Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-13: Stephen Piscotty Named AFL Top Prospect; Luis Mateo Collects Two Singles, One Triple, & Two RBIs; Cesar Valera Walks Three Times & Drives In One Run

Luis Mateo - Caguas Criollos

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) was named to the AFL 2013 Top Prospects Team: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one sac fly.
Deryk Hooker (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits and two earned runs.  (ir-s:2-2)

Lara beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (p-s:10-6)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and two earned runs for the losing decision (2-1).

Caracas beat Aragua 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita/Zulia) received his Rawlings Gold Glove Award: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Caribes (31-17) visits Margarita (18-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (23-36) visits Lara (23-25) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (24-23) visits Magallanes (26-23) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (24-24) visits Caracas (24-25) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Boston beat La Guaira 8-1

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, five runs (two earned), one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out for the losing decision (1-3).

Magallanes beat Margarita 5-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and threw one base runner out.

Caracas beat Philadelphia 9-1

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, and one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and three walks.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and one error.

Caribes beat Caimanes 7-6

Wednesday's Games:
Navegantes (11-31) visits Tiburones (17-26) @ 10:00 AM VST
Aragua (20-23) visits La Guaira (28-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (21-21) visits Caimanes (17-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (20-20) visits Philadelphia (17-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (23-20 visits Cardenales (15-26) @ 11:00 AM VST
Lara (29-14) visits Seattle (17-25) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (26-16) visits Zulia (20-23) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (30-9) visits Margarita (26-17) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Mochis beat Obregon 8-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Stefan Gartrell (Atlanta) has signed on to play with Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Daryle Ward (Lancaster) has signed on to play for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (10-6) visits Hermosillo (10-6) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (6-10) visits Guasave (7-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (8-8) visits Mochis (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (4-12) visits Mexicali (10-6) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one sac fly.

San Andres beat Cordoba 12-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Wednesdays Games:
Tuxpan (24-12-4) visits Acayucan (26-15)
Veracruz (8-33-1) visits Coatza (19-19-3)
Cordoba (18-25-1) visits San Andres (25-13-1)
Oluta (18-18-3) visits Xalapa (17-20-1)


Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two unearned runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-4)
Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  Was removed after pitching change.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Cibao beat Azucareros 12-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

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

Escogido beat Aguilas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Marmol (Los Angeles free agent) is set to join Licey on Sunday: Licey Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aguilas (24-15) visits Azucareros (15-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (14-26) visits Escogido (25-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (23-17) visits Cibao (18-22) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 9-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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

Granada beat Boer 5-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (18-12) visits Rivas (18-11) @ 6:00 PM CST
Granada (13-18) visits Chinandega (11-19) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Notes:
The All-Star game will be broadcast on ESPN on December 22, 2013: ABL Official Site


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Ponce 2-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Gane

Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (6).  (g/f:2-0)

Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Santurce) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Carolina beat Santurce 3-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis) sits down to talk about the holidays and his academy: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (14-13) visits Carolina (13-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (13-13) visits Caguas (14-13) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla), Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena), and Ricardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) have been named to the All-Star team: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-13: Stephen Piscotty Named To AFL Top 20 Prospects; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Hiltess/Scoreless Innings; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) was named to the AFL Top 20: MLB Official Site


Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Zulia 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Margarita beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, an struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 8-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeff Luhnow and Oz Ocampo (both former St. Louis employees) were in Venezuela to sign a working agreement between Houston & La Guaira: LVBP Official Site

Zulia signed 16-year old switch hitting catcher/third baseman Ylexander Jose, who just agreed to terms with Chicago-A: LVBP Official Site

Deryk Hooker (Memphis free agent) has begun training with Lara: El Emergente

Kensuke Tanaka (San Fransisco free agent) has joined Margarita: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (17-19) visits Aragua (15-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-17) visits Caribes (22-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (13-20) visits Magallanes (20-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (17-17) visits Caracas (16-18) @ 7:30 PM VST - Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) is scheduled to start


Venezuelan Parallel League

Tuesday's Results:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in right field, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two caught stealing.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck six out for the winning decision (2-3).
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-1

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Philadelphia) entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.

Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay 2-0

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Orlando Munoz (former GCL-Caracas) entered in the fifth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out.

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Zulia beat Caracas 3-2

Wednesday's Results:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in center field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.

Tampa Bay beat Margarita 8-5

Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (4-0).

La Guaira beat Navegantes 7-3

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and one error.

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one sac fly.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and threw out one of three base runners.

Caribes beat Zulia 6-2

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caracas beat Tiburones 11-1

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (13-14) visits Tiburones (10-18) @ 10:00 AM VST
Magallanes (17-10) visits La Guaira (19-8) @ 10:00 AM VST
Cardenales (12-15) visits Philadelphia (12-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Boston (11-17) visits Navegantes (8-21) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (13-13) visits Lara (18-11) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (15-13) isits Margarita (17-12) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (20-5) visits Seattle (11-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (13-14) visits Zulia (12-17) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:0-1)

Mochis beat Obregon 10-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in four double plays.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two strikeouts and one throwing error.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Guasave 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (16-17) visits Mazatlan (15-17-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (12-22) visits Mochis (16-17-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (17-17) visits Mexicali (18-16)  7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Tuxpan beat San Andres 8-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 wit one strikeout.

Oluta beat Acayucan 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Oluta (10-12-1) visits Acayucan (15-11)
Cordoba (11-15-1) visits Coatza (15-11)
Xalapa (10-12-1) visits Veracruz (5-21-1)
Tuxpan (14-8-2) visits San Andres (16-6)


Dominican League

Alberto Castillo (former MiLB signing-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-2)

Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (ir-s:2-0)

Estrellas beat Licey 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting fifth.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, three home runs, one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-1)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-1)

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one fielding error.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 8-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 3-for-5 with one RBI.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 2-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Boer beat Granada 7-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Brisbane (3-4) visits Canberra (5-2) @ 7:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-5) visits Perth (4-4) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and assisted in two double plays.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Carolina beat Caguas 8-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ponce beat Mayaguez 3-1
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Santurce (5-8) visits Ponce (6-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (7-5) visits Caguas (7-7) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 at the plate.

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) entered in the third and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck two out for the winning decision.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 8-6
El Heraldo Post Game


Cuban League

25-year old outfielder Dayron Varona (Camaguey) and 23-year old right-haned pitcher Jorge Hernandez (Cienfuegos) were caught trying to escape the island: El Nuevo Herald


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hanshin have requested status, from Korea, on Seung Hwan Oh (Samsung): Yakyubaka

Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) passed his tryout with Chiba Lotte: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-13: Anthony Garcia Singles & Drives In One Run; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out One & Holds Three Runners On; Silfredo Garcia Strikes Out One Over One Hiltess/Scoreless Inning

Silfredo Garcia - Bravos de Margarita

Arizona Fall League

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

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

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

Cardinals prospects make strong impression in AFL action


Venezuelan League

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

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

Margarita beat Caribes 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

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

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

Aragua beat Magallanes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League

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

Culiacan beat Guasave 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Veracruz League

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

Acayucan beat Coatza 5-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

Cordoba beat Oluta 2-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League

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

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

Licey beat Estrellas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Cibao beat Azucareros 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Aguilas beat Escogido 7-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League

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

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

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

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

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

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


Australian Baseball League

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

Sydney beat Brisbane 7-6
Sydney Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Asian Series

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

Canberra beat EDA 2-0
Asian Series Official Site

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


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Orix may turn attention to signing Manny Ramirez (Texas free agent-Aguilas): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League 11-15-13: Ildemaro Vargas Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Jonathan Rodriguez Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Jonathan Escudero Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Scott McGregor - Cardenales de Lara

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Lee Stoppelman (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (3).  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:1-1)

Salt River beat Scottsdale 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Championship Game On Saturday:
Mesa (19-11-1) visits Surprise (18-12-1) @ 1:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:11-2)

Lara beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (20-10) visits Margarita (13-16) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VST
Caracas (13-16) visits Zulia (15-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (19-11) visits Aragua (13-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (13-16) visits Lara (11-17) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Monday's Results:

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Navegantes beat Lara 3-1

Tuesday's Results:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Aragua beat Margarita 7-6

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one error.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at second base, batting second.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-4 with one run.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one hit by pitch.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over as designated hitter, batting fifth.  0-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over at catcher, batting seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Tampa Bay beat Caribes 9-5

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one run, one walk, and one error.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, three runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, three RBIs, three runs, and one hit by pitch.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-2 at the plate.
Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in right field and moved to center, batting ninth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, two runs, and one stolen base.

Caribes beat Tampa Bay 17-6

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started as catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and threw out one of three base runners.

Boston beat Zulia 8-1

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Caracas beat Detroit 3-2


Mexican Pacific League

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

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mochis (14-14-1) visits Navojoa (12-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (14-14) visits Guasave (16-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (11-18) visits Hermosillo (19-9) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (14-13-1) visits Mexicali (13-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one error.

Cordoba beat San Andres 6-5

Friday's Games:
Veracruz visits Tuxpan
San Andres visits Xalapa
Coatza visits Acayucan
Oluta visits Cordoba


Dominican League

Current Cardinals:
Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) has played in 12 games going 5-for-15 (.333) with one RBI, five total bases, four runs, one walk, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .375 OBP, .333 SLG, and .708 OPS.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) has played in eight games going 8-for-26 (.308) with three doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, two strikeouts, .357 OBP, .538 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) has played in 12 games going 9-for-31 (.290) with two doubles, three RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, five walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, three caught stealing, .405 OBP, .355 SLG, and .760 OPS.


Former Cardinals:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 17 games going 19-for-63 (.302) with two doubles, two triples, one home run, five RBIs, 28 total bases, nine runs, six walks, eight stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .371 OBP, .444 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in ten games going 8-for-34 (.235) with four RBIs, eight total bases, five runs, two walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .270 OBP, .235 SLG, and .506 OPS.
Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis- Azucareros) has played in nine games going 5-for-27 (.185) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, .241 OBP, .222 SLG, and .464 OBP.

Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.
Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) has made two relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits, one unearned run, and one walk over one inning.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made three starts posting 1-0 record, 1.15 ERA, and 1.02 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, three runs (two earned), two walks, and struck 14 out over 15.2 innings.
Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Licey) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 2.11 ERA, and 1.08 WHIP.  He's allowed 20 hits, seven runs (five earned), three walks, and struck 21 out over 21.1 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made five appearances (four starts) posting a 0-1 record, 2.14 ERA, and 1.33 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, nine runs (five earned), four walks, and struck 14 out over 21 innings.
Francisco Samuel (former Memphis-Estrellas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.91 ERA, and 1.64 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas/Cibao) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 9.82 ERA, and 2.45 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, five walks, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aguilas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over two innings.

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (8-14) visits Licey (15-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (8-13) visits Azucareros (7-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (13-8) visits Aguilas (13-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
Rivas (9-4) visits Boer (7-5) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (3-9) visits Granada (7-8) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-3)

Sydney beat Brisbane 10-8

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck five out.  (p-s:35-25)(g/f:1-0)

Adelaide beat Melbourne 4-2

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (3-6) visits Melbourne (1-4) @ 5:05 PM AET
Sydney (5-3) visits Brisbane (3-2) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Santurce beat Ponce 5-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), and two walks for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Carolina beat Caguas 6-4
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Jonathan Sanchez (Los Angeles free agent-Carolina) threw for Carolina coaches: El Nuevo Dia

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


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one stolen base.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two RBIs, one run, and one stolen base.
Riccardo Rodriguez (former Memphis-Cartagena) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 11-2

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (0-3) visits Monteria (4-1)
Barranquilla (2-2) visits Cartagena (3-2)


2013 Asian Series

Saturday's Games:
Canberra visits EDA
Uni-President 7-Eleven visits Bologna


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hanshin has decided to not bring Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis) back next season: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-13: Stephen Piscotty Collects Four Singles & Two RBIs; Luis Mateo Singles, Doubles, & Steals Two Bases; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted third.  4-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one stolen base, and one outfield assist.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) entered in the ninth as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Salt River beat Scottsdale 8-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mesa (18-11-1) visits Glendale (13-15-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-20) visits Salt River (18-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (18-11-1) visits Peoria (11-19) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Margarita beat Zulia 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one triple, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Caracas beat Lara 7-6 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alex Gonzalez (Milwaukee free agent-Caracas) still feels he can play shortstop: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (20-10) visits Margarita (13-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (13-15) visits Zulia (14-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (19-10) visits La Guaira (12-16) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (13-14) visits Lara (10-17) @ 7:30 PM VST - Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) is scheduled to start


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Obregon 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, and one run.

Mazatlan beat Guasave 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (12-16) visits Obregon (11-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (12-15) visits Culiacan (13-14) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (19-8) visits Mochis (13-14-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League

Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the eighth at first base, committed one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the ninth as a pinch runner.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Auzcareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-9)

Azucareros beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one sacrifice, one caught stealing, one passed ball, and threw one base runner out.
Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one stolen base and two strikeouts.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Estrellas beat Aguilas 5-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Rivas beat Boer 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League

Friday's Games:
Sydney (4-3) visits Brisbane (3-1) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Adelaide (2-6) visits Melbourne (1-3) @ 7:35 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted seventh.  2-for-7 with one run, one stolen base, and one fielding error.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-6 with one double, one run, and two stolen bases.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck four strikeouts.  (g/f:1-1)

Caguas beat Ponce 6-5 in 13 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eleventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and four walks for the save (3).  (g/f:1-1)

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 4-2 in 11 innings
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League

Tuesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and two hit by pitches.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one RBI and three strikeouts.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at third base and fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 5-4

Jose Calero (former GCL-Monteria) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.

Monteria beat Sincelejo 7-5


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hanshin has not met with Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis) and may take a look at Brian Falkenborg (former St. Louis): Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-13: Stephen Piscotty Singles, Walks, Drives In One Run, & Scores Two Runs; Jermaine Curtis Singles, Walks Twice, & Scores Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Singles, Triples, & Walks

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one outfield assist.
James Ramsey (Memphis-Salt River) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dean Kiekhefer (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:3-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (13-14-2) visits Mesa (17-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-19) visits Surprise (18-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (17-12) visits Scottsdale (10-19) @ 6:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one triple, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Margarita beat Zulia 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double and one run.

Lara beat Caracas 9-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered in the eighth in left field.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered in the eighth at catcher.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat Aragua 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jess Todd (former St. Louis) has left Caracas and Alex Gonzalez (Milwaukee free agent) has joined: Lider

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis) will begin training with Lara later this week: Lider

La Guaira released Nick McCully (former Quad Cities) after poor performance: Lider

Richard Castillo (Memphis) was removed from the Lara roster, Jose Godoy (GCL) removed from Caribes roster, Renyel Pinto (former Memphis) was removed from the La Guaira roster: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (12-16) visits Zulia (14-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (10-16) visits Caracas (12-15) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (20-9) visits Aragua (12-14) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (12-15) visits Magallanes (18-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Brayan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Mexicali 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fourth.  4-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and three runs.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:20-11)(g/f:5-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Guasave beat Mazatlan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-4)(ir-s:3-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Mather (former St. Louis) has signed on to play for Guasave: Guasave Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (11-16) visits Obregon (11-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (16-12) visits Mazatlan (13-13-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-15) visits Culiacan (13-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (18-8) visits Mochis (13-13-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Xalapa beat San Andres 4-2

Wednesday's Games:
Acayucan (11-7) visits Tuxpan (10-6-1)
Coatza (10-7) visits Veracruz (3-16)
San Andres (10-4) visits Cordoba (6-12-1)
Xalapa (9-8-1) visits Oluta (9-8-1)


Dominican League

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-5)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the seventh as a pinch runner and took over at third base, batting seventh.  1-for-1 with one run.

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.

Aguilas beat Cibao 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Victor Marte (Memphis free agent-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one unearned run, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Escogido beat Licey 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Cibao) says he is 99.9 recovered: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (12-8) visits Cibao (8-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (6-14) visits Licey (15-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguilas (13-7) visits Estrellas (7-14) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-4 at the plate.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched seven batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck one out.

Boer beat Granada 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-2 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (7-4) visits Rivas (8-4) @ 6:00 PM CST
Granada (7-7) visits Chinandega (2-9) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) 0-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 6-3

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in three double plays.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
David Kopp (former Memphis-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (3).

Carolina beat Ponce 6-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (St. Louis free agent) returned home to Puerto Rico and visited his academy: Primera Hora

Carlos Beltran (St. Louis free agent) will eight his options in free agency: Primera Hora

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


2013 Asia Series (November 15, 2013)

Features: Uni-President (China), Samsung (Korea), Fortitudo (Itlay), Canberra (Australia), Rakuten (Japan), and EDA (China): Wikipedia

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-13: Stephen Piscotty Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Jacob Wilson Collects Two Singles, One Walk, & One RBI; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win

Arizona Fall League

Stephen Piscotty (Springfield-Salt River) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Jacob Wilson (Palm Beach-Salt River) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Sam Gaviglio (Palm Beach-Salt River) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:77-49)(g/f:5-2)
Anthony Ferrara (Springfield-Salt River) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-9)

Salt River beat Glendale 8-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (13-13-2) visits Salt River (16-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (10-18) visits Mesa (16-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-18) visits Surprise(17-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 25 games going 25-for-85 (.294) with two doubles, two triples, six RBIs, 31 total bases, 14 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, three caught stealing, .344 OBP, .365 SLG, and .708 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) has played in nine games going 0-for-14 (.000) with one RBI and one run.

Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 13.1 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 7.45 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, one hold, and two saves.  He's allowed 12 hits, ten runs (eight earned), three home runs, three walks, and struck ten out over 9.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.64 ERA, 2.57 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.50 ERA, 2.17 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 11 hits, seven earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over six innings.

Former Cardinals:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 19 games going 22-for-68 (.324) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, ten RBIs, 33 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .405 OBP, .485 SLG, and .890 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) has played in four games going 5-for-17 (.294) with one double, six total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .294 OBP, .353 SLG, and .647 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 11 games going 10-for-40 (.250) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .286 OBP, .450 SLG, and .736 OPS.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 21 games going 16-for-68 (.235) with three doubles, nine RBIs, 19 total bases, four runs, two walks, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .257 OBP, .279 SLG, and .537 OPS.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in two games going 0-for-3 (.000).

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck nine out over 6.2 innings.
Jess Todd (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, four earned runs, six walks, and struck five out over 10.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 5-0 record, 3.97 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, five walks, hit two batters, and struck 11 out over 11.1 innings.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made six starts posting a 1-2 record, 5.65 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He['s allowed 25 hits, 18 earned runs, three home runs, 21 walks, hit three batters, and struck 23 out over 28.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, and two walks over 4.2 innings.
Nick McCully (former Quad Cities-La Guaira) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 0-2 record, 11.00 ERA, and 2.22 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), one home run, eight walks, and struck nine out over nine innings.

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) hopes Aragua can turn things around: LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (11-6) visits Zulia (14-14) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (9-16) visits Caracas (12-14) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (19-9) visits Aragua (12-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (12-14) visits Magallanes (17-10) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

Caracas and Tampa Bay tied 3-3

Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.

Boston beat Margarita 5-2

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (15-6) visits Aragua (7-13) @ 100:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (10-10) visits Caribes (7-11) @ 10:00 AM VST
Tiburones (8-12) visits La Gauira (14-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (8-9) visits Lara (11-10) @ 11:00 AM VST
Navegantes (5-16) visits Caimanes (10-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (9-10) visits Magallanes (14-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (10-13) visits Boston (10-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (12-10) visits Caracas (15-3) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Guasave beat Mazatlan 2-1

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (11-15) visits Obregon (10-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Guasave (15-12) visits Mazatlan (13-12-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (11-14) visits Culiacan (12-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (17-8) visits Mochis (13-12-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Veracruz League

Former Cardinals:
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 13 games going 14-for-43 (.330) with five RBIs, six runs, six walks, one hit by pitch, one sacrifice, three strikeouts, .420 OBP, .326 SLG, and .746 OPS.
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) has played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.190) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, four runs, three walks, six strikeouts, .267 OBP, .407 SLG, and .674 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Acayucan (11-7) visits Tuxpan (10-6-1)
Coatza (10-7) visits Veracruz (3-16)
San Andres (10-4) visits Cordoba (6-12-1)
Xalapa (9-8-1) visits Oluta (9-8-1)


Dominican League

Audry Perez (St. Louis-Aguilas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4, threw one base runner out, and assisted in one double play.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.

Aguilas beat Cibao 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Charlie Culberson (Colorado) has signed on to play for Azucareros: Azucareros Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (7-13) visits Azucareros (5-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (8-11) visits Aguilas (12-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (15-5) visits Escogido (11-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Current Cardinals:
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 4.15 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, four runs (two earned), two walks, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in ten games going 12-for-40 (.300) with two doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, three walks, four strikeouts, .370 OBA, .425 SLG, and .795 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in eight games going 6-for-25 (.240) with one double, three RBIs, seven total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .240 OBA, .280 SLG, and .520 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in ten games going 7-for-31 (.226) with two doubles, three RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, seven walks, ten strikeouts, .368 OBA, .290 SLG, and .658 OPS.

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


Puerto Rican League

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in three double plays.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-1

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Ponce beat Santurce 7-3
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

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


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, two unearned runs, and struck one out.

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 6-4

Tuesday's Games:
Sincelejo (0-2) visits Monteria (2-1)
Cartagena (1-2) visits Barranquilla (2-0)


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) will tryout for Chiba Lotte: Yakyubaka