The Tomateros de Culiacan took the early lead as they scored 3 runs in the bottom of the 3rd inning. Ali Solis began the inning being hit by a pitch. Rico Noel singled and Antonio Lamas loaded the bases on the second hit by pitch of the inning. The Charros starter, Octavio Acosta, then uncorked a wild pitch that scored Solis. A 5-3 ground out scored Noel. Issmael Salas singled to drive in Lamas for the 3-0 Culiacan lead.
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| Manny Rodriguez |
Drake led off the 6th with a single. With one out, Vasquez reached om a fielding error. Santiago Chavez singled to load the bases. Amadeo Zazueta drove in Drake with a single to tie the game at 3.
Vasquez hit an 0-1 pitch to left for a silo home run in the top of the 8th as Jalisco took their 1st lead of the game at 4-3. Closer Grant Sides walked the 1st man he faced in the bottom of the 9th but then struck out the side for the Charros win.
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| Niko Vasquez (left) Homers |
Felipe Gonzalez (1-0) picked up the win in relief as Sides earned his 6th save of the campaign. David Goforth (1-2) took the loss for the 8-10 Tomateros.
Jalisco won their 4th game in a row and at 11-7, took over sole possession of 1st place in the LMP.
Nico Vasquez has been huge for the Charros with his bat from the beginning of the season. I think he has exceeded expectations and has moved Daric Barton to the bench since Murillo returned. The Charro's pitching has been VERY solid and the bats seem to be waking up. Except for their second game 9-0 loss to Mazatlan, the Charros have been in every game thanks to their pitching. In the past, relief pitching has been their nemesis. If they keep this up, they are going to have a great season!! I think the offense will stay awake especially with Murillo back. Medrano seems to be the solution in center field as his defense is very good and he's been hitting very well since he took over the position. Vamos Charros!!
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