Saturday, November 21, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-15: Eliezer Alfonzo Collects Three Singles, One Double, & Three RBIs; Breyvic Valera Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Heath Wyatt Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced



Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and two runs.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one stolen base.
Justin Wright (Memphis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:2-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 10-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, two runs, and was picked off.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (10).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:3-0)

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

Notes:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) receiving many opportunities this winter: LVBP Official Site

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session and will possible make last rehab appearance on Tuesday: Aragua Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Magallanes (17-15) visits Lara (17-15) @ 1:30 PM VET
Margarita (9-23) visits La Guaira (19-13) @ 2:00 PM VET
Zulia (15-17) visits Caribes (15-17) (@ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (17-15) visits Aragua (19-13) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mexicali (22-13) visits Jalisco (18-17) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mochis (21-14) visits Obregon (18-17) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (20-15) visits Culiacan (13-22) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (17-18) visits Hermosillo (11-24) @ 7:00 PM MST


Campechana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Ciudad de Carmen) currently leads the league in batting average, homers, and RBIs: Hola Carmen


Arizona Fall League Championship:

Saturday's Game:
Scottsdale (18-12) visits Surprise (19-11-1) @ 1:08 PM MST


Dominican League:

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Estrellas beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis) signs on to pitch for Escogido: LIDOM Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Licey (17-11) visits Escogido (14-13) @ 7:00 PM AST
Azucareros (13-13) visits Estrellas (14-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and one walk.  (p-s:67-45)(g/f:11-6)

Perth beat Sydney 2-1 in 10 innings in game one of doubleheader

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (6-13) visits Canberra (13-6) @ 12:00 PM AET
Brisbane (12-7) visits Adelaide (7-10) @ 12:00 PM ACT
Sydney (7-10) visits Perth (10-9) @ 4:05 PM AWST


Nicaraguan League:

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

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


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Carolina beat Caguas 5-2
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 2-1 in 14 innings
El Nuevo Dia Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (10-6) visits Carolina (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (9-5) visits Santurce (4-11) @ 8:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Mexico) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Japan beat Mexico 11-1


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (Johnson City-Barranquilla) pitched an inning of relief as Cartagena beat Barranquilla 11-3: LCBP Official Site

Friday, November 20, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-15: Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles, Doubles Twice, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Patrick Wisdom Hits A Two-Run Homer; Charlie Tilson Singles & Knocks In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Lara) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Zulia 10-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and moved to second, batting leadoff.  0-for-5 with one caught stealing.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:29-15)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Margarita beat Aragua 3-2 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 and two passed balls.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one run, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat La Guaira 12-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Wright (Memphis) threw a few bullpen sessions and could be activated by Margarita next week: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Zulia (15-17) visits Caracas (17-15) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (9-23) visits Aragua (19-13) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (19-13) visits Caribes (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

November 18, 2015:

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and committed one error.

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one walk.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.

La Guaira beat Caracas 4-1

Juan Perez (State College-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.

Cardenales beat Margarita 9-8

November 19, 2015:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to third, batting fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Tampa Bay beat La Guaira 6-4

Friday's Games:
Caracas (18-14) visits Tampa Bay (10-21) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (20-9) visits Philadelphia (14-18) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (16-16) visits Caimanes (9-23) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita (17-13) visits Boston (22-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (18-13) visits Aragua (16-13) @ 11:30 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks (one intentional), and struck three out for the blown save (2).  (p-s:46-25)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 3-2 in 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks and grounded into one double play.
Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (p-s:6-4)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (22-13) visits Jalisco (18-17) @ 7:00 PM CT
Mochis (21-14) visits Obregon (18-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Navojoa (17-18) visits Hermosillo (11-24) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (20-15) visits Culiacan (13-22) @ 7:30 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (3).  (p-s:25-16)(g/f:2-2)

Surprise beat Peoria 7-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Dominican League:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has played in four games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one RBI, three total bases, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 24 games going 25-for-80 (.313) with six doubles, one triple, six RBIs, 33 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 13 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .371 OBP, .413 SLG, and .783 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas/Estrellas) has played in 12 games going 6-for-31 (.194) with one double, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, six strikeouts, .219 OBP, .226 SLG, and .445 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) has played in 24 games going 14-for-80 (.175) with three doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, 26 total bases, eight runs, nine walks, 18 strikeouts, .275 OBP, .325 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in 13 games going 2-for-14 (.143) with two total bases, one run, two strikeouts, two caught stealing, .143 OBP, .143 SLG, and .286 OPS.
Danilo Sanchez (former Springfield-Azucareros) has played in two games.

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed eight hits, one unearned run, five walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 2-0 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, five runs (four earned), five walks, and struck eight out over 16 innings.
Jorge Sosa (former St. Louis-Escogido) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.86 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck five out over seven innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made six starts posting a 3-1 record, 4.21 ERA, and 1.01 WHIP.  He's allowed 22 hits, 12 earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 25.2 innings.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Cibao) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.87 ERA, and 1.70 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 8.10 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, and three walks over 3.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Escogido (14-12) visits Estrellas (13-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) has played in 13 games going 9-for-42 (.214) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 17 total bases, five runs, five walks, two hit by pitches, 21 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .327 OBP, .405 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in ten games going 7-for-28 (.250) with one double, four RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, three strikeout, two caught stealing, grounded into three double plays, .300 OBP, .286 SLG, and .586 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has played in three games going 1-for-6 (.167) with one total base, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, .375 OBP, .167 SLG, and .542 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (Springfield-Boer) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.29 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck six out over seven innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.09 ERA, and 1.03 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck seven out over 11.2 innings.
Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) has made two starts posting a 0-1 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.57 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), four walks, hit three batters, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.

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


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (6-12) visits Canberra (12-6) @ 7:00 PM  AET
Sydney (6-9) visits Perth (9-8) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:05 PM AWST - Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) is scheduled to start game one
Brisbane (11-7) visits Adelaide (7-9) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in ten games going 9-for-26 (.346) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .433 OBP, .500 SLG, and .933 OPS.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) has played in nine games going 11-for-35 (.314) with four RBIs, 11 total bases, one run, three walks, nine strikeouts, .368 OBP, .314 SLG, and .683 OPS.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) has played in nine games going 10-for-33 (.303) with one double, one home run, 11 RBIs, 14 total bases, five runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .343 OBP, .424 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 14 games going 13-for-48 (.271) with four doubles, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, five runs, six walks, 15 strikeouts, .375 OBP, .354 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 14 games going 12-for-56 (.214) with four doubles, two home runs, 11 RBIs, 22 total bases, eight runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .297 OBP, .393 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in 13 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with one double, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, three walks, one stolen bases, seven strikeout, one caught stealing, .260 OBP, .234 SLG, and .494 OPS.

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made four starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.89 ERA, 0,74 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 20.1 innings.
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.29 ERA, and 0.83 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.38 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out over 5.1 innings.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Carolina) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 0.43 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Javier Machuca (former GCL-Caguas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 5.25 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and hit one batter over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis) was named Santurce interim manager: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Carolina (6-8) visits Caguas (10-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-5) visits Santurce (4-10) @ 8:30 PM AST


Premier 12:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Mexico) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

U.S.A. beat Mexico 6-1

Saturday's Games:
Mexico visits Japan @ 1:00 PM
South Korea visits U.S.A. @ 7:00 PM

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-15: Anthony Garcia Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Six Runs; Patrick Wisdom Hits A Three-Run Homer; Jonathan Rodriguez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In Two Runs;



Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at third base and moved to second base, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with one caught stealing and assisted in one double play.

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.

Margarita beat La Guaira 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Aragua beat Lara 13-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks (one intentional), and one stolen base.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base,

Magallanes beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (former Memphis) expected to join Lara next week: El Emergente

Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis) is eager to join Caracas and may do so in final month of regular season: El Emergente

Thursday's Games:
Magallanes (2-0) visits Caracas (2-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Zulia (0-2) visits Lara (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VET
Margarita (1-1) visits Aragua (1-1) @ 7:30 PM VET
La Guaira (1-1) visits Caribes (0-2) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one throwing error.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 1-0 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Mexicali beat Culiacan 9-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Jalisco (17-17) visits Navojoa (17-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (10-24) visits Mochis (21-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (17-17) visits Mazatlan (20-14) @ 8:00 PM MT


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Springfield-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and one run.
Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luke Weaver (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-0)
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-9)(g/f:1-1)

Surprise beat Glendale 8-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (12-15) visits Mesa (9-20) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (18-11) visits Salt River (15-13) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (18-11-1) visits Peoria (12-14-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Licey beat Estrellas 10-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Azucareros beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (5).

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Licey (16-11) visits Escogido (14-11) @ 5:00 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (5-12) visits Canberra (12-5) @ 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (11-6) visits Adelaide (6-9) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (5-9) visits Perth (9-7) @ 7:05 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, six RBIs (two w/two-outs), three runs, and one hit by pitch.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and moved to third, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one run.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-1)
Juan Caballero (Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Carolina beat Santurce 13-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in right field and batted fourth.  One walk at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Rivas and Boer tied 0-0, suspended in third inning

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Chinandega beat Granada 6-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Premier 12:

Friday's Game:
Mexico visits U.S.A. @ 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-18-15: Jesus Ustariz Singles, Walks, Hits Two Home Runs, & Drives In Six Runs In Two Games; Ruben Gotay Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Three Runs; Randy Ruiz Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs



Venezuelan League:

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted 0-for-4 at the plate.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in two double plays.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-1)

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

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second. 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI and two walks.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Lara beat Aragua 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting third.  1-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two intentional walks, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:29-16)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat Caribes 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
160 scouts were on hand for Venezuelan showcase: LVBP Official Site

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent) was added to the La Guaira active roster: El Emergente

David Oca (State College) was removed from the Caribes active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Caracas (18-15) visits Zulia (15-18) @ 1:00 PM VET
Margarita (9-24) visits La Guaira (20-13) 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (18-15) visits Caribes (15-18) @ 7:30 PM VET
Aragua (19-14) visits Lara (18-15) @ 7:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

November 16, 2015:

Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-0)
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Lara beat Margarita 7-6

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two home runs, five RBIs, three runs, and one walk.

Caracas beat Caimanes 11-1

November 17, 2015:

Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Boston beat Margarita 6-4

Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) started in right field and moved to left, batting leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, four walks, and one stolen base.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Caracas beat Caribes 10-4

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (19-9) visits Magallanes (17-12) @ 10:00 AM VET
Margarita (16-12) visits Cardenales (10-21) @ 11:00 AM VET
Tampa Bay (9-20) visits Caribes (14-16) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (13-17) visits Detroit (8-22) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (20-9) visits Boston (22-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (18-13) visits La Guaira (15-15) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (11).  (p-s:18-10)(g/f:3-0)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and grounded into two double plays.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 7-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and committed one throwing error for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:10-5)

Mochis beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Jalisco (17-16) visits Navojoa (16-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (10-23) visits Mochis (20-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (17-16) visits Mazatlan (19-14) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (13-21) visits Mexicali (21-13) @ 7:30 PM PT


Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:19-14)

Glendale beat Surprise 4-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (12-14) visits Surprise (17-11-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-12) visits Mesa (8-20) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (12-13-1) visits Scottsdale (17-11) @ 6:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:2-0)

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-2 with one walk, two strikeouts, allowed three stolen bases, and one throwing error.

Escogido beat Estrellas 7-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-3 in six innings
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Azucareros released Delmon Young (Baltimore free agent): LIDOM Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas visits Licey @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao visits Azucareros @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido visits Cibaenas @ 7:30 PM AST


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Melbourne (5-11) visits Canberra (11-5) 7:00 PM AET
Brisbane (10-6) visits Adelaide (6-8) @ 7:00 PM ACT


Puerto Rican League:

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Caguas beat Santurce 3-2 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:8-4)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 8-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) talks recovery and contract status: Primera Hora

The Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) Celebrity All-Star Game and Home Run Derby will take place on December 5, 2015 and features a long list of stars: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (10-4) visits Mayaguez (7-5) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (5-8) visits Santurce (4-9) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck one out  (g/f:2-1)

Rivas beat Boer 3-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Granada (6-5) visits Chinandega (4-7) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (6-5) visits Boer (6-5) @ 6:00 PM


Premier 12:

Thursday's Games:
South Korea visits Japan @ 7:00 PM
Mexico visits U.S.A. @ 7:00 PM


Colombian League:

Notes:
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Cartagena) allowed three runs over three and two-thirds innings for the losing decision as Barranquilla beat Cartagena 8-3: LCBP Official Site and El Meridian Post Game

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-15: Patrick Wisdom Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Four Runs; Eugenio Velez Triples, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Alberto Rosario Collects Three Singles & One RBI



Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in ten games going 16-for-31 (.516) with three doubles, eight RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, .615 OBP, .613 SLG, and 1.228 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 19 games going 25-for-79 (.316) with two doubles, one triple, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, four stolen bases, six strikeouts, three caught stealing, .393 OBP, .367 SLG, and .760 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 18 games going 11-for-35 (.314) with three doubles, two triples, two RBIs, 18 total bases, four runs, five walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .415 OBP, .514 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 30 games going 35-for-115 (.304) with six doubles, one triple, four home runs, 18 RBIs, 55 total bases, 18 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .380 OBP, .478 SLG, and .858 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) has played in 29 games going 34-for-115 (.296) with six doubles, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, seven runs, three walks, 18 strikeouts, .311 OBP, .426 SLG, and .737 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) has played in 30 games going 32-for-109 (.294) with five doubles, four triples, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 51 total bases, 19 runs, nine walks, seven stolen bases, 28 strikeouts, .347 OBP, .468 SLG, and .815 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) has played in 29 games going 25-for-98 (.255) with five doubles, two triples, 11 RBIs, 34 total bases, 15 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, six caught stealing, .348 OBP, .347 SLG, and .695 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) has played in 21 games going 18-for-75 (.240) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 23 total bases, ten runs, eight walks, six strikeouts, .313 OBP, .307 SLG, and .620 OPS.
Cesar Izturis (former St. Louis-Lara) has played in 17 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with two doubles, one triple, two RBIs, 14 total bases, two runs, seven walks, eight strikeouts, .315 OBP, .298 SLG, and .613 OPS.
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Lara) has played in ten games going 3-for-17 (.176) with two doubles, five total bases, four runs, three walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .294 SLG, and .627 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over two innings.
David Oca (State College-Caribes) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.04 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), four walks, and struck ten out over 8.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.13 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, and nine saves.  He's allowed 14 hits, two earned runs, and struck 13 out over 16 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made eight appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record, 3.14 ERA, and 1.33WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, six walks, and struck 12 out over 14.1 innings.
Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.79 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck four out over 4.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 6.94 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed ten hits, nine earned runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck eight out over 11.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 14.21 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, five walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.

Notes:
70 Venezuelan players will showcase from Tuesday-Thursday for MLB scouts: LVBP Official Site

Justin Wright (Memphis) has signed on to pitch for Margarita: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (9-23) visits La Guaira (19-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (17-15) visits Aragua (19-13) @ 7:30 PM VET
Caracas (17-15) visits Zulia (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VET
Magallanes (17-15) visits Caribes (15-17) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) has played in 23 games going 19-for-66 (.288) with five doubles, two home runs, eight RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, 16 walks, 20 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .427 OBP, .455 SLG, and .881 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in 31 games going 23-for-106 (.217) with eight doubles, three home runs, six RBIs, 40 total bases, 14 runs, ten walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, .303 OBP, .377 SLG, and .680 OPS.
Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) has played in nine games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one RBI, two total bases, two runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.09 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck two out over 3.2 innings.
Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.93 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and ten saves.  He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, six walks, and struck seven out over 15.1 innings.
Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He' allowed five hits, four runs (two earned), four walks, and struck six out over 5.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (16-16) visits Navojoa (16-16) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (10-22) visits Mochis (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (17-15) visits Mazatlan (18-14) @ 8:00 PM  MT
Culiacan (12-21) visits Mexicali (21-12) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one run.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at first base and assisted in one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (g/f:9-1)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and one caught sealing.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.
Omar Javier (former Johnson City-Estrellas) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 6-5 in 15 innings
El Caribe Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (13-13) visits Licy (14-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (12-11) visits Estrellas (13-11) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (12-12) visits Cibaenas (10-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Arizona Fall League:

Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one double, four RBIs (one w/two-outs), one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Surprise beat Scottsdale 7-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mesa (8-19) visits Salt River (14-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (16-11) visits Peoria (12-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (17-10-1) visits Glendale (11-14) @ 12:35 PM MST


Puerto Rican League:

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


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (6-4) visits Rivas (5-5) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (4-6) visits Granada (5-5) @ 6:00 PM

Monday, November 16, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-15: Jose Martinez Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; David Bergin Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run; Jonathan Rodriguez & Audry Perez Each Collect One Single, One Double, & One RBI



Venezuelan League:

Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Lara) entered late in the game in centerfield.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Zulia beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and three strikeouts.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck six out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:70-47)(g/f:3-2)
David Oca (State College-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, one balk, and struck two out.  (p-s:25-13)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one run.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) will extended his contract and will head home in early December: LVBP Official Site

Alex Gonzalez (Detroit free agent) has been added to the Caracas active roster: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
La Guaira (14-15) visits Caribes (14-14) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (16-12) visits Detroit (7-21) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (16-13) visits Caimanes (9-19) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita (16-10) visits Lara (17-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Cardenales (10-19) visits Boston (20-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (19-8) visits Aragua (15-12) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:2-0)

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eric Fornataro (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one walk.  (p-s:20-11)(g/f:4-0)

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one run.

Obregon beat Navojoa 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Culiacan (12-20) beat Mexicali (20-12) 7:30 PM PT


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) has played in 17 games going 18-for-59 (.305) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 39 total bases, 14 runs, six walks, one stolen base, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .364 OBP, .661 SLG, and 1.025 OPS.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 20 games going 18-for-75 (.240) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, 13 runs, four walks, two stolen bases, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .278 OBP, .413 SLG, .692 OPS.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) has played in nine games going 7-for-31 (.226) with two doubles, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, three runs, three walks, 11 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .387 SLG, and .673 OPS.
Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) has played in 12 games going 10-for-47 (.213) with two doubles, four RBIs, 12 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, four stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .339 OBP, .255 SLG, and .595 OPS.

Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.51 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, two holds, and two saves.  He's allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck 13 out over 14.1 innings.
Luke Weaver (Palm Beach-Surprise) has made six appearances (two starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.93 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, nine runs (eight earned), three home runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck 16 out over 18.1 innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 5.79 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed ten hits, six earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck eight out over 9.1 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Glendale) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 8.31 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed 13 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, and struck ten out over 8.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Peoria (12-12) visits Mesa (8-19) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (14-12) visits Glendale (11-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (16-10) visits Scottsdale (16-10) @ 12:35 PM MST


Dominican League:

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-6 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, and three walks.  (p-s:18-6)(g/f:1-1)

Cibao beat Estrellas 6-5 in 11 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and moved to third base, batting seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-8 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Puebla) is in talks to take over as a manager of Cibaenas: Listin Diario

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


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) four starts posting a 0-4 record, 2.74 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 26 hits, seven earned runs, four walks, and struck 19 out over 23 innings.


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one outfield assist.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in four double plays.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-3)

Carolina beat Caguas 5-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mayaguez beat Santurce 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Boer beat Chinandega 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Premier 12:

Kevin Medrano (former 2010 draft selection-Mexico) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.

Mexico beat Canada 4-3

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

U.S.A. beat Netherlands 6-1


Veracruz League:

Notes:
The league named managers, held draft, and set December 1, 2015 as opening day: LIV Official Site

Sunday, November 15, 2015

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-15-15: Aledmys Diaz Doubles, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Eugenio Velez Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; David Bergin Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Memphis free agent-Caribes) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one triple, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Caracas 4-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one run and assisted in four double plays.
Chad Oberacker (former 2010 draft selection-Lara) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Lara beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:23-12)(g/f:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-5 with one ground into double play.
Adron Chambers (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) hadn't scored three runs in a game since 2006: Aragua Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Zulia (14-17) visits Lara (17-14) @ 1:00 PM VET
Caribes (15-16) visits Caracas (16-15) @ 4:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-13) visits Margarita (9-22) @ 5:00 PM VET
La Guaira (18-13) visits Magallanes (17-14) @ 6:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) has played in 29 games going 24-for-91 (.264) with five doubles, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 41 total bases, 28 runs, 32 walks, three hit by pitches, one sac fly, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .465 OBP, and .451 SLG.
Carlos Torres (GCL-Margarita) has played in 14 games going 12-for-47 (.255) with two doubles, two triples, two home runs, eight RBIs, 24 total bases, seven runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .321 OBP, and .511 SLG.
Jhohan Acevedo (State College-Caracas) has played in nine games going 3-for-21 (.143) with three total bases, one run, six walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, and .143 SLG.
Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one total base, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, and .143 SLG.

Javier Avendano (former Batavia-Caribes) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, one unearned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out over 4.2 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (MiLB signing-La Guaira) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out over three innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning.
Kender Villegas (State College-Margarita) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and one save.  He's allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Ismael Brito (Johnson City-Margarita) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and one walk over one inning.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck four out over three innings.
Anderson Gerdel (Johnson City-La Guaira) has made seven appearances (four starts) posting a 1-1 record and 3.63 ERA.  He's allowed 28 hits, 11 runs (nine earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck 16 out over 22.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (DSL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 10-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Obregon) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Obregon beat Navojoa 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
25 organizations took in the LMB showcase: MiLB Official Site and MiLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (18-13) visits Mexicali (20-11) @ 3:00 PM PT
Jalisco (15-16) visits Culiacan (12-19) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (17-14) visits Hermosillo (10-21) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (16-15) visits Navojoa (16-15) @ 5:00 PM MST


Arizona Fall League:

Charlie Tilson (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.
Aledmys Diaz (Memphis-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Patrick Wisdom (Springfield-Surprise) started at third base and moved to first, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and one throwing error.
Michael Ohlman (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Surprise) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch for the blown save (3) and winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:3-2)
Dean Kiekhefer (Memphis-Surprise) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (2).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:3-0)

Surprise beat Salt River 6-5 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Dominican League:

Heath Wyatt (Memphis-Escogido) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Licey 7-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Robelys Reyes (Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in centerfield.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (Memphis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with two RBIs (one w.two-outs), one run, one sacrifice, and one sac fly.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 8-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

Wayne Lundgren (former Palm Beach-Sydney) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, and struck six out for the losing decision (0-4).  (p-s:77-57)(g/f:4-4)

Adelaide beat Sydney 4-0 in game two of doubleheader
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Felipe Lopez (former St. Louis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one walk.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis-Carolina) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Santurce beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:1-3)

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one caught stealing.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 5-2 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) is recovering well and plans to begin baseball activities during the holiday season: El Nuevo Dia

Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) talks about nominated for awards: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Carolina (4-7) visits Caguas (9-3) @ 4:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (5-5) visits Santurce (4-7) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) entered late in the game at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Boer) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run and two strikeouts.
Jhonny Polanco (Springfield-Boer) entered in the 12th and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (g/f:0-1)

Boer beat Granada 4-2 in 12 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 11-7
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (4-5) visits Boer (5-4) @ 11:00 AM
Granada (5-4) visits Rivas (4-5) @ 11:00 AM


Premier 12:

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Mexico) at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two runs.

Pedro Feliz (former St. Louis-Dominican Republic) entered late in the game at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexico beat Dominican Republic 9-6

Trey Nielsen (Palm Beach-Italy) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-0)

Cuba beat Italy 2-1

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Canada beat Netherlands 3-1

Monday's Games:
Mexico (2-3) visits Canada (5-0) @ 12:30 AM
South Korea (3-2) visits Cuba (3-2) @ 6:30 PM
Netherlands (3-2) visits U.S.A. (3-2) @ 12:30 AM
Puerto Rico (2-3) visits Japan (5-0) @ 6:30 PM