Winterball Roundup - 10/14

Versatile infielder Renny Osuna continued to bat at the top of the La Guaira lineup on Thursday evening. Lone Star Dugout takes a look at all of the day's winterball action.

Arizona Fall League: Surprise 6 - Mesa 11
1-2, 0.5 GB

Surprise dropped its second consecutive game, but the only Rangers prospect to appear in the contest was catcher Jose Felix. The 22-year-old Mexico native batted ninth and went hitless in four plate appearances. He grounded out twice, flew out once, and popped out once.

Right-hander Eric Hurley, who hasn’t appeared in a game since he pitched against the Oakland Athletics on July 27, 2008, is set to get the start for the Rafters on Friday afternoon.

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Venezuelan Winter League

After playing shortstop in his first two games, La Guaira leadoff hitter Renny Osuna moved over to third base and went 1-for-4 with a base on balls. The 25-year-old committed two errors––one fielding, one throwing––at the position.

Nine-hole hitter David Paisano was 0-for-4, striking out once and grounding into one double play.

Lefty specialist Joe Ortiz earned his second hold of the season in his second outing. The diminutive reliever induced a groundout to the only hitter he faced.

Former Rangers minor/major league pitchers Brian Gordon, Kendy Batista, Sam Narron, Darwin Cubillan, and Matt Riley all appeared in the La Guaira/Caracas contest.

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Mexican Pacific League

The circuit has begun its 2010 campaign, but there will be no Rangers players participating this season.

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Dominican Winter League
The Dominican Winter League will begin its season on October 22.

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Puerto Rican Winter League
The season in Puerto Rico will also commence on October 22.

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