Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-16: Tommy Pham Moves From Venezuela To Dominican Republic; Joel Pineiro Strikes Out Three Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Hector Luna Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs

Tommy Pham - Navegantes del Magallanes

Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:26-16)

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double and two runs.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-3)

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:0-2)(ir-s;2-1)

Zulia beat La Guaira 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (28-25) visits Margarita (26-26) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (22-28) visits La Guaira (26-25) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (22-27) visits Zulia (29-23) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League Championship:

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).

Lara beat Caracas 6-4
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caracas (1-1) visits Lara (1-1) @ 11:00 AM ET


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 9-4 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) was added to the Culiacan roster: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Obregon (27-26) visits Jalisco (21-32) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mexicali (30-24) visits Navojoa (29-25) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (30-24) visits Culiacan (27-27) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-3).  (g/f:5-2)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-3).  (g/f:4-3)

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-2)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) was released by Magallanes (Venezuela) and signed on to play for Escogido (Dominican Republic): Escogido Official Twitter

Hanley Ramirez (Boston-Licey) will join Licey on December 19, 2016: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (21-21) visits Licey (22-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (23-17) visits Azucareros (17-25) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (19-22) visits Cibaenas (22-20) @ 7:30 PMA ST


Puerto Rican League:

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:9-3)
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck one out.

Caguas beat Carolina 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (three earned), one home run, three walks (one intentional), hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-1)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 8-6
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (14-14) visits Santurce (20-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (18-10) visits Aguadilla (7-20) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Rivas 13-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (15-17) visits Granada (13-19) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (19-14) visits Rivas (18-15) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out.  (p-s:74-47)
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:4-0)
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:1-1)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2 in game one of doubleheader

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) entered late in the game at second base.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:69-49)

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 5-4 in game one of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Sincelejo (14-11) visits Cartagena (11-12) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (13-13) visits Barranquilla (11-13) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Game:
Perth (5-11) visits Canberra (8-8) @ 7:00 PM AET

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Eugenio Velez - Azucareros Toros del Este

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the save (1).  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two sacrifices, and one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks for the hold (3).   (p-s:35-20)(g/f:2-1)

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

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) and Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) received votes MVP: El Universal

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (2-1) visits Aragua (1-2) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (1-2) visits Caribes (2-1) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one pickoff error.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Estrellas) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and three walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-0)

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-7 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (g/f:5-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 10-7 in 13 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (5-10) visits Licey (12-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (6-9) visits Azucareros (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, three walks, struck one out, and picked one runner off for the losing decision (3-7).  ( p-s: 76-49)(g/f:4-5)

Canberra beat Sydney 7-4
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (33-18) visits Melbourne (18-33) @ 1:05 PM AET
Adelaide (27-24) visits Perth (22-29) @ 1:05 PM AWST
Sydney (24-27) visits Canberra (29-22) @ 5:00 PM AET


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two home runs, threw one wild pitch, one walk, and struck eight out.  (g/f:9-2)

Granada beat Rivas 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Santurce (3-5) visits Mayaguez (6-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Monteria (23-19) visits Barranquilla (26-16) @ 5:00 PM


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Cocle beat Metro 7-4


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2016):

Notes:
Ozzie Canseco (former St. Louis) will be coaching this winter/spring: AWL Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-16: Jose Calero Strikes Out 24 Over 24 Innings With 2-0 Record & 3.00 ERA In LCBP; Miguel Socolovich Added To Active Roster In LVBP; Sam Gaviglio Shutdown In LIDOM

Jose Calero - Toros de Sincelejo

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Aragua) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), and struck one out.  (p-s:11-9)

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and assisted in three double plays.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and threw out one of three base runners.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits or runs for the save (2).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:2-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis) is available out of the Caracas bullpen: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Estrellas) may miss the remainder of the playoffs with discomfort in his elbow: Estrellas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (4-5) visits Licey (8-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (3-6) visits Estrellas (3-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, eight earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (3-6).  (p-s:80-48)(g/f:4-3)

Brisbane beat Sydney 13-8
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne visits Adelaide @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney visits Brisbane @ 6:30 PM AEST
Canberra visits Perth @ 7:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Friday's Game:
Rivas (2-0) visits Chinandega (0-2) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 11-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Caguas (2-1) visits Santurce (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) went 16-for-73 (.219) with two doubles, eight RBIs, eight runs, seven walks, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .289 OBP, and .247 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) had a 2-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He allowed 24 hits, nine hits (eight earned), five walks, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck 24 out over 24 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) had a 0-1 record and 3.62 ERA.  He allowed 23 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one home run, six walks, hit four batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck 24 out over 27.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) had a 1-3 record and 9.19 ERA.  He allowed 22 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), three home runs, 14 walks, hit one batter, threw four wild pitches, and struck ten out over 15.2 innings.


Veracruz League Playoffs:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Acayucan beat San Andres 4-1
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Panama League:

Friday's Games:
Panama (14-8) visits Cocle (10-13) @ 7:00 PM
Metro (15-7) visits Veraguas (6-17) @ 7:00 PM

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Wayne Lundgren - Sydney Blue Sox

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) came in second in voting for Closer of the Year: El Emergente

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (0-0) visits Magallanes (0-0) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (0-0) visits Aragua (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-0) visits La Guaira (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one strikeout and threw out one of four base runners.

Obregon beat Mochis 7-4 in 10 innings

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (0-1) visits Mazatlan (1-0) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Jeremy Hefner (MiLB signing) is expected to join Escogido: Jose Gomez Twitter

Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Estrellas) is scheduled to start Saturday and Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) on Sunday: Estrellas Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (2-2) visits Licey (3-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (3-1) visits Estrellas (0-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-5).  (p-s:91-56)(g/f:4-5)

Sydney beat Adelaide 9-2 in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (19-24) visits Canberra (25-18) @ 12:00 PM AET
Adelaide (22-21) visits Sydney (21-22) @ 1:00 PM AET
Brisbane (26-17) visits Melbourne (16-27) @ 4:00 PM AET


Nicaraguan League:

Saturday's Games:
Boer (17-23) visits Granada (22-18) @ 2:00 PM
Rivas (19-21) visits Chinandega (22-18) @ 4:00 PM


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (0-0) visits Mayaguez (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Saturday's Games:
Monteria (18-19) visits Cartagena (15-21) @ 4:00 PM
Sincelejo (17-20) visits Barranquilla (23-13) @ 5:00 PM


Veracruz League:

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision.  (g/f:3-2)

Paso de Ovejas beat San Andres 8-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run for the losing decision.

Xalapa beat Acayucan 10-9
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
San Andres (17-11) visits Paso de Ovejas (17-10-1)
Chiapas (11-16-1) visits Palenque (8-17)
Acayucan (14-10-1) visits Xalapa (12-15-1)


Panama League:

Saturday's Games:
Panama (9-6) visits Metro (11-5) @ 6:00 PM
Veraguas (3-13) visits Cocle (9-8) @ 6:00 PM

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Jonathan Rivera - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and no runs.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with three runs, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Zulia 9-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, three unearned runs, and one walk for the hold (2) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 9-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:1-0)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:2-1)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the save (16).  (p-s:18-8)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Aragua 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing) and Adron Chambers (former St. Louis) were removed from the Magallanes active roster: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing) tied the Caribes all-time saves record with 36: El Emergente

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria) was removed from the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (9-20) visits Lara (12-14) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (16-11) visits Margarita (17-11) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (18-11) visits La Guaira (13-14) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (10-16) visits Caribes (15-13) @ 5:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and threw out one of three base runners.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:3-0)

Obregon beat Jalisco 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in 46 games going 58-for-166 (.349) with seven doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 73 total bases, 25 runs, 15 walks, four stolen bases, 28 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .404 OBP, .440 SLG, and .844 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) played in five games going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one walk, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .333 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in seven games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one RBI, four RBIs, three strikeouts, .286 OBP, .286 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) played in 29 games going 15-for-66 (.227) with three doubles, six RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, two walks, 17 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .261 OBP, .273 SLG, and .534 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Cibao) played in 24 games going 14-for-80 (.176) with three doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, nine walk, 18 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .325 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas/Estrellas) played in 21 games going 11-for-64 (.172) with two doubles, six RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, one walk, ten strikeouts, .194 OBP, .203 SLG, and .397 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in  four games going 2-for-13 (.154) with one triple, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .294 OBP, .308 SLG, and .602 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in 16 games going 2-for-15 (.133) with two total bases, two runs, one stolen base, two strikeouts, three caught stealing, .133 OBP, .133 SLG, and .267 OPS.
Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Luis Perez (former Palm Beach-Azucareros) played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Escogido) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) made five starts posting a 2-0 record, 1.46 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He allowed 20 hits, six runs (four earned), five walks, and struck 14 out over 24.2 innings.
Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) made 25 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.66 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and six holds.  He allowed 21 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, nine walks, and struck 16 out over 21.2 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 1.83 ERA, and 0.93 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck nine out over 19.2 innings.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Cibaenas) made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, eight runs (four earned), four walks, and struck eight out over 12.2 innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck seven out over 12 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made 11 starts posting a 4-2 record, 3.21 ERA, and 0.97 WHIP.  He allowed 40 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 32 out over 47.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made nine appearances (eight starts) posting a 3-1 record, 3.50 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He allowed 51 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), two home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 43.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.19 ERA, and 1.73 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 8.2 innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk over 3.1 innings.

Notes:
Playoff draft: Estrellas selected Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao), Licey selected Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Cibaenas), Azucareros selected Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas): LIDOM Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Sunday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one double, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Chinandega beat Rivas 7-4 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 7.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:12-5)

Granada beat Boer 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Rivas (17-18) visits Chinandega (19-16) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (16-19) visits Granada (18-17) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (19-18) visits Santurce (17-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (24-13) visits Carolina (14-23) @ 7:15 PM AST


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) hit a home run as Metro beat Cocle 5-2: Metro Official Twitter

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

Sam Gaviglio - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League:

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

Caracas beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Lara beat Caribes 12-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Aragua beat Magallanes 15-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Hermosillo beat Jalisco 12-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Navojoa 10-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League:

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

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 11-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Escogido beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Licey beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

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

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

Rivas beat Boer 5-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

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

Santurce beat Carolina 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Caguas beat Carolina 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

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


Veracruz League:

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

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

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

Acayucan beat Palenque 8-5

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

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-15: Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run over Six & A Third Innings For The Win; Jonathan Rivera Singles Twice, Triples, & Drives In One Run; All-Stars Named In Dominican League

Sam Gaviglio - Gigantes del Cibao

Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and two walks (one intentional).  (p-s:21-8)(g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-1 and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-5 and assisted in three double plays.

Magallanes beat Caribes 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (6-13) visits Caracas (8-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (14-4) visits Margarita (14-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (10-10) visits Lara (7-9) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (8-11) visits Aragua (6-10) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League Semifinals:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started as designated hitter and batted designated hitter.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Lara beat Caracas 9-7


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the tenth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:2-1)

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Jalisco 2-1 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Navojoa (12-6) visits Jalisco (9-9) @ 7:30 PM CT
Mexicali (9-8) visits Obregon (9-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (7-11) visits Hermosillo (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, struck four out, and picked one runner off for the losing decision (4-2).  (g/f:4-1)

Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:9-6)

Cibao beat Estrellas 7-3
Listin Diario Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out for he blown save (1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Azucareros beat Escogido 12-10
El Caribe Post Game

Notes:
Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas), Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros), Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros), and Angel Castro (former Memphis-Azucareros) were named to the LIDOm All-Star game: Listin Diario

Jorge Martinez (Licey) was named Pitcher of the Week: El Caribe

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (25-18) visits Licey (26-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (19-24) visits Azucareros (20-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (22-21) visits Cibaenas (17-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Perth (14-15) visits Brisbane (16-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Adelaide (14-15) visits Melbourne (11-19) @ 6:05 PM AET
Canberra (19-10) visits Sydney (13-15) @ 6:30 PM AET


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in eight games going 9-for-27 (.333) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, 13 total bases, four runs, two walks, one sac fly, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, .387 OBP, .481 SLG, and .868 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has played in 16 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with one double, three RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, four walks, two hit by pitches, two sac flies, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .351 SLG, and .751 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 21 games going 17-for-54 (.315) with two doubles, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 25 total bases, nine runs, one walk, two hit by pitches, one stolen base, four strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .373 OBP, .463 SLG, and .836 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) has played in 26 games going 19-for-90 (.211) with four doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, four hit by pitches, two sac flies, 36 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .342 OBP, .356 SLG, and .698 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.27 WHIP, and five saves.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck seven out over 11 innings.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit and no runs over one inning.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 2.63 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, five runs (four earned), five walks, hit three batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck nine out over 13.2 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made ten appearances (two starts) posting a 2-3 record, 2.83 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, 13 walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 15 out over 28.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Granada (14-12) visits Boer (11-15) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (12-14) visits Chinandega (15-11) @ 6:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in 21 games going 16-for-57 (.281) with two doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 21 total bases, two runs, nine walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .379 OBP, .368 SLG, and .747 OPS.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) has played in 24 games going 25-for-91 (.275) with six doubles, 14 RBIs, 31 total bases, five runs, four walks, 19 strikeouts, .305 OBP, .341 SLG, and .646 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 21 games going 18-for-71 (.254) with seven doubles, eight RBIs, 25 total bases, seven runs, 11 walks, 27 strikeouts, .369 OBP, .352 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in 23 games going 19-for-85 (.224) with five doubles, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 30 total bases, ten runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, .283 OBP, .353 SLG, and .636 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 24 games going 16-for-77 (.208) with one double, five RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, five walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .256 OBP, .221 SLG, and .477 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 24 games going 19-for-92 (.207) with four doubles, three home runs, 15 RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, eight walks, 18 strikeouts, .288 OBP, .348 SLG, and .636 OPS.

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 0.66 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck nine out over 13.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record, 0.89 ERA, and 0.79 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, eight walks, and struck 13 out over 20.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made eight starts posting a 3-2 record, 1.73 ERA, and 0.96 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, 11 walks, hit two batters, and struck 26 out over 41.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) has made three relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 2.08 ERA, and 0.46 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out over 4.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Santurce (12-17) visits Mayaguez (19-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (16-14) visits Carolina (12-17) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League:

Omar Javier (former Johnson City-San Andres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

San Andres beat Acayucan 5-1

Friday's Games:
Palenque (2-6) visits Chiapas (3-6)
Xalapa (6-3) visits Acayucan (6-3)
Paso de Ovejas (6-3) visits San Andres (3-5)


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) went 3-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and one run as Metro beat Urraca 17-3: Metro Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-5-15: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Felipe Lopez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Anthony Garcia Singles & Knocks In One Run

Fidencio Flores - Indios del Boer

Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one fielding error.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Magallanes beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in right field and moved to third base and batted fifth.  Three walks, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Caribes beat Margarita 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in three double plays.

Aragua beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (11-5) visits Caribes (9-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (6-6) visits Caracas (5-10) @ 4:00 PM VET
Lara (6-5) visits Zulia (3-11) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:30 PM VET
La Guaira (6-9) visits Magallanes (10-4) @ 5:00 PM VET

Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:5-2)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Navojoa (9-4) visits Mochis (7-6) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (6-6) visits Obregon (7-6) @ 6:00 PM MST
Culiacan (7-6) visits Mazatlan (3-10) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (6-7) visits Mexicali (6-6) @ 6:00 PM PT

Dominican League:

Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:6-3)

Licey beat Cibao 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one balk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one sacrifice, one strikeout, and threw out one base runner.

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 4-3
Azucareros Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Estrellas (22-16) visits Escogido (19-19) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (23-14) visits Cibao (17-21) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (14-23) visits Azucareros (18-20) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Sunday's Games:
Sydney (11-15) visits Adelaide (13-13) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (9-18) visits Brisbane (15-12) @ 2:00 PM AEST
Canberra (17-9) visits Perth (14-12) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-2).  (g/f:8-6)

Rivas beat Boer 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Granada beat Chinandega 7-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (9-14) visits Granada (13-10) @ 11:00 AM
Boer (10-13) visits Chinandega (14-9) @ 11:00 AM

Puerto Rican League:

Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and two two-out RBIs.

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Pedro Echemendia (State College-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)

Carolina beat Santurce 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, committed one pickoff error, and struck five out for the winning decision (3-1).  (g/f:3-3)

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (3).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao), Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas), and Ryan Franklin (former St. Louis) visited Puerto Rico in support of Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) and Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) academies and fundraisers: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

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


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Acayucan beat Paso de Oveja 3-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Paso de Ovejas (3-0) visits Acayucan (2-1)
Chiapas (1-2) visits Xalapa (3-0)
San Andres (0-3) visits Palenque (0-3)

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Silfredo Garcia - Bravos de Margarita

Arizona Fall League

Stats:
Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) played in 23 games going 33-for-89 (.371) with three doubles, three triples, one home run, 18 RBIs, 45 total bases, 20 runs, nine walks, seven stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .430 OBP, .506 SLG, and .936 OPS.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) played in 13 games going 14-for-46 (.304) with two doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 19 total bases, three runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .373 OBP, .413 SLG, and .786 OPS.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) played in 22 games going 17-for-69 (.246) with seven doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 30 total bases, 18 runs, 16 walks, four stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .384 OBP, .435 SLG, and .819 OPS.

Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.89 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck 12 out over 9.1 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) made six starts posting a 3-0 record, 3.58 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He allowed 25 hits, 11 earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 27.2 innings.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.72 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, three walks, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 7.1 innings.

The Salt River Rafters finished with a 19-12 record, good for second place in the East Division, and a half game behind the Mesa Solar Sox.

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Venezuelan League

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered as a pinch runner in the sixth.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered in the sixth at catcher.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Margarita beat Caribes 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

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

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, two walks., and one sacrifice.

La Guiara beat Lara 13-12 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caracas (13-17) visits Lara (11-18) @ 5:30 PM VST
La Guaira (14-16) visits Zulia (16-16) @ 6:30 PM VST
Magallanes (19-12) visits Margarita (14-17) @ 7:00 PM VST
Aragua (14-15) visits Caribes (21-11) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Guasave 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (15-14) visits Guasave (16-14) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (14-14-1) visits Mexicali (14-16) @ 6:00 PM PT
Obregon (11-19) visits Hermosillo (20-9) @ 7:00 PM MST - Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is scheduled to start
Mochis (14-15-1) visits Noavojoa (13-16) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, and one error.

Acayucan beat Coatza 5-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Xalapa 7-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) entered in the eighth and pitched a third of an inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Cordoba beat Oluta 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Veracruz (4-18) visits Tuxpan (11-7-1)
San Andres (12-5) visits Xalapa (9-8-1)
Coatza (12-8) visits Acayucan (12-8)
Oluta (9-8-1) visits Cordoba (7-14-1)


Dominican League

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and three walks.  (g/f:1-1)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3, one fielding error, and one throwing error.

Aguilas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Licey (16-7) visits Escogido (13-9) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (8-15) visits Azucareros (7-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (9-13) visits Aguilas (14-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 3-for-5 with one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 8-4 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-3 with one double, one run, and two walks.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, four walks, and struck one out.

Rivas beat Boer 5-4 in 10 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Granada (7-9) visits Rivas (10-4) @ 2:00 PM CST
Boer (7-6) visits Chinandega (4-9) @ 4:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits and one earned run for the hold (2).  (p-s:27-15)(g/f:2-0)

Sydney beat Brisbane 7-6
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Sydney (6-3) visits Brisbane (3-3) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Adelaide (3-7) visits Melbourne (2-4) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one intentional walk.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-0)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (4).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 5-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Carolina 7-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (6-4) visits Carolina (6-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (3-7) visits Mayaguez (5-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Asian Series

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).

Canberra beat EDA 2-0
Asian Series Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Rakutan (1-0) visits Canberra (1-0) @ 1:00 PM
Samsung (1-0) visits Uni-President 7-Eleven (1-0) @ 6:30 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

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