Charros take Series From Mazatlan 2 Games to 1

PITCHING SUPERB AGAIN IN 5-1 WIN

Daniel Guerrero

Daniel Guerrero (2-1) worked a masterful 6 2/3 innings allowing just 1 run on 2 hits while striking out 6 as the Charros beat the Venados de Mazatlán. Jalisco improved to 9-8 on the year.

Walter Silva (1-3) matched Guerrero for 6 1/3 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits including a home run to Manny Rodriguez.

The game was scoreless until the 4th inning until Rodriguez connected for a 1 out solo home run to left for the 1-0 Charros lead.

Manny's Home Run trot

Mazatlán answered in their half of the 4th on a walk to Corey Brown and a double from Brian Hernandez that drove in Brown with the tying run.

Agustin Murillo drew a 1 out base on balls in the top of the 7th and went to second on a single by Cacao Valdez. Murillo stole third and scored on a sac fly to center by Michael Choice for a 2-1 lead.

The Charros broke open the game with 3 runs in the top of the 9th. Manny Rodriguez singled with 1 out and went to second on a walk to Agustin Murillo. Cacao Valdez singled to drive in Rodriguez as Murillo stopped at second. Fernando Valenzuela followed with a single to score Murillo. The Venados reliever then threw a wild pitch that scored Valdez with the final run of the inning and the eventual 5-1 win.

Rodruguez was 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored, Cacao Valdez 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored and Murillo 1 for 2 with r runs scored for the Charros.

Brian Hernandez went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI for Mazatlán.

Cacao Chases Down a Line Drive

There is no game on Monday but the 10-7 Naranjeros de Hermosillo come to Guadalajara on Tuesday the 1st of November for a 3 game series.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Mexicali 9, Obregon 1

Ramon Rios hit a 2 run home run in the bottom of the 1st and the Aguilas never looked back on their way to a 9-1 win over the Yaquis.  Rios was 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored while Yunesky Betancourt was 3 for 4 with an RBI and 3 runs scored and Christhian Presichi 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs for Mexicali. Jose Felix went 2 for 4 and Nelson Perez 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI for the Yaquis. Javier Solano (3-1) struck out 5 and gave up a run in 6 1/3 innings to get the win. David Reyes (0-4) took the loss.

Navojoa 3, Culiacan 0

The Mayos scored twice in the 1st inning and a run in the 6th as they shut out the Tomateros 3-0. Jose Oyervides (2-0) struck out 3 and gave up 4 hits while working 6 2/3 innings to get the win for Navojoa. Esteban Haro earned his 3rd save. David Rodriguez (1-2) gave up 3 runs on 4 hits in 5 2/3 innings in the loss. Christian Zazueta was 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs for the Mayos. Maxwell Leon was 2 for 4 for Culiacan.

Los Mochis 4, Hermosillo 3

Roy Merritt (2-1) pitched 7 1/3 giving up a home run and 4 hits in the Caneros 4-3 win in Hermosillo. Andres Avila gave up a home run in the bottom of the 9th to make it close but still picked up his 2nd save. Nathanael Santiago (0-1) took the loss. Isaac Rodriguez was 4 for 5 with 2 RBIs and Saul Soto 1 for 4 with a home run for the Caneros. Luis Garcia was 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs while David Washington 1 for 3 with a home run and 2 runs scored for the Naranjeros.