Leones Sweep Series From Tigres With 13-1 Drubbing

JOSE AGUILAR HITS 1ST LEONES HOME RUN

Aguilar's Home Run Swing

The Leones hitters feasted once again on the pitching of the Tigres. The 3 game series saw Yucatan score 29 runs on 45 hits while holding the Tigres to 6 runs on 22 hits. With this balance of pitching and hitting, the Leones should advance nicely towards the Zona Sur division championship of the LMB.

10,400 loyal fans braved the 102 degree temperatures at game time and had plenty to cheer about. To put this number of fans in perspective, 3,800 fans watched the Diablos lose to Monclova, 3,700 saw the Pericos de Puebla defeat the Bravos de Leon and 2,700 die hard Piratas fans witnessed the heart breaking loss of the home team to the Olmecas de Tabasco.

The Leones led 4-0 before Ramon Ramirez hit a lead off home run for the Tigres in the top of the 3rd inning. That was the only bad pitch that Leones starter Juan Delgadillo (1-0) threw in his 5 innings on the mound as he held the Tigres to 3 hits. Three Yucatan relievers shutout the Tigres on 1 hit over the last 4 innings. Juan Arballo (0-1) gave up 7 runs on 10 hits over 3 innings to take the loss.

Delgadillo on the mound

In the bottom of the 4th inning, Jose Aguilar hit a lead off home run, the 1st HR of the year for the Leones.

Delgadillo pitched out of a jam in the 5th inning. He gave up singles to Iker Franco and Ramon Ramirez that put runners on the corners with no outs. Delgadillo then uncorked a wild pitch that put Ramirez on second but Jose Felix and then Mario Vega flew out to shallow center and Delgadillo struck out Greg Golson to end the threat and the inning.

Jordany Valdespin triple

Jordany Valdespin tripled and drove in 4 while going 2 for 5 and Leo Heras was 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored to lead the Leones offensive attack.

Can the Leones de Yucatan keep this up over the course of the season? Is the pitching staff of the Tigres this bad? We'll know more as the Leones travel to Tabasco to take on the 1-2 Olmecas and the Tigres return home to face the 2-1 Piratas de Campeche.

The Leones return to Parque Kukulcan on Friday, April 7th, to begin a 3 game series with Campeche.

Todos Somos Leones!

IN OTHER LMB ACTION:

Monclova 4, Mexico 3

The Acereros scored twice in the 8th inning to tie the game and broke a 3-3 tie with a run in the 9th to beat the Diablos 4-3. Rodolfo Amador hit a sac fly to center that scored Josh Vargas with the go ahead run. Benny Suarez (1-0) pitched a scoreless to pick up the win and Chad Gaudin worked the 9th to earn his 1st save for Monclova. Nathanael Santiago (0-1) gave up the winning run in the 9th to take the loss. Ivan Terrazas was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs in the losing effort for the Diablos.

Puebla 16, Leon 6

The Pericos scored 9 times in the bottom of the 8th inning to break open a close game. Puebla scored 16 runs on 16 hits in the win over the Bravos. Daniel Sanchez clubbed a pinch hit home run while going 2 for 2 with 3 RBIs, Cole Gillespie was 3 for 5 with 7 RBIs and Ceasr Tapia went 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs and 3 runs scored for Puebla. Niko Vasquez was 1 for 3 with a home run, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Leon.

Monterrey 9, Saltillo 5

Walter Ibarra was 2 for 4 with a home run a double and 3 RBIs in the Sultanes 9-5 win over the Saraperos. Heber Gomez went 3 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored for Saltillo. Marco Carrillo (1-0) got the win in relief while Saltillo's starter,Carlos Pimentel (0-1), gave up 7 runs on 5 hits in 2 1/3 innings to take the loss. 16,200 hometown fans, the largest LMB crowd on Sunday, watched the Sultanes take the rubber match from Saltillo and improve to 2-1 on the young season.

Aguasclientes 9, Durango 4

The Rieleros scored 5 runs in the 1st to innings and coasted to the 9-4 win over the Generales. Guillermo Trujillo (1-0) allowed 3 runs on 5 hits in 5 innings of work to get the win. Jon Sintes (0-1) was roughed up for 7 runs on 9 hits, including 2 home runs, in taking the loss. Saul Soto was 3 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBIs and Ricky Pedroza added a home run and 2 RBIs for the Rieleros. Henry Alejandro Rodriguez was 2 for 5 with an RBI and Daniel Nunez 2 for 4 with a triple for Durango.

Oaxaca 7, Veracruz 6

Guerreros Celebrate Walk Off Win

The Guerreros got a walk off single from Alejandro Gonzalez with 1 out in the bottom of the 9th to top Veracruz 7-6. Lauro Ramirez (1-0) worked 1/3 of an inning to get the win in relief. Joan Montero (0-1) gave up 2 runs on 3 hits in 1 inning of relief and was charged with the loss. Gonzalez was 3 for 5 with the big RBI and Jose Martinez 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for Oaxaca. Ivan Jimenez went  2 for 5 with 2 runs scored, Carlos Lopez 2 for 5 and Luis Suarez 2 for 3 for Veracruz.

Tabasco 2, Campeche 1

Both starting pitchers looked very good, with Angel Ariaza going 5 1/3 innings and allowing a run for the Olmecas while Francisco Campos was shutting out Tabasco for 5 innings but neither pitcher figured in the final decision. Heriberto Ruelas (1-1) got the win in relief with Ramon Troncoso earning the save. Derrick Loop (0-1) worked the 9th for the Piratas and took the loss. Loop's throwing error on a pick off attempt allowed Alex Romero to score from third with the go head run. Romero, Sandy Madera and Pedro Diaz were all 2 for 4 for the Olmecas.

Tijuana 6, Laguna 1

Alex Liddi homered in his 3rd consecutive game and Dustin Martin added his 2nd home run of the year in the Toro's 6-1 win over the Vaqueros. Liddi was 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs and Martin 2 for 3. Jaime Pedroza went 2 for 3 at the plate for Laguna. Miguel Pena (1-0) went 6 innings allowing 3 hits in getting the win while Marco Quevedo (0-1) struck out 7 but was touched for 3 runs in 5 innings in the loss

Leones Beat Tigres 8-1 in Season Opener

YOANNER NEGRIN PITCHES 6 STRONG INNINGS IN WIN

Yoanner Negrin

The Leones de Yucatan began to 2017 Liga Mexicana de Beisbol season in good form with the 8-1 win over the Tigres de Quintana Roo in Merida on Friday. Negrin gave up 4 hits, walked 2 and struckout 1 while holding the Tigres scoreless with 6 excellent innings of work on the mound. Jose Aguilar went 4 for 5 at the plate as the Leones pounded out 14 hits (13 singles).

Aguilar got the ball rolling with a 1 out single in the bottom of the 1st. Esteban Quiroz singled and both runners advanced on a slow roller to third by Jesus Valdez. Jordany Valdespin walked to load the bases. Humberto Sosa came through with a single left that drove in Aguilar and Quiroz. Ricardo Serrano followed with a single to plate Valdespin and the Leones were on top 3-0 after 1 inning.

Yucatan added a run in the bottom of the 2nd, 2 more in the 5th and scored their final 2 runs in the 6th to take an 8-0 lead.

The Tigres got on the board in the top of the 7th inning. Jesus Barraza, on in relief of Negrin struck out Iker Franco but walked Alfredo Amezaga. Mario Vega struck out swinging and things looked good for the Leones. Greg Golson singled next as Amezaga took third on a fielding error by Cacao Valdez in left. Carlos Gastelum drove in Amezaga with a single to center for the lone Tigres run and the final 8-1 margin of victory for the Leones.

Negrin (1-0) picked up the win while Kameron Loe (0-1) gave up 6 runs on 9 hits in 4 1/3 innings of work to take the loss.

The 2, 3 and 4 hitters in the lineup for the Leones, Aguilar, Quiroz and Valdez, went 8 for 15 with an RBI and 4 runs scored. Every batter, except Leo Heras, had a hit for Yucatan.

The Tigres managed 7 hits with Brian Hernandez going 2 for 3 on the night. Carlos Gastelum was 1 for 4 with an RBI.

12,000 vociferous hometown fans at Parque Kukulcan Alamo witnessed an all round good game from the Leones, good pitching and timely hitting. Yucatan had 13 singles among their 14 hits (Cacao Valdez had a double for the only extra base hit). 5 Leones pitchers scattered 7 Tigres hits, walked 2 and struck out 6 in the game.

These 2 teams continue the series in Merida on Saturday with the get away game on Sunday the 2nd of April. If you live in Merida, come out and watch some really great baseball. Todos Somos Leones!

IN OTHER LMB GAMES

Monclova 12, Mexico 7

Manny Rodriguez was 1 for 2 with a grand slam and 3 walks as the Acereros de Monclova topped the Diablos Rojos del Mexico 12-7, spoiling the season opener for Mexico. Alejandro Ortiz went 4 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored in the loss for the Diablos. Josh Lowey (1-0) allowed 3 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings on the hill to get the win while Efren Delgado (0-1) gave up 6 runs on 4 hits, including the grand slam, in the loss.

Veracruz 11, Oaxaca 4

Jose Pina (1-0) threw 5 innings giving up 2 runs on 8 hits to get the win for Veracruz. Irwin Delgado ((0-1) pitched well for 5 innings but allowed 3 runs on 5 hits while striking out 8 in the loss. Juan Martinez was 3 for 4 with a home run and a triple with 4 RBIs for Veracruz. Jaime Brenna went 3 for 3 and Victor Santos 2 for 2 with 2 doubles for the Guerreros.

Puebla 10, Leon 4

The defending LMB Champion Pericos out gunned the Bravos de Leon with a 10-4 win. The game was played in Puebla, with Leon designated the "home team" because the home field for the Bravos is not ready for competition. Ricky Rodriguez went 2 for 4 with a grand slam for the Pericos. JP Ramirez had a 4 for 4 night at the plate and Cesar Tapia went 2 for 5 with a home run for Puebla. Eduardo "ElMosco" Aredondo had a home run and scored 2 runs on a 2 for 4 night while Donald Lutz went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored for Leon. Manuel Baez (1-0) picked up the win in relief while Jose Sanchez (0-1) took the loss.

Durango 2, Aguascalientes 1

Durango Pitching was Excellent

The Generales de Durango beat the Rieleros de Aguascalientes 2-1 on Friday in the season opener for both clubs. Antonio Garzon (1-0) got the win in relief of Mario Gonzalez and Tiago Da Silva picked up the save. Yohan Flande pitched well for 5 innings but allowed both Durango runs while giving up just 2 hits. Henry Alejandro Rodriguez was 2 for 4 with a run scored and Yadir Drake 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Generales. Julian Castro went 3 for 4 for the Rieleros.

Campeche 5, Tabasco 4

Frankie Diaz went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs and Engel Beltre 3 for 5 with a run scored for the Piratas. Sergio Burruel was 2 for 3 with a home run and Abel Martinez 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for the Olmecas. Jose Marquez Jr. (1-0) got the win in relief and Jose De La Torre picked up his 1st save of the year. Heriberto Ruelas (0-1) was saddled with the loss.

Saltillo 7, Monterrey 3

Frankie De La Cruz (1-0) scattered 6 hits over 6 1/3 innings, struck out 3 and walked 2 while allowing 2 runs to get the win. Javiar Solana (0-1) gave up 4 runs on 4 hits while striking out 6 in taking the loss.Jose Ruiz, Christian Zazueta and Jonathan Aceves were all 2 for 4 on the night for the Saraperos. Chris Roberson went 3 for 4 for the Sultanes.

Tijuana 16, Laguna 5

The Toros exploded for 16 runs on 14 hits to thrill 18,000 hometown fans in the season opening win over the Vaqueros. Dustin Martin was 2 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBIs, Alex Liddi 1 for 2 with a home run, 4 RBIs and 2 walks and Jorge Cantu went 2 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBIs for Tijuana. Jaime Pedroza went 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Laguna, Dustin Crenshaw (0-1) took the loss while Alex Sanabia (1-0) worked 5 innings for the win.

Puebla Hits 4 cuadrangulares en 8-5 triunfo sobre Tijuana

Pericos LEAD SERIE DEL REY 2 juegos a 1

Los Pericos de Puebla se llevó jonrones solitarios de Cesar Tapia , Manny Rodríguez , Rubén Rivera y Daric Barton al principio de los Toros de Tijuana en el juego 3 de la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol " Serie del Rey ".

Mauricio Lara lanzó 7 entradas con efectividad , permitiendo 1 vuelta con 8 hits. Lara se acercó 2 y ponchó a 4 en conseguir la victoria . Chad Gaudin ponchó a 2 en una novena entrada perfecta para apuntarse el salvamento . Alex Sanabia tenía que cargar con la pérdida después de permitir 5 carreras con 5 hits, incluyendo carreras de casa, 2 en 4 1/3 entradas de trabajo .

Aficianados en Puebla

Tijuana anotó la primera carrera del juego en la parte superior de la 3ª en dobles espalda con espalda de Isaac Rodríguez y José Chávez .

Puebla volvió a tomar la delantera en la parte inferior de la entrada en cuadrangulares por Barton y Rivera .

Fly de sacrificio de nyjer Morgan para centrar y un doble de Manny Rodríguez agregó 2 carreras para los Pericos en el 4to turno .

Rodriguez con el doble play

Dos carreras más marcados por los Pericos en la parte inferior de la quinta se fue arriba 6-1 al Puebla .

Un cuadrangular solitario por Manny Rodríguez , en un terreno de juego 2-2 en la apertura del fondo de la 6ª , hizo el marcador 7-1 Puebla .

El Toros explotó para 4 carreras en la parte superior de la octava entrada. tercer cuadrangular de Dustin Martin de la serie, una ráfaga de ejecución 3 izquierdo y central redujo la diferencia a 7-4 . Carlos Valencia siguió, un out después , con un cuadrangular solitario al jardín izquierdo . Pericos 7, Toros 5

Puebla tiene una carrera más en su mitad de la octava en un cuadrangular solitario por Cesar Tapia.

Cesar Tapia jon ron

Juego 4 se jugará el domingo con el Juego 5 el lunes .

Puebla Hits 4 Home Runs in 8-5 Win Over Tijuana

PERICOS LEAD SERIE del REY 2 GAMES to 1

The Pericos de Puebla got solo home runs from Cesar Tapia, Manny Rodriguez, Ruben Rivera and Daric Barton to top the Toros de Tijuana in game 3 of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol "Serie del Rey"

Mauricio Lara tossed 7 effective innings, allowing 1 run on 8 hits. Lara walked 2 and struck out 4 in getting the win. Chad Gaudin struck out 2 in a perfect 9th inning to notch the save. Alex Sanabia was saddled with the loss after allowing 5 runs on 5 hits, including 2 home runs, in 4 1/3 innings of work.

Manny Rodriguez Turns Two

Tijuana scored the first run of the game in the top of the 3rd on back-to-back doubles by Isaac Rodriguez and Jose Chavez.

Puebla retook the lead in the bottom of the inning on home runs by Barton and Rivera.

Nyjer Morgan's sac fly to center and a double by Manny Rodriguez added 2 runs for the Pericos in the 4th  inning.

Two more runs scored by the Pericos in the bottom of the 5th increased the Puebla lead to 6-1.

A solo home run by Manny Rodriguez, on a 2-2 pitch leading off the bottom of the 6th, made the score 7-1 Puebla.

Cory Snyder wit 7-1 Lead

The Toros exploded for 4 runs in the top of the 8th inning. Dustin Martin's third home run of the series, a 3 run blast to left center closed the gap to 7-4. Carlos Valencia followed, one out later, with a solo home run to left. Pericos 7, Toros 5.

Cesar Tapia Home Run

Puebla got an insurance run in their half of the 8th on a solo home run by Cesar Tapia.

Game 4 will be played on Sunday with game 5 on Monday.

Toros Tome el Juego 1 de la Serie del Rey con Walkoff triunfo sobre Pericos

DUSTIN MARTIN HITS primer bate, Walkoff HR EN LA PARTE INFERIOR DE LA 9 DE.

Ambos abridores lanzaron maravillosa de béisbol en un duelo de lanzadores en el juego 1 de la Serie del Rey el miércoles por la noche en Tijuana. Horacio Ramírez de los Toros limita el Pericos de 4 hits en 6 entradas y ponchó a 5, pero no participó en la decisión. Juan Sandoval lanzó 2 entradas sin hits en relieve para recoger la victoria.

El lanzador de arranque Pericos, Orlando Lara llevó a cabo el Toros de 2 hits en sus 8 entradas completas en el montículo ponchando a 4 mientras se camina 5. Lara lanzó 135 lanzamientos en el primer partido de la Serie del Rey. Tijuana no tuvo un pasado la segunda base del corredor hasta que el 9 de entrada. Carlos Bustamante entró en relevo de Lara y renunció a la delantera despegue hogar de Martin para tomar la pérdida.

Tijuana realiza un juego de 1 a ninguna ventaja en la serie. Ramírez logró salir de un atasco en la parte superior de la 1ª. Con un out, Willy Taveras y Manny Rodríguez conectó sencillo al poner corredores en las esquinas. Ramírez ponchó Ruben Rivera y Daric Barton a salir de la entrada. Puebla amenazada de nuevo en la parte superior de la 9ª. Rivera recibió un boleto de plomo y se robó la segunda. con dos outs, Luis Suárez recibió un boleto intencional. Alberto Carreón a tierra en una fuerza en segunda para terminar la entrada.

Juego 2 de la serie se jugará el jueves por la noche con la serie desplazando a Puebla para los juegos 3, 4 y 5.

Toros Take Game 1 of Serie Del Rey With Walkoff Win Over Pericos

DUSTIN MARTIN HITS LEADOFF, WALKOFF HR IN BOTTOM OF THE 9TH

Both starting pitchers pitched wonderful baseball in a pitchers duel in game 1 of the Serie del Rey on Wednesday night in Tijuana. Horacio Ramirez of the Toros limited the Pericos to 4 hits over 6 innings while striking out 5, but was not involved in the decision. Juan Sandoval pitched 2 hitless innings in relief to pick up the win.

The Pericos starter, Orlando Lara held the Toros to 2 hits in his 8 complete innings on the mound striking out 4 while walking 5. Lara threw 135 pitches in the Serie del Rey opener. Tijuana did not get a runner past second base until the 9th inning. Carlos Bustamante came on in relief of Lara and gave up the lead off home run to Martin to take the loss.

Tijuana takes a 1 game to none lead in the series.

Ramirez pitched out of a jam in the top of the 1st. With one out, Willy Taveras and Manny Rodriguez singled to put runners on the corners. Ramirez struck out Ruben Rivera and Daric Barton to get out of the inning. Puebla threatened again in the top of the 9th. Rivera drew a lead off walk and stole second. with two outs, Luis Suarez was walked intentionally. Alberto Carreon grounded into a force at second to end the inning.

Game 2 of the series will be played on Thursday night with the series shifting to Puebla for games 3, 4 and 5.

Mazatlan Doubles Up Yaquis 8-4

EVEN SERIES AT 1 GAME APIECE

The Venados got home run from Agustin Murillo, Cyle Hankerd and Esteban Quiroz to top the Yaquis de Obregon by an 8-4 score. Mazatlán broke open a close game with 4 runs in the 4th inning that put them in front 7-2 and the pitching did the rest.

Andres Meza shook off a rocky 1st inning, in which he gave up 2 runs, to work 5 2/3 innings allowing 3 runs on 5 hits while walking 3 and striking out 4. Meza seemed to be in trouble each inning but got the outs when needed to pick up the win for the Venados.

Rolando Valdez took the loss for the Yaquis, going 3 2/3 innings giving up 6 runs on 8 hits with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts.

Liddi Out At Home

Obregon made some poor decisions on the base paths in the 1st inning. Alex Liddi tried to score from first on a double by Max Ramirez and was thrown out at home for the second out. Dustin Martin was thrown out at second trying to stretch a single to left into a double. Maybe these chances, if not taken, change the complexion of the game or maybe not but this is playoff baseball. It was the 1st inning and the Yaquis had a 1-0 lead with 1 out. It wasn't the 9th inning down a run.

The Venados scored 8 runs on 14 hits. The 1 through 4 hitters went 7 for 19 with 6 RBIs and 6 runs scored with 3 home runs. Agustin Murillo was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Esteban Quiroz 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 runs scored. Cyle Hankerd 2 for 5 with a home run, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Yunesky Sanchez was 3 for 5.

Max Ramirez, before being pulled for a pinch runner, was 1 for 2 with 2 walks, an RBI and a run scored for the Yaquis. Alex Liddi was 1 for 3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. Carlos Valencia had an RBI for Obregon as did Dustin Martin.

The series continues in Mazatlán on Wednesday with the Venados tied with the Yaquis 1 game to 1. Mazatlán is ensured of 3 games at home before returning to Obregon if a game 6 is necessary. The winner of this semifinal series will face the winner of the Aguilas/Mayos series for the LMP Championship.

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