Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-16-19: Xavier Scruggs Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Starlin Rodriguez Knocks In Three Runs; Isaac Silva Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win

Xavier Scruggs demostró su poder con este jonrón de dos carreras🔥💥🐎#PuroYaquis pic.twitter.com/YP8PWLpXsd

— Yaquis (@yaquis_oficial) December 16, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball

Notes:
Softbank signed Wladimir Balentien (former Yakult) to a two-year deal: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one intentional walk, and assisted in one double play.

Monterrey beat Guasave 8-4

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.

Mochis beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-11)(g/f:1-0)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one sac fly.

Obregon beat Jalisco 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Monday's Games:
Azucareros (31-16) visits Licey (25-21) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (22-25) visits Estrellas (20-27) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (24-23) visits Cibao (18-28) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Wilmer Alvarado (former Johnson City-Monteria) doubled in one run: Monteria Official Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) drove in three runs as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 15-5: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) allowed two runs over four innings in the start: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the save (5).  (p-s:26-16)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (9).  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and five runs (four earned) for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:30-22)(g/f:1-1)

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

Notes:
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) talks about how effective he has been this season: Lider

Lara is still confident in Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) as closer despite his recent struggle: El Emergente

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) talks about making adjustments at the plate: Meridiano

Monday's Games:
Magallanes (16-18) visits Zulia (23-10) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (17-19) visits La Guaira (20-13) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (15-18) visits Margarita (11-24) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manatai) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and three strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Manati 8-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out for the blown save (1).

Carolina beat Caguas 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) would like to play one more All-Star Game, win one more Gold Glove, and play in the next World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-2 with three runs and three walks.

Chinandega beat Rivas 11-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, five walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the winning decision (3-1).

Leon beat Boer 4-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Panama League:

Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Astronauts) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Chiriqui Astonauts beat Herrera 9-6
Panama League Official Site Post Game

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.

Chiriqui Federals beat Metro 5-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 14 games going 11-for-35 (.314) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 18 total bases, four runs, nine walks, four strikeouts, .455 OBP, .514 SLG, and .969 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adeliade) has played in 15 games going 17-for-60 (.283) with two doubles, 19 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, seven stolen bases, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .348 OBP, .317 SLG, and .665 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 16 games going 13-for-60 (.217) with one double, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, seven runs, seven walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, two caught stealing, .290 OBP, .233 SLG, and .523 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014  draft selection-Adelaide) has made four starts posting a 2-2 record, 4.64 ERA, and 1.27 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck 20 out over 21.1 innings.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-12-19: Adalberto Mejia Strikes Out Two Over Six Scoreless Innings; J.R. Davis Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

Final del partido. #ElCibaoSomosTodos #ElCibaoEsGigante pic.twitter.com/yOrWaN2Zjq

— Gigantes del Cibao ® (@Gigantes_Cibao) December 12, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and one walk.  (p-s:22-12)(ir-s:1-0)

Mochis beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one fielding error.

Hermosillo beat Monterrey 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) was cut by glass and will miss two weeks: El Fildeo

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (24-27) visits Jalisco (32-19) @ 7:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (30-19) visits Monterrey (20-30) @ 7:30 PM CT
Obregon (33-18) visits Navojoa (18-32) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (23-28) visits Culiacan (27-23) @ 7:35 PM MT
Guasave (20-30) visits Mexicali (24-26) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-3).  (g/f:8-0)

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:8-2)

Licey beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Notes:
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) visited Colombia with a group of Major Leaguers as part of a goodwill tour: El Heraldo

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) drove in one run: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with two runs and grounded into one double play.

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs.  (p-s:29-19)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:33-20)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 6-5 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and hit one batter.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Arahua 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) arrived early with La Guaira after pitching in Colombia: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (15-17) visits Margarita (10-21) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (17-12) visits Zulia @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (14-15) visits Aragua (11-18) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (13-17) visits La Guaira (18-11) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Caguas 5-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (10-9) visits Manati (7-11) @ 1:05 PM AST
Caguas (9-9) visits Santurce (13-6) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-2 with one RBI and three walks.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Rivas (15-7) visits Boer (5-16) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (9-13) visits Leon (14-7) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.

Chiriqui Federals beat Metro 12-2
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Chiriqui Astronauts beat Herrera 9-5

Thursday's Games:
Herrera (4-8) visits Metro (4-7) @ 3:00 PM
Chiriqui: Astronauts (8-4) visits Federals (7-4) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and threw out one base runner.

Brisbane beat Auckland 4-2

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one caught stealing, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 12-9

Friday's Games:
Sydney (7-6) visits Canberra (4-9)
Auckland (4-9) visits Brisbane (7-6)
Melbourne (8-4) visits Adelaide (7-5)
Geelong-Korea (5-8) visits Perth (9-4)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-26-19: Giovanny Gallegos Threw Out First Pitch In Sunday's Obregon Game; Rangel Ravelo Singles & Drives In One Run; Starlin Rodriguez Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

¡Giovanny Gallegos lanza la primera bola en el Estadio Yaquis! 🤩

El mejor relevista de @mlb es mexicano y obregonense. 🇲🇽🔥 pic.twitter.com/IcyoHVHNHj

— LMP (@LMPbeisbol) November 24, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Rakuten signed Kazuhisa Makita (former San Diego): Kazuto Yamazaki Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) has played in 24 games going 27-for-95 (.284) with six doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 39 total bases, five runs, seven walks, three walks, 15 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .411 SLG, and .744 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played 25 games going 21-for-76 (.276) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 27 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .355 SLG, and .689 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 30 games going 26-for-107 (.243) with four doubles, seven home runs, 14 total bases, 51 total bases, 16 runs, 18 walks, 33 strikeouts, three caught satealing, .357 OBP, .477 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played 35 games going 27-for-112 (.241) with two doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 41 total bases, 14 runs, 25 walks, 33 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .380 OBP, .366 SLG, and .746 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in 33 games going 26-for-111 (.234) with six doubles, six RBIs, 32 total bases, 14 runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .283 OBP, .288 SLG, and .572 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in ten games going 8-for-36 (.222) with one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, five runs, nine strikeouts, .250 OBP, .306 SLG, and .556 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in eight games going 3-for-14 (.214) with three total bases, three strikeouts, .214 OBP, .214 SLG, and .429 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, three holds, and two saves.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out over 6.2 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.23 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck 11 out over 7.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.95 ERA, and 1.74 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 6.1 innings.

Notes:
Justine Siegal (former St. Louis guest coach) was invited to Hermosillo and Mazatlan camps for speeches on woman in baseball: LMP Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (12-25) visits Monterrey (18-19) @ 7:30 PM CT
Obregon (23-15) visits Guasave (16-22) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (23-14) visits Culiacan (21-17) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mochis (17-21) visits Mazatlan (17-21) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (24-14) visits Mexicali (17-20) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eloy Jimenez (Chicago-A) is ready to join Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (13-21) visits Licey (17-17) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (15-19) visits Cibaenas (17-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (19-15) visits Azucareros (21-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 17 games going 31-for-68 (.456) with five hits, two triples, one home run, 13 RBIs, 43 total bases, 17 runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, three caught stealing, .513 OBP, .632 SLG, and 1.145 OPS.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in nine games going 1-for-3 (.333) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .333 SLG, and .833 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 16 games going 21-for-64 (.328) with five doubles, one home run, 13 RBIs, 29 total bases, five runs, four walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .377 OBP, .453 SLG, and .830 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) has played in 13 games going 13-for-41 (.317) with six RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .383 OBP, .317 SLG, and .700 OPS.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 12 games going 7-for-25 (.280) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .357 OBP, .600 SLG, and .957 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 11 games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, four runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .353 OBP, .333 SLG, and .686 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua/Caribes) has played in eight games going 6-for-24 (.250) with one double, three RBIs, seven total bases, four runs, six walks, seven strikeouts, .400 OBP, .292 SLG, and .692 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 17 games going 11-for-60 (.183) with five doubles, five RBIs, 16 total bases, six runs, nine walks, 17 strikeouts, .300 OBP, .267 SLG, and .567 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) has played in 12 games going 3-for-21 (.143) with two doubles, two RBIs, five total bases, three runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .280 OBP, .238 SLG, and .518 OPS.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed eight hits, no runs, three walks, and struck two out over 12 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out over five innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.30 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out over 3.1 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallanes) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and no runs over 1.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.35 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.88 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over 14.1 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made four starts posting a 3-0 record, 2.35 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, six earned runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 23 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.70 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck ten out over ten innings.
Liarvis Brito (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck one out over four innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.79 ERA, 2.04 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, eight walks, and struck seven out over 9.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 6.00 ERA, 1.89 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, six earned runs, four walks, and struck eight out over nine innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) has made five starts posting a 0-2 record, 9.19 ERA, and 1.72 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), two walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 15.2 innings.

Notes:
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has shown his worth as a reliever and will get his first start on Tuesday: Margarita Official Site

Aragua released Harold Arauz (former Memphis): El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (12-5) visits Margarita (8-10) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (8-10) visits Aragua (10-7) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (7-11) visits Caracas (7-11) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) earned the win as Monteria beat Barranquilla 6-5: LBPCol Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) wnet 2-for-4 with one RBI as Sincelejo beat Santa Maria 6-1: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) scored a run: LBPCol Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) is currently hitting like he used to when he made the MVP run during 2014-15 season: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (4-5) visits Manati (2-6) @ 3:45 PM AST
Carolina (6-2) visits Caguas (3-4) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in seven games going 8-for-25 (.320) with two doubles, three home runs, five RBIs, 19 total bases, eight runs, four walks, two hit by pitches, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .452 OBP, .760 SLG, and 1.212 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, ten walks, hit one batter, threw three wild pitches, and struck 13 out over ten innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 1.80 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, five runs (one earned), five walks, hit two batters, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out over five innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (1-7) visits Rivas (6-1) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (4-4) visits Chinandega (4-3) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-25-19: St. Louis Signed Liarvis Breto Out Of LVBP; Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Cesar Valera Singles, Doubles, Walks Twice, & Knocks In One Run

Los #Caribes de Anzoátegui pierden al relevista Liarvis Breto, al firmar contrato en la #MLB. Es el segundo pelotero que debe apartarse de la #LVBP al recibir un acuerdo de Ligas Menores. La nota: https://t.co/o5gnNTELwT pic.twitter.com/O0tHIV0lfN

— Ignacio Serrano (@IgnacioSerrano) November 25, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Culiacan beat Monterrey 13-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started at designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Navojoa 9-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Guasave beat Mochis 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-6 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 9-8 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Escogido 8-6
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Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Estrellas beat Licey 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) has returned home to take care of personal matters and may return: Cibaenas Official Twitter

Monday's Game:
Cibaenas (17-16) visits Estrellas (12-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) singles in one run as UADY beat Bojorquez: Meridana Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and two strikeouts.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the save (1).  (p-s:23-14)(g/f:1-1)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

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

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:3-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Lara 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-3).  (p-s:65-42)(g/f:2-5)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, three runs, two walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game at catcher and had one passed ball.

Caribes beat Aragua 13-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk and one throwing error.

Zulia beat Magallanes 11-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed LHP Liarvis Breto (former Detroit-Caribes) to minors deal: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Cartagena beat Barranquilla 6-2: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Santa Maria) scored a run: LPBCol Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) went 1-for-3 with a RBI and run as Sincelejo beat Santa Maria 5-3: LPBCol Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

Carolina beat Santurce 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-1 with two walks.

Santurce beat Carolina 5-1 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.

Leon beat Chinandega 9-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in four games going 4-for-13 (.308) with two doubles, six total bases, six runs, four walks, four stolen bases, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .471 OBP, .462 SLG, and .932 OPS.
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in three games going 1-for-9 (.111) with one home run, two RBIs, four total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .273 OBP, .444 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in four games going 1-for-15 (.067) with one RBI, one total base, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .067 OBP, .067 SLG, and .133 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out six innings.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-19: Justin Williams Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs In Two Games; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Leandro Cedeno Hits A Solo Home Run

¡Doble productor de Justin Williams y se empata el marcador! 📝🦅 #VolandoJuntos pic.twitter.com/RWPKfgiD7Z

— Águilas de Mexicali (@AguilasDeMxli) November 20, 2019

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Hanshin is interested in signing Kazuhisa Makita (former San Diego): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:16-9)

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the eighth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck one out.  (p-s:52-29)(g/f:5-2)

Monterrey beat Mexicali 2-1 in 11 innings in completion of 11/19/19 contest

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:17-9)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (11-21) visits Mazatlan (15-18) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (15-19) visits Hermosillo (20-13) @ 7:30 PM PT
Jalisco (20-14) visits Guasave (15-19) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (22-12) visits Culiacan (18-16) @ 7:35 PM MT
Monterrey (17-17) visits Mexicali (15-19) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Escogido beat Cibao 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Nogwoski (Memphis-Cibaenas) is listed as day-to-day after being hit by a pitchon left hand: Cibaenas Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Cibaenas (14-16) visits Estrellas (9-21) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Johnny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the first and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:55-34)(g/f:4-3)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-14)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game leadoff.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and one throwing error.

Zulia beat Caracas 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in two double plays.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (7-7) visits Caribes (6-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (5-9) visits Zulia (10-4) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (6-8) visits Magallanes (5-9) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Wilmer Madera (DSL-Barranquilla) earned the loss as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-8 in 12 innings: LPBCol Twitter

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) earned the win as Monteria beat Leon 13-2: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) scored a run on a home run: LPBCol Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) tossed a scoreless inning: LPBCol Twitter

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) hit a solo home run: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) scores a run on a grand slam: LPBCol Twitter

Rayder Ascanio (Springfield-Monteria) scores a run in the first: LPBCol Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) drove in one run on a sac fly: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Jhon Torres (Johnson City-Sincelejo) drives in one run: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Cartagena) earned the win as Cartagena beat Barranquilla 5-3: Barranquilla Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League:

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (2-1) visits Mayaguez (2-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (2-1) visits Caguas (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, five runs (one earned), and two walks.

Chinandega beat Leon 8-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Leon (1-3) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (1-3) visits Rivas (3-0) @ 6:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-19: Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Arturo Reyes Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Amaury Cazana Hits A Grand Slam

#LVBP: Néstor Molina se presentó intraficable y encaminó el triunfo de Cardenales https://t.co/eAdquifL4z pic.twitter.com/AlaaH10Bug

— NOTICIAS DIGITAL 58 (@Digital_58) November 11, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Monterrey beat Guasave 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Culiacan beat Mochis 12-11
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the fourth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-6)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field, scored one run, and stole one base.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) is currently playing for UADY and has already hit a grand slam: Meridana Official Twitter and Meridana Official Twitter


Premier 12:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Mexico) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Arturo Reyes (former Memphis-Mexico) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision.  (p-s:61-36)
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Mexico) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:17-11)

Mexico beat Chinese Taipei 2-0
WBSC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Australia (0-2) visits Mexico (2-0) @ 12:00 PM
Chinese Taipei (0-2) visits South Korea (2-0) @ 7:00 PM
USA (0-2) visits Japan (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan League:

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one run and one walk.

Margarita beat La Guaira 13-3
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Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:97-65)(g/f:5-3)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitcheed to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:2-0)

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) started and pitcheed 5.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:61-42)(g/f:7-2)

Lara beat Aragua 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Zulia beat Magallanes 7-6 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one hit by pitch.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one run.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and moved to left field, batting second.  2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:30-20)(g/f:4-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Schedueld For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) scored one run as Monteria beat Barranquilla 10-6: LPBCol Twitter

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) pitched a scoreless inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) doubles and drives in one run as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 2-0: Sincelejo Official Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-19: Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings; John Nogowski Doubles & Drives In One Run; Alexis Wilson Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run

Anderson Gerdel - Bravos de Margarita

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Seibu are rumored to be ready to offer a contract to Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi free agent).  Seibu was the team Matsuzaka started pro ball with: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Monterrey beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-23)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) is expected to join Mochis in November: Fernando Ballesteros Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (10-14) visits Monterrey (11-13) @ 4:00 PM CT
Obregon (13-11) visits Jalisco (15-9) @ 5:15 PM CT
Culiacan (16-8) visits Mochis (13-11) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (11-13) visits Mexicali (7-17) @ 6:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (14-9) visits Navojoa (9-14) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two runs and two strikeouts.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (13-9) visits Licey (11-11) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (16-6) visits Cibao (11-11) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (10-12) visits Estrellas (5-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

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

Anderson Gerdel (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:2-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:2-1)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) will join Lara next weekend: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (3-1) visits La Guaira (2-2) @ 2:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-2) visits Lara (2-2) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-3) visits Aragua (3-1) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (2-2) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) drove in one run as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 12-0: El Universal

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) scored the very first run for the newly formed Barranquilla franchise as they beat Monteria 5-4: Deportes A Un Click Twitter

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-22-15: Lino Rivera Named LIDOM Manager Of The Year, Eugenio Velez & Evan MacLane Receive Award Consideration; Jonathan Rivera Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Raul Valdes Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Lino Rivera - Tigres del Licey MGR

Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 26 games going 27-for-79 (.342) with six doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 35 total bases, 14 runs, 16 walks, four stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .453 OBP, .443 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 44 games going 53-for-169 (314) with seven doubles, four triples, 18 RBIs, 68 total bases, 29 runs, 20 walks, six stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .387 OBP, .402 SLG, and .790 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 55 games going 64-for-220 (.291) with nine doubles, six home runs, 34 RBIs, 91 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, 42 strikeouts, .320 OBP, .414 SLG, and .734 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 29 games going 18-for-62 (.290) with three doubles, two triples, four RBIs, 25 total bases, 11 runs, eight walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .389 OBP, .403 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 56 games going 56-for-196 (.286) with nine double, three triples, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 77 total bases, 30 runs, 28 walks, eight stolen bases, ten strikeouts, 12 caught stealing, .376 OBP, .393 SLG, and .768 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-AraguaMagallanes) has played 50 games going 50-for-177 (.282) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 16 RBIs, 61 total bases, 24 runs, 19 walks, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .350 OBP, .345 SLG, and .695.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 54 games going 56-for-210 (.267) with eight doubles, one triple, four home runs, 23 RBIs, 78 total bases, 35 runs, 16 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .330 OBP, .371 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) has played in ten games going 4-for-22 (.182) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, two runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .308 OBP, .227 SLG, and .535 OPS.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck six out  over six innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk over 2.2 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.59 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over 5.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 29 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He's allowed 35 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, seven walks, and struck 21 out over 30 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made 14 appearances (three starts) posting a 1-2 record, 3.52 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, nine earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 17 out over 30 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 5.79 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 18.2 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.50 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), six walks, hit two batters, and struck three out over six innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.53 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven runs (six earned), one home run, three walks, and struck two out over 5.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 12.51 ERA, 2.34 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 24 hits, 19 earned runs, three home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 13.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (15-11) visits Margarita (17-10) @ 7:00 PM VET
Zulia (9-19) visits Lara (11-14) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (13-13) visits Magallanes (17-11) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (10-15) visits Caribes (14-13) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 45 games going 36-for-131 (.275) with nine doubles, one triple, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 61 total bases, 15 runs, 25 walks, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .391 OBP, .427 SLG, and .819 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played 26 games going 11-for-59 (.186) with one home run, seven RBIs, 14 total bases, three runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .275 OBP, .237 SLG, and .513 OPS.

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 26 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 2.17 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, and 15 saves.  He allowed 26 hits, eight runs (seven earned), 14 walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 29 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.29 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed 16 hits, seven runs (five earned), one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 13.2 innings.
Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Obregon/Jalisco) has made eight appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 6.26 ERA, and 1.35 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 18 runs (16 earned), three home runs, seven walks, hit four batters, and struck 15 out over 23 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (17-11) visits Jalisco (11-17) @ 7:00 PM CT
Culiacan (12-15) visits Hermosillo (14-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (13-14) visits Mochis (14-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (15-12) visits Mexicali (12-14) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Luis Perez (former Palm Beach-Azucareros) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-4 in 10 innings
Cibao Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) was considered for MVP, Evan Maclane (former Memphis-Estrellas) was considered for Pitcher of the Year, and Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Licey MGR) was named Manager of The Year: LIDOM Official Site

Luis De La Cruz (former Memphis-Cibaenas) is available for the playoff draft: LIDOM Official Site

End Of The Regular Season


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) is showing amazing control this winter: La Prensa

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


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (14-22) visits Santurce (16-20) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (23-13) visits Caguas (19-17) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 12-for-59 (.203) with one double, seven RBIs, six runs, five walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, two caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .262 OBP, and .220 SLG.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 2-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 13 out over 14.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 3.38 ERA.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 18 out over 21.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) has a 1-2 record and 6.75 ERA.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, thrown three wild pitches, and struck eight out over 13.1 innings.


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) went 1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk as Cocle beat Metro 6-5 in 11 innings: TX Max


Veracruz League:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)

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

Acayucan beat San Andres 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
San Andres (9-9) visits Acayucan (10-6)
Palenque (5-10) visits Xalapa (9-9-1)
Paso de Ovejas (12-6-1) visits Chiapas (7-12)

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-4-12

Arizona Fall League

Friday's Results:

Colin Walsh (Quad Cities-Surprise) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Cody Stanley (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Mike O'Neill (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Boone Whiting (Springfield-Surprise) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck four out. (p-s:68-43)(g/f:6-1)

Gary Daley (former Springfield-Phoenix) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (1). (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)

Phoenix beat Surprise 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Kolten Wong (Springfield-Surprise/West) entered late in the game at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

AFL Rising Stars Game: East beat West 9-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday

Venezuelan League

Friday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Margarita beat Lara 3-2 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at second base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-Caribes) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:2-3)

Magallanes beat Caribes 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Zulia beat La Guaira 8-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out. (p-s:34-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Caracas beat Aragua 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout. Photo Of Castellanos

La Guira beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored a run.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted leadoff.  3-for-3 with two doubles, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and one caught stealing.
Richard Castillo (Springfield-Lara) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (2-0). (g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Caribes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in two double plays.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run. (p-s:3-2)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Livan Hernandez (Milwaukee) will join Caracas on Monday: Lider

Aragua signed Ken Ray (Free Agent), Michael Dubee (Toronto), and Cody Overbeck (Philadelphia): Beisbol Venezolano

Sunday's Games:
Caracas (10-10) visits Margarita (10-8) @ 4:00 PM VST
Caribes (9-10) visits Aragua (5-14) @ 5:30 PM VST
Zulia (13-6) visits Lara (10-8) @ 1:00 PM VST
Magallanes (11-8) visits La Guaira (8-12) @ 1:00 PM VST

Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Results:

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jose Perez (former VSL-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:5-4)

Caracas beat Zulia 3-1

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Ildemaro Vargas (Batavia-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one run.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at catcher and bated fifth.  0-for-4 and two passed balls.
Cesar Valera (Batavia-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (GCL-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one error.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:1-2)

Navegantes beat Caribes 6-5

Breyvic Valera (Batavia-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one double.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Ismael Brito (DSL-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-1)
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out. (g/f:3-4)

Sergio Nieves (former VSL-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:4-3)
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 9-8 in 11 innings

Mexican Pacific League

Friday's Results:

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Guasave beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out. (p-s:69-42)(g/f:6-1)
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, and one walk for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1). (p-s:9-4)
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out. (p-s:12-10)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and threw one runner out.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Results:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  he allowed three hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (2) and losing decision (0-2). (p-s:9-5)(ir-s:1-1)
Ricardo Rincon (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and threw one of two runners out.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jonny Kaplan (former Palm Beach-Navojoa) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one sac fly.

Guasave beat Navojoa 9-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luke Montz (Miami) joined Mexicali: Mexicali Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (9-10) visits Mexicali (10-9) @ 3:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (9-10) visits Obregon (12-7) @ 5:00 PM MST
Navojoa (6-13) visits Guasave (11-8) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (14-5) visits Mazatlan (5-14) @ 6:00 PM MT

Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-San Andres) drove in one run as San Andres beat Tuxpan 6-4: LIV Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Santa Rosa) walked and singled as Santa Rosa beat Medellin 7-0: LIV Official Site Post Game

Dominican League

Friday's Results:

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Starlin Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Escogido) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Gil (Quad Cities-Cibao) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Escogido beat Cibao 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Azucareros beat Licey 12-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and two walks.
Luis De La Cruz (Palm Beach-Aguilas) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one passed ball.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, three walks, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:1-1)

Aguilas beat Estrellas 13-6

Saturday's Results:

Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out. (ir-s:3-1)

Licey beat Estrellas 10-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Quad Cities-Cibao) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Eugenio Velez (Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Azucareros beat Cibao 3-0

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at second base, batting fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and moved to first, batting fifth.  0-for-6 with one RBI, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-6 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Oscar Taveras (Springfield-Aguilas) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, struck one out, and picked one runner off. (g/f:7-0)

Aguilas beat Escogido 4-3 in 13 innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Baltimore) is expected to join Aguilas on November 4: LIDOM Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Aguilas (8-6) visits Licey (5-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Estrellas (9-5) visits Cibao (6-7) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (6-8) visits Azucareros (6-7) @ 5:00 PM AST

Australian League

Saturday's Results:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) 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:2-0)

Sydney beat Canberra 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Geoff Klein (Palm Beach-Sydney) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Canberra beat Sydney 2-1 in game two of doubleheader
MLB Official Site Post Game

Adam Melker (Springfield-Perth) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Perth beat Adelaide 8-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday

Puerto Rican League (Nov. 8, 2012)

Lou Montanez (Memphis) joined Caguas: Caguas Official Site

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach) and John Rodriguez (former St. Louis) joined Santurce: El Nuevo Dia

World Baseball Classic

26-year old shortstop Roberto Ramirez defected from the Cuban team while in Mexico: El Nuevo Herald