Winter League roundup: Pederson keys Lara

Venezuelan Winter League

La Guaira 4, Margarita 3 (11 innings)
A tight one throughout, La Guaira was able to plate a game-winning run in the 11th inning thanks to an RBI single by Rangers No. 2 prospect Luis Sardinas. Andy Wilkins and Alex Cabrera also had three hits. Reliever Silfredo Garcia took his first loss of the season. Box score

Lara 3, Aragua 2
Tomas Perez hit a walk-off single in the ninth to secure the win. Dodgers No. 1 prospect Joc Pederson went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Dakota Lewis took his second loss of the season, while reliever Nestor Molina picked up his first win. Box score

Magallanes 6, Caracas 2
A four-run sixth inning proved to be the difference, as Eliezer Alfonzo hit a three-run home run. Allan Dykstra also went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Mitch Lively got his fifth win of the season, allowing two runs on four hits in six innings. Box score

Zulia 6, Caribes 5 (11 innings)
The extra-innings contest was quite eventful. After Zulia scored three runs in the top of the 11th, Caribes came up just short, scoring two runs in the bottom half. Reliever Arcenio Leon got his first win. Box score

Mexican Pacific League

Navojoa 3, Obregon 0
Luis Fonseca led the way with a two-run home run. Salvador Robles also picked up his first win, allowing just three hits in seven innings. Rolando Valdez took his fourth loss, allowing three runs on six hits in 6 2/3 innings. Box score

Los Mochis 12, Guasave 11
The two clubs combined for 29 hits, as Los Mochis' Adan Velazquez went 3-for-5 with four RBIs. Jake Fox also went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. Guasave's Mark Hamilton went 3-for-5 with four RBIs. Box score

Mazatlan 2, Hermosillo 0
Ryan Hinson got his third win, allowing just five hits in 6 1/3 innings. Barry Enright took his second loss, allowing two runs on five hits in 7 1/3 innings. Box score

Culiacan 7, Mexicali 2
The middle of Culiacan's lineup led the way, as Maxwell Leon went 2-for-2 with two RBIs. Luis Cruz also went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs. Alejandro Armenta got his second win, allowing two runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings. Box score

Dominican Winter League

Licey 3, Aguilas 1
Licey was led by Chris Marrero, who had belted a three-run home run in the sixth inning. Luis Terrero also went 2-for-3 with a double. Lorenzo Barcelo took the loss, allowing three runs in six innings. Chris Narveson got his second win, allowing one run on three hits in seven innings. Box score

Estrellas 5, Gigantes 1
A four-run ninth inning proved to be the difference in this tight contest. Estrellas got a two-run double from Jonathan Galvez and a two-run home run from Denis Phipps. Reliever Miguel Batista took the loss. Box score

Toros 6, Escogido 1
Escogido out-hit Toros, but came away with the loss. Toros' biggest inning was a four-run eighth. The two biggest hits were an RBI double by Indians No. 12 prospect Jose Ramirez and a two-run home run by Hector Gomez. Box score

Puerto Rican Liga de Beisbol Profesional Roberto Clemente

Ponce 3, Carolina 0 (7 innings)
Behind a three-run second inning and a dominant pitching performance, Ponce took the win. Ryuji Ichioka got his first victory, allowing just two hits in five innings. Dan Cevette took his first loss, allowing three runs on six hits in 1 2/3 innings. Box score

Carolina 7, Ponce 3 (7 innings)

In the second game of the doubleheader, Carolina posted a seven-run fourth inning with three hits and six walks. Jesus Feliciano and Osvaldo Martinez both had two hits. Nao Higashihama got his second win, allowing three runs on eight hits in 5 1/3 innings. Box score

Caguas, Mayaguez -- PPD (RAIN)