Notes on Phillies and former Phillies participating in winter leagues.
Dominican Winter League :
1/15/25 action : the Tigres del Licey (10-3) defeated the Aguilas Cibaeñas (2-11) 4-3 in round robin playoff play - Johan Rojas entered the game for the Tigres as a pinch runner, stole two bases and scored a run. The Leones del Escogido (9-3) defeated the Estrellas Orientales (5-8) 2-1 in the other playoff game. Former Phillies RHP Neftali Feliz pitched two innings (1 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K) in relief for the Estrellas. With the wins both the Tigres and the Leones have put themselves in great position to advance to the league championship series.
Colombia Winter League :
1/15/25 action : Felix Reyes (3B) went 1 for 2 (HR) with two RBIs and a run scored for the Caimanes de Barranquilla (1-2) as they won the third game of the best of seven championship series 10-6 over the Vqueros de Monteria (1-2). The home run hit by Felix was in the seventh inning and put the Caimanes ahead to stay in the contest breaking a 4-4 tie.
Australian Winter League :
1/15/25 action : the Adelaide Giants (21-16) clinched a playoff spot with a 6-3 victory over the Melbourne Aces (17-20) as the final round of the regular season play began. Current Phillies minor league players made large contributions to the win - RHP Estebenzon Jimenez was dominant in relief pitching three scoreless frames (2 H, 0 BB, 6 K’s - 43 pitches - 31 strikes) coupling a strong changeup with a mid nineties fastball. Former Phillies minor league LHP Lachlan Wells pitched six innings (3 R, 10 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s - 85 pitches - 61 strikes). Catcher Luis Caicuto (single, triple, run scored in two AB’s) and second baseman Nikau Pouaka-Grego (single, double, walk) each had two hits. Lou Albrecht entered the game as a pinch runner and went 1 for 2 with a walk and run scored while also finishing the game behind the dish. Third baseman Diego Gonzalez was 1 for 5 with a single. Former Phillies minor leaguers also were key - left fielder Nick Ward was 2 for 6 (singles) with a run scored and two RBIs while first baseman Rixon Wingrove went 2 for 4 (single & double) with a walk, run scored and RBI and DH Jordan McArdle was 2 for 5 (single & double) with an RBI. Former Phillies minor league catcher Mitchell Edwards was 2 for 4 with an RBI for Melbourne.
Venezuela Winter League :
1/15/25 action : the Bravos de Margarita (10-5) defeated the Tigres de Aragua (4-10) 2-0 in round robin playoff play. Former Phillies catcher Wilson Ramos went 2 for 4 (singles) with a walk and RBI for the Bravos while former Phillies minor league RHP Felix Paulino pitched a scoreless inning in relief for them. In the other playoff game the Navegantes del Magallanes (6-9) defeated the Aguilas del Zulia (6-8) by a 6-2 count - former Phillies outfielder Simon Muzziotti was 2 for 4 (single & HR) with a run scored and RBI for the Aguilas.
Mexican Pacific League :
1/15/25 action : the Charros de Jalisco defeated the Naranjeros de Hermosillo 4-0 to take a 3-1 series lead in their best of seven semi final playoff. The Cañeros de Los Mochis shutout the Tomateros de Culiacán 5-0 to even their series at two wins apiece. Former Phillies minor league RHP Ofreidy Gomez continued to pitch well for the Caneros as he threw a scoreless inning in relief.
Nicaragua Winter League :
1/15/25 action : the Leones de Leon defeated the Tren del Norte 2-1 with a walk off tenth inning run to win the league championship series 4 to 3 and earn their sixth league title! The Leones won the last three games of the series to forge a tremendous comeback winning two of the games in their last at bat. This marks the conclusion of the league’s 20th season - former Phillies minor league outfielder Jhiandio Tromp was a member of the league champion Leones - congrats to Jhiandido for the victory!
Puerto Rico Winter League :
1/15/25 action : no games played - the league championship series begins 1/17/25.
Panama Winter League :
The season is complete - the Águilas Metropolitanas were crowned champions.
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