Mexicali Over Culiacan 4-1

CJ RETHERFORD'S 2 RUN DOUBLE IN 6th THE DIFFERENCE MAKER

The Aguilas de Mexicali starter, Vinny Nittoli (1-0), scattered 5 hits over 6 scoreless innings while striking out 7. The 5 relievers who followed Nittoli allowed a run on 2 hits over the final 3 innings. Scott McGough set down the Tomateros in order in the 9th to earn the save. Newly acquired Andres Meza (0-1) gave up a run on 4 hits in 3 innings in taking the loss.

Mexicali scored a run in the 1st on a single, a stolen base, a walk and a single by David Harris that scored Juan Perez.

CJ Retherford

The Aguilas added 2 runs in the bottom half of the 6th. With 2 outs, Chuck taylor reached base safely on a fielding error, taking second on the play. David Harris drew a walk and both runners scored on a double by CJ Retherford over the head of the center fielder for the 3-0 Mexicali lead.

Mexicali added an insurance run in the 7th on a walk and 3 consecutive singles for a 4-0 lead.

Culiacan loaded the bases with 1 out in the top of the 8th on 2 singles and a walk. Antonio Lamas scored on a sac fly but Ryan McBroom struck out looking to end the threat and after going quietly in the 9th, Mexicali had the win.

16,357 fans packed Estadio B-Air on a hot sunny Sunday afternoon to see the Aguilas improve to 4-3 and the Tomateros fall to 5-3.