Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-22-14: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Jose Martinez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Ruben Gotay Drives In One Run

Evan MacLane - Estrellas Orientales

Arizona Fall League

Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) received mention as one of the impressive hurlers in AFL action: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Zulia beat Lara 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) starte at first base and batted fourth,  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:2-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one run and one caught stealing.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (6).

Caribes beat Aragua 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) appealed his five-game suspension: Lider

Bobby Abreu (New York-N free agent) is expected to join Caracas next week: El Universal

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (25-10) visits Magallanes (16-17) @ 5:30 PM VST
Lara (15-22) visits Aragua (19-15) @ 5:30 PM VST
Margarita (11-25) visits Caribes (26-10) @ 7:00 PM VST
Caracas (18-20) visits La Guaira (12-23) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run.

Margarita beat Caribes 12-7

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 3-2

Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Zulia 3-2

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Obregon 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-7)

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Jalisco 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Denny Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (5).  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jalisco placed David Kopp (former Memphis) on the inactive list and he won't be available until November 30th: LMP Official Site

Gary Moran (Somerset) has signed on to play for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (19-16) visits Mazatlan (16-18) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (21-13) visits Mochis (19-16) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (21-14) visits Mexicali (19-16) @ 6:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (13-22) visits Navojoa (11-24) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f;9-4)

Estrellas beat Licey 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wally Backman (New York-N MiLB MGR) replaced Jose Offerman as Licey MGR: Licey Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibao (14-13) visits Escogido (9-18) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (16-11) visits Estrellas (17-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (10-17) visits Azucareros (15-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (8-7) visits Adelaide (7-4) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Sydney (9-6) visits Melbourne (3-8) @ 2:05 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Caguas beat San Juan 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Mayaguez and Carolina tied 0-0 in sixth, suspended due to rain

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (8-7) visits San Juan (4-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (9-7) visits Carolina (8-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Central American & Caribbean Games

Yonathan Sivira (former Quad Cities-Venezuela) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Wilmer Alvarado (former Quad Cities-Venezuela) started at catcher and moved to third base, batting third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mexico beat Venezuela 6-4 (Fifth Place)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 8-1 (Bronze)


Veracruz League (December 1, 2014)

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout) and Juan Pena (former Tennessee) were in Acayucan's first day of practice: LIV Official Site


Japan & Korean Professional Baseball

Daisuke Matsuzaka (New York-N) turned down Yokohama, could be close with Softbank: Yakyubaka

Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent) may be hesitant about leaving Hanshin: Yakyubaka

Hanshin submitted their final offer to Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland free agent) on Friday: Yakyubaka

Kia has been informed of the highest bidder on Yang Hyeon-jong: Yonhap News Agency

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-14: Tyrell Jenkins Receives Consideration For AFL MVP; Anthony Garcia Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Ten Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Shutout

Tyrell Jenkins - Peoria Javelinas

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) entered late in the game in left field.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-1)

Salt River beat Peoria 14-7
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) was a nominee for the AFL MVP: MLB Official Site

Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) was named St. Louis' best performance and Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) best prospect: St. Louis Official Site


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Aragua 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Lara 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run. three walks, and struck four out.  (g/f:3-2)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Magallanes beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (g/f:1-1)

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Margarita 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Lara (12-20) visits Zulia (23-7) @ 1:00 PM VST
Magallanes (14-14) visits Aragua (18-11) @ 4:00 PM VST
Caribes (23-8) visits Margarita (10-21) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (8-22) visits Caracas (14-19) @ 7:00 PM VST - Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) is scheduled to start


Venezuela Parallel League

Nov. 14:

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Aragua) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), four walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, four walks, and threw one wild pitch.

Aragua beat Cardenales 6-5 in game one of doubleheader

Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.

Cardenales beat Aragua 5-4 in game two of doubleheader

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double.

La Gauira and Caracas tied 1-1 after 11 innings

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run and one unassisted double play.

Mazatlan beat Hermsoillo 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kevin Villalobos and Sebastian Avile were selected as Pitcher, Player of the Week in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Culiacan (16-15) visits Jalisco (18-13) @ 12:00 AM CT
Mexicali (18-13) visits Mochis (15-16) @ 3:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-20) visits Obregon (18-12) @ 5:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (13-18) visits Maztlan (14-16) @ 5:00 PM  MT


Dominican League

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck ten out for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:7-2)

Azucareros beat Licey 2-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 13-7
Listin Diario Post Game

Audry Perez (Memphis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck four out.  (g/f:4-6)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 2-1 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yunesky Maya (Korea) has been training with Licey for a couple weeks: Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (13-9) visits Cibao (12-11) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (8-15) visits Licey (10-13) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) has played in five games going 7-for-19 (.368) with two doubles, four RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, six strikeouts, .400 OBA, .474 SLG, and .874 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) has played in 15 games going 21-for-60 (.350) with three doubles, four RBIs, 24 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, eight strikeouts, .451 OBA, .400 SLG, and .851 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 14 games going 9-for-42 (.214) with two doubles, three RBIs, 11 total bases, five runs, four walks, ten strikeouts, .313 OBA, .262 SLG, and .575 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 15 games going 10-for-48 (.208) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, seven walks, two strikeouts, .345 OBA, .292 SLG, and .575 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 1-0 record, 1.00 ERA, and 1.44 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck six out over nine innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.95 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, four walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over 6.1 innings.

The league returns to play on November 22, 2014


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 12-6
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Carolina beat Santurce 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one ntentional walk and grounded into one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat San Juan 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (7-3) visits Caguas (5-6) @ 4:15 PM AST
San Juan (3-8) visits Carolina (6-6) @ 6:00 PM AST


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Notes:
Scouts from ten MLB clubs, including Toronto, Texas, and Boston, were on hand for Sunday's game: Yakyubaka

Philadelphia is interested in Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent) and Hanshin will only attempt to sign if he remains in Japan: Yakyubaka

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Central American & Caribbean Games

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Nicaragua beat Dominican Republic 10-1
La Prensa Post Game

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-15-14: Jose Godoy Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Justin Wright Pitches One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out One Over One & Two-Thirds Hitless/Scoreless Innings

David Bell - Leones del Escogido (was fired as manager)

Arizona Fall League

Notes:
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) visited with Brian Stull on Inside STL: STL Baseball Weekly

Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) uses fall league experience to prove himself: STL Sports Page

Healthy Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) flashes potential for Cardinals in 2014: St. Louis Official Site

St. Louis Farm Director Gary LaRocque visited with KMOX to talked about some of the things that go on during the offseason: KMOX

C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) ranked an 80 in speed, Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) ranked 80 in his fastball speed, and Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) received mention for his slider: MLB Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria), Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria), and Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) are all pencilled in as starters for Saturday's game: MLB Official Site

Saturday's Championship Game
Peoria (15-14-3) visits Salt River (17-11-4) @ 1:08 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one run, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started at third base and moved to first base and back to third, batting sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.

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

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Zulia beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Caribes beat Margarita 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Miguel Socolovich (MiLB signing-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-13)(g/f:3-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Roberto Lopez (Anaheim) and Shunsuke Watanabe (Lancaster) have joined Caracas: Caracas Official Site

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) is third in LVBP All-Star voting for second base: Aragua Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Aragua (18-10) visits Caracas (13-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Lara (12-19) visits Zulia (22-7) @ 5:30 PM VST
La Guaira (8-21) visits Magallanes (13-14) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caribes (22-8) visits Margarita (10-20) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double and three RBIs.  (was informed league assigned stats to Carlos Diaz instead of Torres)

Margarita beat Detroit 4-1

Ildemaro Vargas (Springfield-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) started at catcher and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and committed one error.

Seattle beat Caribes 5-3

No Games Scheduled Until Monday


Mexican Pacific League

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (10).  (p-s:15-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (4-2).  (p-s:89-61)(g/f:7-3)

Obregon beat Navojoa 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Cota went 2-for-3 with four RBIs and Bryan Araiza knocked in three runs in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Jalisco celebrated Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis): Jalisco Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Culiacan (15-15) visits Jalisco (18-12) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (17-13) visits Mochis (15-15) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (11-19) visits Obregon (17-12) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (13-17) visits Mazatlan (13-16) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with three runs, two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in three double plays.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed six hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, and four walks.  (g/f:3-1)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 9-8
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Estrellas beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:1-1)

Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:1-1)

Escogido beat Licey 6-5 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Escogido: Escogido Official Site

Escogido fired David Bell (St. Louis bench coach) as manager, Nerio Rodriguez (former St. Louis) was shifted to pitching coach, and Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis) was introduced as bench coach: Escogido Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (12-10) visits Licey (10-12) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (7-15) visits Cibao (12-10) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (12-9) visits Estrellas (12-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  he allowed three hits and two earned runs.(ir-s:2-2)

Canberra beat Sydney 8-1
Canberra Official Site Post Game

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one triple, one run, and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 4-3
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Perth (3-4) visits Adelaide (4-3) @ 1:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (2-5) visits Brisbane (7-4) @ 1:00 PM AEST
Canberra (2-5) visits Sydeny (7-4) @ 4:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:10-6)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, grounded into one double play, and and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat San Juan 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (2).  (g/f:2-1)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jonathan Sanchez (Chicago-N free agent) has joined Mayaguez: Primera Hora

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (5-6) visits Santurce (7-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
San Juan (3-7) visits Mayaguez (6-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) scored one run as Cartagena beat Sincelejo 3-0: El Meridiano


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Randy Choate (St. Louis-MLB) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-4)(g/f:2-0)

Samurai beat MLB 4-0 (No-Hitter)
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hanshin plans to revise their offer to keep Takashi Toritani (Hanshin free agent).  Chunichi and Orix are planning to negotiate with Chihiro Kaneko (Orix free agent): Yakyubaka

Seibu will again reach out to Hiroyuki Nakajima (Oakland fee agent): Yakyubaka 

Hiroshima may wait until after the 2015 New Year to post Kenta Maeda (Hiroshima): Yakyubaka

Sunday's game is scheduled for 4:00 AM ET @ Tokyo Dome

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-14: Cody Stanley Collects Four Singles & Two RBIs; Jhohan Acevedo Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Xavier Scruggs Hits A Solo Home Run

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

Arizona Fall League

Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-6 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at catcher and batted fourth.  4-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs).
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) entered late in the game at second base.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the blown save (2).  (p-s:31-19)
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:15-14)(g/f:2-0)

Mesa beat Peoria 6-5 in 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (14-15-1) visits Mesa (15-14-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (14-14-3) visits Surprise (16-14-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (17-10-4) visits Scottsdale (11-20) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) startedat shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game in centerfield.
Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field.

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

Cesar Valera (Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Caribes 11-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Andy Moye (former 2010 draft selection-Margarita) started and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) is expected to join Margarita on November 24, 2014: Margarita Official Site

Andy Moye (former 2010 draft selection-Margarita) left the game early due to an injured right shoulder: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (21-7) visits Lara (11-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-17) visits Zulia (20-7) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (8-19) visits Aragua (16-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

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

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).

Philadelphia beat Margarita 5-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double and one RBI.

Lara and Caracas tied 2-2 after 11 innings

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (9-13) visits Lara (18-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VST
Magallanes (15-9) visits La Guaira (18-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Caribes (8-15) visits Aragua (16-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Detroit (12-12) visits Seattle (14-9) @ 11:00 VST
Boston (8-16) visits Margarita (9-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (11-15) visits Tampa Bay (8-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (13-11) visits Caimanes (18-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (12-12) visits Navegantes (4-21) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (p-s:8-6)(ir-s:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:1-0)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Hermosillo) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:65-42)(g/f:3-4)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis, San Francisco, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Texas, Tampa Bay, Seattle, Chicago-A, Philadelphia New York-A, New York-N, Chicago-N, and Baltimore had scouts on hand for the second game of the Mexican Academy League All-Star Game, which ended in a 5-5 tie: MiLB Official Site

Tim Federowicz (Los Angeles) has signed on to play for Navojoa: Navojoa Official Site

Jalisco will honor Fernando Valenzuela (former St. Louis) on November 14, 2014: Jalisco Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (15-13) visits Culiacan (14-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (17-11) visits Hermosillo (11-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (13-14) visits Navojoa (10-18) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-3
Listin Diario Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Derek Dietrich (Miami) has signed on to play for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Site

Toxicology report came back on Oscar Taveras (St. Louis-Cibaenas): Listin Diario

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (11-9) visits Licey (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (6-14) visits Estrellas (10-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Boer beat Chinandega 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base

Rivas beat San Fernando 5-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 7-6
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Canberra (1-4) visits Sidney (6-3) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-3) visits Brisbane (5-4) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (3-2) visits Adelaide (2-3) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-5)

Santurce beat Caguas 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, four two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one strikeout, and grounded into two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 11-9
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas) made a request to fans to come out to the games as attendance is extremely low this season: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (5-5) visits San Juan (2-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (5-4) visits Caguas (4-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) gave up a home run and the lead in relief in the third inning, but Barranquilla came back to beat Sincelejo 3-2: El Heraldo


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Friday's game is scheduled for 4:00 AM ET @ Tokyo Dome


Cuban League

Many scouts were on hand to see the showcase of Yoan Moncada (Cienfuegos).  Hits from both sides of the plate and manned shortstop, second base, and third base for a 30-minute workout: El Nuevo Herald

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-14: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs; Xavier Scruggs Hits Solo Home Run; Sam Tuivailala Leads AFL In Saves

Xavier Scruggs - Gigantes del Cibao

Arizona Fall League
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria)  has played in 21 games going 24-for-75 (.320) with seven doubles, one triple, 12 RBIs, 33 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .386 OBP, .440 SLG, and .826 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) has played in ten games going 11-for-35 (.314) with one double, four RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, five walks, three stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .390 OBP, .343 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) has played in 17 games going 16-for-59 (.271) with four doubles, eight RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, four walks, two stolen bases, seven strikeouts, .328 OBP, .339 SLG, and .667 OPS.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) has played in 13 games going 7-for-37 (.189) with one double, two RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, five walks, six stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .216 SLG, and .550 OPS.

Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.69 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and five saves.  He's allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), eight walks, and struck 11 out over 13 innings.
Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) has made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 1.77 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, eight walks, and struck 14 out over 20.1 innings.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck ten out over 10.2 innings.
Chris Perry (Palm Beach-Peoria) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.87 ERA, 2.09 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, nine walks, and struck three out over 7.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (14-12-1) visits Glendale (11-15-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-17) visits Salt River (16-9-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (14-13-1) visits Peoria (13-13-2) @ 12:35 PM MST - Tyrell Jenkins (Palm Beach-Peoria) is scheduled to start


Venezuelan League

Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

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

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Margarita 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two home runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (g/f:0-1)

Caribes beat Zulia 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with three runs, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, and assisted in two double plays.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caracas fired manager Dave Hudgens: LVBP Official Site

Boone Whiting (Memphis) has his contract terminated by Caracas: Lindsay Moreno Twitter

Monday's Game:
Zulia (19-6) visits Caribes (20-6) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Games:
Seattle (13-8) visits Zulia (9-13) @ 10:00 AM VST
Cardenales (12-9) visits Caribes (8-12) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (15-7) visits Lara (17-8) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (14-6) visits Philadelphia (8-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (13-8) visits Detroit (11-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (8-14) visits Caracas (11-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (16-6) visits Boston (7-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (7-14) visits Navegantes (4-18) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, and one walk.

Mochis beat Navojoa 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

David Kopp (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Jalisco 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Obregon (15-10) visits Mexicali (14-12) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

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

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Escogido beat Azucareros 8-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wandy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh free agent) and Juan Carlos Oviedo (Tampa Bay) have began training with Cibaenas in hopes to pitch late in November.  Carlos Martinez (St. Louis), Hector Luna (former St. Louis), and Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) are to be activated in coming weeks: Cibaenas Official Site

Monday's Games:
Cibao (11-7) visits Estrellas (8-8) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (7-10) visits Cibaenas (10-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (10-8) visits Escogido (6-12) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Rivas beat Chinandega 5-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)

San Fernando beat Boer 13-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one strikeout and one missed catch error.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 2-1
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched to no batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:1-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  4-for-4 with one double and one run.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two doubles, three two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Santurce) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:8-2)
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Santurce 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Carolina (5-2) visits Caguas (3-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Santurce (3-2) visits San Juan (1-5) @ 8:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 10-7: LCBP Official Site

Ronald Castillo (Peoria-Sincelejo) scored at least one run in the game: El Meridiano

No Games Scheduled For Monday


MLB-NPB All-Star Series

Tuesday's Game:
MLB vs. Hanshin/Yomiuri @ 4:00 AM ET

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-14: Luis Mateo Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Anderson Gerdel Pitches Two Scoreless Innings; Sam Tuivailala Pitches On Scoreless Inning For The Save

Luis Mateo - Criollos de Caguas

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and assisted in two double plays.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two runs, two walks (one intentional), and one strikeout.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the save (5).  (p-s:13-6)(g/f:2-0)

Peoria beat Salt River 7-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one outfield assist.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:22-15)(g/f:2-3)

Caracas beat La Guaira 13-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-2)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (6).  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Lara 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one pickoff error.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and one sacrifice.

Magallanes beat Margarita 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (12-15) visits La Guaira (6-19) @ 1:00 PM VST
Margarita (8-18) visits Aragua (15-8) @ 4:00 PM VST
Zulia (19-5) visits Caribes (19-6) @ 5:00 PM VST
Magallanes (12-12) visits Lara (9-17) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in 17 games going 15-for-46 (.326) with five RBIs, 18 total bases, three runs, four walks, two sac flies, three stolen bases, two strikeouts, grounded into one double, one caught stealing, .365 OBP, and .391 SLG.
Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) has played in ten games going 6-for-23 (.261) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, eight walks, six strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .452 OBP, and .435 SLG.
Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 18 games going 15-for-66 (.227) with one double, one home run, 11 RBIs, 19 total bases, three runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, 14 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .278 OBP, and .288 SLG.
Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 17 games going 9-for-45 (.200) with three doubles, four RBIs, 12 total bases, four runs, one hit by pitch, two sac flies, one sacrifice, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .208 OBP, and .267 SLG.

Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Aragua) has made four relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck nine out over 10.1 innings.
Jose Rada (former Springfield-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made six appearances (five starts) posting a 2-1 record and 1.57 ERA.  He's allowed 22 hits, nine runs (four earned), one home run, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 19 out over 23 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 2.38 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 14 out over 11.1 innings.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 16.20 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Navojoa 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:3-1)

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:13-11)(g/f:1-0)
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.   He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (7).  (p-s:18-15)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (9-16) visits Mochis (13-12) @ 3:30 PM MT
Jalisco (15-10) visits Mexicali (13-12) @ 3:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (11-14) visits Obregon (14-10) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (12-13) visits Mazatlan (12-12) @ 5:00 PM MT


Dominican League

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted third.  One walk at the plate.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 8-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azcareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and two caught stealing.

Azucareros beat Cibao 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:10-4)

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brad Penny (former St. Louis) is expected to join Azucareros on November 13th: LIDOM Official Site

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


Nicaraguan League

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck two out.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Boer 8-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) started in right field and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.

San Fernando beat Chinandega 2-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
San Fernando (3-9) visits Boer (7-5) @ 11:00 AM
Rivas (6-6) visits Chinandega (8-4) @ 11:00 AM


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:10-9)

Sydney beat Canberra 7-5
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Brisbane (4-3) visits Melbourne (1-2) @ 11:35 AM AET


Puerto Rican League

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 9-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat San Juan 14-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (3-3) visits Mayaguez (3-3) @ 4:15 PM AST
Carolina (4-2) visits Santurce (3-1) @ 4:15 PM AST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-7-14: Juan Caballero Strikes Out Two Over Four Scoreless Innings; Sam Tuivailala Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Justin Wright Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Juan Caballero - Gigantes de Carolina

Arizona Fall League

Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one double, two runs, and two walks.
Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and assisted in one double play.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (4).  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-1)

Peoria beat Scottsdale 5-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Salt River (16-7-3) visits Peoria (11-13-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-13-1) visits Mesa (14-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Glendale (10-14-1) visits Scottsdale (10-16) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-fro-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Aragua beat Caribes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-3)

Zulia beat Margarita 12-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Boone Whiting (Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:74-39)(g/f:4-4)

Magallanes beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Lara beat La Guaira 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is expected to join La Guaira on Saturday: Lider

Friday's Games:
Zulia (17-5) visits Margarita (8-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (11-14) visits Magallanes (10-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-17) visits Lara (8-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (14-7) visits Caribes (18-5) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Nov. 5:

Jose Godoy (Johnson City-Caribes) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caribes) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Boston beat Caribes 7-4

Carlos Torres (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Tampa Bay beat Margarita 7-5

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  one walk at the plate.

Caracas beat Caimanes 5-2

Nov. 6:

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

Lara beat Margartia 1-0 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (12-7) visits Lara (16-7) @ 9:30 AM VST
Detroit (10-9) visits Boston (6-14) @ 9:30 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run and one walk.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis) will take part in the Triple-A Mexican League Big League Charity: MiLB Official Site

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


Dominican League

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 12-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Brad Glenn (Toronto) has signed on to play for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (8-6) visits Estellas (7-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Cibao (9-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (9-6) visits Licey (5-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
Granada (2-8) visits Boer (6-4) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (5-5) visits Chinandega (7-3) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 10-3
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (3-2) visits Melbourne (0-1) @ 5:05 PM AET
Sydney (3-3) visits Canberra (1-1) @ 7:00 PM AET


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Santurce) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Pedro Feliciano (former Memphis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.

Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-4)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk, committed one throwing error, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Carolina beat Santurce 5-4 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Luis Mateo (Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:2-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-San Juan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one missed catch error.

Caguas beat San Juan 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rusney Castillo (Boston) has not been ruled out for playing with Caguas: El Neuvo Dia

Friday's Games:
Carolina (3-2) visits Caguas (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (3-2) visits Santurce (3-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City) is listed on the Barranquilla roster.

Geney Rios (former GCL) is listed on the Monteria roster.

Ronald Castillo (Peoria) is listed on the Sincelejo roster with Neder Horta (St. Louis Latin scout) as manager.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach) is listed on the Cartagena roster.

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla visits Sincelejo
Cartagena visits Monteria


MLB-Japan All-Star Series (November, 11, 2014)

Randy Choate (St. Louis-MLB) was announced as part of the roster heading to Japan for the All-Star series: MLB Official Site