2016-17 Brewers Latin (and Australia) Winter League Updates

[Mass Haas]

The "Thursday" game in Australia is underway as of this post (6:00 AM Central). The box score is here. An early walk for Malik Collymore, and early RBI for Tucker Neuhaus.

 

Summary details later today...

[Mass Haas]

The "Thursday" game in Australia is underway as of this post (6:00 AM Central). The box score is here. An early walk for Malik Collymore, and early RBI for Tucker Neuhaus.

 

Summary details later today...

 

Collymore 0-for-3, BB, K, and Neuhaus 1-for-4, RBI, two K's

 

Actually, this is the only league where the player stat pages are still being updated (still late in the regular season).

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Thursday's games --

 

By the way, looks like Wily Peralta will get work in starting next Wednesday in the Dominican - tweet

 

Dominican box: Jonathan Villar's team scores five in the 8th to win 5-2. Villar was on base twice, 1-for-3, BB, R, K, SB (5th SB in eight postseason games)

 

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Mexico box: David Goforth is finding Mexico to his liking! He picked up the relief win here with two scoreless, and has now retired all but one of the 12 men he's faced in two outings since his arrival -- he limited the damage in a really tough spot:

 

Hermosillo Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Victor Marte replaces Juan Ramon Noriega.

Mario Ivan Santana walks.

Jorge Flores walks. Mario Ivan Santana to 2nd.

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Victor Marte.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Jasson Atondo replaces Mario Ivan Santana.

Jason Bourgeois out on a sacrifice bunt, third baseman Issmael Salas to second baseman Jose Manuel Rodriguez. Jasson Atondo to 3rd. Jorge Flores to 2nd.

Carlos Alberto Gastelum grounds out, shortstop Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses. Jasson Atondo scores. Jorge Flores to 3rd.

Efren Navarro grounds out, first baseman Joey Meneses to pitcher David Goforth.

 

Hermosillo Bottom of the 7th

 

O'Koyea Dickson strikes out swinging.

Dustin Martin doubles (2) on a fly ball to right fielder Jose Manuel Orozco.

Jose Amador grounds out, shortstop Ramiro Pena to first baseman Joey Meneses. Dustin Martin to 3rd.

Tim Torres strikes out swinging.

 

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Venezuela box: Holy pace of play! Nine inning game - five hours, 16 minutes.

 

RHP Junior Rincon, the 25-year-old hard thrower who split 2016 between Brevard County and Biloxi (40 relief appearances), has joined Tiburones de La Guairá in the Venezuelan League. He made two October appearances for his Dominican League club. Rincon is a Dominican native.

 

Rincon was one of 22 (!) pitchers to see action. He retired the only man he faced, on a groundout, stranding two runners.

 

Wild 9th inning ending here (game log), with Manager Ozzie Guillen ejected.

 

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Venezuela box: Third baseman Hernan Perez 1-for-4 (BB, one K) in his team's 9-2 loss. Perez did steal two bases, he's 9-for-10 in that category in 43 winter games.

 

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Venezuela box: catcher Manny Pina 0-for-3, RBI, pinch-hit for in the 9th of a wild 9-8 loss.

 

For the victors, SS Gabriel Noriega had a fine game: 2-for-4, HBP, double, two R, three RBI, one K.

 

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Australia box (in progress as of this post): Shaping up as a wild one, full recap on Collymore / Neuhaus later this AM

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Australia box (in progress as of this post): Shaping up as a wild one, full recap on Collymore / Neuhaus later this AM

 

Brutal walkoff 8-7 loss for a Sydney team that nearly has to win out to qualify for the postseason.

 

Malik Collymore was 1-for-4, BB, R, his 10th SB in 14 attempts, and a 9th inning fielding error that allowed runners to move up a base, complicating things in the fateful inning.

 

Tucker Neuhaus, still spending all his recent time at third base after a long second base stint earlier, was 0-for-5, one K.

[Mass Haas]

Well, I'm preparing for blizzard wind conditions and 18 inches of snow today, so might as well report on games from the Caribbean...

 

Friday's games --

 

Dominican box: Jonathan Villar's team is now 8-1 in the round-robin postseason after a 2-1 win. Villar, playing shortstop, was 0-for-3, BB, two K

 

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Venenzuela box: Speaking of shortstops - well, emergency shortstops, anyway - that's where Hernan Perez played, and he committed fielding errors on two of the first three ground balls sent his way. At the plate, Perez was 1-for-4 in a 5-1 loss. His Aragua team was swept four games to none in this best-of-seven, so Perez' winter season appears to be over.

 

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Venezuela box: In a best-of-seven series now tied at two games apiece, Manny Pina was 2-for-4, double, run, three RBI, in a 9-2 win. On the other side of the box, SS Gabriel Noriega was 1-for-2 (HBP, one K).

 

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As of this early Sat. AM post, the Australia League game featuring Malik Collymore and Tucker Neuhaus is already underway, and each player is off to a quick start in the early innings. Final details later on today...check in on the box/log here.

[Mass Haas]

As of this early Sat. AM post, the Australia League game featuring Malik Collymore and Tucker Neuhaus is already underway, and each player is off to a quick start in the early innings. Final details later on today...check in on the box/log here.

 

Sydney loses again, 10-8, lost an early 5-0 lead, yikes.

 

Neuhaus, playing third base, on base four times, 3-for-4, BB, two RBI. Collymorewas 1-for-4, R, RBI, one K, outfield assist.

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Saturday's games --

 

Puerto Rico box: Team Santurce (catcher Rene Garcia, young outfielder Jay Feliciano) swamped Team Carolina (SS Ivan DeJesus, Jr.) by a 10-2 score, to grab a 2-1 series lead in the best of seven. However, it was actually DeJesus who had the big game, on base three times and productive. Click the box for details on all three.

 

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Puerto Rico box: In the other league semifinal series, SS Yadiel Rivera was 1-for-4 (double) in a 5-4 loss. His Mayaguez team now leads its series, but only by two games to one.

 

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Venezuelan box: A 16-inning game featuring 22 pitchers that took over seven hours to play? Sure!

 

SS Gabriel Noriega's team leads the league semifinal series three games to two after a 2-1 walkoff win. Noriega was 1-for-6, caught stealing, error, three K's.

 

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Venezuela box: It was a poor outing for RHP Junior Rincon, his team now trails three games to two in the other league semifinal. Rincon retired only one of the four men he faced in a 13-2 loss.

 

Caribes Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Junior Rincon replaces Javier Palacios.

Luis Jimenez grounds out, second baseman Heiker Meneses to first baseman Jose Castillo.

Mario Lisson hit by pitch.

Oswaldo Arcia walks. Mario Lisson to 2nd.

Ehire Adrianza doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Danry Vasquez. Mario Lisson scores. Oswaldo Arcia to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Mauricio Robles replaces Junior Rincon.

 

The bullpen then allowed those inherited runners to score, three runs allowed in all.

 

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Australia box: As of this post, they are in the 11th inning in a 6-6 game. For Sydney, CF Malik Collymore has been on base three times thus far, 3B Tucker Neuhaus has a double in five at-bats.

 

Final details later today, though you'll likely know before the updated post if you click the link.

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Australia box: As of this post, they are in the 11th inning in a 6-6 game. For Sydney, CF Malik Collymore has been on base three times thus far, 3B Tucker Neuhaus has a double in five at-bats.

 

Final details later today, though you'll likely know before the updated post if you click the link.

 

Wow, once they got to the 11th inning, the teams began each half-inning with runners on 1st and 2nd, check it out. Even with that head start, Sydney couldn't score but Perth did, and both these teams are now 11-17 and won't qualify for the postseason. Click on the link for final numbers on the two Brewers --

 

Sydney Top of the 11th

 

Aaron Sookee starts inning at 2nd base.

Guy Edmonds starts inning at 1st base.

Pitching Change: Jake Bowey replaces Cameron Lamb.

With Joshua Strong batting, throwing error by Jake Bowey on the pickoff attempt, Aaron Sookee to 3rd. Guy Edmonds to 2nd.

Joshua Strong grounds out, second baseman Luke Hughes to first baseman John Riley.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Michael Campbell replaces Harry Fullerton.

Michael Campbell reaches on a fielder's choice out, second baseman Luke Hughes to catcher Matt Dixon. Aaron Sookee out at home. Guy Edmonds to 3rd.

Trent D'Antonio strikes out swinging, catcher Matt Dixon to first baseman John Riley.

 

Perth Bottom of the 11th

 

Defensive Substitution: Ryo Nishimura replaces Michael Campbell, batting 9th, playing second base.

Josh Diggins starts inning at 2nd base.

Joey Wong starts inning at 1st base.

Derek Peterson hits a sacrifice bunt. Missed catch error by second baseman Ryo Nishimura, assist to third baseman Tucker Neuhaus. Josh Diggins to 3rd. Joey Wong to 2nd. Derek Peterson to 1st.

Luke Hughes reaches on a force attempt, throwing error by third baseman Tucker Neuhaus. Josh Diggins scores. Joey Wong to 3rd. Derek Peterson to 2nd.

[Mass Haas]

From the Australia game referenced in the prior post (our Saturday, their Sunday):

 

Malik Collymore infield single, top of the 5th (at-bat begins at 01:37:40 mark)

 

Tucker Neuhaus doubles on a line drive to right field, top of the 6th (at-bat begins at 01:55:55 mark)

 

Collymore singles on fly ball to right, top of the 9th, to keep the game alive, and teammate homers on next at-bat to tie things up (at-bat begins at 03:06:20 mark)

 

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Sunday's games --

 

Dominican box: Jonathan Villar 0-for-4, BB, R, two K's in his team's round-robin win. Safe to say his club will be moving on to the league finals, 9-1 record, other three clubs all under .500.

 

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Puerto Rico box: Can't wait to see what 6'8" LHP Andrew Barbosa does in Colorado Springs, because he is crushing Puerto Rico.

 

In this start: 5.1 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 4 K

 

Barbosa's effort wasn't enough in a 2-1 loss, though, and his team is now tied two games apiece in its best of-seven league semifinal series.

 

SS Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-4, one K

 

Caguas Bottom of the 1st

 

Jorge Padilla singles on a line drive to center fielder Eddie Rosario.

Omar Garcia strikes out swinging.

Rey Navarro grounds out to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Jorge Padilla to 2nd.

Rusney Castillo strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 2nd

 

Randy Ruiz pops out to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

Ruben Gotay called out on strikes.

David Vidal flies out to center fielder Eddie Rosario.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 3rd

 

Jan Vazquez walks.

Jack Lopez lines into a double play, right fielder Henry Ramos to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Jan Vazquez doubled off 1st.

Jorge Padilla strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 4th

 

Omar Garcia singles on a ground ball to second baseman Benji Gonzalez.

Rey Navarro lines into a double play, pitcher Andrew Barbosa to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Omar Garcia out at 1st.

Rusney Castillo singles on a line drive to center fielder Eddie Rosario.

Randy Ruiz singles on a line drive to center fielder Eddie Rosario. Rusney Castillo to 2nd.

Ruben Gotay grounds out, second baseman Benji Gonzalez to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 5th

 

David Vidal flies out to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Jan Vazquez pops out to third baseman Jonathan Rodriguez in foul territory.

Jack Lopez grounds out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Kennys Vargas.

 

Caguas Bottom of the 6th

 

Jorge Padilla singles on a line drive to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Omar Garcia out on a sacrifice bunt, first baseman Kennys Vargas to second baseman Benji Gonzalez. Jorge Padilla to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Connor Little replaces Andrew Barbosa.

 

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Puerto Rico box: With a 2-0 win (my, offense is suppressed in this league), the club of Ivan De Jesus, Jr. takes a three games to one lead in the other league semifinal. De Jesus was 1-for-4, double, BB, one K.

 

For the other club, catcher Rene Garcia was 2-for-4 and saw two stolen bases against.

[Mass Haas]

Missed listing RHP David Goforth's weekend outings:

 

Saturday --

 

Hermosillo Bottom of the 7th

 

O'Koyea Dickson strikes out swinging. Wild pitch by pitcher Daniel Rodriguez. O'Koyea Dickson to 1st.

Dustin Martin homers (1) on a fly ball to right field. O'Koyea Dickson scores.

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Daniel Rodriguez.

Luis Alfonso Garcia flies out to center fielder Maxwell Leon.

Tim Torres strikes out swinging.

Mario Ivan Santana grounds out, third baseman Ramiro Pena to first baseman Issmael Salas.

 

Hermosillo Bottom of the 8th

 

Sebastian Elizalde remains in the game as the designated hitter.

Jorge Flores grounds out, shortstop Jose Guadalupe Chavez to first baseman Issmael Salas.

Jason Bourgeois singles on a ground ball to shortstop Jose Guadalupe Chavez.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Fernando Perez replaces Carlos Alberto Gastelum.

Culiacan challenged (play at 1st), call on the field was upheld: Fernando Perez singles on a ground ball to third baseman Ramiro Pena. Jason Bourgeois to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Oliver Perez replaces David Goforth.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Jose Amador replaces Efren Navarro.

Efren Navarro flies out to left fielder Ryan Lollis.

Pitching Change: Derrick Loop replaces Oliver Perez.

O'Koyea Dickson called out on strikes.

 

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Sunday --

 

Hermosillo Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Juan Ramon Noriega.

Jorge Flores singles on a fly ball to left fielder Ryan Lollis.

Jason Bourgeois pops out to second baseman Jose Manuel Rodriguez.

Carlos Alberto Gastelum walks. Jorge Flores to 2nd.

Efren Navarro reaches on a fielding error by shortstop Ramiro Pena. Jorge Flores scores. Carlos Alberto Gastelum to 3rd.

O'Koyea Dickson out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Maxwell Leon. Carlos Alberto Gastelum scores.

Pitching Change: Oliver Perez replaces David Goforth.

Dustin Martin pops out to second baseman Jose Manuel Rodriguez in foul territory.

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Monday's game --

 

Venezuela box: Their postseason series is now tied at three games apiece -- catcher Manny Pina (0-for-3 in a 3-0 win) and SS Gabriel Noriega on the other side (0-for-4)

[Mass Haas]

TWEET: Brewers ready to put the brakes on catcher Manny Pina's winter ball stint.

[Mass Haas]

Tuesday's games --

 

Dominican box: Jonathan Villar 0-for-3, one K, he exited after flying out in the 5th, not going to read anything into that at all

 

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Puerto Rico box: 1.21 ERA in 44.2 IP this winter, that's the combined total of regular season and postseason numbers for RHP Jorge Lopez. He has not allowed an earned run (one unearned) in ten postseason innings (two starts).

 

In this game -- 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, 1 HBP, his own throwing error led to the run

 

His team lost 2-1 though, and is now down three games to two in the best-of-seven league semi-final.

 

Teammate SS Yadiel Rivera was 1-for-2, HBP.

 

Caguas Top of the 1st

 

Jorge Padilla hit by pitch.

Rico Noel singles on a ground ball to third baseman Benji Gonzalez. Jorge Padilla to 2nd.

Rey Navarro strikes out swinging.

Rusney Castillo grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Jorge Padilla to 3rd. Rico Noel to 2nd.

Randy Ruiz strikes out swinging.

 

Caguas Top of the 2nd

 

Ruben Gotay called out on strikes.

David Vidal grounds out, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez.

Jonathan Morales pops out to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin.

 

Caguas Top of the 3rd

 

Jack Lopez grounds out, second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez.

Jorge Padilla strikes out swinging.

Rico Noel grounds out, third baseman Benji Gonzalez to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez.

 

Caguas Top of the 4th

 

Rey Navarro singles on a ground ball to center fielder Eddie Rosario.

Rusney Castillo reaches on a throwing error by pitcher Jorge Lopez. Rey Navarro to 3rd. Rusney Castillo to 2nd.

Randy Ruiz reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Jorge Lopez to third baseman Benji Gonzalez to catcher Carlos Corporan. Rey Navarro out at home. Rusney Castillo to 3rd.

Ruben Gotay singles on a line drive to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Rusney Castillo scores. Randy Ruiz to 2nd.

David Vidal grounds into a double play, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Ruben Gotay out at 2nd.

 

Caguas Top of the 5th

 

Jonathan Morales grounds out, third baseman Benji Gonzalez to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez.

Jack Lopez walks.

Jorge Padilla singles on a ground ball to shortstop Yadiel Rivera. Jack Lopez to 3rd.

Rico Noel grounds into a double play, shortstop Yadiel Rivera to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Jonathan Rodriguez. Jorge Padilla out at 2nd

 

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Puerto Rico box: Season ends for catcher Rene Garcia, 1-for-3 here in a 2-1 loss. Moving on is SS Ivan De Jesus, Jr., who hit the two-run 3rd inning home run that led to his team's semi-final series win.

 

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Venezuela box: Season ends for SS Gabriel Noriega despite a 2-for-4 game, SB (one K).

 

Manny Pina's team moves on in the playoffs, he was 0-for-2 with a sacrifice bunt here, but as the prior post shows, the Brewers are asking him to call it a winter and rest.

 

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On a light note from Australia, Malik Collymore and Tucker Neuhaus had a zoo day with koalas (Collymore lower left with the beard, Neuhaus at bottom of photo), snakes, and wombats.

[Mass Haas]

Wily Peralta made his winter debut in the Dominican Wednesday evening -- he faced five batters, and thanks to his 2nd inning teammate's bullpen work, escaped with a 0.00 ERA.

 

Escogido Top of the 1st

 

Rafael Bautista grounds out, third baseman Maikel Franco to first baseman Jason Krizan.

Eury Perez grounds out, shortstop Wilmer Difo to first baseman Jason Krizan.

Jorge Polanco grounds out, first baseman Jason Krizan to pitcher Wily Peralta.

 

Escogido Top of the 2nd

 

Ronny Paulino walks.

Tommy Pham walks. Ronny Paulino to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Sandy Rosario replaces Wily Peralta.

Jimmy Paredes strikes out swinging.

Chesny Young grounds into a force out, shortstop Wilmer Difo to second baseman Ketel Marte. Ronny Paulino to 3rd. Tommy Pham out at 2nd. Chesny Young to 1st.

With Erik Gonzalez batting, Chesny Young steals (1) 2nd base.

Erik Gonzalez strikes out swinging.

 

Box score here, no other Brewers in this game.

 

A full report on Wednesday's action when all results are in...

[Mass Haas]

TWEET: Brewers ready to put the brakes on catcher Manny Pina's winter ball stint.

 

If the related (translated) tweets are taken at face value, Manny Pina's Venezuelan team asked if he could play in 1st two games of upcoming semifinal series, but Brewers said no, you're done.

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Dominican box: Jonathan Villar 1-for-5, RBI, two K's in his team's 6-0 win. He played shortstop.

 

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Puerto Rico box: Season ends for several Brewers (RHP's Hiram Burgos and Jorge Lopez, LHP Andrew Barbosa and SS Yadiel Rivera after a 1-0 loss that saw Team Mayaguez fall in the league semi-final series, four games to two.

 

Rivera was 0-for-2 with a sacrifice bunt in this game.

 

Burgos got the start and took the loss, his line: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 2 K, you can follow his game log here.

 

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Venezuela box: Hernan Perez and his team had a special wild card game to see who would be the 4th team in the league semifinals. Perez' team lost 4-2, so Perez is now officially done for the winter. He was 2-for-5 with an RBI here, played second base.

 

Moving on is RH reliever Junior Rincon, who appeared in this win.

 

Aragua Bottom of the 5th

 

Pitching Change: Junior Rincon replaces Kelvin De La Cruz.

Carlos Penalver flies out to center fielder Alonzo Harris.

Hernan Perez flies out to left fielder Jose Castillo.

Endy Chavez grounds out, second baseman Heiker Meneses to first baseman Hector Sanchez.

 

Aragua Bottom of the 6th

 

Yadir Drake grounds out, third baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Hector Sanchez.

Alex Cabrera singles on a line drive to center fielder Alonzo Harris.

Pitching Change: Wander Perez replaces Junior Rincon.

Alberto Callaspo strikes out swinging.

Carlos Franco walks. Alex Cabrera to 2nd.

Sandy Leon pops out to second baseman Heiker Meneses.

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Junior Rincon is the only Brewer player still active among the four Venezuelan teams in the league semi-finals. Manny Pina and Orlando Arcia's teams are alive, but the Brewers shut each player down for the winter.

 

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In Puerto Rico, young SS Angel Ortega's team is still alive in the league finals, but we haven't seen him in action in some time. Infielder Ivan De Jesus, Jr., however, will likely be a box score regular over the next week.

 

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In Mexico, RHP David Goforth's team is active in the league semi-finals.

 

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The Dominican playoff format is more difficult to decipher, we know Jonathan Villar's team is cruising in the round robin and has been a constant, we'll see if Wily Peralta sees additional action. It's possible we'll see the return of Domingo Santana, but his very limited action seemed to end a couple of weeks ago.

[Mass Haas]

Junior Rincon is the only Brewer player still active among the four Venezuelan teams in the league semi-finals. Manny Pina and Orlando Arcia's teams are alive, but the Brewers shut each player down for the winter.

 

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In Puerto Rico, young SS Angel Ortega's team is still alive in the league finals, but we haven't seen him in action in some time. Infielder Ivan De Jesus, Jr., however, will likely be a box score regular over the next week.

 

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In Mexico, RHP David Goforth's team is active in the league semi-finals.

 

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The Dominican playoff format is more difficult to decipher, we know Jonathan Villar's team is cruising in the round robin and has been a constant, we'll see if Wily Peralta sees additional action. It's possible we'll see the return of Domingo Santana, but his very limited action seemed to end a couple of weeks ago.

[Mass Haas]

As per Venezuelan reports, Brewers have given Junior Guerra permission to pitch at least (at most?) two starts in the upcoming semi-final league series. 50-60 pitches in the first game, a bit more in the 2nd.

 

Also some online indications Guerra wishes to represent Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

 

EDIT: You'll find Adam McCalvy's update on this situation below.

[Mass Haas]

Darn it, I had meticulously typed out time stamps and details on Thursday's Australia League game base on the game replay video below. One awkward click and all the work was lost.

 

Here's the box score and game log for the Sydney 9-4 loss, you'll have to do your own searching now for the Malik Collymore and Tucker Neuhaus at bats.

 

They each committed an error, and it was actually on the same play, tough circumstances for each. Just to show and keep this in mind all coming Link Report season, as Collymore's first two at-bats resulted in outs on fine plays on liners by the opposing outfielders. Neuhaus skied a ball to the deepest part of the park that was caught right at the wall.

 

With an ode to my detailed work gone forever, here's the game replay should you go hunting and pecking vs. the game log.

 

 

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As for Friday's game, as of this early AM U.S.-time post, it's being live-streamed here:

 

 

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Included are these highlights as Neuhaus is raking so far, 3-for-4 with two doubles and five RBI:

 

 

[Mass Haas]

Thursday's games --

 

Venezuela box: RHP Junior Rincon stumbled, but his team recovered to take game one in the league semi-final best-of-seven.

 

Lara Bottom of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Junior Rincon replaces Esteban Haro.

Jesus Montero singles on a ground ball to center fielder Alonzo Harris.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Yonathan Mendoza replaces Jesus Montero.

With Jairo Perez batting, throwing error by Junior Rincon on the pickoff attempt, Yonathan Mendoza to 3rd.

Jairo Perez walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Elvis Escobar replaces Jairo Perez.

Carlos Rivero pops out to second baseman Heiker Meneses.

Paulo Orlando doubles (1) on a ground ball to center fielder Alonzo Harris. Yonathan Mendoza scores. Elvis Escobar scores.

Pitching Change: Andres Torres replaces Junior Rincon.

Gustavo Molina flies out to left fielder Yonathan Daza.

Ildemaro Vargas grounds out, pitcher Andres Torres to first baseman Henry Alejandro Rodriguez.

 

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As per Venezuelan reports, Brewers have given Junior Guerra permission to pitch at least (at most?) two starts in the upcoming semi-final league series. 50-60 pitches in the first game, a bit more in the 2nd.

 

Also some online indications Guerra wishes to represent Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

 

Rincon's team is the same team that Junior Guerra would pitch for if the Brewers don't convince him otherwise. Adam McCalvy has the new details here.

[Mass Haas]

Mexico box: It wasn't RHP David Goforth's night - the rest of his team didn't play well either in a 14-2 loss, and his club is now two games to none in the best-of-seven league semi-final series. As you'll see below, Goforth's evening started out fine...

 

Los Mochis Bottom of the 6th

 

Lew Ford walks.

Pitching Change: David Goforth replaces Zack Dodson.

J. C. Linares singles on a ground ball to center fielder Maxwell Leon. Lew Ford to 2nd.

Leandro Castro pops out to first baseman Joey Meneses in foul territory.

Saul Soto flies out to right fielder Sebastian Elizalde.

Yosmany Guerra grounds out, second baseman Jose Manuel Rodriguez to first baseman Joey Meneses.

 

Los Mochis Bottom of the 7th

 

Sebastian Valle grounds out, second baseman Jose Manuel Rodriguez to first baseman Joey Meneses.

Juan Carlos Gamboa homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.

Eugenio Velez homers (1) on a fly ball to right center field.

Isaac Rodriguez singles on a ground ball to second baseman Jose Manuel Rodriguez.

Pitching Change: Juan Ramon Noriega replaces David Goforth.

Lew Ford grounds out, pitcher Juan Ramon Noriega to first baseman Joey Meneses. Isaac Rodriguez to 2nd.

J. C. Linares singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ryan Lollis. Isaac Rodriguez scores. J. Linares to 2nd on the throw.

Leandro Castro hit by pitch.

Saul Soto homers (1) on a fly ball to center field. J. C. Linares scores. Leandro Castro scores.

Pitching Change: Oliver Perez replaces Juan Ramon Noriega.

Yosmany Guerra homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.

Sebastian Valle flies out to right fielder Sebastian Elizalde.

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With his team down 9-8 in the 8th and in a two-on, two-out situation, Mr. Neuhaus came through again - seven RBI now, and this game is still going as of this post!

 

[Mass Haas]

Just when we (and probably the Brewers) thought that RHP Hiram Burgos and LHP Andrew Barbosa were done with winter ball when their team was eliminated in the Puerto Rico League semi-finals, we learn that each will be in uniform on opposing sides of the league championship series for new clubs, brought in as "reinforcements".

 

Gotta love winter ball roster rules - see more in my brief Twitter back and forth with a helpful fan.