Friday, January 16, 2009

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-16-09 (Monday-Thursday's Games)

*Mexican Pacific League*

Monday's results:
Mochis scored two in the bottom of the ninth to beat Hermosillo 4-3: Boxscore

Former Memphis Redbird Edgar Gonzalez doubled for Mazatlan.
Guasave scored three runs in the eigth to beat Mazatlan 3-1: Boxscore

No games Tuesday

Wednesday's results:
Mazatlan pounded out Guasave 11-5: Boxscore
Hermosillo beat Mochis 14-9: Boxscore

Thursday's results:
Mazatlan topped Guasave 8-5: Boxscore
Mochis shut out Hermosillo 4-0: Boxscore

Friday's games @ 7:30pm MST:
Mazatlan @ Guasave
Mochis @ Hermosillo
Teams are all tied up at 2-2.

*Veracruz Instructional League*

Tuxtlas won the championship series, winning four of five games over Santa Rosa.

*Venezuelan League*

Monday's results:
Jose Rada (GCL): Did not pitch for Aragua.
Former Memphis Redbird Javier Colina went 2-for-4 with a double for La Guaira.
La Guaira beat Aragua 7-5: Boxscore

Former Memphis Redbird Orber Moreno gave up the losing run in the bottom of the ninth, pitching for Caracas.
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities) did not pitch for Lara.
Ex-Cardinal Cesar Izturis went 3-for-3 with one double and scored two runs for Lara.
Former GCL Cardinal Gustavo Martinez pitched 2.2 scoreless innings for Lara.
Lara topped Caracas 5-4: Boxscore

Tuesday's results:
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities) did not pitch for Lara.
Jose Rada (GCL) did not pitch for Aragua.
Aragua jumped out in front early and held the lead to beat Lara 7-3: Boxscore

Former Memphis Redbird Armando Rios joined and made his first appearance with Caracas, after his team Carolina was eliminated from post season play in the Puerto Rican League.
Zulia scored three in the final three frames to tie and then beat Caracas 6-4: Boxscore

Wednesday's results:
Jose Rada (GCL) did not pitch for Aragua.
Richard Castillo (Quad Cities) did not pitch for Lara.
Former Memphis Redbird Vladimir Nunez gave up two hits, two runs, seven walks, and struck out one over five innings for Lara.
Aragua scored three in the eighth and held off Lara 5-2: Boxscore

La Guaira only need two runs to top Zulia 2-1: Boxscore

Thursday's results:
Former Memphis Redbird Armando Rios drove in two runs for Caracas.
Caracas beat La Guaira 6-2: Boxscore

Jose Rada (GCL) did not pitch for Aragua.
Aragua scored seven runs in the first three innings for a 7-2 victory over Zulia: Boxscore

Jesus Guzman, who plays for Caracas, was named MVP: Link
St. Louis Cardinal Troy Glaus worked under Preston Gomez in the Venezuelan League before rising up through the ranks to the majors. Gomez passed away on Tuesday: Link

Fridays' games @ 7:30pm VST:
Caracas (6-5) @ La Guaira (6-5)
Zulia (4-7) @ Lara (6-5)
Aragua (6-6) has day off.

*Dominican Republic League*

Monday's results:
Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started as designated hitter and batted 4th. 2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and two walks (one intentional).
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent) did not play for Licey.
Ex-Cardinal Ronnie Belliard went 3-for-5 with one double, three RBIs, and one run scored for Licey.
Licey scored seven in the ninth and held off Aguilas' rally for an 11-3 stomping: Boxscore
Aguilas was eliminated from the championship series with this loss.

Tuesday's results:
Ex-Cardinal Ray King pitched 1.1 innings of scoreless ball for Gigantes.
Azucareros barely got away with the win, beating Gigantes 10-9: Boxscore

Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started as designated hitter and batted 4th. 1-for-5 with one double and three strikeouts (swinging). (Runners left in scoring position with 2-outs: 2)
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Did not play for Licey.
Licey shut out Aguilas 5-0: Boxscore

Wednesday's results:
Gigantes doubled up Aguilas 8-4: Boxscore

Amaury Marti (Memphis): Started as designated hitter and batted 5th. 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout (swinging). (Runners left in scoring position with 2-outs: 1)
D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Did not play for Licey.
Ex-Cardinal Jorge Sosa started for Licey and gave up four hits, two runs, two walks, and struck out three over six innings.
Azucareros scored one in the bottom of the ninth to beat Licey 3-2: Boxscore

Thursday's results:
Amaury Marti (Memphis) and D'Angelo Jimenez (Memphis-free agent): Did not play for Licey.
Licey beat Aguilas 7-1: Boxscore

Ex-Cardinal Ray King picked up his third hold in the playoffs for Gigantes.
Azucareros scored three in the seventh and held off Gigantes for the 5-3 win: Boxscore

Friday's games:
Gigantes (10-6) visit Licey (11-6) @ 7:30pm AST.
Azucareros (10-7) visits Aguilas (2-14) @ 8:00pm AST.

*Colombian League*

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-2 on Monday.
Barranquilla beat Monteria 4-3 in 13 innings on Tuesday.
Cartagena beat Monteria 6-5 on Wednesday.
Monteria beat Cartagena 4-2 on Thursday.

Cartagena's OF/1B Carlos Arroyo was named MVP of the round robin tournament, while Monteria's Javier Ortiz was named 'Most Valuable Pitcher': Link
Monteria's MGR Teddy Martinez was named 'Manager of the Year': Link
Monteria reliever Miguel Gomez was named 'Reliever of the Year': Link

No games Friday, Saturday's game:
Monteria (4-4) @ Barranquilla (4-4): Pre Game Notes
Cartagena (4-4) has days off.

Donovan Solano (Springfield) plays for Barranquilla.

*Puerto Rican League*

No games Monday.

Tuesday's results:
Former Cardinal spring training invite Miguel Negron went 2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and scored one run for Santurce.
Arecibo scored two in the tenth to beat Santurce 6-4: Boxscore

Joe Thurston (Memphis?): Started at second base and batted leadoff. 2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout (swinging), and assisted in one double play.
Ponce scored five in the ninth doubling up Mayguez 8-4: Boxscore
Ponce swept the series 4-0.

Wednesday's results:
Ex-Cardinal John Rodriguez picked up one hit in a pinch hit situation for Santurce.
Arecibo doubled up Santurce 6-3: Boxscore
Arecibo wins the series 4-1.

Championship Series begins Sunday @ 6:00pm AST.
Arecibo @ Ponce

*World Baseball Classic*

Cuba is ranked number one and the United States number two in the points ranking system: Link

List of players that are expected to be in camp for the Dominican team on Monday includes Albert Pujols (St. Louis) and ex-Cardinals Placido Polanco and Ronnie Belliard: Link

Ex-Cardinal Einar Diaz is an Ast. Coach for the Panama team: Link

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