Jalisco Avoids Sweep Defeat Obregon 4-3

AGUSTIN MURILLO DRIVES IN 2 IN TOP OF THE 9TH

Agustin Murillo Drives in 2

Tonight the Charros finally put it all together. Timely hitting, error free fielding, excellent pitching and a little power helped to overcome some bad luck and bring the team back to Guadalajara on a high note.

Jalisco scored a run in the 1st inning and might have had more but for the first bit of bad luck. With runners on first and third and one out, Manny Rodriguez hit a sac fly to center that scored Carlos Figueroa. Amadeo Zazueta, trying to go from first to third, was caught when the Yaquis first baseman cut off the throw home and nailed Zazueta at third. The Charros led 1-0.

Leo Heras' Home Run

It was still 1-0 when Leo Heras hit a lead off home run for Obregon in the bottom of the 5th to tie the game. The next bit of bad luck happened one out later. With runners on first and third, Justin Greene grounded into what appeared to be an inning ending double play. Obregon challenged the out at first. When the umpires reversed the call on the field, Sergio Contreras had scored and the Yaquis led 2-1.

Disputed Double Play

Art Charles tied the game at 2 all in the top of the 7th with a two out home run to deep right center.

Cacao Valdez hit a 2 out single to right in the top of the 9th that the right fielder misplayed for a two base error and Valdez wound up on third. Art Charles was intentionally walked bringing Agustin Murillo to the plate. Murillo singled to right scoring Valdez. Charles, running with the crack of the bat, scored when the Yaquis second baseman threw wildly to third. The Charros were back on top 4-2.

The Jalisco closer, Aaron Kurcz, made things uncomfortable in the bottom of the 9th. Kurcz got the first 2 batters out but gave up a double to Leo Heras and a run scoring single to Carlos Valencia that cut the lead to 4-3. Kurcz struck out Sergio Contreras to end the game.

Edwin Salas got the win in relief for the Charros and Kurcz picked up the save. Manuel Flores, the Charros starter, did a good job over 4 2/3 innings of work allowing 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out 5.

The Yaquis starter, Marco Carillo went 6 innings giving up a run on 3 hits while striking out 3. Ryan Kelly gave up the 2 runs in the top of the 9th to take the loss.

The 2-3 Charros now return to Guadalajara to face the Caneros de Los Mochis for 3 games beginning on Tuesday the 18th of October.

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Mazatlán 9, Mexicali 6

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The Aguilas started off quickly, scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st but the Venados Didn't give up and battled back to top Mexicali 9-6. Cyle Hankerd was 4 for 5 with a home run, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored for Mazatlán. Heber Gomez, who entered the game as a pinch hitter in the 2nd inning was 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs for the Venados. Ricky Alavrez was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for the Aguilas. Arturo Barradas worked 6 innings to get the win while Marco Quevedo gave up 5 runs on 7 hits in the loss.

Culiacan 8, Los Mochis 1

The Tomateros exploded for 6 runs in the 6th inning on their way to the 8-1 win over the Caneros. Sebastian Elizalde was 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs and Jose Orozco 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for Culiacan. Yadir Drake hit his 4th home run in 5 games for the Caneros. Salvador Valdez pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 run on 5 hits in the win. Manny Barreda struck out 7 in 5 innings in the loss.

Navojoa 3, Hermosillo 2 (12 innings)

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Humberto Sosa singled to left in the top of the 12th inning to drive in Randy Arozarena with the go ahead run. Jesus Garcia retired the first two batters in the bottom of the inning and Oscar Felix recorde the last out in the Mayos win. Kyle Grana picked up the win in relief and Felix got the save. Heriberto Ruelas took the loss for the Naranjeros. Sosa was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for Navojoa. Fernando Perez went 3 for 4 for Hermosillo/