Mazatlan Remains Undefeated with 5-1 Win Over Obregon

SEBASTIAN VALLE HOMERS IN CONSECUTIVE GAMES

Sebastian Valle

Sebastian Valle homered for the second time in two games, this one a a 2 run shot to left with Asael Sanchez aboard, as the Venados improved to 4-0 on the year with their 5-1 win over the Yaquis de Obregon. The Yaquis fell to 1-3 with the loss.

The Venados used a run scoring single by Alex Liddi, a sac fly to left by Jose Luna and a single by Kenny Wilson to build a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the 2nd inning.

Obregon would score it's lone run in the top of the 8th inning. Leo Heras doubled to begin the inning and went to third when the Venados' right fielder misplayed to ball. Heras scored on a ground ball out by John Nogowski for the final 5-1 score.

Eduardo Vera (1-0) pitched 5 innings of shutout baseball, giving up 2 hits while striking out 7 to get the win. Joe Van Meter (0-1) allowed all 5 runs, including the home run to Valle, on 7 hits in 3 1/3 innings of work to take the loss.

Eduardo Vera