Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-3-19: Alex Mejia Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; Zach Phillips Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Win; Elehuris Montero Singles, Triples, & Walks

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Eugenio Velez, Audry Perez, Alberto Rosario, Robelys Reyes, Raul Valdes, & Angel Castro Included On Dominican Roster For 2019 Pan American Games

Pedro López hopes that his new challenge as leader of the Dominican baseball team will be as successful as his first experience: Bathed in gold.  (Translated)

Listin Diario

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-17-18: Angel Castro Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Six innings For The Win; Dean Anna Singles, Doubles Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Martinez Hits A Two-Run Homer

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-12-18: Xavier Scruggs Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Tommy Edman Singles Twice, Walks Three Times, & Knocks In One Run; Lane Thomas Walks Twice

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Angel Castro Arrived In Azucareros Camp For The 2018-19 LIDOM Season

With 50 players in the "Corral," the Toros del Este concluded their third day of pre-season training with major player integrations, which should be of great value to the club.  (Tranlsated)

LIDOM Official Site

Azucareros Signed Angel Castro For 2018-19 LIDOM Season

The Office of Baseball Operations of the East Bulls announced the importation of receiver Sean Murphy and pitcher David Rollins, with a view to the upcoming 2018-19 season of Dominican baseball.  (Translated)

El Caribe

Oaxaca Released Angel Castro

Fernando Ballesteros Twitter

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 8-8-18: Rainel Rosario Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Niko Vasquez Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Cedric Hunter Singles

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and two runs.

Tijuana beat Saltillo 12-7

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Yucatan) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:9-5)(g/f:1-0)

Puebla beat Yucatan 4-2

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Campeche beat Leon 8-3

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Oaxaca) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-2).  (p-s:56-30)(g/f:2-1)

Quintana Roo beat Oaxaca 8-2

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 7-21-18: Luis Garcia Collects Two Singles, One Double, One Home Run, & Two RBIs In Doubleheader; Niko Vasquez Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Iker Franco Singles & Knocks In Two Run

#NuevaFotoDePerfil pic.twitter.com/9etfyokjVX

— Luis Alfonso Garcia. (@LAG50JP) July 22, 2018

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Durango) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

Durango beat Mexico 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Durango) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Mexico) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two two-out RBIs and one walk.

Mexico beat Durango 7-2 in game two of doubleheader

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Saltillo beat Yucatan 5-2

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Puebla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Puebla beat Monterrey 8-3

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Dos Laredos) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Dos Laredos beat Tabasco 3-2

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Aguascalientes beat Quintana Roo 6-5 in 10 innings

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks.
Joe Colon (former MiLB signing-Leon) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch for the save (4).  (p-s:26-15)(g/f:2-1)

Leon beat Laguna 4-3

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and two sacrifices.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:0-1)

Monclova beat Campeche 2-1

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Oaxaca) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (p-s:88-55)(g/f:3-1)

Tijuana beat Oaxaca 6-0

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 7-15-18: Daric Barton Singles & Walks Three Times; Niko Vasquez Doubles & Walks; Juan Pena Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Three Innings

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Puebla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-1 with one run, three walks, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Puebla beat Aguascalientes 5-4

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Oaxaca) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck seven out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:105-57)(g/f:6-2)

Oaxaca beat Saltillo 8-3

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Dos Laredos) started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.
Juan Pena (former Tennessee-Dos Laredos) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:52-34)(g/f:6-0)

Dos Laredos beat Leon 5-1

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Laguna) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:1-1)

Campeche beat Laguna 5-4

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Mexico) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and allowed two stolen bases.

Monclova beat Mexico 10-1

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 7-10-18: Rainel Rosario Doubles, Walks Three Times, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Daric Barton Hits A Two-Run Homer; Cedric Hunter Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run

LEJOS POR EL IZQUIERDO💪🏼‼️
Rainel Rosario pega su 2do. Cuadrangular de la temporada.
4️⃣🔼@OficialSarapero 1@Pericos_Oficial 2 pic.twitter.com/i4EiYWr70t

— Saraperos De Saltillo (@OficialSarapero) July 11, 2018

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Oaxaca) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.  (p-s:108-64)(g/f:7-4)

Oaxaca beat Aguascalientes 3-2

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Durango) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Durango beat Oaxaca 12-8

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one intentional walk, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at shortstop and moved to second base, batting sixth.  0-for-1 with one run, four walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, two walks (one intentional), one stolen base, two strikeouts, and two fielding errors.

Monclova beat Leon 4-3 in 11 innings

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Laguna) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:0-1)

Laguna beat Tabasco 4-3 in 10 innings

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and three walks (one intentional).

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Puebla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Saltillo beat Puebla 7-6

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 7-4-18: Angel Castro Strikes Out Seven Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Daric Barton Hits A Two-Run Homer; Richy Pedroza Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run

Luciendo Ángel Castro en la lomita, ha silenciado los cañones poblanos permitiendo solo dos imparables y propinando serie de chocolates bien oaxaqueños. Al cerrar séptima #Pericos y @GuerrerosOax siguen empatados a cero | @LigaMexBeis #Oaxaca pic.twitter.com/o34w3Z5hX4

— LupizOM (@lupizojeda) July 5, 2018

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Puebla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run and one strikeout.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Oaxaca) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:93-60)(g/f:9-3)

Oaxaca beat Puebla 3-2

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Mexico) entered late in the game  at catcher.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one RBI.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Mexico beat Leon 5-2

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-7 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and two walks.

Aguascalientes beat Saltillo 16-5

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in right field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Dos Laredos) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, five earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:41-27)(g/f:3-0)

Monclova beat Dos Laredos 5-2

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Laguna) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:8-8)

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Durango) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Laguna beat Durango 9-7

Oaxaca Signed Angel Castro For 2018 Season

Gerardo Salazar Twitter

Oaxaca Invited Angel Castro To Training Camp

The board and the sports committee of Warriors of Oaxaca officially announce the invitation to the training camps of Dominican pitcher Angel Castro, who will be looking for a place on the roster and starting rotation of the Zapotec troop for the autumn championship "Alfredo Harp Helú" 2018.  (Translated)

MiLB Official Site

Cibaenas Traded Angel Castro To Cibao

Los Gigantes del Cibao acquired right-handed pitcher Ángel Castro in a transaction made with the Águilas Cibaeñas team on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 12.  (Translated)

LIDOM Official Site

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 5-4-18: Niko Vasquez Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Cedric Hunter Collects Three Singles & Three RBIs; Richy Pedroza Singles, Walks, & Knocks In One Run;

Niko Vasquez (right) - Bravos de Leon

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Dos Laredos) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (4-2).  (p-s:97-60)(g/f:9-3)

Dos Laredos beat Monterrey 7-5

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in right field and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Leon) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed nine hits, four runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:96-54)(g/f:8-2)

Leon beat Campeche 12-5

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.

Aguascalientes beat Durango 8-7

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Laguna) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one ground into double play.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Laguna) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:17-10)(g/f:2-0)

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with one run, two stolen base, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Monclova beat Laguna 4-3 in 12 innings

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 4-28-18: Daric Barton Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Angel Castro Strikes Out Two & Allows Two Runs Over Five & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Yefri Perez Doubles Twice

Daric Barton (green) - Pericos de Puebla

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, three strikeouts, and one throwing error.

Monclova beat Durango 14-11

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Dos Laredos) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and one fielding error.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Dos Laredos) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, struck six out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (3-2).  (p-s: 113-63)(g/f:11-2)

Aguascalientes beat Dos Laredos 6-1

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Tijuana beat Saltillo 3-1

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Leon) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:86-50)(g/f:8-4)

Leon beat Campeche 7-2

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Puebla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Yucatan beat Puebla 12-6

Leon Placed Angel Castro On The Reserve List

Roberto Espinoza Twitter

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 4-4-18: Maikel Cleto Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced; Pedro Rodriguez Pitched One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save; Luis Garcia Singles Twice & Walks

Maikel Cleto - Algodoneros Union Laguna

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Mexico beat Saltillo 10-3

Dan Johnson (former St. Louis-Leon) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one fielding error.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Leon) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, and five walks  for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:89-44)(g/f:7-2)

Tijuana beat Leon 7-4

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Oaxaca) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Monclova beat Oaxaca 11-10

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run, one hit by pitch, and assisted in one double play.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Campeche) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (3).  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:1-2)

Campeche beat Aguascalientes 4-1

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Laguna) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Laguna) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)

Quintana Roo beat Laguna 2-1

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 3-29-18: Daric Barton Triples & Drives In One Run; Niko Vasquez Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Dan Johnson & Cedric Hunter Each Collect Two Singles & One RBI

Ocho entradas completas en el estadio Hermanos Serdán @GuerrerosOax 0@Pericos_Oficial 5#ElBeisEsPasión #LMB pic.twitter.com/SWRvXh79bW

— Pericos OFICIAL (@Pericos_Oficial) March 29, 2018

Daric Barton (10) - Pericos de Puebla


Dan Johnson (former St. Louis-Leon) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Leon) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, four earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:64-31)(g/f:4-2)

Leon beat Mexico 7-5

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Oaxaca) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 and assisted in three double plays.

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Puebla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.

Puebla beat Oaxaca 5-0

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Aguascalientes beat Saltillo 4-3

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Dos Laredos) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Dos Laredos beat Monclova 8-1

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Laguna) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Laguna) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-6)(g/f:1-0)

Durango beat Laguna 7-6