Culiacan Beats Los Mochis 6-4

TOMATEROS, BEHIND 4-1, SCORE 5 RUNS IN THE 9TH FOR THE WIN

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Ramiro Pena

Culiacan never had a lead and were behind 4-1 heading into the top of the 9th. They scored 5 runs, topped off by a 3 run home run by Ramiro Pena, to beat the Caneros 6-4. The Tomateros scored their 6 runs on 5 hits.

Los Mochis got on the board first with a run in the bottom of the 2nd. Ramon Urias walked and after a flyout to left, Saul Soto drew a base on balls to put runners on first and second. Viosergy Rosa doubled to drive in Urias for the 1-0 lead.

With two outs in the bottom of the 4th, Soto singled and scored in front of a line drive home run off the bat of by Rosa to increase the lead to 3-0.

The Caneros got a run back in the top of the 5th on a solo home run by Ramiro Pena, his first of two home on the night, to cut the Los Mochis lead to 3-1.

Jay Gonzalez led off the bottom of the 6th for the Caneros with a single and Soto drew another walk. Following a strike out, Gonzalez scored on a single by Arturo Rodriguez to up the Los Mochis lead to 4-1.

Rico Noel got things going for Culiacan in the top of the 9th. Noel struck out but a wild pitch on strike three put Noel on first. Roemon Fields drew a walk and Luis Cruz was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Ryan McBroom singled to score Noel and Fields. One out later, Pena lofted a 3 run home run to left for the 6-4 Culican and the win.

Jose Medina (1-0) got the win in the relief with Derrick Loop earning his 1st save of the year. Andres Avila (1-1) took the loss and Fabian Cota was charged with a blown save.

Mayos Overcome Caneros 7-6 in 10 Innings

HOME RUNS IN THE 10th DO THE TRICK FOR NAVOJOA

Elmer Reyes

Elmer Reyes hit a solo home run to left, his first of the year, leading off the top of the 10th for the Mayos. One out later, Fernando Flores hit the first pitch he saw from Daniel Duarte over the fence in right center for a solo home run and the 7-5 Mayos lead.

Saul Soto began the bottom of the 10th for the Caneros with a single. Pinch runner Juan Uriarte moved to second on a wild pitch. Jesus Arredondo singled to center to drive in Uriarte and cut the lead to 7-6. When Everth Cabrera struck out and Isaac Rodriguez lined out to left the Mayos had the 7-6 win.

Oswaldo Martinez (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Jesus Pirela earned his 6th save of the season. Jonathan Castellanos was charged with a blown save for the home run to Reyes and Daniel Duarte (2-1) gave up the home run to Flores to take the loss.

Fernando Flores

Caneros Come From Behind to Hand Mayos a 9-6 Loss in 10 Innings

JOSUAN HERNANDEZ WITH A 3 RUN WALK OFF HOME RUN

Josuan Hernandez Walk Off HR

The Mayos led the Caneros 6-4 after scoring a run in the top of the 9th. But the Caneros scored twice in the 9th to tie the game and got a walk off 3 run home run by Josuan Hernandez in the 10th to stun the Navojoa 9-6.

Leandro castro doubled to lead off the 9th for Los Mochis. Josuan Hernandez was hit by a pitch and both runners advanced on a sacrifice bunt. A double by Jay Gonzalez scored Castro and Hernandez to tie the game at 6.

With one out in the bottom of the 10th, Isaac Rodriguez doubled and Leandro Castro was intentionally walked. Following a mound visit, Hernandez took a 1-0 pitch to deep left for the walk off 3 run home run and the Caneros win.

The 1 through 3 hitters for Los Mochis were 8 for 16 with 6 RBIs and 8 runs scored. Isaac Rodriguez was 3 for 6, Castro 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 4 runs scored  and Hernandez 2 for 5 with the walk off home run and 2 runs scored.

Victor Mendoza went 4 for 5 for the Mayos with an RBI and 2 runs scored, Elmer Reyes 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and Paul Leon 2 for 4 with an RBI.

The Caneros used 10 pitchers in the game with Andres Avila getting the win. The Mayos had 8 pitchers take the mound with closer Jesus Pirela charged with a blown save and Demetrio Gutierrez (0-2) taking the loss.

Los Mochis in a Barn Burner Over Navojoa 9-7

TEAMS COMBINE FOR 6 HOME RUNS

In a game that would never be confused with a pitchers duel, the Caneros outlasted the Mayos 9-7. The two teams used a total of 15 pitchers, 7 by the Mayos and 8 by the Caneros. 25 hits, 15 walks, a wild pitch and a balk later the game was over with the Los Mochis win.

Leandro Castro

Isaac Salazar singled to lead off the bottom of the 1st and scored on a home run to left center by Leandro Castro for the quick 2-0 Caneros lead. Los Mochis would score twice more in the inning to increase their lead to 4-0 after one.

Los Mochis added a run in the bottom of the second and one more in the 5th to take a 6-0 lead into the 6th inning.

Victor Mendoza hit a solo home run in the top of the 6th to cut the lead to 6-1.

Josuan Mendoza ripped a 2 run home run to left center for the Caneros in the bottom of the 6th to up the Los Mochis lead to 8-1.

Victor Mendoza

Not to be outdone, Jovan Rosa hit his 4th home run of the season, a 3 run shot that cut the lead to 8-4. Two batters later, Marc Flores homered to drive in Luis Fonseca and the Caneros lead had dwindled to 8-6.

Genaro Andrade added an insurance run for the Caneros in the bottom of the 7th with a solo home run to up the lead to 9-6.

With one out in the top of the 9th, Paul Leon singled and stopped at second on a single by Omar Renteria. A wild pitch moved both runners up a base. Alejandro Gonzalez hit a ground ball out to score Leon to make it a 9-7 game but the Mayos would not score again ant Los Mochis had the 9-7 win.

Luis Perez (1-3) got the win with Andres Avila earning his 7th save of the year. Raul Carrillo took the loss.

Hermosillo 6-2 Winners Over Los Mochis

CANEROS GET 13 HITS BUT 0 FOR 10 WITH RUNNERS IN SCORING POSITION

Francisco Peguero

Francisco Peguero was 3 for 5 with a double and a home run with Luis Jimenez and Cedric Hunter both 2 for 4  in the Naranjeros win over the Caneros. Los Mochis outhit Hermosillo 13-12 but couldn't get timely hitting as they went 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position.

The Naranjeros scored in 5 of the first 6 innings to take a 6-0 lead into the bottom of the 6th.

A single and a double put runners on second and third for Los Mochis in their half of the 6th. Saul Soto singled to drive in Leandro Castro. After a pitching change, Jesus Arredondo drew a base on balls. Everth Cabrera singled to plate Jay Gonzalez and cut the lead to 6-2 but the Caneros were unable to score again and Hermosillo had the 6-2 win.

Saul Soto

Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almada had a crowd of 5,942 fans who had come to witness the game. They went home disappointed with the outcome.

Los Mochis Defeats Hermosillo 6-1

SAUL SOTO WITH 2 HOME RUNS IN THE WIN

Yoanys Quiala

The Caneros de Los Mochis built a 6-0 lead after four innings and the pitching staff did the rest. Yoanys Quiala (2-0) threw 6 innings of 1 run ball, his only mistake a home run ball to Eric Young Jr. in the 5th. Three relief pitchers finished the job allowing no runs and no hits over the final 3 innings.

Saul Soto launched the first of his two home runs on the night in the bottom of the 2nd with a man on that gave the Caneros a 2-0 lead.

Los Mochis added a run in the 3rd on a single off the bat of Leandro Castro that scored Everth Cabrera for the 3-0 lead.

Soto led off the bottom of the 4th with a solo home run to deep left center, his 4th home run of the year. Three batters later, Cabrera hit a 2 run home run to right to give Los Mochis a 6-0 lead.

Young's home run in the 5th was hardly enough and the Naranjeros fell to Los Mochis 6-1.

Soto was 2 for 4 with the 2 home runs, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Caneros while team mate Jesus Arredondo was 2 for 4 with a run scored.

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Young went 2 for 4 with the home run for the Naranjeros.

Hermosillo Wins 3-2 Over Los Mochis

A FERNANDO PEREZ HOME RUN IN THE 6th THE WINNING RUN

Danny Espinosa

Danny Espinosa hit a solo home run to left with one out in the top of the 2nd to put Hermosillo on the board first. With 2 outs. Fernando Perez waited out a walk and went to third on a double by Jasson Atondo. Sergio Burruel walked as did Eric Young Jr. The walk to Young forced in Perez and the Naranjeros had a 2-0 lead.

The Caneros tied the game in their half of the 6th. Jay Gonzalez led things off with a single and went to second on a wild pickoff attempt. Saul Soto drew a base on balls and Gonzalez scored on a single by Viosergy Rosa. A sacrifice bunt put runners on second and third. Soto score on a ground ball out to tie the game at 2.

Perez, leading off the top of the 6th for the Naranjeros, took a 1-0 pitch deep to right field for a solo home run that gave Hermosillo a 3-2 lead and the win.

Fernando Perez

Newly acquired hurler, Dennis O'Grady (1-0), gave up 2 runs on 3 hits, walked 2 and struck out 3 over 5 innings to get the win. Heriberto Ruelas, struck out the only batter he faced in the 9th to earn his 2nd save as the Naranjeros evened their record to 9-9 on the season. Cristian Castillo (1-1) gave up the Perez home run to take the loss as the Caneros fell to 9-9 on the year.

Caneros Shut Out Yaquis 7-0

SAUL SOTO 3 FOR 5 WITH A HOME RUN IN THE WIN

Saul Soto Homers

Chris Huffman (1-2) threw 5 scoreless innings for Los Mochis, walking 2, allowing 4 hits and striking out 6 Yaquis to get the win. Four Caneros' relievers allowed a hit and no runs over the final 4 innings. Sean Nolin (0-2) gave up 3 runs on 8 hits and walked three batters over 5 2/3 innings to take the loss.

Los Mochis scored 2 runs in the 2nd inning with 2 outs. Everth Cabrera singled as did Isaac Rodriguez. Both runners moved up on a passed ball. Josuan Hernandez singled to drive in both runners and the Caneros led 2-0.

In the 6th inning, Los Mochis again scored their runs with 2 outs. Rodriguez singled and Hernandez doubled to put runners at second and third. A single by Ramon Urias scored both men and when Leandro Castro doubled to plate Urias, the Caneros had the 5-0 lead.

The Caneros added a run in the 8th and Saul Soto hit a solo home run in the top of the 9th to give Los Mochis the 7-0 lead.

With 2 out in the bottom of the 9th, Arturo Rodriguez drew a base on balls but was stranded at first as Richy Pedroza ground into a 4-3 putout to end the game with the Los Mochis 7-0 win.

The Caneros improved to 9-8 on the season as the Yaquis de Obregon fell to 8-9.

Obregon Pounds Los Mochis 8-3

YAQUIS SCORE 6 TIMES IN THE 1st

Ramon Urias

The Caneros scored early. Isaac Salazar began the game with a single. One out later, Ramon Urias singled as did Leandro . With the bases loaded and 1 outs, Salazar scored on a fielder's choice as Los Mochis took a 1-0 lead.

The Yaquis sent 9 men to the plate in the bottom half of the 1st and 6 of them scored as Obregon broke open the game. Daniel Robertson and Jose Aguilar began the inning by drawing walks. Cheslor Cuthbert hit a ground rule double that scored Robertson. Aguilar scored on a ground ball out and John Nogowski hit a 2 run home run to left for a 4-1 lead. Juan Carlos Gamboa scored on a wild pitch and Jose Felix scored on a single by Richy Pedroza to make it 6-1 after one.

John Nogowski

Los Mochis scored twice in the 3rd on a walk, a triple by Leandro Castro and a sac fly by Saul Soto to trim the lead to 6-3.

Obregon put the game away with 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th.

Dustin Antolin (1-0) picked up the win in relief of starter Nate Reed who failed to go the required 5 innings to qualify for the win. Luis Perez (0-3) gave up 6 runs on 4 hits and lasted just 2/3 of an inning to take the loss.

Both teams are 8-8 on the season. 

Caneros Best Yaquis 7-4

LOS MOCHIS SCORES 5 RUNS IN THE 4th

John Nogowski

The Yaquis de Obregon, who fell to 7-8 with the loss, scored 3 runs in the 3rd inning. Richy Pedroza drew a lead off walk and went to third on a single by Jose Felix. A wild pitch put runners at second and third with no outs. Pedroza scored on a single by Daniel Robertson. Cheslor Cuthbert singled to drive in Felix but Robertson was out at third on the throw. After a walk to Tomo Otosaka and a fly ball out, John Nogowski singled to plate Cuthbert for the 3-0 Obregon lead.

The Caneros would score all the runs they would need with 2 outs in the top of the 4th. Ramon Urias singled with 1 out. Following a strikeout for the second out, Jose Sermo doubled to drive in Urias. Jay Gonzalez singled to score Sermo. Gonzalez stole second and Saul Soto walked. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch. Genaro Andrade tripled to center as Gonzalez and Soto scored. Everth Cabrera walked and Isaac Salazar singled to drive in Andrade as the Caneros took the lead for good at 5-3.

Obregon, who fell to 7-8 on the season, got a run in the 5th to cut the lead to 5-4 but the Caneros scored twice in the top of the 8th to put the game away.

Ramon Urias

Daniel Duarte (2-0) was the winner in relief and Andres Avila earned his 6th save of the season.Dallas Martinez (0-1) gave up the 5 runs in the fourth inning on 5 hits to take the loss while pitching 3 2/3 innings for the Yaquis.

Los Mochis 6-4 Winners Over Mazatlan

6 RUN 3rd INNING DOES IN THE VENADOS

Saul Soto

Everth Cabrera singled with 1 out to get the ball rolling in the big 3rd inning for the Caneros. Isaac Salazar reached safely on a fielding error. Cabrera scored on a single by Josuan Hernandez. Ramon Urias drew a base on balls to load the bases. Salazar scored on a passed ball with the other runners moving to second and third. With 2 outs, Jay Gonzalez singled to score Hernandez and Urias. Saul Soto connected on a 1-0 pitch for a home run and just like that the Caneros led 6-0.

The Venados scored 3 times in the 7th to cut the lead to 6-3. Sebastian Valle doubled with 1 out and scored on a single by Alex Liddi. Kenny Wilson reached on a throwing error by the pitcher to load the bases. Edgar Munoz singled to plate Liddi and Wilson but that was all the scoring in the 7th for Mazatlan.

Mazatlan added a run in the top of the 9th on a 1 out walk to Wilson and a 2 out single by Sherman Johnson that scored Wilson to cut the lead to 6-4 but that would be the game and the Caneros win.

Yoanys Quiala (1-0) worked 5 innings for the Caneros giving up a hit but holding the Vanados scoreless. Andres Avila earned his 5th save of the year for the 7-7 Caneros. Daniel Guerrero (0-2) took the loss, charged with all 6 runs, as the Venados fell to 8-6 although still good for 1st place in the league.

LMP Roster Moves for 10/27

4 TEAMS MAKE MOVES

Aguilas de Mexicali     Deactivate P Adrian Martinez
                                     Activare P Jake Sanchez

Yaquis de Obregon       Deactivate INF Jonathan Aranda
                                      Activate P Alberto Leyva

Naranjeros de Hermosillo   Deactivate P Juan Macias
                                             Activate P Dennis O'Grady

                                             Deactivate P Edgar Torres
                                             Activate P Adrian Gonzalez

Caneros de Los Mochis     Deactivate P Alfredo Valiente
                                           Activate OF Jose Cortez

                                           Deactivate P Adrian Ruiz
                                           Activate P Eduardo Barreras 

Venados and Caneros Split Doubleheader

CANEROS 4-1 IN OPENER AND VENADOS 6-1 IN NIGHTCAP

The Caneros never trailed in the opener as they built a 3-0 lead after four innings and their pitching staff did the rest. Jonathan Castellanos (2-0) picked up the win in relief and Andres Avila earned his 4th save. Jose Hernandez (1-1) took the loss for Mazatlan.

Jonathan Castellanos

Los Mochis scored twice in the bottom if the 4th to add to their 1-0 lead. Leandro Castro led off with a walk and went to third on a single by Jay Gonzalez. One out later, Castro scored on a play challenged at first. The on field call of out was overturned and Jesus Arredondo had a single. Gonzalez scored on the second disputed call of the inning. Again the call was overturned and the Caneros had a 3-0 lead.

Mazatlan scored their lone run in the 5th. Kenny Wilson was hit by a pitch and went to second on a wild pitch and third on a single by Jesus Fabela. After a line drive 4-3 double play, Edson Garcia singled to plate Wilson but it wasn't enough. The Caneros added a run in the bottom of the 6th for the 4-1 win.

Kenny Wilson

In the nightcap, the Venados scored 4 times in the 6th to break open a close game. With one out, Sebastian Valle singled and advanced to second when the left fielder misplayed the ball. With two outs, Carlos Gastelum singled to put runners on the corners. Edgar Munoz singled to score Valle. Kenny Wilson tripled to score Gastelum and Munoz. 3 consecutive walks forced in Wilson for the 6-1 lead and the win.

Konner Wade (2-0) struck out 4, gave up 3 hits and a run over 5 innings in taking the win. Gerardo Concepcion (0-1) took the loss for Los Mochis.

With the split, the Venados are at 8-6 on the season with the Caneros at 6-7

Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Roster Moves for 10/22

4 TEAMS MADE ROSTER MOVES IN THE LMP ON 10/22

The following roster moves were made:

Naranjeros de Hermosillo     Deactivate P Reed Garrett     Eligible to return 10/27
                                              Activate   C Julian Leon

                                              Deactivate INF Ryan Schimpf   Eligible to return 10.27
                                              Activate  INF Marco Lopez

                                              Deactivate  OF Bryce Brentz   Eligible to return 10/27
                                              Activate P Cesar Vargas

Yaquis de Obregon                Deactivate P Carlos De Leon   Eligible to return 10/27
                                               Activate P Javier Lopez

Mayos de Navojoa                 Deactivate  INF Max Ramirez  Eligible to return 10.27
                                                Activate INF Alvaro Gonzalez

Caneros de Los Mochis          Deactivate INF Jose Sermo   Eligible to return 10/27
                                                Activate   OF Jose Lugo

Charros Top Caneros 4-2

OCTAVIO ACOSTA 6 INNINGS, 3 HITS AND 2 RUNS FOR JALISCO

Octavio Acosta

Octavio Acosta (1-0) and 6 relievers allowed 2 runs on 5 hits, walked none and struck out 7 in beating the Caneros de Los Mochis 4-2. Grant Sides gave up a double to Leandro Castro in the 9th but struck out Jay Gonzalez for the last out to earn the save. Chris Huffman (0-2) took the loss for the Caneros.

Daniel Carbonell led off the game with a single and the next batter, Amadeo Zazueta was hit by a pitch. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch. Carbonell scored on a sac fly and Zazueta scored on a single by Dariel Alvarez to give the Charros the 2-0 lead after the top of the 1st.

Los Mochis tied the game in the 3rd. With 1 out, Genaro Andrade doubled and scored ahead of a long home run by Jonathan Jones to deep left center. Score tied at 2.

Jalisco retook the lead in the top of the 6th on a solo home run by Manny Rodriguez.

Manny Rodriguez

The Charros loaded the bases in the top of the 9th with 2 outs. Alberto Carreon drew a 4 pitch walk to force in Carlos Figueroa but Santiago Chavez flew out to right to end the inning.

Jalisco took 2 of the 3 games with Los Mochis and improved to 5-3 on the season as the Caberos fell to 3-5.

Obregon Bests Los Mochis 4-1

NATE REED SHUTS DOWN CANEROS ON 2 HITS OVER 5 INNINGS

The Caneros de Los Mochis scored a run in the bottom of the 3rd inning on a sac fly to center by Jay Gonzalez that scored Genaro Andrade to give the Caneros the early lead. That lead only lasted long enough for the Yaquis de Obregon to come to bat in the top of the 4th.

Nate Reed

John Nogowski led off the inning with a walk. The next batter, Corey Brown was hit by a pitch. Moises Gutierrez then singled to load the bases. After a mound visit by Los Mochis, Armando Araiza singled to score Nogowski. Juan Carlos Gamboa followed with a single to score Brown and Gutierrez and move Araiza to third. A ground ball double play to second scored Araiza and the Yaquis had a 4-1 lead and eventually the game.

Armando Ariaza

8,744 fans filled Estadio Emilio Ibarra Almeda in Los Mochis in hopes of starting the 2018-19 season with a win only to be disappointed as the home town heros fell to Obregon.

Nate Reed (1-0) picked up the win and Kyle Bird earned the save for Obregon. Luis Perez (0-1), responsible for all 4 Yaqui runs, took the loss for the Caneros.

These two teams will play again on Sunday the 14th of October but in Obregon this time in the home and away 2 game series of the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico.

Luis Perez

Vamos aTucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta

Mexican Baseball returns to Tucson in October with the 8th Annual Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta.

There are 3 other sites in Arizona and Mexico that will be hosting games, Mesa and Douglas Arizona and Nogales, Mexico.

Four teams from the Liga Mexicana del Pacifica (LMP) will be participating in this year's event along with the Arizona Wildcats baseball team and the Young Stars of the Kansas City Royals. The Naranjeros de Hermosillo, Yaquis de Obregon, Caneros de Los Mochis and the Aguilas de Mexicali will represent the LMP.

The games kick off in Nogales the 22nd, 23rd and 28th of September, move to Mesa, AZ for games from the 28th through the 30th, switch ton Douglas, AZ on the 3rd and 4th of October and wind up in Tucson, at Kino Stadium, for games from the 4th through the 7th of October.

Rated as a Triple A baseball league by Major League Baseball, the teams from the LMP play exciting baseball. Having covered the league in Guadalajara, Mexico, I can attest to the fact that Mexicanos love their baseball. The 8 teams of the LMP averaged 7,722 fans per game. Pick any Triple A league in the US and see how their top 8 teams compare to that figure. Mascots on the field during play, hexes placed on opposing players by the fans, cheerleaders, crazy between innings games and no arguing with the umpires! If you love baseball, you have to love this pure baseball entertainment.

On Thursday, October 4th, the double header begins at 5 PM with the Aguilas taking on the YSKC. There is a $1 dollar beer promotion during this game. The 2nd game features the Arizona Wildcats taking on the Naranjeros.

Friday's double header, starting at 5:30 features the Aguilas against the Caneros in the 1st game and the Naranjeros facing off against the Yaquis in the nightcap. This is eegee's Kids Night with free tickets at eegees locations.

The Aguilas face the Caneros again in game 1 on Saturday the 6th at 5:30 with a repeat of the Narajeros versus the Yaquis in the 2nd game.

Vamos a Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta winds up on Sunday the 7th of October with a double header on Family Day. There are $10 dollar Family Vouchers available at Vantage West locations throughout Tucson. The Yaquis face the Caneros in the opener while the Naranjeros take on the Aguilas in the nightcap.

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I would recommend this series of games to all of those who love baseball. You will not be disappointed.

There will be updates on the individual teams playing in the series  as the 4th of October arrives.

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Charros Come From Behind To Beat Tomateros 9-7

PITCHING STILL SUSPECT BUT OFFENSE BREAKS OUT

Lead Off Hitter Carlos Fifueroa

The Charros improved to 5-6 on the season as their offense erupted for 9 runs against the Tomateros de Culiacan. Their starting pitching still lacks the ability to get opposing batters out early but the batters came alive in the 9-7 win.

Jalisco fell behind 4-1 and then 5-1 in the 5th inning before scoring 4 runs in the 5th inning and 4 more in the 6th to take the lead and held on for the victory. The Charros were aided in their win by 4 Culiacan errors.

Tyler Alexander, the Charros starting pitcher, lasted just 1 1/3 innings giving up 4 runs on 3 hits with 3 walks. Ivan Rodriguez (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Aaron Kurcz worked the last out of the 8th and all of the 9th inning to earn his third save of the year.

Hector Navarro relieved Culiacan starter Edgar Gonzalez after 4 2/3 innings and gave up 2 runs on 2 hits to take the loss.

Rico Noel led off the game with a walk and stole second. He went to third on the errant pickoff throw. Ronnier Mustelier grounded out to first base to score Noel and the Tomateros were up 1-0 after just 2 batters.

Antonio Lamas walked to lead off the 2nd inning for Culiacan and went to third on a double by Jose Orozco. Oscar Robles walked to load the bases. Irving Wilson singled to score Lamas. Noel singled to deep short to drive in Orozco and Mustelier hit a sac fly to right to score Robles. The Tomateros led 4-0.

Art Charles Hustles Around 3rd

The Charros got on the board in their half of the 3rd. Art Charles walked to lead off the inning and scored on a double by Agustin Murillo to cut the lead to 4-1.

Jalisco again walked the leadoff batter, Sebastian Elizalde, in the top of the 5th who went to third on a single by Joey Meneses. Jose Orozco grounded into a force out that scored Elizalde and Culiacan led 5-1.

Carlos Figueroa singled to lead off the bottom of the 5th and went to second on a wild pitch. Two outs later, Art Charles reached safely on a throwing error by the Tomateros shortstop as Figueroa scored. Murillo singled to score Charles, who had advanced to second on the error. Michael Choice followed with a 2 run home run to left to tie the game at 5 all.
Check out the Michael Choice home run here.

Culiacan retook the lead in the top of the 6th inning. Irving Wilson doubled and scored, one out later, on a single by Ronnier Mustelier. The Tomateros led 6-5.

Fernando Valenzuela Jr. doubled to lead off the Charros half of the 6th. Israel Nunez singled to plate Valenzuela and tie the game at 6. Carlos Figueroa sacrificed pinch runner Alberto Carreon to second. After the second out of the inning, Manny Rodriguez reached base safely on yet another error by the shortstop as Carreon scored. An intentional walk to Art Charles brought Agustin Murillo to the plate and he delivered a double to score Rodriguez and Charles for the 9-6 lead.

With 2 outs in the 8th inning the Charros reliever, Edwin Salas issued two walks. Aaron Kurcz was called on to relieve Salas and promptly gave up a single to Sebastian Elizalde that scored Rico Noel to cut the lead to 9-7 but that was all Culiacan could muster and the Charros had the 9-7 win.

Charros Closer Aaron Kurcz

Agustin Murillo was 4 for 4 with 4 RBIs, Michael Choice 1 for 4 with the home run and 2 RBIs and Israel Nunez 1 for 3 with an RBI for the Charros.

Ronnier Mustelier was 1 for 3 with 3 RBIs and Irving Wilson 2 for 4 with an RBI for Culiacan.

An off day on Monday for the Charros before opening a 3 game series against the Aguilas in Mexicali on Tuesday the 25th of October.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Los Mochis 9, Mazatlán 1

Alexis Lara (1-0) tossed 5 innings of shutout ball against the Venados giving up just 3 hits while striking out 6 in the 9-1 pasting of Mazatlán. Walter Ibarra (1-2) was rocked for 8 runs on 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings in the loss. Jesus Arredondo was 2 for 4 with a home run for Los Mochis while Juan Carlos Gamboa went 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Hector Paez was 2 for 4 for the Venados.

Obregon 5, Hermosillo 4

The Yaquis got an RBI single from Christian Villanueva in the top of the 9th to pull ahead of the Naranjeros 5-4 and closer Ryan Kelly set the Hermosillo batters down in order in the bottom of the 9th. Kelly picked up his 3rd save and Carlos Fisher (1-0) picked up the win. Paul Sewald (0-1) gave up the run in the 9th to take the loss. Christian Villanueva was 4 for 5 with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs for Obregon. Efren Navarro was 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for Hermosillo.

Mexicali 3, Navojoa 2

Wellington Dotel singled to right with 2 outs in the top of the 9th to score Xorge Castillo with the go ahead run in the Aguilas 3-2 win over the Mayos. Francisco Rodriguez (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Jake Sanchez earned his third save of the season. Kyle Grana (1-1) took the loss. Adan Munoz went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for Mexicali. Christian Zazueta had a home run and 2 RBIs in 3 trips to the plate for Navojoa.

Charros de Jalisco 2016-17 Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Schedule

The Charros de Jalisco begin play in their 3^rd season with the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico (LMP) 2016-17 season with a home game against the Tomateros de Culiacan on the 12^th of October. Jalisco plays it’s home game in the Estadio de Beisbol in Zapopan by the TelMex Auditorio. According to the Charros’ home page, single game tickets will become open to the public on the 3^rd of October. Tickets will be available either on TicketMaster or at the stadium between the hours of 10AM and 3PM Monday through Friday

There will be 34 home games for the Charros and 34 games on the road.

In October, in addition to the home opener on the 12^th, the Charros play 3 games against the Caneros de Los Mochis, the 18^th-20^th and 3 games against the Tomateros the 21^st-23^rd.

November 1^st through the 3^rd, the Charros face the Naranjeros de Hermosillo. The 8^th-10 have the Aguilas de Mexicali in town. The Yaquis de Obregon arrive in Guadalajara for 3 games from the 11^th-13^th. The Aguilas return for 3 games November 21st-23^rd with the Venados de Mazatlan rounding out the November schedule with 3 games on the 24^th through the 26^th.

The Liga Mexicana del Pacifico will be reviving its All Star game this year. There has not been an all star game in the league for 20 years. The format for selecting the players has not been determined yet but the game will be held on the 27^th of November in Ciudad Obregon.

December finds the Charros at home the 2^nd-4^th against the Mayos de Navojoa. The 13^th-15^th brings the Yaquis back to town. The Naranjeros return from the 16^th-18^th and the season winds up with the Charros at home against the Tomateros de Culiacan on the 28^th, 29^th and 30^th of December.

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Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Gold Glove Recipients Announced

The Liga Mexicana del Pacifico has announced the winners of the Gold Glove, by position, for the 2014-2015 season.

Fueron los mejores a la hora de estar a la defensiva, posición por posición y en base a las estadísticas oficiales. La Liga Mexicana del Pacífico da a conocer a los ganadores de los Guantes de Oro de su temporada BANORTE 2014-2015.

The Caneros de Los Mochis had 3 fielders win Gold Gloves followed by the Naranjeros de Hermosillo with 2 and the Charros de Jalisco, Yaquis de Cd Obregon, Tomateros de Culiacan and the Venados de mazatlan with 1 each.

The winners by position are: 1B - Jesus Castillo, Mazatlan .990   2B - Carlos Gastelum, Hermosillo .988   3B - Rodolfo Amador, Los Mochis .978   SS - Issmael Salas, Culiacan .986   OF - Jerry Owens, Hermosillo .994   OF - Justin Christian, Los Mochis .993   OF - Eduardo Arredondo, Jalisco .992   C - Said Gutierrez, Obregon .988   P - Jonathan Castellanos 1.000