) @ 5:00 PM VST
Aragua (22-23) visits Margarita (27-24) @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (19-28) visits Magallanes (28-22) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in 21 games going 11-for-36 (.306) with one double, two triples, seven RBIs, 16 total bases, five runs, one walk, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, .324 OBP, .444 SLG, and .769 OPS.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with two doubles, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, four walks, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, one cauight stealinh, .382 OBP, .367 SLG, and .749 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in ten games going 12-for-41 (.293) with three doubles, one triple, three RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .318 OBP, .415 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) has played in 20 games going 3-for-11 (.273) with three total bases, five runs, six stolen bases, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .273 OBP, .273 SLG, and .545 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in 26 games going 14-for-56 (.250) with three doubles, one triple, three home runs, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, ten runs, nine walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .354 OBP, .500 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) has played in 27 games going 18-for-72 (.250) with four doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 28 total bases, seven runs, six walks, 21 strikeouts, .325 OBP, .389 SLG, and .714 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 33 games going 23-for-106 (.217) with six doubles, ten RBIs, 29 total bases, five runs, three walks, 17 strikeouts, .232 OBP, .274 SLG, and .506 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 19 games going 15-for-72 (.208) with two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 19 total bases, ten runs, six walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .296 OBP, .264 SLG, and .560 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in 11 games going 0-for-1 (.000) with three runs, six stolen bases, and one strikeout.

Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one unearned run, and struck two out over eight innings.
Chris Ellis (former Memphis-Escogido) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.57 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, three unearned runs, one home run, three walks, hit three batters, and struck 14 out over 17.2 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.35 ERA, 0.68 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed seven hits,. two earned runs, two walks, and struck 20 out over 13.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made seven appearance (five starts) posting a 1-0 record, 2.57 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, nine runs (eight earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck 20 out over 28 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made ten starts (one complete game) posting a 3-4 record, 3.41 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed 44 hits, 25 runs (22 earned), four home runs, 19 walks, hit two batters, and struck 50 out over 58 innings.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over nine innings.

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (20-26) visits Licey (25-21) @ 6:15 PM AST
Escogido (25-21) visits Estrellas (26-20) @ 6:30 PM AST
Azucareros (22-24) visits Cibao (20-26) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) has played in 16 games going 8-for-48 (.167) with six RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, two walks, two sac flies, nine strikeouts, .192 OBA, .167 SLG, and .359 OPS.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has made nine appearances posting a 1.50 ERA and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, two earned runs, seven walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 12 innings.
Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) has made nine appearances posting a 3.68 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, and struck five out over 7.1 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has made seven appearances posting a 4.06 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 16 runs (14 earned), ten walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 20 out over 31 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made 16 appearances posting a 6.23 ERA and 1.39 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, 18 runs (12 earned), two home runs, ten walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 17.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has made nine appearances posting a 8.76 ERA and 1.79 WHIP.  He's allowed 20 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 12.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (17-13) visits Monteria (10-20) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (12-18) visits Barranquilla (21-9) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Brisbane beat Perth 10-7
ABL Official Site Post Game

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-2).  (p-s:100-74)(g/f:10-4)

Canberra beat Adelaide 2-1
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Auckland (5-11) visits Geelong-Korea (2-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AET
Melbourne (11-6) visits Sydney (11-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AET
Perth (12-6) visits Brisbane (11-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM AEST
Canberra (8-10) visits Adelaide (9-9) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:6-8)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:11-3)

Santurce beat Caguas 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 7-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (11-12) visits Caguas (8-15) @ 6:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (16-7) visits Carolina (11-12) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Boer beat Chinandega 14-9
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas visits Leon @ 6:00 PM
Boer visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.

Herrera beat Metropolitanas 4-2
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Panama Oeste) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama Metro) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.

Panama Oeste beat Panama Metro 6-1
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Friday's Games:
Panama Metro (5-4) visits Metropolitanas (5-4) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (5-4) visits Panama Oeste (3-6) @ 3:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-7-18: Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win; Vicente Campos Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Ronny Cedeno Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs

Import Kurt Heyer starts today against Brisbane. He's pitched 679 professional innings and is a NCAA champion with @ArizonaBaseball. #gobite #abl #sharksquad pic.twitter.com/QTpL5IIrSq

— Adelaide Bite Baseball Club (@AdelaideBite) November 15, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

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

Mochis beat Navojoa 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (21-24) visits Jalisco (22-25) @ 7:15 PM CST
Culiacan (27-20) visits Obregon (25-21) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (20-26) visits Hermosillo (27-20) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (23-24) visits Mochis (21-26) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with two runs.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-15)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (3).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Lara 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one run.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:9-7)(ir-s:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (12).  (p-s:13-12)(g/f:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Margarita 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

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

Notes:
Jose Castillo (Lara) and Luis Valbuena (former Anaheim-Lara) passed away after a traffic accident: Meridiano

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (26-21) visits Caracas (23-23) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (23-24) visits Lara (27-19) @ 6:00 PM VST
La Guaira (23-22) visits Zulia (18-25) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (10).  (ir-s:1-0)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one triple and one run.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League:

Stats:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) has played in nine games going 5-for-31 (.161) with three RBIs, five total bases, four runs, one sac fly, seven strikeouts, .206 OBA, .161 SLG, and .367 OPS.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has made eight appearances posting a 1.80 ERA and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, two earned runs, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over ten innings.
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) has made eight appearances posting a 3.21 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), nine walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck five out over 14 innings.
Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) has made seven appearances posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made 12 appearances posting a 4.30 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, 13 runs (seven earned), one home run, nine walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 15 out over 14.2 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has made five appearances posting a 5.12 ERA and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 11 earned runs, seven walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 19.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has made seven appearances posting a 13.50 ERA and 2.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck five out over 7.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (10-14) visits Monteria (7-16) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (18-7) visits Sincelejo (13-11) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and assisted in one double play.
Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, one unearned run, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:89-60)(g/f:5-4)

Adelaide beat Geelong-Korea 10-3
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in on double play.

Perth beat Melbourne 2-1
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Sydney (7-6) visits Auckland (4-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 AM CT
Adelaide (7-7) visits Geelong-Korea (2-12) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (8-5) visits Canberra (6-8) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (9-4) visits Perth (10-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:6-6)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one outfield assist.
Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (10-8) visits Caguas (6-12) @ 6:10 PM AST
Mayaguez (11-7) visits Carolina (9-9) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Boer 5-2 in 17 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, and one error.

Herrera beat Metropolitanas 12-6
TV Max Deportes Post Game

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-18: Chris Ellis Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Iker Franco Doubles, Walks Three Times, & Drives In Two Runs; Kurt Heyer Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings For The Win

Chris Ellis - Leones del Escogido

Mexican Pacific League:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with two walks.

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, three walks, assisted in one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-11)(g/f:0-2)

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Obregon beat Mochis 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has joined Hermosillo: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (25-16) visits Jalisco (19-22) @ 7:15 PM CST
Navojoa (19-21) visits Obregon (22-19) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mochis (18-23) visits Hermosillo (21-20) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (19-21) visits Mazatlan (20-21) @ 8:00 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double and three runs.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Zulia 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Aragua beat Magallanes 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (19-22) visits Caracas (19-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (19-21) visits Margarita (21-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (22-19) visits Lara (25-16) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one fielding error.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game asa pinch runner.
Steven Baron (St. Louis free agent-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:7-2)

Cibao beat Escogido 1-0
Bengaleses Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 6-1
Bengaleses Post Game

Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-0
Bengaleses Post Game

Notes:
Yairo Munoz (St. Louis-Azucareros) received permission to play but his agent has asked him to take the offseason off and may not play now: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Licey (19-18) visits Escogido (19-18) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (16-21) visits Azucareros (18-19) @ 6:30 PM AST
Estrellas (20-17) visits Cibao (19-18) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) has played in seven games going 5-for-25 (.200) with three RBIs, five total bases, four runs, two walks, one sac fly, five strikeouts, .250 OBA, .200 SLG, and .450 OPS.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has made seven appearances posting a 2.25 ERA and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, two earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck five out over eight innings.
Dewin Perez (former Peoria-Barranquilla) has made seven appearances posting a 3.75 ERA and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), seven walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck five out over 12 innings.
Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) has made six appearances posting a 3.86 ERA and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has made six appearances posting a 4.15 ERA and 2.08 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, six walks, thrown four wild pitches, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has made eight appearances posting a 4.35 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, 11 runs (five earned), one home run, six walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 13 out over 10.1 innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has made three appearances posting a 7.30 ERA and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, ten earned runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 12.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has made six appearances posting a 14.86 ERA and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (11-7) visits Cartagena (6-13) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (5-12) visits Barranquilla (15-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-2 with two walks and one caught stealing.
Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck four out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:73-52)(g/f:6-6)

Adelaide beat Perth 3-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (4-5) visits Auckland (2-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 7:00 AM CT
Sydney (6-3) visits Brisbane (4-4) for a doubleheader beginning @ 2:30 PM AEST
Geelong-Korea (2-8) visits Melbourne (7-3) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (7-3) visits Adelaide (5-5) @ 7:20 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-2 with one double and one hit by pitch.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and three walks.  (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:2-2)

Caguas beat Carolina 7-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caguas (5-7) visits Santurce (6-6) @ 7:10 PM AST
Carolina (7-5) visits Mayaguez (6-6) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

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