December 31, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Winter League Roundup: December 24-30
The Dominican Winter League playoffs began as the Mexican Pacific League and the Venezuelan Winter League Regular Seasons came to a close.
Dominican Winter League
The Dominican Winter League's round-robin playoffs began this week as two Red Sox prospects saw action in the four team tussle.
Mauro Gomez (pictured) opened the playoffs in a big way with a 2 for 5 evening that included a solo home run against Aguilas. On Friday, Gomez was 1 for 5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored against Estrellas. In his final two games of the week, Gomez was 1-6. Escogido is currently 2-2.
The Dominican Winter League's round-robin playoffs began this week as two Red Sox prospects saw action in the four team tussle.
Tony Pena Jr. made two appearances this week. On Thursday against Escogido, Pena tossed 3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits. In a short appearance on Saturday against Estrellas, Pena walked the only batter he faced.
Roberto Clemente (Puerto Rico) Baseball League
Anthony Carter, tossed 3 innings across two outings of relief against Carolina. On Friday, Carter picked up the victory for 2 scoreless innings of work.
Jose De La Torre hurled 3 1/3 scoreless innings of relief, allowing three hits and striking out three.
Jeremy Kehrt received the start on Saturday against Manati, picking up the victory for his 5 innings of work. Kehrt allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five.
Jason Urquidez tossed 3 1/3 innings of relief across three outings. On Sunday against Ponce, Urquidez received the loss by allowing two runs on three hits and a walk in 1 2/3 innings.
Mexican Pacific League
Marco Duarte received the start on Wednesday against Hermosillo. Duarte tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four.
Marco Duarte received the start on Wednesday against Hermosillo. Duarte tossed 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out four.
Oscar Villarreal hurled 4 1/3 innings of relief, allowing one run on six hits and two walks over three outings.
Australian Baseball League
Boss Moanaroa went 0 for 9 with an RBI in three games this week.
Panama Professional League
Will Latimer tossed 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief across two outings, allowing two walks.
Anthony Amaya collected two hits this week without the benefit of an RBI.
Robert Duncan was 1 for 1 in his lone action of the week.
Panama Professional League
Will Latimer tossed 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief across two outings, allowing two walks.
Anthony Amaya collected two hits this week without the benefit of an RBI.
Robert Duncan was 1 for 1 in his lone action of the week.
Photo Credit: Mauro Gomez by Kelly O'Connor