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Francisco Rivera - Tobis de Acayucan (Mexico 1)

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Notes:
Next season Guasave returns and Monterrey will supply a team in the LMP: LMP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Obregon (2-3) visits Jalisco (3-2) @ 8:15 PM CT


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Caracas 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara wins the series four games to one


Dominican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 16 games going 15-for-65 (.231) with one double, one triple, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .277 SLG, and .552 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) played in ten games going 7-for-32 (.219) with two doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, .265 OBP, .281 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) played in 14 games going 9-for-48 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, three runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .200 OBP, .208 SLG, and .408 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.185) with two doubles, two RBIs, seven total bases, one run, five strikeouts, .185 OBP, .259 SLG, and .444 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in three games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one walk, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in seven games going 4-for-26 (.154) with one double, two RBIs, five total bases, two runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .290 OBP, .192 SLG, and .483 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in three games going 0-for-5 (.000) with two strikeouts.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) played in two games.

Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 1.64 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He allowed 32 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 30 out over 44 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 1-1 record, 1.69 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 16 hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 21.1 innings.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out over three innings.


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Final Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) played in seven games going 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, one home run, one RBI, 12 total bases, two runs, three walks, four strikeouts, .476 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.143 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) played in eight games going 10-for-26 (.385) with two doubles, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .429 OBP, .692 SLG, and 1.121 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) played in 15 games going 15-for-59 (.254) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, three runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .279 OBP, .305 SLG, and .584 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) played in 11 games going 7-for-41 (.171) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .222 OBP, .220 SLG, and .442 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) made three starts posting a 2-1 record, 0.45 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck eight out over 20 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) made nine relief appearances posting 2-0 record, 0.75 ERA, and 0.58 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 12 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made three appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He allowed nine hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck five out over 9.1 innings.


Latin American Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Xalapa) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.3 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Xalapa beat Herrera 6-4 in 10 innings (1/26/19)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Leon beat Barranquilla 5-0 (1/26/19)
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Cordoba beat Acayucan 1-0 in 10 innings (1/26/19)

Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Herrera) entered late in the game in left field.

Herrera beat Cordoba 7-1 (1/27/19)
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Acayucan) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one intentional walk.

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Acayucan beat Barranquilla 6-1 (1/27/19)

Monday's Games:
Leon (2-0) visits Herrera (1-1) @ 1:00 PM
Barranquilla (0-2) visits Cordoba (1-1) @ 2:00 PM
Acayucan (1-1) visits Xalapa (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 4, 2019):

Notes:
Many players voiced their concerns about Venezuela and the Confederation is considering Panama, Mexico, and Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

The Caribbean Series has officially been pulled from Venezuela for 2019 and start date pushed back as they search for a new location: XEU Deportes

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros), Evan MacLane (former St. Louis_Estrellas), and Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made the Estrellas roster for the Caribbean Series: Estrellas Official Site

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Leobaldo Pina - Leones del Caracas

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Jalisco beat Obregon 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League Championship:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-1)

Caracas beat Lara 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Lara (3-1) visits Caracas (1-3) @ 1:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.

Perth beat Sydney 11-6
ABL Official Site Post Game
Perth wins the series taking two of three games


Latin American Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Acayucan) earned the win as Acayucan beat Herrera 6-4 in 10 innings: TV Max Deportes


Caribbean Series (February 2, 2019):

Notes:
Venezuela insists that it can still host the 2019 Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Dia

The LMP is making a push to host the Caribbean Series at either Obregon or Jalisco: Meridiano

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is a possibility to host the Caribbean Series, start of the tournament may be pushed back two days, Azucareros or the winner of the Latin American Series could replace the LVBP champion: Listin Diario

Estrellas celebrated their LIDOM championship with a parade: El Caribe

Benito Santiago (former New York-N) will manage Juana Diaz in the Puerto Rican Double-A League and Luis De Leon (former St. Louis) was named to the coaching staff: Primera Hora

Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will not continue managing Santurce after winning the LBRC championship: El Nuevo Dia

Puerto Rico is in line to host the Caribbean Series in 2020: El Nuevo Dia

Erick Almonte (Peoria MGR) was elected National Federation of Professional Players in the Dominican Republic:

Cuba will make a strong push to host the Caribbean Series in 2020 or 2021, if they are made a member of the Confederation: Pelota Cubana Blog

Alfredo Despaigne (Granma-Softbank free agent) is focused on winning the Caribbean Series with las Tunas but leaves open the possibility for a return to Japan or even playing in the MLB: Licey Official Site

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Jose Martinez - Tiburones de La Guaira

Mexican Pacific League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (11).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:0-1)

Obregon beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:92-56)(g/f:6-4)

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:3-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (32-33) visits Jalisco (31-33) @ 7:15 PM CST
Navojoa (28-36) visits Hermosillo (35-30) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (35-28) visits Culiacan (37-28) @ 7:35 PM MST
Mochis (33-32) visits Mexicali (26-37) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the save (17).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk.

Magallanes beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and one walk.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:61-38)(g/f:6-0)
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:39-21)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, and one unassisted double play.

Caribes beat La Guaira 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one fielding error, and one throwing error.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Zulia beat Lara 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Caracas 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Roberto Herrera (former Atlanta) passed away on Thursday: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Caribes (28-30) visits Zulia (21-37) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VST
Aragua (30-28) visits Magallanes (35-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (27-32) visits Caracas (32-28) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, two strikeouts, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the third and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:40-28)(g/f:3-4)
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-1)

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.
Genesis Cabrera (Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Licey beat Estrellas 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and moved to left, batting fifth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one throwing error.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Escogido beat Azucareros 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yasmany Tomas (Arizona) has signed with Estrellas: Bengaleses

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


Colombian League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:39-22)(g/f:3-1)

Sincelejo beat Monteria 16-7
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Monteria (12-28) visits Sincelejo (23-17) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (28-12) visits Cartagena (17-23) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Perth beat Adelaide 3-1
ABL Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) is out with an injury: Adelaide Official Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (15-10) visits Sydney (18-8) @ 6:30 PM AET
Auckland (8-17) visits Canberra (14-12) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (14-12) visits Geelong-Korea (5-21) @ 7:00 PM AET
Adelaide (13-12) visits Perth (15-10) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Delvin Perez (State College-Carolina) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  Two walks at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one walk.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (three earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-4).  (g/f:2-2)

Carolina beat Santurce 10-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-3)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (15-18) visits Mayaguez (21-12) @ 7:10 PM AST
Caguas (13-20) visits Carolina (17-16) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, two walks, and struck four out.

Rivas beat Boer 5-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) talks about the set back to his career due to injuries: La Prensa

Friday's Games:
Leon (13-9) visits Rivas (10-12) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (10-12) visits Chinandega (11-11) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one RBI.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Metropolitanas beat Panama Oeste 7-2
TV Max Deportes Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday

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— Supermansincapa😉🔥 (@NestorMolina_P) December 5, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

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

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:1-0)

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (3).  (p-s:6-2)(g/f:1-1)

Margarita beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat La Guaira 2-0 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat La Guaira 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one throwing error.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out.  (p-s:80-52)(g/f:9-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:26-17)(g/f:2-1)

Caracas beat Lara 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one two-out RBI and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in right field and moved left, batting second.  2-for-4 with two runs, two hit by pitches, and grounded into one double play.

Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-6 with one RBI, two runs, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and two unearned runs for the hold (5).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Magallanes beat Caribes 14-13 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:1-0)
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:3-1)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs and one walk.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed nine hits, seven runs (four earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:50-29)(g/f:6-5)
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:4-0)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 7-6
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:17-14)

Sincelejo beat Cartegana 8-6 in 11 innings

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) handed out toys to kids at the stadium named after him: El Heraldo

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 23 games going 34-for-86 (.395) with ten doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 50 total bases, 20 runs, nine walks, seven stolen bases, seven strikeouts, three caught stealing, .465 OBP, .581 SLG, and 1.046 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 24 games going 32-for-101 (.317) with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 56 total bases, 23 runs, ten walks, two stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .384 OBP, .554 SLG, and .938 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made six starts posting a 4-2 record, 2.55 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP.  He's allowed 38 hits, 13 runs (ten earned), six home runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 27 out over 35.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League:

Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Carolina) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one stolen base.

Santurce beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-18: Jonathan Rodriguez Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Edmundo Sosa Singles Twice, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run; Rafael Ortega & Tommy Pham Each Double & Knock In One Run

Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the 14th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out  for the save (9).  (p-s:12-7)

Obregon beat Mazatlan 5-2 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has signed on to play for Mexicali: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (24-34) visits Hermosillo (34-26) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (26-33) visits Mochis (29-31) @ 6:00 PM MST
Obregon (32-26) visits Mazatlan (28-32) @ 6:00 PM MST
Jalisco (29-30) visits Culiacan (35-25) @ 6:05 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Springfield-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat La Guaira 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and two walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:13-5)(g/f:2-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and three runs.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 14-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the losing decision (5-1).  (p-s:66-47)(g/f:7-0)

Aragua beat Lara 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (30-27) visits Lara (31-25) @ 2:00 PM VST
La Guaira (27-27) visits Aragua (25-28) @ 4:30 PM VST
Zulia (20-34) visits Margarita (29-28) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caribes (26-29) visits Magallanes (33-23) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-2 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to first, batting fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Alejandro Mejia (former DSL-Azucareros) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Licey 9-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (2-0) visits Escogido (0-2) @ 1:30 PM AST
Licey (1-1) visits Estrellas (1-1) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Wilman Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:18-8)(g/f:1-2)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and one run.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-0)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 5-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:3-0)

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 9-7
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (16-20) visits Sincelejo (20-16) @ 5:00 PM
Barranquilla (25-11) visits Monteria (11-25) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Auckland 9-1 in game one of a doubleheader
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Sydney beat Perth 2-0 in game one of doubleheader
ABL Official Site Post Game

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Sydney beat Perth 10-8 in 12 innings in game two of a doubleheader
ABL Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (12-9) visits Melbourne (13-9) @ 11:00 AM AET
Geelong-Korea (4-19) visits Canberra (12-11) @ 1:00 PM AET
Adelaide (13-10) visits Auckland (6-16) @ 10:30 PM CT
Sydney (16-7) visits Perth (14-9) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and moved to right, batting fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-2).  (g/f:4-5)

Caguas beat Carolina 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one unassisted double play.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (13-16) visits Carolina (15-14) @ 5:10 PM AST
Caguas (13-16) visits Mayaguez (17-12) @ 5:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 5-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Leon (11-7) visits Boer (10-8) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (8-10) visits Chinandega (7-11) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Panama Oeste) entered late in the game in the outfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Herrera beat Panama Oeste 10-2
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Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metropolitanas) started in outfield and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metropolitanas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Metropolitanas beat Panama Metro 6-4
TV Max Deportes Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-18: Arturo Reyes Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Hector Garcia Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Vicente Campos Pitched Two Scoreless Innings

Arturo Reyes es el lanzador para la 8⃣🔽
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— Naranjeros (@ClubNaranjeros) December 17, 2018

Mexican Pacific League:

Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-24)(g/f:5-2)

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw out two of three base runners.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:48-31)

Mochis beat Obregon 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (33-25) visits Jalisco (28-29) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mochis (28-30) visits Obregon (30-26) @ 7:10 PM MST
Culiacan (33-25) visits Navojoa (26-31) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (27-31) visits Mexicali (24-32) @ 7:30 PM PST


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or run, and one walk.  (p-s:17-9)(g/f:1-4)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (1).  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

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

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one sacrifice.

Aragua beat Margarita 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (20-32) visits Caribes (24-29) @ 5:00 PM VST
Margarita (29-27) visits La Guaira (26-26) @ 5:00 PM VST
Aragua (24-27) visits Magallanes (32-23) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in two games going 2-for-4 (.500) with two total bases, one walk, .600 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.100 OPS.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) played in 23 games going 8-for-20 (.400) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, 12 total bases, seven runs, six stolen bases, seven strikeouts, two caught stealing, .400 OBP, .600 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in 24 games going 14-for-45 (.311) with two doubles, two triples, nine RBIs, 20 total bases, six runs, two walks, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, .340 OBP, .444 SLG, and .785 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 13 games going 14-for-50 (.280) with three doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .321 OBP, .380 SLG, and .701 OPS.
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 12 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with two doubles, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, four walks, four stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .340 OBP, .326 SLG, and .666 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in 30 games going 17-for-65 (.262) with three doubles, one triple, four home runs, nine RBIs, 34 total bases, 12 runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .368 OBP, .523 SLG, and .891 OPS.
Steven Baron (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 11 games going 8-for-31 (.258) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .303 OBP, .387 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) played in 16 games going 9-for-36 (.250) with nine total bases, five runs, two walks, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, .289 OBP, .250 SLG, and .539 OPS.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) played in 29 games going 19-for-79 (.241) with four doubles, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 29 total bases, seven runs, six walks, 23 strikeouts, .310 OBP, .367 SLG, and .677 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Escogido) played in 22 games going 19-for-84 (.226) with four doubles, one triple, seven RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, six walks, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .309 OBP, .298 SLG, and .606 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 35 games going 25-for-111 (.225) with six doubles, 11 RBIs, 31 total bases, five runs, three walks, 18 strikeouts, .246 OBP, .279 SLG, and .525 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in eight games going 6-for-31 (.194) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, five walks, 14 strikeouts, .324 OBP, .258 SLG, and .582 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 11 games going 1-for-10 (.100) with one total base, one walk, one strikeout, .182 OBP, .100 SLG, and .282 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) played in 11 games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run, one walk, and six stolen bases.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in one game with no at-bats.

Chris Ellis (former Memphis-Escogido) made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.57 WHIP.  He 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) made 20 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.26 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, and 11 holds.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck 21 out over 14.1 innings.
Ramon Santos (Springfield-Estrellas) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over six innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made eight appearances (six starts) posting a 1-0 record, 2.10 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He allowed 25 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two home runs, six walks, and struck 21 out over 30 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over eight innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made 11 starts (one complete game) posting a 4-4 record, 3.05 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed 45 hits, 25 runs (22 earned), four home runs, 20 walks, hit four batters, and struck 53 out over 65 innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Azucareros) made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 3.12 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over 8.2 innings.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.97 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 11 hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out over 10.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 11.25 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed ten hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.

Notes:
Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) will not play in the postseason: Escogido Official Site

Round Robin Begins Thursday:
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 6;15 PM AST
Azucareros (0-0) visits Estrellas (0-0) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Monteria) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) entered in the tenth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and one unearned run for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:4-3)

Cartagena beat Monteria 11-10 in 10 innings
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (4-17) visits Canberra (10-11) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (11-8) visits Melbourne (12-8) @ 7:05 PM AET
Adelaide (10-10) visits Auckland (6-13) @ 4:30 PM CT
Sydney (13-7) visits Perth (14-6) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (2-3).  (g/f:4-2)

Caguas beat Santurce 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Caguas (11-16) visits Santurce (12-15) @ 7:10 PM AST
Carolina (14-13) visits Mayaguez (17-10) @ 6:10 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-18: Chris Ellis Named LIDOM Pitcher Of The Week; Anthony Garcia To Participate In LBRPC Home Run Derby; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Chris Ellis - Leones Del Escogido

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 50 games going 55-for-173 (.318) with seven doubles, ten home runs, 34 RBIs, 92 total bases, 31 runs, 34 walks, five stolen bases, 35 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .432 OBP, .532 SLG, and .964 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in ten games going 8-for-26 (.308) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 16 total bases, six runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .438 OBP, .615 SLG, and 1.053 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in 41 games going 38-for-126 (.302) with 14 doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 55 total bases, 20 runs, ten walks, five stolen bases, 27 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .362 OBP, .437 SLG, and .799 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 41 games going 41-for-141 (.291) with seven doubles, six home runs, 13 RBIs, 66 total games, 26 runs, 15 walks, two stolen bases, 35 strikeouts, .363 OBP, .468 SLG, and .831 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in 24 games going 9-for-33 (.273) with on double, three RBIs, ten total bases, eight runs, four walks, seven strikeouts, .385 OBP, .303 SLG, and .688 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 22 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with four doubles, six RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, four walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .296 OBP, .298 SLG, and .594 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.15 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and seven saves.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, 12 walks, and struck 19 out over 15.2 innings.
Jaime Garcia (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 2.08 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He’s allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck close two out over 4.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.04 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He’s allowed seven hits, six earned runs, three home runs, two walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out over 7.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (24-26) visits Jalisco (24-26) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mazatlan (23-27) visits Navojoa (21-28) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (27-22) visits Hermosillo (29-21) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (22-26) visits Culiacan (28-22) @ 7:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one sacrifice, and one fielding error.

Margarita beat Zulia 3-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Zulia 6-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:96-61)(g/f:7-4)
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the save (4).  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two RBIs and one hit by pitch.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:59-44)(g/f:5-2)

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

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (28-19) visits Aragua (21-22) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caracas (24-23) visits Magallanes (26-21) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Notes:
Tampa Bay supports Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Escogido) playing winter ball: Escogido Official Site

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Escogido) was named Pitcher of the Week: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Escogido (24-20) visits Licey (24-20) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (20-24) visits Azucareros (20-24) @ 6:30 PM AST
Estrellas (24-20) visits Cibao (20-24) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (15-12) visits Monteria (9-18) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (11-17) visits Barranquilla (20-8) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) will participate in the Home Run Derby on december 17, 2018: LBPRC Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Leon (5-3) visits Boer (6-2) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (2-6) visits Chinandega (3-5) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Tuesday's Games:
Panama Oeste (1-5) visits Herrera (4-2) @ 7:00 PM
Metropolitanas (3-3) visits Panama Metro (4-2) @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-18: John Nogowski Hit .256 With Two Doubles, One Home Run, & Nine RBIs In LMP; Matt Pearce Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Lino Rivera Leaves LIDOM MGR Position

Así se voló la barda el primera base John Nogowski para conseguir su primer jonrón de la Temporada @calientesports @LMPbeisbol #PuroYaquis pic.twitter.com/IRLCaEc6cf

— Yaquis (@yaquis_oficial) November 1, 2018

Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) and Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) were named breakout prospects: MLB Official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in six games going 6-for-17 (.353) with one double, two home runs, seven RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, one walk, one strikeout, .389 OBP, .765 SLG, and 1.154 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 32 games going 36-for-110 (.327) with five doubles, four home runs, 19 RBIs, 53 total bases, 19 runs, 25 walks, four stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .460 OBP, .482 SLG, and .942 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) has played in 28 games going 25-for-83 (.301) with eight doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 36 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .370 OBP, .434 SLG, and .803 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Navojoa) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with one double, four total bases, two runs, two walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .462 OBP, .400 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 24 games going 28-for-98 (.298) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 36 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .346 OBP, .383 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) has played in 26 games going 23-for-89 (.258) with five doubles, four home runs, nine RBIs, 40 total bases, 15 runs, nine walks, 21 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .449 SLG, and .783 OPS.
John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) has played in 22 games going 21-for-82 (.256) with two doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, three runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .319 OBP, .317 SLG, and .636 OPS.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) has played in 22 games going 16-for-66 (.242) with three doubles, three home runs, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, 11 runs, 18 walks, 15 strikeouts, .419 OBP, .424 SLG, and .843 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) has played in 17 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, three runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .289 OBP, .282 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) has played in 11 games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .375 OBP, .167 SLG, and .542 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Obregon) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, six walks, and struck six out over 6.1 innings.
Arturo Reyes (Memphis-Hermosillo) has made seven starts posting a 1-3 record, 2.43 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 13 runs (ten earned), 13 walks, hit four batters, and struck 29 out over 37 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (15-17) visits Jalisco (15-17) @ 7:15 PM CST
Mexicali (15-16) visits Mochis (14-18) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (20-12) visits Hermosillo (16-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazaltan (17-15) visits Navojoa (15-16) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) entered late in the game at third base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:49-29)(g/f:4-2)

Caracas beat La Guaira 9-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (MiLB signing-Lara) received votes for Player of the Week: LVBP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (17-16) visits Caribes (13-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (18-14) visits Lara (21-12) @ 6:00 PM VST


Dominican League:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas) left as manager of Cibaenas: El Caribe

Tuesday's Games:
Azucareros (14-15) visits Escogido (15-14) @ 6:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (14-15) visits Estrellas (16-13) @ 6:30 PM AST
Licey (14-15) visits Cibao (14-15) @ 6:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (3-8) visits Barranquilla (9-3) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (4-7) visits Sincelejo (7-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in four games going 4-for-15 (.267) with two doubles, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, three stolen bases, three strikeouts, .267 OBP, .400 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in four games going 1-for-18 (.056) with one home run, two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .105 OBP, .222 SLG, and .327 OPS.

Kurt Heyer (former Memphis-Adelaide) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck three out over 3.1 innings.
Ross Vance (former Springfield-Auckland) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, three walks, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (1-2) visits Caguas (3-1) @ 5:10 PMA ST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-18: Amaury Cazana Hit A Grand Slam; Will Changarotty Pitched Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings; Evan Kruczynski Pitched Two Scoreless Innings In 2018 Fall Stars Game

Amaury Cazana (4) - Rookies de la Marista

Korean Baseball Organization Championship:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

SK beat Doosan 7-3
Yonhap News Agency Post Game

Monday's Game:
SK (1-0) visits Doosan (0-1) @ 3:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-West) entered in the second and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-1)

Fall Stars: West beat East 7-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-2)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 6-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Culiacan MGR) was named the new manager for Culiacan: LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mazatlan (11-8) visits Mexicali (8-10) @ 3:00 PM PST
Hermosillo (9-10) visits Mochis (10-9) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (8-11) visits Navojoa (9-9) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (11-8) visits Culiacan (9-10) @ 5:05 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game in right field and moved to second base, batting third.  2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Caribes beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Will Changarotty (State College-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:28-16)(g/f:3-3)

Zulia beat Caracas 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, three fielding errors, and one throwing error.
Rayder Ascanio (Peoria-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

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

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, assisted in one double play, and threw out two of three base runners.

Aragua beat Margarita 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-Margarita) visited the Margarita team but is unlikely yo play due to having surgery at end of MLB season: Kemberlin Correa Twitter

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has started working out: El Emergente

Matt Pearce (Springfield-Caracas) threw a simulated game on Saturday: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
Carascas (12-7) visits Zulia (10-8) @ 12:00 PM VET
Caribes (7-11) visits Lara (11-8) for doubleheader beginning @ 3:00 PM VET
Aragua (8-9) visits Margarita (10-9) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (8-9) visits Magallanes (9-9) @ 4:30 PM VET


Dominican League:

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Azucareros beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 8-7 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Licey 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Estrellas (8-9) visits Cibaenas (8-8) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (11-5) visits Azucareros (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (10-7) visits Licey (5-12) @ 4:00 PM AST


Meridana League (Yucatan, Mexico):

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Marista) hit a grand slam as Morelos beat Marista 5-3: Arrobadeportes

Randy Arozarena (Memphis-Morelos) also played in the same game: Liga Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League:

Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) threw one wild pitch that scored a run as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 2-0: LCBP Official Site

Notes:
Julian Tavarez (former St. Louis) was in Cartegena working with kids: El Universal

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (1-1) visits Barranquilla (1-1) @ 4:00 PM
Cartagena (0-2) visits Monteria (2-0) @ 5:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (November15, 2018):

Notes:
Caguas signed Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis): LBPRC Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-18: Ronny Cedeno Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Wilfredo Tovar Collects Four Singles & One RBI In Doubleheader; Leandro Cedeno Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

HR 14 de por vida de Ronny Cedeño con #Magallanes pic.twitter.com/zKMyVJcCaP

— ADN Magallanero (@ADNMagallanero) October 28, 2018

Puerto Rican Double-A League Championship:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Fajardo) 1-for-4 with one sacrifice.

Fajardo beat Cayey 3-2 (10/27/18)


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Andy Young (Memphis-Surprise) has played in ten games going 13-for-35 (.371) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, six runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .452 OBP, .686 SLG, and 1.138 OPS.
Tommy Edman (Memphis-Surprise) has played in five games going 5-for-19 (.263) with one double, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, six walks, five stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .444 OBP, .316 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Lane Thomas (Memphis-Surprise) has played in 12 games going 7-for-37 (.189) with three RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, six walks, six stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, .289 OBP, .189 SLG, and .478 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (Springfield-Surprise) has played in seven games going 4-for-23 (.174) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, five walks, two strikeouts, .345 OBP, .174 SLG, and .519 OPS.

Rob Kaminsky (former Palm Beach-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.29 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over seven innings.
Evan Kruczynski (Springfield-Surprise) has made four starts posting a 2-1 record, 1.72 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, nine runs (three earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 15.2 innings.
Connor Jones (Springfield-Surprise) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.87 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck eight out over 7.2 innings.
Will Latcham (Memphis-Surprise) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 14.21 ERA, 2.21 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, ten earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Conner Greene (Memphis-Surprise) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 15.19 ERA, 3.94 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, 11 runs (nine earned), one home run, 13 walks, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Scottsdale (8-8) visits Glendale (6-10) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (7-9) visits Peoria (10-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Mesa (8-8) visits Salt River (9-7) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Colin Walsh (former Springfield-Mexicali) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Jalisco) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Daric Barton (former Peoria-Jalisco) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Jalisco) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 5-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and threw out one of two base runners.

Navojoa beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

John Nogowski (Springfield-Obregon) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Irving Lopez (Palm Beach-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.
Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and one throwing error.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Margarita beat Caracas 2-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Caracas beat Margarita 7-0 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:1-0)

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk for the blown save (2).  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:0-1)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jose Godoy (Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

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

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

Kender Villagas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) joined Margarita on Sunday: Margarita Official Site

Leobaldo Pina (former Springfield-Caracas) is continuing to make transition to third base: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Paralle League:

Stats:
Carlos Talavera (former Johnson City-Aragua B) has played in eight games going 11-for-20 (.550) with one double, one triple, one home run, four RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, five walks, two stolen bases, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .640 OBP, and .850 SLG.

Monday's Games:
Boston (2-0-1) visits Los Angeles (4-1-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (4-4) visits Philadelphia (1-6) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in right field and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one passed ball.

Licey beat Cibaenas 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


World Cup U-23:

Leandro Cedeno (Johnson City-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI.
Juan Yepez (Palm Beach-Venezuela) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Venezuela beat Korea 5-4

Notes:
Mexico beat Japan in the championship game: World Cup U-23 Official Site Post Game