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Winter Leagues: Nefi Ogando Pitches Well in Dominican Playoffs

Five days worth of winter league action covered below. The five players mentioned here are the last five Pittsburgh Pirates still playing winter ball.

Monday

In Venezuela, Elvis Escobar played the last two innings on defense in left field without getting an at-bat.

In the Dominican, Nefi Ogando returned from the winter mini-camp in Bradenton from last week and rejoined his team in the playoffs. He threw a shutout inning, retiring the side in order on two ground outs and a strikeout.

Tuesday

In the Dominican, Jason Rogers played for the first time in four games and went 0-for-4.