Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-24-13: Anthony Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run; Ronny Gil Singles & Drives In Two Runs; Ruben Gotay Singles & Doubles

Amaury Cazana - Indios del Boer

Venezuelan League

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in center field and moved to left, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Margarita 4-3
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Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 9-4
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Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Lara beat Aragua 12-3
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Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) entered in the eleventh as a pinch runner and took over second base, batting fifth.  One walk at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:32-22)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 9-8 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has become an important piece for Lara in the leadoff role: Lider

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (18-21) visits La Guaira (18-19) @ 4:00 PM VST
Margarita (17-20) visits Aragua (17-19) in double header beginning @ 4:00 PM VST
Lara (15-21) visits Magallanes (22-16) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (17-20) visits Caribes (25-13) @ 6:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Guasave beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (0-1) visits Guasave (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (1-1) visits Obregon (1-1) @ 5:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (1-1) visits Navojoa (1-1) @ 6:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two RBIs.

Oneli Perez (former Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:0-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Cibao beat Escogido 8-2
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Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:2-3)
Victor Moreno (former Peoria-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Aguilas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Aguilas beat Estrellas 7-3
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Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 3-2

Notes:
Zach Jackson (Kansas City free agent) and Stephen Kohlscheen (Seattle) have signed on to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Licey (17-12) visits Aguilas (16-12) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (10-18) visits Escogido (18-11) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Boer beat Rivas 8-5
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Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 2-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-2 at the plate.

Granada beat Chinandega 4-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Granada (9-21) visits Rivas (14-7) @ 11:00 AM CST
Boer (11-8) visits Chinandega (6-13) @ 11:00 AM CST


Australian Baseball League

Ethan Cole (former Quad Cities-Canberra) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:105-64)(g/f:5-5)

Brisbane beat Canberra 7-3
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Thursday's Game:
Brisbane (4-7) visits Adelaide (4-7) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:9-1)

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 5-3

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (3).  (g/f:1-1)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Ponce beat Caguas 10-8

Notes:
The All-Star game between Venezuela and Puerto Rico set for December 3, 2013 was cancelled due to trip arrangements: Primera Hora

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (8-10) visits Santurce (5-10) @ 4:00 PM AST
Mayaguez (9-7) visits Ponce (8-9) @ 4:00 PM AST


Colombian League

Friday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one fielding error.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 7-3


Asia Series

There is an investigation into a report that players from Canberra were offered money to throw the semi-final game: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-13: Jorge Rondon Pitches One & Two-Thirds Hitless/Scoreless & Keeps Bases Loaded On Entry; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Two Over Two Scorless Innings; Carlos Torres Singles, Walks, & Steals One Base

Jorge Rondon (Middle) - Tigres de Aragua

Venezuelan League

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one fielding error.

Zulia beat La Guaira 12-6
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Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the third as a pinch hitter and took over in center field, batting leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Caribes beat Margarita 15-9
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Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, four earned runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  He allowed 1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in three double plays.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Aragua beat Lara 10-4
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Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Keone Kela (Texas) joined Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Margarita (17-19) visits La Guaira (17-19) @ 5:00 PM VST
Zulia (18-20) visits Magallanes (21-16) @ 5:30 PM VST
Aragua (17-18) visits Lara (14-21) @ 5:30 PM VST
Caracas (17-19) visits Caribes (24-13) @ 7:00 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one stolen base.

Margarita beat Cardenales 4-1

Kender Villegas (GCL-Tiburones) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Tiburones beat Tampa Bay 8-0

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Mexican Pacific League

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:67-37)(g/f:8-3)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 2-0
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Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 15-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (0-0) visits Guasave (0-0) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 6:00 PM MST
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Navojoa (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.

San Andres beat Coatza 6-3
LIV Officiao Site Post Game

Acayucan @ Cordoba was postponed due to rain: LIV Official Site Announcement

Saturday's Games:
Acayucan (15-12) visits Cordoba (12-15-1)
Veracruz (6-22-1) visits Oluta (12-12-1)
Coatza (15-13) visits San Andres (17-7)
Tuxpan (16-8-2) visits Xalapa (10-14-1)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one intentional walk.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Azucareros beat Aguilas 1-0
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Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the fifth as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting second.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Cibao beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Orlando Hudson (Chicago-A free agent) has signed on to play with Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

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


Nicaraguan League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-4 with one run.

Boer beat Rivas 2-1
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Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 0-for-1 at the plate.

Granada and Chinandega tied 2-2, suspended in second inning

Saturday's Games:
Rivas (14-6) visits Boer (10-8) @ 2:00 PM CST
Chinandega (6-12) visits Granada (8-12) @ 4:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, four walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck one out.  (p-s:85-46)(g/f:2-6)

Canberra beat Brisbane 8-7 in game two of doubleheader

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the blown save (1).  (p-s:12-7)(ir-s:3-2)

Perth beat Melbourne 4-2

Sunday's Games:
Brisbane (3-7) visits Canberra (8-2) @ 12:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-7) visits Perth (6-4) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the second and pitched three innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-3)

Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Mayaguez MGR) was ejected in the fourth.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (7).

Mayaguez beat Caguas 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
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Jonathan Rodriguez (Palm Beach-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one stolen base and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Santurce 7-0
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mayaguez (9-6) visits Carolina (9-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (7-9) visits Caguas (8-9) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Tomo Ohka (former Memphis) attended a tryout in October with MLB scouts and Baltimore may have interest in him: Yakyubaka

Cardinals Winter League 11-22-13: Jose Godoy Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Carlos Torres Doubles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs; Luis Mateo Singles, Doubles, & Collects Two RBIs

Venezuelan League

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Aragua beat Zulia 15-6
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Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and moved to center, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-0)

Caribes beat Margarita 8-3
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Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double, three strikeouts, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Magallanes 7-1
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Jamie Romak (former Memphis-La Guaira) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (p-s:97-54)(g/f:4-1)

Caracas beat La Guaira 6-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Endy Chavez (Seattle free agent) is preparing to join Magallanes: Magallanes Official Site

Friday's Games:
Zulia (17-20) visits La Guaira (17-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (17-18) visits Caribes (23-13) @ 7:30 PM VST
Lara (14-20) visits Aragua (16-18) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (17-18) visits Magallanes (20-16) @ 7:30 PM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with four strikeouts.
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, three RBIs, and one run.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:3-1)

Caribes beat Tiburones 12-4

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

La Guaira beat Magallanes 5-3

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (2-1).

Lara beat Aragua 5-4

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-1).
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Margarita beat Detroit 8-2

Friday's Games:
Seattle (11-16) visits Caribes (14-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Philadelphia (12-14) visits Caimanes (12-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Margarita (18-12) visits Cardenales (13-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (10-19) visits Tampa Bay (13-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (13-14) visits Navegantes (8-22) @ 11:00 AM VST
Magallanes (17-11) visits Boston (12-17) @ 11:00 AM VST
Zulia (13-17) visits Detroit (15-14) @ 11:00 AM VST
La Guaira (20-8) visits Caracas (21-5) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-2).  (p-s:61-40)(g/f:5-2)

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Guasave 7-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (19-16) visits Culiacan (18-16) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (22-12) visits Navojoa (17-17) @ 7:30 PM MST - Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) is scheduled to start
Mazatlan (15-18-1) visits Obregon (12-23) @ 7:30 PM MST


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and struck one out.

Cordoba beat Coatza 12-6
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Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Tuxpan beat San Andres 8-5
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Oluta beat Acayucan 4-0
LIV Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Acayucan (15-12) visits Cordoba (12-15-1)
Veracruz (6-21-1) visits Oluta (11-12-1)
Coatza (15-12) visits San Andres (16-7)
Tuxpan (15-8-2) visits Xalapa (10-13-1)


Dominican League

Notes:
Hector Luna (former St. Louis) is expected to begin play with Aguilas today:  LIDOM Official Site

Friday's Games:
Aguilas (15-11) visits Azucareros (8-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (10-17) visits Escogido (17-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (17-10) visits Cibao (13-14) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Friday's Games:
Boer (9-8) visits Rivas (14-5) @ 6:00 PM CST
Granada (8-12) visits Chinandega (6-12) @ 6:00 PM CST


Australian Baseball League

Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:3-1)

Perth beat Melbourne 7-2
ABL Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Brisbane (3-5) visits Canberra (6-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Melbourne (2-6) visits Perth (5-4) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the blown save (1).  (g/f:1-2)

Ponce beat Santurce 6-5 in 11 innings
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Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mataguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) entered in the seventh in left field.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 10-8
Lige PR Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Santurce (5-9) visits Carolina (8-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (8-7) visits Mayaguez (7-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Wednesday's Results:

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and two runs.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Cartagena beat Monteria 7-6

Friday's Games:
Sincelejo (3-5) visits Monteria (5-4)
Cartagena (8-2) visits Barranquilla (2-7)


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Hanshin announced the signing of Seung Hwan Oh (Samsung): Yakyubaka

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 11-20-13: Scott McGregor Strikes Out Five & Allows Four Runs Over Five Innings; Jermaine Curtis Singles; Ronny Gil Walks & Scores One Run

Ivan Bellazetin - Acayucan

Venezuelan League

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Caracas 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, and one walk.
Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:7-1)

Lara beat Aragua 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (Memphis free agent-Lara) was dealing with an injured forearm and was added back to the active roster: Lara Official Twitter

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) and Renyel Pinto (former Memphis-La Guaira) were added to active rosters while Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) and Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) were removed: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (17-18) visits Lara (12-20) @ 7:30 PM VST
Margarita (16-17) visits Caribes (22-12) @ 7:30 PM VST
Caracas (15-18) visits Aragua (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Magallanes (20-14) visits La Guaira (16-17) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Yoffri Martinez (former MiLB signing-Obregon) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Mochis beat Obregon 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  4-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Mexicali beat Guasave 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (15-17) visits Mazatlan (15-16-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (18-15) visits Hermosillo (21-12) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (12-21) visits Mochis (15-17-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (17-16) visits Mexicali (17-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision.

Cordoba beat Coatza 4-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

San Andres beat Tuxpan 4-2
LIV Official Site Post Game

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, four RBIs, two runs, one walk, grounded into one double play, and one error.

Acayucan beat Oluta 11-3

Wednesday's Games:
Oluta (9-11-1) visits Acayucan (14-10)
Cordoba (10-14-1) visits Coatza (14-10)
Xalapa (9-11-1) visits Veracruz (4-20-1)
Tuxpan (13-7-2) visits San Andres (15-5)


Dominican League

Jermaine Curtis (Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the third at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Adam Reifer (former Memphis-Aguilas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Aguilas 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) entered in the ninth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the seventh as a pinch hitter and took over as second base, batting leadoff.  One walk and one run.

Cibao beat Azucareros 8-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

D'Angelo Jimenez (former Memphis-Licey) entered in the sixth as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Brian Barden (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Victor Moreno (former Quad Cities-Estrellas) entered in the 13th and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (ir-s:1-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 3-2 in 13 innings

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (9-17) visits Licey (17-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (12-14) visits Azucareros (8-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (16-10) visits Aguilas (15-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) 1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) 1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 0-for-2 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 2-for-5 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Granada beat Boer 10-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Granada (8-11) visits Boer (8-8) @ 6:00 PM CST
Chinandega (5-12) visit Rivas (14-4) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, was picked off, and assisted in two double plays.
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Pete Parise (former Memphis-Ponce) entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck two out for the save (2).  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Ponce beat Caguas 4-3
Liga PR Official Site Post game

John Rodriguez (former St. Louis-Santurce) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 8-2
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (7-6) visits Carolina (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST
Ponce (5-9) visits Mayaguez (7-4) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and two walks.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 7-4


Asian Series

Canberra beat Uni-President 7-Eleven 14-4

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-13: Cesar Valera Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Hector Hernandez Strikes out One Over Three Scoreless Innings; Kender Villegas Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning

Venezuelan League

Current Cardinals:
Jose Godoy (GCL-Caribes) has played in one game going 1-for-2 (.500) with one RBI, one total base, one run, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) has played in 31 games going 29-for-101 (.287) with two doubles, three triples, six RBIs, 37 total bases, 17 runs, nine walks, three stolen bases, nine strikeouts, three caught stealing, .342 OBP, .366 SLG, and .708 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (Peoria-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 0-for-14 (.000) with two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and .067 OBP.

Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) has made five appearances (four starts) posting a 1-1 record, 5.12 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, 11 earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 19.1 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Peoria-Margarita) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 6.75 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, one hold, and two saves.  He's allowed 12 hits, ten runs (eight earned), three home runs, three walks, and struck 11 out over 10.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.53 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed ten hits, six earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out over 5.2 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:
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) has played in ten games going 12-for-35 (.343) with three doubles, two RBIs, 15 total bases, five runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .425 OBP, .429 SLG, and .854 OPS.
Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 25 games going 29-for-95 (.305) with eight doubles, two triples, one home run, 11 RBIs, 44 total bases, 15 runs, ten walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .385 OBP, .463 SLG, and .848 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 13 games going 10-for-42 (238) with two doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 18 total bases,
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.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) has played in 23 games going 21-for-92 (.228) with two doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 35 total bases, nine runs, two walks, 27 strikeouts, .253 OBP, .380 SLG, and .633 OPS.
Kevin Moscatel (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in five games going 0-for-5 (.000).

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck ten out over 7.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 5-0 record, 3.65 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 15 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, five walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 12.1 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Margarita) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.35 ERA, 1.94 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, and three walks over 5.2 innings.

Notes:
Deryk Hooker (Memphis free agent) is expected to join Lara this Wednesday: Alfonso Saer, Jr. Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Magallanes (19-14) visits Caracas (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VST
Aragua (15-16) visits Lara (11-20) @ 7:30 PM VST - Scott McGregor (Memphis-Lara) is scheduled to start


Venezuelan Parallel League

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, one stolen base, one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one error.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (ir-s:1-1)

Caribes beat Philadelphia 7-4

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) entered late in the game as pinch runner.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, three earned runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)

Gerwuins Velazco (Peoria-Caracas) entered late in the game at catcher
Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Margarita 5-4

Kender Villegas (GCL-Tiburones) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.

Tiburones beat Navegantes 7-5

Tuesday's Games:
Lara (16-11) visits La Guaira (18-7) @ 10:00 AM VST
Margarita (17-10) visits Caribes (11-14) @ 10:00 AM VST
Navegantes (8-19) visits Seattle (9-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tiburones (10-16) visits Magallanes (16-9) @ 11:00 AM VST
Tampa Bay (12-13) visits Philadelphia (10-13) @ 11:00 AM VST
Aragua (12-13) visits Boston (11-15) @ 11:00 AM VST
Detroit (15-11) visits Caimanes (11-6) @ 11:00 AM VST
Caracas (19-4) visits Zulia (11-6) @ 11:00 AM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Former Cardinals:
Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in 30 games going 32-for-101 (.317) with five doubles, one triple, four home runs, 16 RBIs,
Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in ten games going 10-for-32 (.313) with two doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 24 total bases, seven runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, .511 OBP, .750 SLG, and 1.261 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 24 games going 19-for-84 (.226) with three doubles, five home runs, 12 RBIs, 37 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, 24 strikeouts, .316 OBP, .440 SLG, and .756 OPS.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) has played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000).

Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Mochis) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, seven walks, and struck 12 out over ten innings.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.35 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck nine out over 10.1 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 11.74 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, 11 runs (ten earned), one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 7.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (15-16) visits Mazatlan (14-16-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (17-15) visits Hermosillo (21-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (12-20) visits Mochis (14-17-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (17-15) visits Mexicali (16-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Veracruz League

Stats:
Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) has played in six games going 11-for-21 (.524) with three doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, eight runs, five walks, three strikeouts, .615 OBA, .952 SLG, and 1.567 OPS.
Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) has played in 18 games going 17-for-58 (.293) with six RBIs, six runs, six walks, two hit by pitches, one sacrifice, seven strikeouts, .379 OBA, .293 SLG, and .672 OPS.
Francisco Rivera (former Springfield-San Andres) has played in ten games going 5-for-27 (.185) with three doubles, one home run, six RBIs, four runs, three walks, six strikeouts, .267 OBA, .407 SLG, and .674 OPS.

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Cordoba) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.77 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 7.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Oluta (9-11-1) visits Acayucan (14-10)
Cordoba (10-14-1) visits Coatza (14-10)
Xalapa (9-11-1) visits Veracruz (4-20-1)
Tuxpan (13-7-2) visits San Andres (15-5)


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the eleventh as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered in the tenth as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Fernando Tatis (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Cibao beat Escogido 7-5 in 11 innings

Notes:
Chris Colabello (Minnesota), Joey Terdoslavich (Atlanta), and Chris Leroux (Pittsburgh free agent) signed on to play with Azucareros: LIDOM Official Site

Brett Tomko (former St. Louis) and Kameron Loe (Atlanta free agent) have signed on to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Aguilas (15-9) visits Escogido (15-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (8-16) visits Cibao (11-14) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (16-9) visits Estrellas (9-16) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Current Cardinals:
Johnny Polanco (State College-Boer) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 4.50 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, six runs (three earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out over six innings.

Former Cardinals:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in eight games going 5-for-16 (.313) with one double, one RBI,six total bases, two runs, seven walks, two strikeouts, .542 OBA, .375 SLG, and .917 OPS.
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) has played in 15 games going 18-for-59 (.305) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 24 total bases, ten runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .382 OBA, .407 SLG, and .789 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 14 games going 11-for-47 (.234) with two doubles, four RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, seven walks, 14 strikeouts, .333 OBA, .277 SLG, and .610 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 11 games going 7-for-33 (.212) with one double, four RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, four strikeouts, .212 OBA, .242 SLG, and .454 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Rivas) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record and 4.00 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, and struck two out over nine innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (12-4) visits Chinanedga (5-10) @ 6:00 PM CST
Boer (8-7) visits Granada (7-11) @ 6:00 PM CST


Puerto Rican League

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Hector Hernandez (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:6-0)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (g/f:1-1)

Mayaguez beat Ponce 4-1
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Tuesday's Games:
Caguas (7-5) visits Ponce (4-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (7-3) visits Santurce (4-8) @ 7:15 PM AST


Asian Series

Wednesday's Game:
Uni-President 7-Eleven (2-1) visits Canberra (2-1)


Cuban League

Erisbel Arruebarruena and Raicel Iglesias are in the process of establishing residency in Mexico: El Nueve Herald

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-18-13: Jose Gomez Collects Two Singles, Two Runs, & Two RBIs; Carlos Torres Singles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs; Luis Mateo Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs

Chris Narveson - Tigres del Licey

Venezuelan League

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Lara 9-8
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Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Breyvic Valera (Peoria-Margarita) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Margarita beat Magallanes 3-2
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Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Aragua) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one intentional walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Aragua beat Caribes 7-2
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Monday's Game:
La Guaira (15-17) visits Zulia (17-17) @ 11:30 AM VST


Venezuelan Parallel League

Friday's Results:

Jose Gomez (GCL-Zulia) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and threw one base runner out.

Zulia beat Navegantes 12-0

Leobaldo Pina (GCL-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 and one error.

Philadelphia beat Caracas 3-2

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in center field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (State College-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with one stolen base and and one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ronnierd Garcia (Johnson City-Caribes) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, two walks, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).

Caribes beat Caimanes 7-2

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one triple, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.
Javier Brito (former Memphis-Margarita) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Margarita beat Magallanes 5-3

Saturday's Results:

Ted Obregon (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Caribes) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Lara  beat Caribes 6-0

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in center field and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) started and pitched to eight batters.  He allowed three hits, six runs (two earned), one walk, and hit one batter for the losing decision (0-1).

Philadelphia beat Margarita 16-7

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


Mexican Pacific League

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 5-1
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Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Joe Mather (former St. Louis-Guasave) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
C.J. Fick (former St. Louis-Guasave) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:(g/f:2-1)

Culiacan beat Guasave 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Mark Hamilton (former St. Louis-Guasave) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Guasave beat Culiacan 1-0 in game two of doubleheader
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Monday's Game:
Culiacan (16-15) visits Hermosillo (21-10) @ 5:00 PM MST


Veracruz League

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Acayucan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Coatza beat Acayucan 7-4
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Ryan Mulhern (former 2002 draft selection-San Andres) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

San Andres beat Xalapa 7-3
LIV Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League

Ronny Gil (Palm Beach-Cibao) entered in the eighth as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Miguel Batista (former St. Louis-Cibao) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, and threw one wild pitch.  (g/f:2-0)

Aguilas beat Cibao 13-11
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Julio Lugo (former St. Louis-Escogido) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Chris Narveson (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:8-3)

Escogido beat Licey 4-0
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Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:8-1)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
This was Chris Narveson's final start in the Dominican League: Chris Narveson Twitter

Monday's Game:
Cibao (10-14) visits Escogido (15-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) 1-for-5 with one RBI.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Boer) 0-for-3 with two runs and one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League

Stats:
Brett Zawacki (former Springfield-Melbourne) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.24 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, and struck nine out over 5.2 innings.
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.75 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over four innings.

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

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (5).  (g/f:1-0)

Aaron Bates (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Mateo (Springfield-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-3
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Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one triple, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Ruben Gotay (Springfield free agent-Carolina) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Palm Beach-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with two doubles and one two-out RBI.

Carolina beat Ponce 4-3
Liga PR Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The Puerto Rican Double-A League voted to reduce players with major league experience on rosters from two to one: Primera Hora

Monday's Game:
Mayaguez (6-3) visits Ponce (4-8) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League

Saturday's Results:

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Barranquilla) started at third base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis-Cartagena) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and two walks.
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Cartagena) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Cartagena) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 7-4

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Barranquilla) will not participate this season in LCBP: Alfredo Saavedra Twitter


Asian Series

Jeff Lyman (former Springfield-Canberra) entered in the seventh and pitched three innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).

Canberra beat Samsung 9-5


Nippon Professional Baseball (Japan)

Chad Huffman (Memphis free agent) went 2-for-4 with one stolen base in Lotte's fall intrasquad game.  He told reporters that Derrick May (St. Louis MiLB roving hitting coordinator) recommended playing in Japan: Nikkan Sports