Here’s a recap of Thursday’s action in winter league ball for members of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Australian league had their Opening Day on Thursday.
In Australia, the Sydney Blue Sox went heavy with Pirates in their Opening Day lineup.
Jesus Castillo (pictured above) batted lead-off and went 1-for-4 with a single. The 19-year-old shortstop from Venezuela won the batting title in the FCL this year with a .352 average.
Ernny Ordonez went 0-for-3 with a HBP in the cleanup spot
Sammy Siani went 0-for-4 while batting fifth
Dylan Shockley batted sixth and he went 0-for-3 with a walk and three strikeouts.
In Venezuela, Diego Castillo went 0-for-4, giving him a .200 average and a .545 OPS in nine games.
Ali Sanchez caught the last three innings and he went 0-for-1 with a run scored.
In Mexico, Jared Oliva went 0-for-3 with a walk. In 24 games, he has a .291 average and a .754 OPS.
Fabricio Macias went 1-for-5 with a single. He’s now hitting .260 with a .672 OPS in 24 games.
In Puerto Rico, Brad Case made his third appearance and for the third time he retired all three batters he faced.
Jeffrey Passantino tossed a scoreless frame as well, with one hit and one strikeout. He has allowed one run in three innings.
