Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-14: Ronnierd Garcia Collects Three Singles, One Home Run; & Five RBIs In Two Games; C.J. Beatty Hits A Two-Run Homer; Richard Castillo Strikes Out Two over Three Scoreless Innings

Ronnierd Garcia - Caribes de Anzoategui

Arizona Fall League

Cody Stanley (Springfield-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
C.J. McElroy (Peoria-Peoria) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one fielding error.
Mitch Harris (Memphis-Peoria) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:1-0)
Sam Tuivailala (St. Louis-Peoria) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, threw two wild pitches, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-18)(g/f:1-1)

Glendale beat Peoria 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (10-9-1) visits Glendale (9-10-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (10-11) visits Salt River (13-5-3) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (9-11-1) visits Peoria (7-12-2) @ 12:35 PM MST


Venezuelan League

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:2-2)
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Aragua 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-4)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double and one run.

Magallanes beat Lara 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and one strikeout.
Rafael Ortega (Memphis-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and took over centerfield, batting fourth.  One walk at the plate.

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-6 with one two-out RBI.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat La Guaira 6-5 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Zulia (13-4) visits Caracas (9-10) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caribes (16-2) visits Magallanes (7-9) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (6-12) visits Margarita (6-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (9-6) visits Lara (4-14) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Oct. 29:

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one RBI and committed one error.

Lara beat Caribes 10-4

Oct. 30:

Ronnierd Garcia (Peoria-Caribes) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

Caribes beat Navegantes 13-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one stolen base.

Detroit beat Caracas 2-1

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck eight out.

Caimanes beat Margarita 5-1

Friday's Games:
Boston (5-10) visits Philadelphia (4-12) @ 9:00 AM VST
Detroit (8-7) visits Zulia (7-9) @ 10:00 AM VST
La Guaira (8-7) visits Seattle (8-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (9-7) visits Lara (12-5) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (9-5) visits Margarita (8-7) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caimanes (12-4) visits Tampa Bay (6-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caribes (7-7) visits Caracas (10-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Cardenales (8-7) visits Navegantes (2-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (4-12) visits Boston (5-10) @ 11:30 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brock Peterson (former Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, three runs, and one strikeout.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 14-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one triple, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Juan Cervantes hit a grand slam and Hector Guerrero drove in two runs in Mexican Academy League play: MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (10-7) visits Mochis (8-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (9-8) visits Obregon (9-7) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (7-10) visits Culiacan (6-11) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (10-6) visits Mexicali (8-9) 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.

Licey beat Cibaenas 7-6
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) announced his retirement: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (6-4) visits Azucareros (6-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (6-3) visits Cibaenas (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (2-8) visits Escogido (3-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
Rivas (2-3) visits Granada (1-4) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (3-2) visits Chinandega (4-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over second base, batting second.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Brisbane 23-3

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

Sydney beat Perth 9-4

Saturday's Games:
Sydney visits Perth for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST
Adelaide visits Brisbane @ 6:30 PM AEST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Mateo (Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two fielding errors.

Lou Montanez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 7-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (0-0) visits Carolina (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (0-1) visits Caguas (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Cuban League

It is being reported that Jose Miguel Fernandez and Lazaro Herrera failed to escape Cuba: El Nuevo Herald and Diario de Cuba and Cafe Fuerte

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Robinson Cancel (left) - Gigantes de Carolina

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (3).  (g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Zulia 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two doubles, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Caracas 12-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis claimed outfielder Rafael Ortega off waivers from Texas on Monday.  He played 42 games during the regular winter league season with La Guaira.  Ortega went 24-for-100 (.240) with five doubles, three RBIs, 29 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .315 OBP, .290 SLG, and .605 OPS.

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (1-3) visits La Guaira (1-3) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (3-1) visits Caribes (4-0) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, and two walks.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-1)
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:21-12)(g/f:2-1)

Guasave beat Hermosillo 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Veracruz League Playoffs

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.

Acayucan beat Tuxpan 15-4
LIV Official Site Post Game


Dominican League Round Robin

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and one RBI.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Cibao 5-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Licey) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one caught stealing.
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-Licey) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Timo Perez (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the ninth as designated hitter and batted ninth.  One sac fly and one RBI.
Victor Marte (St. Louis free agent-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)

Licey beat Escogido 7-3
Listin Diario Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League

Former Cardinals:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in 48 games going 51-for-182 (.280) with nine doubles, five home runs, 26 RBIs, 75 total bases, 28 runs, 13 walks, 25 strikeouts, .361 OBA, .412 SLG, and .773 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 42 games going 42-for-150 (.280) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 15 RBIs, 63 total bases, 26 runs, seven walks, 25 strikeouts, .331 OBA, .420 SLG, and .751 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 47 games going 46-for-171 (.269) with ten doubles, one home run, 22 RBIs, 59 total bases, 15 runs, 20 walks, 34 strikeouts, .345 OBA, .345 SLG, and .690 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) made nine starts posting a 1-3 record, 4.53 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He's allowed 48 hits, 26 runs (22 earned), two home runs, 16 walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 14 out over 43.2 innings.

Tuesday's Playoff Game:
Chinandega (23-25) visits Rivas (26-22) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) was named manger of Carolina: Primera Hora

Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (1-2) visits Mayaguez (3-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (2-1) visits Carolina (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Sunday's Results:

Jonathan Escudero (GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck one out for the losing decision.

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 5-2


Panama League (January 7, 2014)

The league begin play Tuesday with four franchises in Cocle, Veraguas, Chiriqui, and Herrera: Panama American

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-12

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-4 and allowed two stolen bases.
Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Obregon) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:9-4)(ir-s:1-0)

Obregon beat Mexicali 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Julio Franco (former Caribes Manager/Venezuelan League) was named Puebla (Triple-A Mexican League) manager: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Venezuelan League Round Robin

Dan Serafini (former Memphis-Magallanes) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two home runs, four walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1). (g/f:5-6)
Orber Moreno (former Memphis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, one home run, one intentional walk, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one sacrifice.
Rich Rundles (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Magallanes 6-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marco Davalillo of La Guaira was named Manager of the Year: Lider

Twins signed 16-year old pitcher Mauricio Silva (Margarita/Venezuelan League): Lider

Dmitri Young (former St. Louis-former Caribes) has slimmed down and is looking to make a comeback in the MLB: ESPN

White Sox signed 16-year old right-hander Luis Martinez: Baseball America

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (5-4) visits Caribes (8-1) @ 7:30 PM VST
Zulia (0-8) visits Magallanes (3-6) @ 7:30 PM VST


Dominican League Round Robin

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Cibao) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and assisted in one double play.

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Aguilas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-0)

Cibao beat Aguilas 6-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (Memphis-Culiacan/Mexican Pacific League) has signed on to play for Licey: Cibao Official Site

Timo Perez (former St. Louis) is still banned from playing for Licey in the Dominican League after filing an appeal in court: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Escogido (9-4) visits Aguilas (4-9) @ 7:35 PM AST
Cibao (6-7) visits Licey (7-6) @ 7:35 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs

Final Regular Season Stats:

Current Cardinals:
Jem Argenal (GCL-Chinandega) played in 34 games going 18-for-81 (.222) with two doubles, four triples, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 14 runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, and .420 SLG.

Ricky Martinez (Batavia-Chinandega) was 0-0 with a 12.53 ERA.  He allowed 18 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), one home run, six walks, and struck eight out over 9.1 innings.

Former Cardinals:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Leon) played in ten games going 2-for-20 (.100) with one run, four walks, two strikeouts, and .100 SLG.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) was 6-0 with a 3.50 ERA and one save.  He allowed 53 hits, 31 runs (21 earned), one home run, 24 walks, and struck 31 out over 54 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Granada) was 3-2 with a 10.13 ERA.  He allowed 35 hits, 27 earned runs, four home runs, 29 walks, and struck 13 out over 24 innings.

Friday's Game:
Chinandega (22-29) visits Granada (28-24): La Prensa Pre-Game


Puerto Rican League Playoffs

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and moved to first, batting second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one fielding error, one throwing error, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Negron (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  0-for-5 at the plate.

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Ponce) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Ponce) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Ponce 4-1
Primera Hora Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Colombian League

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted third.  3-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Cartagena) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Xavier Scruggs (Palm Beach-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 11-2

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (16-17) visits Cartagena (12-21)
Monteria (17-14) visits Sincelejo (20-13) for a doubleheader


Cuban League

Pitcher Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez remains in custody after trying to escape the island on January 8th: El Nuevo Herald