Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-14: Ryan Mulhern Named To 2014 All-Latin American Series Team; Dutch Deol Drives In One Run; Victor Marte Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Ryan Mulhern (third from right) - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtla

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck three out.  (p-s:23-17)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Canberra beat Sydney 9-1
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Friday's Championship Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Perth (0-0) @ 7:05 PM AWST


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

British Columbia beat Palm Springs 5-1

No Games Scheduled For Sunday Due To Super Bowl


Latin American Series Championship

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one error.

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Cartagena beat San Andres 9-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game
El Heraldo Post Game
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) was named to the All-Latin American Series team: Latin American Series Official Site

Panama will host the 2015 Latin American Series: Latin American Official Site


Caribbean Series

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one caught stealing.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Licey 7-6 in 10 innings
Caribbean Series Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Villa Clara 9-4
El Universal Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Zambrano (Philadelphia free agent-Magallanes) may not be able to make his scheduled start in the Caribbean Series after injuring his knee in the brawl with Caribes in the LVBP championship: Lider

Villa Clara is under tight security while playing in the Caribbean Series: Listin Diario

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Mayaguez (1-0) @ 2:30 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-1) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 8:30 PM ET

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Ronald Ramirez - Tigres de Cartagena

Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 18-11
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Canberra (0-1) visits Sydney (1-0) @ 6:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Wednesday's Results:

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Bay Area beat Palm Desert 6-1

Thursday's Results:

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Canada and British Columbia tied 3-3


Latin American Series

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

San Andres beat Urraca/Veraguas 9-3
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) entered in the third at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one error.

Rivas beat Cartagena 8-4
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Urraca/Veraguas (1-2) visits Rivas (1-2)
San Andres (3-0) visits Cartagena (1-2)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2014)

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven) and Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis) are included on the Hermosillo roster: LMP Official Site

San Juan may make a return in the Puerto Rican League next winter: Primera Hora

Luis Montanez (former Memphis) and Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach) were added to the Mayaguez roster: El Nuevo Dia

Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing) visited Nicaragua to talk about Roberto Clemente, steroids, and his career: El Nuevo Diario

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 3:00 PM ET
Villa Clara (0-0) visits Hermosillo (0-0) @ 7:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Rakuten held a press conference to officially announce the signing of Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Hiroshima have signed Rainel Rosario to a four-year deal: Yakyubaka and Nikkan Sports

Rosario was released by Escogido (Dominican League) in May 2013: Escogido Official Twitter

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Angel Castro - Aguilas Cibaenas

Venezuelan League Championship

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) was not happy sitting on the bench and asked to be released after the season: Lider


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:18-14)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hermosillo wins the championship series 4-3 and will represent the Mexican Pacific League in the Caribbean Series.


Dominican League Championship

Notes:
Angel Castro (St. Louis-Aguilas) was added to the Licey roster for the Caribbean Series: LIDOM Official Site

St. Louis does not want Castro to pitch in the Caribbean Series: Dionisio Soldevila Twitter


Australian Baseball League Playoffs

Friday's Game:
Canberra (22-24) visits Sydney (23-23) @ 7:00 PM AET


California Winter League

Dutch Deol (former Johnson City-British Columbia) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Palm Springs beat British Columbia 2-0

Thursday's Games:
Canada (4-2) visits British Columbia (1-5)
Palm Springs Chill (3-1-2) visits Palm Springs Power (3-2)
Palm Desert (1-5) visits Oregon (2-3)
Cochella Valley (2-3-1) visits Bay Area (5-0-1)


Latin American Series

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Rivas 8-7
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and two runs.

Cartagena beat Urraca/Veraguas 9-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brasil and Curacao could be added to the Latin American Series: XEU Deportes

Thursday's Games:
San Andres (2-0) visits Urraca/Veraguas (1-1)
Rivas (0-2) visits Cartagena (1-1)

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Victor Marte - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League Championship

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hi, two unearned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:3-3)

Magallanes beat Caribes 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Magallanes wins the championship series 4-1 and will represent Venezuela in the Caribbean Series.


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:26-13)(g/f:2-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tabasco (Triple-A Mexican League) let pitching coach Vicente Palacios (former St. Louis) go: MiLB Official Site

Misael Siverio (Cuban-Mexicali) was declared a free agent and is negotiating with teams now: El Nuevo Heraldo

Wednesday's Game:
Navojoa (3-3) visits Hermosillo (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Championship

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out.  (p-s:85-62)(g/f:6-4)

Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:12-8)(ir-s:2-0)

Licey beat Escogido 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Licey wins the championship series 4-3 and will represent the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series.


Puerto Rican League

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Ponce), Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez), Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez), and Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) will be included on the Mayaguez roster: El Nuevo Dia

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina/Mayaguez) and Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) were unhappy they were left off the roster: El Nuevo Dia


California Winter League

Wilfrido Pujols (former Johnson City-Palm Desert) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cochella Valley beat Palm Desert 10-0

Wednesday's Games:
Washington (1-2-2) visits Cochella Valley (2-2-1)
Palm Desert (1-4) visits Bay Area (4-0-1)
Midwest (3-2) visits Canada (3-2)
Palm Springs Chill (2-1-2) visits British Columbia (1-4)


Latin American Series

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Urraca/Veraguas beat Rivas 15-13
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, and one strikeout.

Jobert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Cartagena 6-1
Latin American Series Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Results:
Rivas (0-1) visits Veracruz (1-0)
Urraca/Veraguas (1-0) visits Cartagena (0-1)

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Ryan Mulhern - Brujos de los Tuxtlas

Venezuelan League Playoffs

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guiara) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-La Guaira) started in right field and moved to center, batting second.  2-for-5 with two runs and one strikeout.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  4-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) was surprised to get the call to play for La Guaira: LVBP Official Site

La Guaira is in talks with Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) for a two-year contract: El Universal

La Guaira is also in talks to hire Luis Sojo (former Magallanes MGR) as manager: El Universal

Monday's Games:
Zulia visits Caribes @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira visits Caracas @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Championship

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (p-s:1-1)(ir-s:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Championship

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with two home runs, four RBIs, two runs, one sac fly, and one walk.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

San Andres beat Acayucan 5-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Championship

Notes:
Escogido picked up Jesus Feliciano (Veracruz-Carolina), Jordan Lennerton (Detroit-Ponce), Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Escogido/Cibao), and Zack Segovia (Monclova-Azucareros/Cibao): LIDOM Official Site

Monday's Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-7)

Rivas beat Boer 16-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game
La Prensa Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.52 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, one hold, and six saves.  He's allowed 18 hits, five runs (four earned), two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 33 out over 23.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.79 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and nine holds.  He's allowed 15 hits, six earned runs, five walks, and struck 19 out over 19.1 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made 11 starts posting a 4-5 record, 4.06 ERA, and 1.141 WHIP.  He's allowed 73 hits, 31 runs (29 earned), three home runs, 18 walks, hit two batters, and struck 37 out over 64.1 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made 11 appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.46 ERA, and 1.54 WHIP.  He's allowed 37 hits, 23 runs (19 earned), one home run, 22 walks, hit two batters, and struck 24 out over 38.1 innings.


Puerto Rican League Championship

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, was picked off, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-1
Primera Hora Post Game
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Championship

Saturday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one sac fly, and one stolen base.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck three out for the winnings decision.

Cartagena beat Monteria 11-1
El Heraldo Post Game

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Eugenio Velez - Tigres del Licey (on loan from Azucareros Los Toros del Este)

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Rafael Ortega (St. Louis waiver claim-La Guaira) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-La Guaira) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

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

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Cabrera (La Guaira) was named MVP: LVBP Official Site

Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Caracas) will have to undergo surgery again: Lider and El Universal

Dustin Richardson (Anaheim free agent-Aguilas/Magallanes) is hoping to get an invite to spring training: Lider

Monday's Games:
Caribes (5-4) visits Magallanes (7-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (4-5) visits Zulia (1-7) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Gacia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:3-0)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, three walks, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mexicali 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.

Acayucan beat Oluta 5-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one stolen base.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 7-6
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Aguilas 4-1

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-1)

Cibao beat Escogido 6-5 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League

Notes:
Vicente Padilla (Softbank free agent-Chinandega) has received offers from a National League and Japanese team for spring training, but turned them down due to his injury: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League

Former Cardinals:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.93 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, one hold, and six saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, five runs (four earned), two home runs, seven walks, and struck 24 out over 18.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, six earned runs, four walks, and struck 14 out over 16.1 innings.
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) has made ten starts posting a 4-4 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed 66 hits, 27 runs (25 earned), one home run, 18 walks, hit two batters, and struck 35 out over 58.1 innings.
Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) has made ten appearances (six starts) posting a 1-2 record, 4.62 ERA, and 1.51 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 23 runs (19 earned), one home run, 21 walks, hit two batters, and struck 21 out over 37 innings.

Notes:
Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) Strong Arm, Southern Charm: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, and struck four out.  (g/f:8-3)

Ponce beat Caguas 8-5
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started at right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:2-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI, and one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 5-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Puerto Rican Double-A League will not changed their stance on how many professionally experiences players are on teams and could be disaffiliated by the IBAF: Primera Hora

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Panama League

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Herrera beat Chiriqui 10-6

Monday's Games:
Herrera (2-3) visits Chiriqui (0-4)
Cocle (5-0) visits Urraca (2-2)


Cuban League

Notes:
The East beat the West 4-3 in the All-star game: Cuban-Play

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Randy Ruiz - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Magallanes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) received votes but Bobby Abreu (Los Angeles free agent-Carcas) received Comeback Player of the Year Award: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:

Magallanes (7-1) visits La Guaira (3-5) @ 12:00 PM VST

Caribes (4-4) visits Caracas (5-3) @ 8:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one intentional walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Cuban LHP Misael Siverio (Mexicali) has been declared a free agent with 10 MLB teams showing interest: El Nuevo Herald

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 5:00 PM PT


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Acayucan beat Oluta 2-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with three RBIs, one run, and one walk.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 8-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League Round Robin

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, hit one batter, and was ejected.  (g/f:1-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Aguilas beat Licey 10-1
Lisitin Diario Post Game

Sunday's Games:

Aguilas (6-7) visits Licey (6-7) @ 5:00 PM AST

Escogido (9-4) visits Cibao (5-8) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:14-11)(g/f:2-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 3-2 in 12 innings
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Perth (25-13) visits Canberra (19-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Sydney (19-19) visits Adelaide (19-19) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Brisbane (14-24) visits Melbourne (18-20) @ 7:35 PM AET

Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with three strikeout.

Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 2-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one stolen base.

Luis Montantez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, two unearned runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:6-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 10-5
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) was named Comeback Player of the Year, Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) and Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) were named to the All-League All-Star Team: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:

Caguas (4-3) visits Ponce (3-4) @ 4:15 PM AST

Carolina (1-6) visits Mayaguez (6-1) @ 4:15 PM AST


Colombian League Playoffs

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-4
El Heraldo Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Monteria (2-0) visits Sincelejo (0-2)


Panama League

Jonathan Rivera (St. Louis international signing-Herrera) started in the outfield and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Chiriqui 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Herrera visits Chiriqui
Cocle visits Urraca


Cuban League

Yasmany Tomas (Industriales), Dainer Moreira (Matanzas), and Reiner Leon (Pinar de Leon) were some of the top players in the talent contests: Cuban-Play

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-14: Anthony Garcia Candidate For Puerto Rican League MVP; Jonathan Escudero Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings In Spot Start; Wayne Lundgren Strikes Out Two Of Four Batters For The Hold

Wayne Lundgren - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Thursday's Games:
La Guaira (32-31) visits Caribes (39-24) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (33-30) visits Caracas (34-29) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and three strikeouts.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Hermosillo beat Guasave 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games, Best Of Seven Series:
Guasave (0-1) visits Hermosillo (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (0-1) visits Navojoa (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League Playoffs

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Oluta beat Coatza 8-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, sacrifice, and one stolen base.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 8-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Xalapa beat San Andres 1-0
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Thursday's Games:
Aguilas (2-2) visits Licey (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (2-2) visits Cibao (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Thursday's Game:
Rivas (24-20) visits Boer (25-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (5).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-1)

Sydney beat Brisbane 5-4

Friday's Games:
Perth (19-12) visits Melbourne (16-15) @ 5:05 PM AET
Adelaide (13-18) visits Canberra (18-13) @ 7:00 PM AET - Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) is scheduled to start
Sydney (15-16) visits Brisbane (12-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) is a candidate for MVP: Primera Hora

Santurce is struggling to pay their managers and players: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Mayaguez (21-19) visits Caguas (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (19-21) visits Ponce (21-19) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Monday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 6-3 in game one of doubleheader

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 3-2 in game two of doubleheader

Notes:
Barranquilla was awarded both December 26th doubleheader games, won by Sincelejo, because the opponent has improper registration for players: El Heraldo

Thursday's Games:
Barranquilla (9-26) visits Monteria (23-12)
Sincelejo (11-24) visits Cartagena (27-8)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-13: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Breyvic Valera Nominated For Gold Glove Award; Luis Mateo Singles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

Anthony Garcia - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

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

Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:4-1)

Aragua beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
La Guiara selected Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) and Magallanes picked up Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) in the playoff draft: LVBP Official Site

Fernando Abad (Oakland-Azucareros) has signed on to pitch for Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua), Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara), and Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) are candidates for Gold Glove Awards: Aragua Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with two walks and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Mexicali 12-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-5)(g/f:1-0)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

San Andres beat Oluta 8-0

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) entered late in the game at second base.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 5-3

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 and one fielding error.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.

Aguilas beat Licey 14-3
Listin Diario Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League

Current Cardinals:
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 3-1 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.89 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight runs (five earned), ten walks, thrown three wild pitches, one balk, and struck eight out over 11.2 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 39 games going 39-for-138 (.283) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 14 RBIs, 58 total bases, 23 runs, six walks, 25 strikeouts, .333 OBA, .420 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in 44 games going 47-for-168 (.280) with nine doubles, three home runs, 21 RBIs, 65 total bases, 26 runs, 13 walks, 24 strikeouts, .366 OBA, .387 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 44 games going 43-for-158 (.272) with ten doubles, one home run, 21 RBIs, 56 total bases, 14 runs, 33 strikeouts, .354 OBA, .354 SLG, and .708 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) has made eight starts posting a 1-3 record, 4.85 ERA, and 1.46 WHIP.  He's allowed 45 hits, 25 runs (21 earned), one home run, 12 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck ten out over 39 innings.


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Mayaaguez) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:3-4)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with two runs.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 5-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Ponce beat Carolina 5-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Teams will be permitted to selected two players from Santurce for the playoffs: Primera Hora

Frankie de la Cruz (Milwuaukee free agent-Estrellas) and Feliz Diaz (Aguascalientes-Estrellas) have signed on to pitch for Carolina, J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has decided not to pitch this winter: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Colombian League

Saturday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 12-0

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-13: Audry Perez Singles & Drives In One Run; Luis Mateo Doubles; Jermaine Curtis Singles

Ryan Mulhern - Brujos de San Andres Tuxtla

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Zulia beat Margarita 4-0 in game one of doubleheader

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting leadoff.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-2)

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-3)

Caribes beat Lara 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the ninth as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Margarita 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Aragua (27-34) visits La Guaira (32-29) @ 1:00 PM VST
Zulia (33-28) visits Margarita (22-39) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VST
Lara (27-34) visits Caribes (39-23) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:2-1)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Odrisamer Despaigne (Cuban free agent-Mexicali) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:76-45)(g/f:6-1)

Mexicali beat Guasave 6-4 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (16-15) visits Mochis (17-14) @ 3:30 PM MT
Mexicali (18-13) visits Guasave (12-19) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (10-21) visits Hermosillo (19-12) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (17-14) visits Obregon (15-16) @ 6:00 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

San Andres beat Oluta 9-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 3-2
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one outfield assist.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-4)

Cibao beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:60-36)(g/f:0-3)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started as catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and allowed two stolen bases.
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (three earned), hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:30-23)(g/f:4-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (0-2) visits Escogido (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (1-1) visits Cibao (2-0) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-5 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Granada beat Boer 9-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada visits Boer @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega visits Rivas @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:44-29)(g/f:5-3)

Adelaide beat Canberra 7-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the save (5).  (p-s:23-13)(g/f:1-0)

Melbourne beat Perth 4-3 in 10 innings

Monday's Games:
Brisbane (11-18) visits Sydney (14-15) @ 1:30 PM AET
Canberra (17-12) visits Adelaide (12-17) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (15-14) visits Perth (18-11) @ 11:05 AM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jorge Martinez (Cuban-Santurce) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, and struck four out.  (g/f:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI and three strikeouts.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 7-4
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Carolina) started as third base, moved to first, moved back to third, and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and one fielding error.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f9-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Caguas beat Carolina 6-5 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (18-20) visits Santurce (18-21) @ 4:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (21-17) visits Ponce (19-19) @ 4:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-7
El Heraldo Post Game

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and struck two out for the losing decision.

Monteria beat Cartagena 5-2

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-7-13: Jonathan Rodriguez Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Johnny Polanco Strikes Out One Over One & A Third Scoreless For The Win; Ismael Brito Pitches One Scoreless Inning

Jonathan Rodriguez - Cangrejeros de Santurce

Venezuelan League

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in center field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)

Lara beat Margarita 7-2

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and assisted in three double plays.

Zulia beat Caracas 1-0 in 11 innings

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one missed catch error.

Caribes bat Magallanes 14-4

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-3)

La Guaira beat Aragua 12-11

LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Zulia) is happy to join Zulia after being traded from Margarita: LVBP Official Site

Jason Lane (Sugarland) has signed on to pitch for Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) talks about returning for another season in the LVBP: YouTube

Saturday's Games:

Margarita (18-29) visits Zulia (22-26) @ 1:00 PM VST

Caracas (23-24) visits Lara (21-24) @ 1:00 PM VST

Magallanes (26-21) visits Caribes (30-17) @ 1:00 PM VST

Aragua (24-22) visits La Guaira (22-23) @ 1:00 PM VST

Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Mochis beat Guasave 3-1

LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-0

LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 11-2

LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:

Guasave (6-7) visits Mochis (6-7) @ 6:00 PM MT

Navojoa (8-5) visits Obregon (8-5) @ 6:00 PM MST

Hermosillo (7-6) visits Mazatlan (4-9) @ 6:00 PM MT

Culiacan (6-7) visits Mexicali (7-6) @ 6:00 PM PT

Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Acayucan beat Veracruz 2-1 in 14 innings
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

San Andres beat Xalapa 9-6
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Oluta) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Cordoba beat Oluta 2-1 in 10 innings

LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:

Veracruz (7-32-1) visits Acayucan (25-14)

Coatza (19-18-2) visits Tuxpan (23-12-3)

Oluta (16-17-3) visits Cordoba (18-22-1)

San Andres (23-12-1) visits Xalapa (15-19-1)

Dominican League

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, and one sac fly.

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Brett Tomko (former St. Louis-Escogido) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

Aguilas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Azucareros beat Cibao 1-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Licey beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Due To All-Star Game On Sunday

Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:1-1)

Boer beat Granada 3-2

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 4-for-6 with two doubles, three runs, and one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-5

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Due The Feast Of The Immaculate Conception

Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. for the save (2).  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-1)

Melbourne beat Adelaide in game one of doubleheader

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, four unearned runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:84-49)(g/f:6-2)

Sydney beat Canberra 8-1
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (12-6) visits Brisbane (5-12) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Adelaide (7-10) visits Melbourne (8-9) @ 2:05 PM AET
Sydney (9-8) visits Canberra (11-7) @ 6:00 PM AET

Puerto Rican League

Ruben Gotay (Springfield-Carolina) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with two walks and one stolen base.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth in center field and moved to left, batting second.  1-for-2 with one run.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, two sac flies, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 14-2

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) 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 (2) and losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:0-1)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Santurce beat Ponce 2-1
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) has better offers on the table but chose New York-A to win a title: Primera Hora

Saturday's Game:

Santurce (12-13) visits Ponce (12-12) @ 7:15 PM AST

Carolina (11-11) visits Caguas (12-13) @ 7:15 PM AST