Friday, November 14, 2014

Astros Fall and Winter League Recaps

Results for Thursday, November 13, 2014 (and a couple from today)

IBAF 21U WORLD CUP

Australia 9, Czech Republic 4

The Aussies bounced back from their loss to host Chinese Taipei by jumping out to an 8-0 lead on the Czechs, which was spurred by a 5-run 4th. Connor MacDonald entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the 5th and finished out the game in left field, going 1-3. Jared Cruz finished 3-4 with a sac fly in the 7th, scored a run, and stole a base.

Today, Australia will take on South Korea in their final Super Round Robin game. First pitch is at 6:30 P.M. Taipei time, which corresponds to 4:30 A.M. in Houston. Apparently, the games in the opening round count towards the Super Round Robin.

ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE

Scottsdale 8, Salt River 5

Joe Sclafani went 2-4 with a double and a run scored to push his hitting streak to 11 games. Andrew Aplin finished 0-4 with a strikeout at the bottom of the lineup.

The Salt River Rafters will take on the Peoria Javelinas in the AFL Championship game tomorrow afternoon. First pitch is at 1:08 Mountain.

AUSTRALIAN BASEBALL LEAGUE

Adelaide 5, Perth 4

Chan-Jong Moon hit a double in 4 at-bats for the Bite and stole a base.

The series continues today (or tomorrow) at 7:00 Australian Central Time, which is 2:30 A.M. in Houston. Adelaide is 16.5 hours ahead of  American Central Time.

LIGA VENEZOLANA DE BÉISBOL PROFESIONAL

Zulia 3, Caracas 1

Caracas continues to languish in the bottom half of the LVBP standings. Rough night for L.J. Hoes, as he finished 0-3 and struck out in all 3 of his at-bats. Danry Vásquez finished 1-3 and scored Caracas' only run of the evening in the 6th. That actually tied the game at 1, but Zulia responded with a pair in the bottom half of the inning.

The capital club's roadtrip concludes with a stop in Magallanes. First pitch is at 7:30 Venezuelan time.

LIGA PARALELA

Caracas 9, Navegantes 1

Nestor Tejada finished 1-5 with a run scored for the Little Lions.

Caracas is set to take on La Guaira in a matter of minutes.

LIDOM

Licey 8, Gigantes 6

Domingo Santana hit an RBI double in the 4th, an inning in which Licey scored 4 runs. They matched Gigantes' 3-run 1st with a 3-run 2nd of their own and took the lead with that 4-run 4th. Ruben Sosa appeared as a pinch-runner in the 8th and came around to score.

In the battle for Santo Domingo, Licey will travel to Escogido. First pitch is at 7:30 Atlantic.

LIGA MEXICANA DEL PACÍFICO

Culiacán 5, Los Mochis 3 in 11 innings

Gonzalo Sañudo was the 4th Culiacán pitcher to appear; he struck out 1 in a 1-2-3 7th inning.

Los Tomateros will spend this weekend in Guadalajara, where they'll be taking on Jalisco. First pitch is at 7:00.

Hermosillo 4, Jalisco 0

Speaking of Jalisco, they were held to 2 hits in this shutout. Leo Heras went 0-4 with 3 strikeouts.

LIGA DE BÉISBOL PROFESIONAL ROBERTO CLEMENTE

San Juan 4, Carolina 0

René Garcia went 0-2 with a walk and a strikeout. Carlos Corporán pinch-hit for him in the 9th and struck out.

Carolina will return to action on Saturday when they travel to Santurce.

Mayagüez 6, Caguas 3

Roberto Peña got the start behind the plate for Caguas and went 2-4.

These two teams will play again tonight at 7:30; the only difference is a change of venue.


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