Fall/Winter Roundup: Rivera's gem clinches championship for Mayaguez

Eduardo Rivera capped of an incredible winter in the final game of the Roberto Clemente League championship game. Jose Adames also saw action in the finals of the Venezuelan League playing for Lara.

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Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League (Puerto Rico)

Eduardo Rivera's (pictured) team, Mayaguez, won the championship series over San Juan, and Rivera played a major role. In the series-clinching Game Six, Rivera fired five shutout innings and only allowed one hit. He walked just one and struck out five. It was the left-hander's second five-inning shutout performance of the series, as he ends the series with no runs allowed and 12 strikeouts over 10 innings. After a huge winter, Rivera, the 58th ranked prospects here at SoxProspects, will look to make an impact in the coming weeks down in Fort Myers. 

 

Venezuelan Professional Baseball League

Jose Adames did not fare well this past week. He appeared in the second game of the finals against Margarita, and surrendered four earned runs on three hits and two walks in just 1 1/3 frames. He did not strike anybody out. His team, Lara, did come out on top and take the championship four games to two.

 

Photo Credit: Eduardo Rivers by Kelly O'Connor

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