Mexicali Wins in Obregon 8-3

4 RUN 8th INNING BREAKS THE GAME OPEN FOR THE AGUILAS

Miguel Pena

Miguel Pena (1-0) earned the win for Mexicali tossing 6 innings of 1 hit ball while walking 3. The four relievers who followed Pena didn't fare as well, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits in 2 innings. Tommy Collier (0-3) went 6 2/3 innings on the bump allowing 3 runs on 4 hits, 3 walks and striking out 3 in the loss.

The game was scoreless until the top of the 5th. Mexicali had two outs when Xorge Carrillo and Steve Selsky drew free passes. Both runners scored on a double by Ricardo Serrano as the Aguilas built a 2-0 lead.

CJ Retherford drove in the first run for the Aguilas in the 7th with a single that scored David Harris. Retherford scored on a wild pitch for the 4-0 lead.

David Harris

The Yaquis in their half of the 7th on doubles by Cacao Valdez and Cheslor Cuthbert to cut the lead to 4-1.

Mexicali scored four times in the top of the 8th on 2 doubles, a walk and 3 singles to increase their lead to 8-1.

With one out in their half of the 8th for Obregon, Jose Aguilar singled, stopping at second on a single bu Tomo Otosaka. Moises Gutierrez drew a base on balls to load the bases. The Mexicali pitcher then uncorked a wild pitch that scored Aguilar. Valdez drew a walk to load the bases a second time. Otosaka scored on a fly ball to left  that resulted in a force at second to make it an 8-3 ballgame. The Yaquis couldn't push any more runs across and Mexicali had the 8-3 win.

Mexicali Doubles up Mazatlan 4-2

16,496 FANS PACK ESTADIO B-AIR TO WATCH AGUILAS WIN

The Aguilas de Mexicali took the lead in the bottom of the 5th, added an insurance run in the 8th and got 4 excellent innings of work from four relief pitchers to get the win and improve to 8-9 on the season.

Dalton Rodriguez

Dalton Rodriguez (3-0) picked up the win in relief of starter Miguel Pena and Jake Sanchez earned his 5th save of the year. Mazatlan starter, Jose Hernandez (1-2), gave up 3 runs on 6 hits in taking the loss for the 10-8 Venados.

Mazatlan began the scoring in the 2nd on a walk, a single and a single by Jesus Fabela that scored Alex Liddi for the early 1-0 lead.

Mexicali answered in their half of the 3rd when David Harris doubled to center to drive in Misael German to tie the score at 1.

With one out in the top of the 5th, Fabela drew a base on balls and advanced to second on a balk. Fabela scored on a single by Gilberto Galaviz as Mazatlan took a 2-1 lead.

The Aguilas retook the lead for good in the bottom of the 5th. Jason Bourgeois singled with one out. After a strikeout for out number two, Harris singled. CJ Retherford doubled to right to drive in Bourgeois and Harris and Mexicali had the 3-2 lead.

With one out in the bottom of the 8th, two singles and a sac fly by Daniel Castro scored Xorge Carrillo to add an insurance run and the 4-2 lead.

Los Mochis Overcomes Mexicali 6-5

RAMON URIAS 3 RUN HOME RUN IN 9TH THE WINNER

CJ Retherford

Mexicali jumped out to a 2-0 lead after 1 inning on the strength of solo home runs by Juan Perez and CJ Retherford.

The Aguilas added 3 runs in the 3rd. David Harris led off the inning with a double to left. Retherford followed with a walk. A double by Ricky Avarez scored Harris and put runners at second and third with no outs. After a pop up, Xorge Carrillo singled to center to drive in Retherford and Alvarez for the 5-0 Mexicali lead.

Los Mochis scratched out 2 runs in the top of the 4th. Two singles sandwiched around a walk loaded the bases with no outs. With one out, Jonathan Jones singled to score Jay Gonzalez. Isaac Salazar hit a sac fly to plate Saul Soto to cut the Aguilas lead to 5-2.

The Caneros adder a run in the 6th on a sac fly to center that scored Jay Gonzalez from third. The Aguilas lead was 5-3.

Isaac Salazar led off the top of the 9th for the Caneros getting hit by a pitch. Everth Cabrera doubled to left. With runners on second and third, Ramon Urias sent  the 1st pitch he saw over the fence in left for a 3 run home run, the 6-5 lead and the eventual win for Los Mochis.

Ramon Urias

Daniel Duarte (1-0) got the win in relief and Andres Avila recorded his second save of the year. Scott McGough (0-1) was charged with a blown save and the loss for the Aguilas.

Tha Caneros improved to 4-5 while the Aguilas fell to 4-4.

11,243 fans came out to Estadio B-Air to watch the game but went home disappointed with the Aguilas loss.

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.

Culiacan Weathers a 2 Run 9th Tops Mexicali 3-2

TOMATEROS PITCHERS HAD 2 HIT SHUTOUT THROUGH 8 INNINGS

Culiacan scratched out 2 runs in the top of the 6th inning to take a 3-0 lead that would prove to be enough to defeat the Aguilas 3-2.

Ryan McBroom

Roemon Fields led off the inning by drawing a walk. Rico Noel was hit by a pitch. A sacrifice bunt by Henry Ramos moved the runners to second and third. Ryan McBroom walked to load the bases with 1 out. A Dylan Moore single to left scored Fields and Noel for the 3-0 lead.

The Aguilas made a game of it in the bottom of the 9th. Juan Perez drew a lead off walk and promptly stole second. A ground out moved Perez to third. David Harris doubled to score Perez and CJ Retherford followed with a single to plate Harris for the second run of the inning. Retherford was thrown out trying to stretch the single into a double. This proved critical because Ricky Alvarez then singled and Xorge Carrillo walked to put runners at first and second with 2 outs instead of bases loaded with 1 out. Pinch hitter, Chuck Taylor struck out to end the game with the Tomateros the 3-2 winners.

James Russell (1-1) picked up the win and Sasagi Sanchez earned the save despite the drama that was the bottom of the 9th. Sergio Mitre (1-1) took the loss for the Aguilas.

Aguilas de Mexicali to Compete in 2018 Mexican Baseball Fiesta

1ª de una serie de 4 partes sobre los equipos que compiten

Cuatro equipos de la Liga Mexicana del Pacifico (LMP) competirán en la Fiesta de Béisbol Mexicana de este año en Tucson, junto con el equipo de béisbol salvaje de Arizona y las jóvenes estrellas de los Royals de Kansas City. Esta serie de artículos se centrará en los equipos de la LMP.

En primer lugar están las Aguilas de Mexicali. Con una población de 689.000, Mexicali, la ciudad capital de baja California, se encuentra a unos 60 kilómetros al oeste de Yuma, AZ y a pocos kilómetros al sur de Calexico, CA. La ciudad ha sido un semillero de la tradición del béisbol desde su fundación en 1976. El equipo ha ganado el Campeonato LMP cuatro veces y ha competido en la serie del Caribe cada vez, ganando todo en 1986.

Enterestingly, el equipo es propiedad del gobierno del estado de baja California. Aunque la mayoría de los equipos mexicanos son apoyados por los gobiernos locales, las Aguilas son propiedad de lock, stock y barril por el gobierno del estado. La obra de Aguilas es estadio B'Air, sede de 17.000 asientos en el centro de Mexicali. Para la temporada de invierno 2017-18, las Aguilas dibujaron un promedio de 13.242 ventiladores por noche. Compare eso con el expreso de Round Rock de la Liga de la costa pacífica que tenía 8.809 aficionados aparecen cada noche.

Ha habido unas cuantas futuras ligas mayores juegan a la pelota de invierno en México. Algunos de los que jugaron para las Aguilas fueron, Mike Piazza, John Kruk, Fernando Valenzuela, Sergio Romo y Jeff Samardzija.

El equipo de este año tendrá algunos extranjeros jugando para ellos. 

CJ Retherford

CJ Retherford, nacido en Homestead, FL, asistió al estado de Arizona y ha jugado para las Aguilas durante 3 temporadas, bateando 31 jonrones, conduciendo en 112 carreras mientras bate. 282.

Yuniesky Betancourt hit. 261, acumuló 80 jonrones y condujo en 477 mientras jugaba para 4 equipos en la MLB.

Chris Roberson, de 39 años de edad, apareció en 157 juegos para los Philos de Filadelfia y ha jugado durante 13 temporadas en las ligas mexicanas. Roberson ha alcanzado 146 jonrones y conducido en 668 carreras mientras compilando un. 280 promedio.

Las Aguilas son un equipo ofensivo explosivo y debe ser divertido para ver en la fiesta de este año de béisbol mexicano. 

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Aguilas de Mexicali to Compete in 2018 Mexican Baseball Fiesta

1st OF A 4 PART SERIES ON THE TEAMS COMPETING

Four teams from the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico (LMP) will be competing at this year's Mexican Baseball Fiesta in Tucson, along with the Arizona Wildcats baseball team and the young stars of the Kansas City Royals. This series of articles will focus on the teams from the LMP

First up are the Aguilas de Mexicali. With a population of 689,000, Mexicali, the capital city of Baja California, is located about 60 miles west of Yuma, Az and just a few miles south of Calexico, CA. The city has been a hotbed of baseball tradition since it's founding in 1976. The team has won the LMP Championship four times and competed in the Serie del Caribe each time, winning it all in 1986.

Interestingly, the team is owned by the State Government of Baja California. Although most Mexican teams are supported by the local governments, The Aguilas are owned lock, stock and barrel by the state government. The Aguilas play is Estadio B'Air, a 17,000 seat venue in downtown Mexicali. For the 2017-18 winter season, the Aguilas drew an average of 13,242 fans per night. Compare that to the Round Rock Express of the Pacific Coast League who had 8,809 fans show up each night.

There have been quite a few future major leaguers play winter ball in Mexico. Some of those who played for the Aguilas were, Mike Piazza, John Kruk, Fernando Valenzuela, Sergio Romo and Jeff Samardzija.

Luis Sojo, who played in the MLB for several seasons, will pilot the Aguilas for the 2018-19 season.

This year's team will have some "extranjeros", or foreigners, playing for them.

Retherford at the plate

CJ Retherford, born in Homestead, FL, attended Arizona State and has played for the Aguilas for 3 seasons, hitting 31 home runs, driving in 112 runs while batting .282.

Yuniesky Betancourt hit .261, accumulated 80 home runs and drove in 477 while playing for 4 teams in the MLB.

39 year old Chris Roberson appeared in 157 games for the Philadelphia Phillies and has played for 13 seasons in the Mexican leagues. Roberson has hit 146 home runs and driven in 668 runs while compiling a .280 average.

Roberson safe at home on a close play

The Aguilas are an explosive offensive team and should be fun to watch at this year's Mexican Baseball Fiesta.

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Charros Fall to Navojoa 1-0 In Series Opener

MAYOS HELD TO 3 HITS; STILL WIN

Tyler Alexander Struck Out 12 in the loss

Tyler Alexander (1-1) threw 7 excellent innings for the Charros, striking out 12 and walking 3 in the 1-0 loss to the Mayos de Navojoa.

Alexander gave up 2 of those 3 hits in the bottom of the 2nd, a single to Quincy Latimore and a double to Christian Zazueta before Fernando Flores hit a sac fly to right that scored Latinore with the only run of the game.

The Charros loaded the bases with no outs in the top of the 5th. Art Charles drew a base on balls, Cacao Valdez singled, as did Alan Espinoza. Alejandro Ortiz ground into a 3-2-3 double play and Carlos Figueroa struck out to end the inning with no runs scored.

Jalisco put runners on first and second with 1 out in the top of the 7th but failed to score when Michael Choice struck out and Alberto Carreon grounded out to short for the 3rd out.

Art Charles in the Field

Art Charles drew a 1 out walk in the top of the9th and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Valdez was hit by a pitch but Espinoza skied out to center for the 2nd out and pinch hitter Fernando Valenzuela struck out to end the game.

This game of baseball is all about good pitching and timely hitting. The Charros got good pitching from Alexander but faced good pitching by the Mayos. Jalisco did not get the timely hitting while Navojoa made the best of their 3 hits.

Hector Velazquez (4-0) shut out the Charros for 6 innings and struck out 8. Conner Little, newly arrived in Navojoa earned his 1st save in his 1st opportunity.

Manny at Bat

Manny Rodriguez and Alan Espinoza both went 2 for 4 at the plate and Cacao Valdez was 2 for 3, accounting for all of the Charros offense.

2 more games in Navojoa before returning to Guadalajara on Tuesday the 8th of November for a 3 game set against the Aguilas de Mexicali.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Mexicali 4, Hermosillo 0

CJ Retherford was 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored and Xorge Carrillo 1 for 2 with a home run and 2 runs scored for Mexicali in their 4-0 win over the Naranjeros. Hermosillo managed just 5 hits off of the Aguilas starter, and winning pitcher, Edgar Osuna (2-2) and 3 relievers in the loss. Jake Sanchez earned his 7th save of the season. Casey Coleman (2-1) took the loss for Hermosillo.

Los Mochis 6, Mazatlán 5

The Caneros scored a run in the top of the 9th to build a 6-2 lead and that run proved invaluable as the Venados scored 3 runs in their half of the inning. Los Mochis came away with the 6-5 victory. Thomas Melgarejo (1-2) picked up the win in relief for Los Mochis. The Caneros closer, Jon Sintes, normally lights out on the mound, gave up 3 hits (including a home run) and 3 runs in the bottom of the 9th to make the game interesting. Emmanuel Avila was 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Caneros. Brian Hernandez went 2 for 4 with a home run, 3 RBIs and a run scored for the Venados.

Obregon 8, Culiacan 1

The Yaquis scored 4 runs in the top of the 5th to make the score 8-0 and the Tomateros were held in check all night, scoring a run in the bottom of the 7th to avoid the shutout in the 8-1 loss to Obregon. Marco Carrillo (1-0) went 6 innings on the hill, striking out 6 to pick up the win. Daniel Rodriguez (1-3) gave up a home run to Armando Araiza and 5 runs on 6 hits over 4 1/3 innings to take the loss. Olmo Rosario and Matt Juengel were both 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and a run scored for the Yaquis. Maxwell Leon and Bryan Lahair went 2 for 4 for the Tomateros

Charros In Slugfest Win Over Naranjeros

15 HITS, 11 RUNS AND ART CHARLES POWER JALISCO

Art Charles' 4th HR of the Year

The Charros and Naranjeros combined to use 14 pitchers in the game. Those pitchers gave up 33 hits, 5 walks, threw 2 wild pitchers, hit a batter and tossed 3 home run balls in the Jalisco 11-8 win.

Although the game was no pitchers duel, by any stretch of the imagination, it produced in the fans the full spectrum of emotions from jubilation to apprehension to frustration and elation.

Jalisco sent 13 batters to the plate in the bottom of the 1st inning. 5 singles, 3 doubles, a wild pitch and a home run resulted in 9 runs and a seemingly insurmountable 9-0 lead for the home team. There was jubilation in the stands.

Amador Scores in the 1st

Apprehension arrived in the 3rd and 4th innings as the Naranjeros scored twice in the 3rd when Jorge Flores led off with a home run and then 3 consecutive singles produced the second run and cut the lead to 9-2. We, as fans, have watched this scenario too many times with the Charros pitching. Starter, Marco Tovar seemed to have lost his stuff in the 3rd.

Tovar sandwiched 2 walks around a single to load the bases with 1 out in the top of the 4th. The frustration came, as in several other games, when the Jalisco manager, Homar Rojas, failed to put the last 2 innings together and pull Tovar before it was too late. Tovar had proved to be ineffective in the 3rd and continued that ineffectiveness in the 4th. In this case Rojas' decision resulted in a grand slam home run by Eric Young Jr. that reduced the Charros lead to 9-6. An RBI single by Jose Amador later in the inning made it a 9-7 Charros lead.

Marco Tovar, Charros Starter

Apprenhension came back to haunt the fans in the top of the 9th. Closer, Aaron Kurcz, gave up 2 singles and a walk and then another single that drove in a run as Hermosillo pulled to within 3 runs at 11-8. Young singled again to reload the bases before Kurcz got Efren Navarro to pop up to third to end the game and bring elation to the 9,002 fans at Estadio de Charros.

Ramon Delgado (1-0) was the lucky winner in the roulette of Charros pitchers while Edgar Torres (0-2) lasted just 1/3 of an inning for the Naranjeros in absorbing the loss.

It's on to Navojoa for the 11-9 Charros for a 3 game weekend series with the Mayos.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Obregon, 3, Navojoa 2

After the Mayos had tied the score 2 all in the top of the 8th, Carlos Valencia hit a 2 out double to left to score Matt Juengel with the go ahead run and Carlos Fisher (2-0) set the Mayos down in the 9th for the 3-2 Yaquis win. Alejandro Barraza (0-1) took the loss. Valencia was 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs for Obregon while Jesus Castillo went 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs for Navojoa.

Mexicali 6, Los Mochis 5

The Aguilas goa a grand slam home run from CJ Retherford (his 5th hr of the year) in a 5 run 8th inning and survived a 3 run bottom of the 9th by the Caneros to win in Los Mochis 6-5. Retherford was 1 for 4 on the night but that 1 hit provided the margin of victory for Mexicali. The Aguilas committed 3 errors on the game and the Caneros had only 1 RBI and 2 earned runs in the loss. Francisco Rodriguez (3-0) got the win in relief. Andres Avila was charges with a blown save resulting in a loss for Santiage Gutierrez (2-1).

Culiacan 3, Mazatlan 1

Edgar Gonzalez (2-1) worked 6 innings giving up 1 run on 4 hits, walking 2 and striking out 3 to earn the victory and Javy Guerra notched his 2nd save of the season as the Tomateros beat the Venados 3-1. Starter Felipe Gonzalez (0-2) was charged with the loss. 17,834 fans watched the home team win yet again over Mazatlán. Ronnier Mustelier was 3 for 4 with 2 doubles and Joey Meneses 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for Culiacan. Cyle Hankerd went 0 for 2 but his sac fly produced the only Vanados run.

Charros Power Past Naranjeros 6-4

RODRIGUEZ AND AMADOR HOMER IN WIN

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Japhet Amador Homers

The Charros scored 6 runs on 11 hits, including home runs by Manny Rodriguez and Japhet Amador, to beat the Naranjeros de Hermosillo 6-4 on Tuesday night in front of 9,527 hometown fans.

Bruce Kern (2-2) was the winning pitcher, allowing 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 4 in 5 1/3 innings of work. While pitching effectively, Kern had a down side to his effort. He allowed 3 walks on the night and 2 of those free passes turned into runs for Hermosillo. Aaron Kurcz came in with 2 outs in the 8th inning, got the last out and pitched the 9th to notch his 6th save of the year.

Charros Starter Bruce Kern

Tim Melville (0-2) gave up 5 runs on 6 hits with 4 strikeouts over 4 2/3 innings on the mound. Melville did not receive good run support as the Naranjeros were 4 for 17 with runners in scoring position.

Hermosillo opened the scoring in the top of the 3rd. Eric Young Jr. and Efren Navarro both walked. Jose Amador singled to score Young. With 1 out, Roberto Ramos singled to drive in Navarro to give the Naranjeros the early 2-0 lead. Cacao Valdez singled to lead off the bottom of the 3rd for the Charros and went to third on a double by Art Charles. Jonathan Aceves ground out to first as Valdez scored. Carlos Figueroa walked and Amadeo Zazueta followed with a single to drive in Charles. A single by Manny Rodriguez scored Figueroa and the Charros had taken the lead 3-2.

The Charros added 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th on a 2 out solo home run to left by Rodriguez followed by 3 consecutive singles that drove in a run to give the Charros a 5-2 lead.

The Naranjeros scored a run in the 7th inning to make it a 5-3 ball game but Japhet Amador hit a rocket of a line drive to right center for a home run and the 6-3 Charros lead.

Arturo Rodriguez drew yet another lead off walk in the top of the 8th and went to third on a single by Matt Skole. Rodriguez scored on a double play ball that made it 6-4.

Charros Defense

2 games remaining with the Naranjeros before traveling to Navojoa to take on the Mayos for 3 games beginning on the 4th of November. The Charros will return to Guadalajara to face the Aguilas de Mexicali on the 8th of November.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Obregon 8, Navojoa 3

Arturo Lopez (3-0) struck out 7, walked 4 and gave up 2 hits while shutting out the Mayos over 6 innings in the Yaquis 8-3 win over the Mayos. Zack Dodson (0-2) allowed 7 runs on 9 hits in 4 innings on the mound to take the loss. Joey Wendle was 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored and Olmo Rosario 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored while Leo Heras went 1 for 3 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored for Obregon. Cole Garner was 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for Navojoa.

Mexicali 4, Los Mochis 3

CJ Retherford homered in the 8th and Adan Munoz hit a solo shot in the 9th as the Aguilas de Mexicali topped the Caneros 4-3. The Aguilas improved to 11-7 on the year while the Caneros fell to 10-8. Dave Sappelt went 3 for 4 and Yordanys Linares 2 for 5 for Mexicali. Isaac Rodriguez was 2 for 5 with a double and a run scored. Leandro Castro was also 2 for 5 for Los Mochis. Fautino De Los Santos (1-0) was charged with a blown save yet got the win and Jake Sanchez earned his 6th save. Thomas Melgarejo (0-2) took the loss.

Culiacan 10, Mazatlán 3

The Venados fell to 5-13 on the year in the 10-3 loss to the Tomateros. Ronnier Mustelier, Marco Guzman and Joey Meneses all homered for Culiacan in the win. Corey Brown hit a home run for Mazatlán. Aaron Thompson (2-0) got the win for the Tomateros while Sasagi Sanchez (0-1) took the loss for the Venados. Mustelier was 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored and Oscar Robles 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs for Culiacan while Corey Brown went 4 for 4 with the home run and 2 RBIs and Brian Hernandez 3 for 3 with a double and a run scored for Mazatlán.

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Tomateros Score Early Top Charros 6-2

AGUSTIN MURILLO AGAIN THE OFFENSIVE STAR

1st Pitch Ball Skylined In

Agustin Murillo went 3 for 4 last night with 2 RBIs in the 6-2 loss to the Tomateros de Culiacan. His single in the bottom of the 3rd with the bases loaded and 2 outs, drove in Jonathan Aceves and Amadeo Zazueta to cut the Culiacan lead to 4-2.

The Charros starter, Manuel Flores, gave up 6 runs on 9 hits in 3 2/3 innings, continuing a troubling trend of allowing the opposing team to build an early lead.

Flores was tagged for consecutive singles by Rico Noel and Ronnier Mustelier to start the game. After a strike out, Joey Meneses singled to drive in Noel and Jorge Vazquez singled to plate Mustelier. Mike Carp's sac fly to left got Meneses home for the 3-0 Culiacan lead.

Flores Pulled After 3 2/3 Innings

Doubles by the Tomatero's Irving Wilson and Mustelier added a run in the 2nd inning to increase the lead to 4-0.

Murillo's 2 run single in the bottom of the 3rd cut the lead to 4-2 but the Tomateros responded in the top of the 4th with 2 runs of their own. With 2 outs, Wilson singled and went to third on a double by Noel. Both runners scored on a single by Mustelier for the final 6-2 margin of victory.

Manuel Flores (0-1) took the loss for Jalisco while Aaron Thompson (1-0) worked 6 innings, allowing 2 runs while scattering 9 hits, striking out 6 and not giving up a walk in the win.

Agustin Murillo In The Field

In addition to Murillo's 3 for 4 night at the plate, Jonathan Aceves, a catching substitute for the injured Gabriel Gutierrez, was 2 for 4 with a run scored for the Charros.

Ronnier Mustelier was 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs, Rico Noel 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and Irving Wilson 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for Culiacan.

2 games left in the weekend series as the 3-6 Charros hope to win both games against the 5-4 Tomateros. Monday is a travel day and the Charros open a 3 game series against the Aguilas de Mexicali on Tuesday the 25th of October.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Navojoa 5, Mexicali1

The Mayos de Navojoa had a 2-0 lead entering the top of the 4th inning when CJ Retherford, 1 for 3 on the night, hit a 2 out solo home run to left center for the Aguilas. Unfortunately, that was all the offense Mexicali could muster in the 5-1 loss. Yosmany Guerra was 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs for the Mayos. Jorge Castillo (1-1) allowed 1 run on 3 hits in the win while Efren Delgado (1-1) gave up 4 runs on 10 hits in the loss.

Los Mochis 2, Mazatlán 1

Emmanuel Avila hit a sac fly to center in the bottom of the 8th inning that scored pinch runner Sergio Garcia to snap a 1-1 tie ballgame. The Canero's closer, Jon Sinte worked a perfect 9th to preserve the win for Santiago Gutierrez (1-0) and pick up his 4th save of the year. Manny Delcarmen (0-1) took the loss.

Hermosillo 6, Obregon 3

The league leading Naranjeros improved to 7-2 on the year with as they doubled up the Yaquis with a 6-3 win at home. Hermosillo was trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th when Roberto Ramos hit a grand slam as the Naranjeros scored 4 runs in the inning to put the game away. Rafael Cordova (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Paul Sewald resorded his 4th save. Miguel Aguila (0-1) took the loss and Oscar Villarreal was charged with a blown save.  WATCH RAMOS' GRAND SLAM HERE

Caneros Take Series From Charros With 5-1 Win

AGUSTIN MURILLO'S HR ONLY BRIGHT SPOT IN LOSS

The Caneros de Los Mochis took the 3 game series with the Charros, 2 games to 1, with the 5-1 win on Thursday.

Poor starting pitching was a problem again for Jalisco as Marco Tovar gave up 3 runs on 6 hits in 3 innings on the mound.

But there were other problems too. The relief pitchers walked three Caneros (2 of which scored), threw a wild pitch that led to a run and hit a batter.

The Charros hitters struck out 10 times and were 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position. They were also caught stealing twice.

Jalisco Manager Homar Rojas

Homar Rojas, the Jalisco manager, had Michael Choice and Cacao Valdez, arguably the slowest runners on the offense, try to steal second (each time with 1 out) and behind just 3-0. In the 4th inning, Choice was caught stealing and Art Charles followed with a double. Instead of at least runners at second and third with 1 out, the Charros were left with a runner at second and 2 outs. Rojas tried it again in the 5th inning with the same result.

Choice Caught Stealing

The Charros fell to 3-5 on the year. They have been shut out twice and held to 1 run in two other games.

Los Mochis loaded the bases with 1 out in the top of the 1st and scored their first run on a sac fly to right by Emmanuel Avila. Leandro Castro then doubled to drive in Juan Carlos Gamboa for the 2-0 Caneros lead.

Cacao Valdez Out at Second

Gamboa added to the Caneros lead in the 2nd inning with a single to left that scored Sergio Garcia, who had doubled earlier. Los Mochis led 3-0.

JC Linares and Leandro Castro both walked in the top of the 7th and moved up a base on a wild pitch by Jalisco reliever Victor Gonzalez. Ramon Orantes singled to drive in Linares and Castro scored when Gilberto Galaviz reached on a fielding error by the Charro's shortstop. The Caneros lead was now 5-0.

Agustin Murillo's sole home run leading off the bottom of the 7th was the lone run scored by Jalisco and cut the lead to 5-1.

Julian Arballo on the Mound

Julian Arballo (2-0) pitched 5 innings for the Caneros striking out 6 and holding the Charros to 5 hits in the win. Jon Sintes struck out 2 in the 9th to pick up his 2nd save of the year.

Tovar (0-2) lasted 3 innings. He threw 60 pitches in those 3 innings giving up 3 runs and 6 hits in taking the loss.

The Tomateros arrive in Guadalajara today to begin a 3 game weekend series against Jalisco.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Culiacan 6, Mexicali 5

Sebastian Elizalde hit a walk off single in the bottom of the 9th inning to drive in Jose Orozco as the Tomateros beat the Aguilas 6-5. CJ Retherford hit 2 home runs and drove in 3 for Mexicali but it wasn't enough. Joey Meneses homered for Culiacan. Derrick Loop (1-1) picked up the win in relief while Adrian Garza (0-1) took the loss.

The 2nd of Retherford's HRs

Mazatlán 3, Hermosillo 1

The Venados scored twice in the first inning and held on to beat the Naranjeros 3-1, Hermosillo had pulled to within a run on a sac fly by Eric Young Jr. in the 3rd but Cyle Hankerd homered in the bottom of the inning to put Mazatlán up 3-1. Jesus Sanchez (1-1) allowed 1 run on 4 hits in 5 1/3 innings to get the win and Benino Pruneda walked 2 and struck out 2 in the 9th to record his 1st save of the year. Tim Melville (0-1) took the loss.

Obregon 11, Navojoa 8

No pitching contest here as the Yaquis scored 11 runs on 10 hits and the Mayos 8 runs on 13 hits. Sergio Contreras was 2 for 4 with 5 RBIs and Justin Greene 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Yaquis. Jesus Castillo went 1 for 3 with a 3 run home run and 4 RBIs, Humberto Sosa 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and Randy Arozarena 4 for 5 for the Mayos. Arturo Lopez (2-0) got the win and Zack Dodson (0-1) took the loss. 

Charros Put It All Together in 7-5 Win Over Los Mochis

5 RUN 3RD INNING SEALS THE DEAL

Celebrating the Win

The Charros de Jalisco scored 5 times and held on to beat the Caneros de Los Mochis 7-5 last night.

Jalisco starter Daniel Guerrero was inconsistent through 4 innings but allowed only 2 runs while scattering 8 hits. Reliever Adrian Guzman (1-0) picked up the win in relief working 2 perfect innings. Charros reliever Ramon Delgado made the game closer than it should have been giving up 3 runs in the 7th inning but Victor Gonzalez, Luis Rodriguez and Ivan Salas held the Caneros at bay until closer Aaron Kurcz worked a perfect 9th inning to earn his 2nd save.

Roy Merritt (0-1) was tagged for 13 hits and 7 runs (5 earned) in 4 2/3 innings on the hill in the loss for Los Mochis.

The Charros opened the scoring with a run in the bottom of the 2nd when Art Charles scored from third on a pop up to the pitcher by Cacao Valdez that left home plate unguarded for the 1-0 lead.

Murillo with a great catch in foul territory

Jalisco broke the game open in the 3rd. Carlos Figueroa singled to right to lead off and went to second on a single by Amadeo Zazueta. Manny Rodriguez followed with a double to score Figueroa. Michael Choice grounded out to short to plate Zazueta, Art Charles doubled to score Rodriguez and Agustin Murillo singled to drive in Charles. After Cacao Valdez popped up to first, Gabriel Gutierrez singled to score Murillo for the 6-0 Charros lead.

A single by Leandro Castro, a double by Yadir Drake and a single by Jesus Arredondo scored 2 for the Caneros who cut the lead to 6-2.

Cacao Valdez doubled with 1 out in the bottom of the 5th for the Charros and scored on a Gutierrez single for the insurance run that put Jalisco up 7-2.

With one gone in the top of the 7th inning for Los Mochis, Sergio Garcia singled and scored on a triple by Rodolfo Amador. Isaac Rodriguez then hit a 2 run home run to get the Caneros back in the game at 7-5 but they would score no more and the Charros emerged victorious with the 7-5 win.

Gutierrez left the game after

fouling a ball off his head

Gutierrez, Valdez and Agustin Murillo were all 2 for 3 for Jalisco with Valdez and Murillo each driving in runs. Michael Choice and Art Charles went 2 for 4 and Amadeo Zazueta was 2 for 5.

Rodolfo Amador was 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored, Sergio Garcia 3 for 4 with a run scored and Isaac Rodriguez 1 for 4 with the home run for Los Mochis.

The rubber match will be played on Thursday and the Tomateros de Culiacan arrive in Guadalajara on Friday for a 3 game weekend series.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Mexicali 2, Culiacan 1

Javier Solano (2-0) and 5 relief pitchers combined to hold the Tomateros to 1 run on 5 hits in the 2-1 Aguilas win a night after giving up 17 runs to Culiacan. Solano got the victory while Jake Sanchez picked up his 1st save of the year. Daniel Rodriguez (1-1) was charged with the loss although he pitched well, allowing just 2 runs on 5 hits in 5 2/3 innings of work. CJ Retherford was 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored for the Aguilas while Antonio Lamas was 2 for 3 with the lone Tomatero RBI.

Hermosillo 8, Mazatlán 1

The Naranjeros improved to 6-1 on the year with the 8-1 win over the Venados de Mazatlán. Eric Young Jr. and Efren Navarro both went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and Arturo Rodriguez was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for Hermosillo. Brian Hernandez was 1 for 4 with a home run for Mazatlán. Juan Pablo Oramas (2-0) was the winning pitcher, striking out 5 in 6 innings while Amilcar Gaxiola (0-1) took the loss.

Navojoa 9, Obregon 3

Christian Zazueta was 3 for 5 with 4 RBIs as the Mayos beat the Yaquis 9-3. Jesus Castillo went 2 for 5 with a home run for Navojoa. Matt Juengel was 1 for 3 with a home run for Obregon. David Reyes (0-2) gave up 5 runs on 6 hits in the loss while Jose Oyervidez (1-0) struck out 7 in 5 innings to pick up the win for the Mayos

Charros Fall To Yaquis 6-1

POOR PITCHING JALISCO'S ACHILLES HEEL

Homar Rojas, the Charros de Jalisco manager, needs to work out the kinks with his starting pitching and relievers. If the pitching doesn't turn around quickly, this season could very well be a repeat of last year when the Charros snuck into the playoffs on the last day of the season and were swept in the first round of the post season. The Charros pitchers have allowed 19 runs in their first 3 games. True, the Charros have scored 19 times but 18 of those runs came in the first game. Jalisco has scored 1 run in the last 18 innings, culminating in 2 losses.

Arturo Lopez

The Charros potentially explosive offense was held in check by Obregon's starter, Arturo \lopez, who scattered 6 hits over 5 2/3 innings. Three of those hits came in the top of the 2nd inning when consecutive singles by Art Charles, Cacao Valdez and Agustin Murillo produced the lone Jalisco run.

Murillo and Jonathan Aceves were both 2 for 4 on the night but the Charros were just 2 for 7 with runners in scoring position.

The Yaquis scored 3 runs in the 3rd inning. The first came on a wild pitch and the next 2 on a single to center by Matt Juengel.

Obregon added 3 runs in the bottom of the 4th. Sergio Contreras walked to lead off the inning followed by singles from Jose Felix and Justin Greene. Joey Wendle tripled to the right field corner to clear the bases for the 6-1 lead and the game.

3 Runs Score on Triple

Juengel and Contreras went 2 for 3 and Jose Felix added a 2 for 4 night for the Yaquis.

Daniel Guerrero was saddled with the loss for Jalisco while Arturo Lopez picked up the win for Obregon.

Two more games in Obregon before the Charros return home to face the Caneros de Los Mochis beginning on Tuesday the 18th of October.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Los Mochis 10, Culiacan 2

The Caneros hit 4 home runs on their way to the 10-2 drubbing of the Tomateros de Culiacan.  JC Linares hit 2 of them with Isaac Rodriguez and Yadir Drake adding 1 each. Julian Arballo worked 5 innings for the win and Sean Gallagher took the loss for Culiacan.

Hermosillo 3, Navojoa 2

Matt Skole singled with the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the 9th for the walkoff 3-2 win over the Mayos de Navojoa. Eric Young Jr. and Efren Navarro were bot 3 for 5 in the win for Hermosillo. Yosmany Guerra was 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI for the Mayos. Marcos Rivas got the win in relief for the Naranjeros while Carlos Felix took the loss. VIEW VIDEO OF MATT SKOLE'S SINGLE HERE.

Mexicali 6, Mazatlán 1

CJ Retherford at 1st

Ramon Rios continued his hot hitting (,714 through 3 games) with a 3 for 5 night and 2 runs scored. CJ Retherford was 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI as the Aguilas topped the Venados 6-1. Corey Brown was 3 for 4 for Mazatlán. Onelki Garcia pitched 6 innings holding the Venados scoreless on 4 hits while striking out 6 in the win. Jesus Sanchez allowed 4 runs on 10 hits in 5 innings in taking the loss.







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Venados Comience Defensa de LMP Título 7-1 con Triunfo Sobre Mexicali

5 CORRER 6th ENTRADA MAZATLAN

La 2015-16 de la Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (LMP) Campeón Venados de Mazatlán comenzó la defensa de su título el 11 de octubre con un rotundo 7-1 derrota de los Águilas de Mexicali.

Que lleva las Águilas 2-1 entrar en la parte inferior de la sexta entrada, la ciudad natal Venados anotó 5 carreras a soplar abrir un partido cerrado.

Mazatlán saltó a una ventaja temprana en su mitad de la segunda entrada, en una caminata de Corey Brown y un jonron run 2 izquierdo y central por Brian Hernández. Venados 2, Aguilas 0.

El Águilas tiene una carrera de vuelta en la parte superior de la cuarta con un sencillo de Ramón Ríos, un doble por CJ Retherford, un bateador golpeado y una fuerza que a primera anotó Ríos. 2-1 Mazatlán.

Los Venados explotó en la parte inferior de la sexta entrada, el envío de 9 hombres al plato y anotó 5 veces. Heber Gómez y Samar Leyva se duplicaron en la entrada como la Venados construyó una ventaja de 7-1.

Walter Silva lanzó 5 entradas para los Venados que permiten la única Mexicali ejecuta en la escogencia de la victoria, mientras que del Aguila Edgar Osuna renunció a 2 carreras en 3 hits, incluyendo un jonrón, en sus 5 entradas de trabajo para asumir la pérdida.

Ramón Ríos fue de 3 por 4 con una carrera anotada para Mexicali mientras que Brian Hernández se fue 3 por 4 con un jonrón y 2 impulsadas para la Venados.

Los 6 equipos LMP restantes estarán en acción el 12 de octubre como el anfitrión Charros los Tomateros, los yaquis son en casa contra los Naranjeros y los Cañeros de Los Mochis visitar Navojoa a asumir los mayos.

Venados Begin Defense of LMP Title with 7-1 Win Over Mexicali

5 RUN 6TH INNING FOR MAZATLAN

The 2015-16 Liga Mexicana del Pacifico (LMP) Champion Venados de Mazatlan began the defense of their title on the 11^th of October with a resounding 7-1 defeat of the Aguilas de Mexicali.

Leading the Aguilas 2-1 entering the bottom of the 6^th inning, the hometown Venados scored 5 runs to blow open a close game.

Mazatlan jumped out to an early lead in their half of the 2^nd inning on a walk to Corey Brown and a 2 run home run to left center by Brian Hernandez. Venados 2, Aguilas 0.

The Aguilas got a run back in the top of the 4^th on a single by Ramon Rios, a double by CJ Retherford, a hit batter and a force out to first that scored Rios. 2-1 Mazatlán.

The Venados exploded in the bottom of the 6^th inning, sending 9 men to the plate and scoring 5 times. Heber Gomez and Samar Leyva doubled in the inning as the Venados built a 7-1 lead.

Walter Silva pitched 5 innings for the Venados allowing the only Mexicali run in picking up the win while the Aguila’s Edgar Osuna gave up 2 runs on 3 hits, including a home run, in his 5 innings of work to take the loss.

Ramon Rios was 3 for 4 with a run scored for Mexicali while Brian Hernandez went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for the Venados.

The remaining 6 LMP teams will be in action on the 12^th of October as the Charros host the Tomateros, the Yaquis are at home against the Naranjeros and the Caneros de Los Mochis visit Navojoa to take on the Mayos.

Leones Duran Mas Piratas 6-5

4 CARRERA PRIMERA ENTRADA MOSCAS GANAN

El Leones de Yucatán usa un paseo, 4 sencillos y un doble por regla en la parte superior de la 1ª entrada para anotar 4 carreras y saltar en frente de un equipo Piratas de Campeche que se negó a darse por vencido. Campeche marcó su camino de vuelta a dentro de un plazo, pero el rally corto y los Leones tomar unas 3 juegos a 2 plomo de regreso a Mérida para el partido del martes 6 al 23 de agosto.

Campeche anotó 2 de sus propias carreras en la parte baja de la entrada en un cuadrangular solitario por Engel Beltré, un doble por CJ Retherford y un sencillo de José Amador para poner el marcador 4-2.

Cada equipo anotó una carrera en el segundo. Yucatán anotó con un elevado de sacrificio de Luis García y los Piratas consiguió un cuadrangular solitario de Yosmany Guerra.

Los únicos errores cometidos por Campeche se produjo en la parte superior de la 4ª. Diego Madero llegó en un error por el campo corto Piratas y fue al segundo en un intento fallido falta de emulsión . Madero puntuaría con un sencillo de José Aguilar. Que se ejecutan demostró ser crucial en la Victoria.

CJ Retherford tuvo la oportunidad de dar a los Piratas una ventaja en la parte inferior de la 6ª . Campeche había anotado una carrera en 3 sencillos y después de una sola de Guerra llenó las bases, Retherford enviado un campo opuesto a largo volar bola a la derecha que fue capturado en la valla por el jardinero derecho. Dos pies hacen la diferencia entre un grand slam y un fly de sacrificio . El marcador era 6-5 Leones.

Los relevistas de Yucatán hicieron el resto, el cierre de la infracción Campeche el 1 hit en los últimos 3 2/3 entradas.

Los Leones tomar un 3 juegos a 2 en la División Sur de la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol.

José Aguilar y Kevin Flores eran 2 a 5 para los Leones  Yosmany Guerra fue 3 a 5 con una carrera de casa , Retherford 2 por 4 y José Amador 2 de 3 para los Piratas.

Yoanner Negrín recogió su segunda victoria de los playoffs y Pedro Rodríguez consiguió la excepción de Yucatán. Jorge Castillo sufrió la pérdida de Campeche.

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Monterrey 2 , Laguna 0

Cesar Carrillo y 4 relevistas blanqueada de los Vaqueros en 5 golpes. Wirfin Obispo logró su 1er parada de los playoffs. Salvador Valdez lanzó bien pero se cargó con 2 carreras limpias en la toma de la pérdida. Los Sultanes tiene sencillos productores de Ramón Ríos y Alex Valdez para anotar sus carreras.

Leones Outlast Piratas 6-5

4 RUN 1ST INNING SPARKS WIN

The Leones de Yucatan used a walk, 4 singles and a ground rule double in the top of the 1st inning to score 4 runs and jump out in front of a Piratas de Campeche team that refused to give up. Campeche clawed their way back to within a run but the rally short and the Leones take a 3 games to 2 lead back to Merida for game 6 on Tuesday the 23rd of August.

Campeche scored 2 of their own runs in the bottom half of the inning on a solo home run by Engel Beltre, a double by CJ Retherford and a single by Jose Amador to make the score 4-2.

Each team scored a run in the 2nd. Yucatan scored on a sac fly by Luis Garcia and the Piratas got a solo shot from Yosmany Guerra.

The only mistakes made by Campeche came in the top of the 4th. Diego Madero reached on an error by the Piratas shortstop and went to second on a botched pickoff attempt. Madero would score on a single by Jose Aguilar. That run proved crucial in the win.

CJ Retherford had a chance  to give the Piratas a lead in the bottom of the 6th. Campeche had scored a run on 3 singles and after Guerra's single loaded the bases, Retherford sent a long opposite field fly ball to right that was caught at the fence  by the right fielder. Two feet made the difference between a grand slam and a sac fly. The score was 6-5 Leones.

The Yucatan relief pitchers did the rest, shutting down the Campeche offense on 1 hit over the final 3 2/3 innings.

The Leones take a 3 games to 2 in the South Division of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol.

Jose Aguilar and Kevin Flores were both 2 for 5 for the Leones. Yosmany Guerra went 3 for 5 with a home run, Retherford 2 for 4 and Jose Amador 2 for 3 for the Piratas.

Yoanner Negrin picked up his 2nd win of the playoffs and Pedro Rodriguez got the save for Yucatan. Jorge Castillo suffered the loss for Campeche.

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Monterrey 2, Laguna 0

Cesar Carrillo and 4 relievers shutout the Vaqueros on 5 hits. Wirfin Obispo notched his 1st save of the playoffs. Salvador Valdez pitched well but was charged with 2 earned runs in taking the loss. The Sultanes got RBI singles from Ramon Rios and Alex Valdez to score their runs

Campeche Tops Yucatan 11-7

PIRATAS HIT 5 HOME RUNS IN WIN

The Liga Mexicana de Beisbol playoffs are in full swing. The Pericos de Puebla, Sultanes de Monterrey and the Toros de Tijuana all advanced to the finals of their respective divisions with 4 game sweeps over their opponents.

The only playoff up for grabs is the one between the Leones de Yucatan and the Piratas de Campeche. Thanks to a game 4 win in Campeche, the Piratas have evened the series at 2 games apiece. Game 5 will be played on Sunday the 21st of August and then shift back to Merida for games 6 and a game 7 if necessary.

CJ Retherford got things going for the Piratas with a solo home run in the bottom of the 1st for a 1-0 lead. Campeche scored 4 more times to take a 5-0 lead. Retherford went 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs for the Piratas in the 11-7 win.

The Leones scored 6 runs in the top of the 4th to take a 6-5 lead with the big blow a 2 run home run by Humberto Sosa. Yucatan added an insurance run in the top of the 5th for a 7-5 lead. Campeche got a run back in their half of the 5th on a passed ball. Henry Alejandro Rodriguez tied the game with a solo home run in the bottom of the 7th inning.

Jesus Arredondo led off the bottom of the 8th for Campeche with a single and came around to score on a home run by Engel Beltre. Yosmany Guerra followed with a single and scored on Retherford's second home run of the game as the Piratas built an 11-7 lead and the victory.

The two teams combined to use 14 pitchers in the game, seven by each side. 45 pitchers were used by the 8 playoff teams last night, an average of 11.2 pitchers per game. Johan Yan got the win in relief for Campeche while Mario Meza was charged with a blown save for Yucatan and Juan Gutierrez took the loss.

IN OTHER LMB PLAYOFF ACTION

Toros 2, Acereros 1

Alex Sanabla allowed 4 hits in 6 innings on the mound while walking 2 and striking out 2 to get the win for the Toros. The Acereros, last year's LMB runners up, managed a run on a solo home run by Uriak Marquez in the loss. The Toro's 2 runs came in the bottom of the 6th inning on a 2 run home run by Alex Romero. Alex Caldera took the loss for Monclova. The Toros swept the Acereros and will face the Sultanes de Monterrey in the Norte Division finals.

Sultanes 9, Vaqueros 4

In the 4 game sweep of the Vaqueros de Laguna, the Sultanes outscored Laguna 38-13. Monterrey scored 7 runs in the 4th inning to put away the game. Arturo Rodriguez had the big hit of the inning, a 3 run home run to left. Ramon Rios was 3 for 5 on the night with 2 RBIs for Monterrey. Jerome Pena had a solo home run for for the Vaqueros and Ruben Sosa went 3 for 5. Mario Gonzalez picked up the win despite allowing 4 runs on 10 hits over 5 innings. Walter Silva lasted 3 innings giving up 7 runs on 10 hits in the loss. With the sweep, the Sultanes will face the Toros de Tijuana in the Norte Division finals of the LMB.

Pericos 7, Tigres 5

The Pericos de Puebla scored 4 times in the top of the 8th inning to take a 7-6 lead. Chad Gaudin allowed a lead off single in the bottom of the 9th but then struck out the side to preserve the win for Carlos Bustamante. Josh Judy suffered the loss for the Tigres. Quintana Roo, the 2015 LMB Champions, scored 4 times in the 5th inning to take a 5-2 lead but couldn't hold on and, with the loss, were swept by the Pericos. Peubla advances to the final round of the Sur Division playoffs of the LMB against either Campeche or Yucatan. Issmael Salas and Cesar Tapia were 2 for 4 for the Pericos and Daric Barton was 1 for 4 with a 2 run home run. Carlos Gastelum and Alfredo Amezaga both went 3 for 4 for the Tigres.

Mexicali Wins Convincingly in Game 1 of the LMP Championship

SWAMP VENADOS 8-1 ON 14 HITS

Ricky Alavez and Luis Juarez homered, and CJ Retherford was 2 for 5 with an RBI. Newcomer Alex Liddi went 1 for 4 with 2 runs scored and Walter Ibarra, hitting 9th in the lineup, was 2 for 3 with an RBI as the Aguilas de Mexicali routed the Venados de Mazatlán 8-1 to win game 1 of the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Championship round.

After giving up a run to Mazatlán in the 1st inning, Mexicali starter Javier Solano, who picked up the win, scattered 4 hits and struck out 7 in 5 1/3 innings on the mound. After Solano threw his 96th pitch of the game, the Aguilas manager called in reliever Manuel Chavez to finish the 6th inning. 4 Mexicali relievers held the Venados to 2 hits and no runs while striking out 3 over the final 3 2/3 innings. Amilcar Gaxiola worked 5 innings for the Venados allowing 5 runs on 7 hits in taking the loss.

Mazatlán scored their only run in the 1st inning. Justin Greene singled to center and scored on a double to left center by Esteban Quiroz that put the Venados up 1-0. Mazatlán would only get a runner in scoring position once more.

In the bottom of the 2nd, Yuniesky Betancourt singled and went to second as Alex Liddi reached safely on a fielding error by the Venados shortstop. Ricky Alarez followed with a long home run to left that scored Betancourt and Liddi as Mexicali took a 3-1 lead.

Alvarez' 3 Run Home Run

Mexicali scored a run in the bottom of the 4th on a solo home run to left by Luis Juarez and a 4-1 Aguilas lead.

Two innings later the Aguilas broke the game open, scoring 4 runs on 4 hits. The Venados helped Mexicali in the inning by committing an error, throwing a wild pitch and walking 2 batters. Liddi led off the inning with a single to deep short and went to second on the throwing error. Alvarez waited out a walk. One out later Liddi scored on a ground rule double to left by Xorge Carrillo with Alvarez moving to third. With Walter Ibarra batting, the Venados pitcher uncorked a wild pitch that scored Alvarez and moved Carrillo to third. Ibarra followed with a single to score Carrillo. After a force out at second on a ground ball by Chris Roberson, Roman Urias drew the second walk of the inning. CJ Retherford singled to center to score Roberson and the Aguilas had an 8-1 lead and the win.

Game 2 of the series will be played on Thursday the 21st of January in Mexicali. Following a travel day on Friday, the series will resume in Mazatlán with game 3 on Saturday the 23rd. Games 4 and 5, if necessary, will be played on Sunday and Monday.

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