The Diablos Rojos took on the Aguilas del Rojos at the Parque Deportivo Universitario Beta Avila on Saturday and came away with a 2-1 win.
Although neither starting pitcher figured in the decision, both pitched very well. Mexico's Marco Duarte went 6 2/3 innings giving up 1 run on 7 hits and struck out 5. Omar Vazquez went 5 innings for Veracruz allowing 1 run on 6 hits. Carlos Vazquez (1-0) got the win for the Diablos while Juan Sandoval picked up his 1st save. Norman Elenes (0-1) took the loss.
Roman Urias singled with one out in the top of the 1st for the Diablos and scored on Japhet Amador's single to left that put Mexico up 1-0.
Veracruz tied the game at 1 all in the bottom of the 4th. Jose Chavez doubled to left center and went to third on a 6-3 ground out by Luis Fonseca. Chavez scored on a sac fly by Ismael Salas.
In the top of the 8th, Jesus Fabela singled for Mexico. Carlos Figueroa hit into a fielder's choice for the second out. Ramon Urias then hit a line drive that the right fielder misplayed for an error that allowed Figueroa to score from first. The Diablos had a 2-1 lead. When Sandoval set the Aguilas down 1-2-3 in the bottom of the 9th, Mexico had their 7th win of the year.
Ivan Terrazas was 2 for 4 and Roman Urias 2 for 3 for Mexico with Japhet Amador going 1 for 4 with the lone Diablos RBI.
Luis Fonseca was 2 for 4 on the night for the Aguilas.
In Other Lmb Action:
Aguascalientes 3, Puebla 2
The Rieleros scored the go ahead run in the top of the 9th on a single by Jesus Castillo and Roy Corcoran struck out 2 of 3 batters he faced in the bottom of the 9th to get the save and preserve the win for Julian Arballo (2-1). Hugo Castellanos (0-1) took the loss. Saul Soto had a double, a home run and 2 RBIs for the Rieleros in the win.
Quintana Roo 10, Monterrey 2
The Tigres got home runs from Justin Gastelum , Raul Sanchez, and 2 from Jorge Cantu to defeat the Sultanes 10 to 6. Kelvin de la Cruz improved to 2-1 on the year while Oscar Armenta (1-2) suffered the loss. Cantu went 3 for 4 with the 2 home runs and 4 RBIs for the Tigres.
Oaxaca 7, Saltillo (12 innings)
Alan Sanchez drew a bases loaded walk in the bottom of the 12th inning to give the Guerrreros a 7-6 win over the Saraperos. Mike Jacob was 4 for 5 with 2 doubles, 2 RBIs, and 3 runs scored for Oaxaca. Manny Rodriguez went 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs for Saltillo.
Monclova 6, Ciudad del Carmen 4 ano
Jose Pena allowed 4 runs while striking out 6 to go to 2-0 for the Acereros and Bander Zambrano(0-2) took the loss. Raul Barron got his 3rd save. Jose Ruiz and Antonio Lamas hit home runs for Monclova and Alex Valdez went 4 for 4 for the Delfines.
Laguna 12, Campeche 3
The Vaqueros scored 3 runs in the 7th and 4 runs in the 8th to cruise past te Pirates 12-3.
DH Francisco Mendez was 1 for 5 with a 3 run home run and 5 RBIs for Laguna. Roberto Lopez went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored for Campeche.
Tabasco 1, Tijuana 0
The Olmecas scored a run in the bottom of the 6th to beat the Torros and sweep the 3 game series. Angel Araiza (1-0) pitched 6 innings of 3 hit ball for the win and Luis Ayala notched his 3rd save. Jose Contreras (1-1) took the loss.
Yucatan 6, Tamaulipas 5
The Leones scored twice in the top of the 9th to overtake the Broncos for the win and improve to 8-5 on the year. Hector Gimenez went 3 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBIs for Yucatan and Jesus Valdez added a solo home run. Cole Garner wen 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Broncos.