Roster Moves in the LMP for 11-7-2018

The following teams have made roster moves for week 4 of the season.

Naranjeros de Hermosillo     Deactivate   C  Julian Leon
                                                 Activate     INF/DH  Jose Amador

Yaquis de Obregon     Deactivate   C  Arturo Rodriguez
                                      Activate   OF  Tomo Otosaka

                                      Deactivate   P  Dustin Antolin
                                      Activate   P  Maikel Cleto

Mayos de Navojoa     Deactivate   P  Misael Siverio
                                     Activate   P  Ruddy Acosta

Tomateros de Culiacan     Deactivate   INF  Dylan Moore
                                            Activate   INF Quincy Latimore

                                              Deactivate   P  Dallas Beeler
                                              Activate   P  Manny Barreda

Aguilas de Mexicali     Deactivate   OF  Daniel Castro
                                       Activate   C Francisco Cordoba

Mazatlan Sweeps Doubleheader From Navojoa

VENADOS 4-1 AND 7-1 WINNERS IN 7 INNING GAMES

The LMP rules call for 7 inning games when teams play a doubleheader. To make up for the game lost to Hurricane Willa on Tuesday, the Venados and the Mayos played a doubleheader on Thursday. Mazatlan took the first game 4-1 on the strength of a 3 run 2nd inning and won the nightcap 7-1 with a 4 run 2nd inning.

Sherman Johnson

In the 1st game, Sherman Johnson was 2 for 3 with a walk, 2 RBIs and a run scored for Mazatlan while team mate Alex Liddi went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Navojoa managed 3 hits in the game with Luis Fonseca going 2 for 3.

The Mayos scored an unearned run in the top of the 1st on a walk to Alonzo Harris, who went to third on a single by Fonseca, and scored on a 6-4-3 double play off the bat of Victor Mendoza for the early 1-0 lead.

Mazatlan countered with 3 runs in the bottom of the 2nd. Liddi and Kenny Wilson singled and moved to second and third on a sacrifice bunt from Jesus Fabela. Both runners scored on a double by Johnson and Johnson scored on a double by Edson Garcia to take a 3-1 lead. The Venados would add a run in the 4th for the 4-1 win.

Alejandro Soto (1-1) worked 5 innings, allowing a run on 2 hits and striking out 6 to get the win and Evan Marshall earned his 4th save of the season. Raul Carrillo (0-1) took the loss.

In the nightcap, Mazatlan scored 4 runs in the 2nd inning on their way to the 7-1 win. Roy Merritt (1-0) pitched 5 innings of 3 hit ball giving up a run to get the win. Jose Oyervides (1-1) took the loss giving up 6 runs on 7 hits in 4 innings on the mound.

Roy Merritt

Quincy Latimore got things going for Mazatlan in the 2nd with a lead off double. Latimore stole third and Anthony Giansanti drew a walk. Latimore scored on a 5-4 force out at second to give Mazatlan a 1-0 lead. Jose Luna singled with Sebastian Valle stopping at second. After a fly out, Jesus Fabela tripled to center to score Valle and Luna. The next batter, Kenny Wilson, singled to score Fabela to give the Venados a 4-0 lead and eventually the 7-1 win for the double header sweep.

Mazatlan 5, Hermosillo 4

EARLY SEASON WOES CONTINUE AS HERMOSILLO DROPS TO 1-6

The Venados improved to 5-2 on the young season and the Naranjeros fell to 1-6 with the 5-4 loss. The LMP season is divided into to parts with approximately 32 games per half. losing 6 games this early in the season gives the Naranjeros a tough row to hoe for the first half season of play.

Quincy Latimore

Mazatlan scored 3 runs in the 5th, two on a home run by Quincy Latimore to take a 4-0 lead after five. Latimore was 3 for 4 on the night with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

Hermosillo got back 3 runs in their half of the 6th inning. Roberto Ramos started the inning by drawing a walk. Sergio Burruel singled with Ramos stopping at second. A double by Eric Young Jr. scored Ramos and put runners at second and third with no outs. After a pitching change and a fly ball out, Danny Espinosa singled to drive in Burruel and Young to get the Naranjeros to within a run at 4-3.

Hermosillo tied the game at 4 in the 7th when Jasson Atondo scored from third as Young was caught in a rundown between first and second following a pick off attempt.

Mazatlan scored what turned out to be the winning run in the top of the 8th on a single by Latimore, a sacrifice bunt by Edson Garcia and a single by Assael Sanchez that scored Latimore.

Roman Pena (1-0) picked up the win in relief with Evan Marshall earning his 3rd save of the young season. Jorge Castillo (0-1) was charged with the loss.

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

Mayos de Navojoa Advance In LMP Playoffs

TOP VENADOS 5-4 WITH A CARLOS MONCRIEF HR

The Mayos went up 5-3 on a solo home run by Carlos Moncrief in the top of the 9th and withstood a Venados rally in the bottom of the inning to best Mazatlán 5-4 and advance in the 2016 Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Playoffs.

After Navojoa had taken a 1-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning, the Venados scored 3 times in their half of the inning. Jeremias Pineda singled, stole second, went to third on the throwing error by the catcher and scored 1 out later on a single by Cyle Hankerd. Mike Jacobs followed with a single and both runners advanced on a ground out. Edwin Salas drew an intentional walk to load the bases. Erick Rodriguez waited out a walk that scored Hankerd. Heber Gomez hit a slow roller to short that scored Jacobs for the 3-1 lead. The Mayos challenged the play at first but the "safe" call was upheld.

Navojoa got a run back in the 3rd inning on a singles by Genero Andrade, Jose Chavez and Quincy Latimore to cut the Venados lead to 3-2.

Pinch hitter Victor Mendoza hit a leadoff single for the Mayos in the top of the 7th inning and moved to second on a balk by the Venados pitcher. Diego Madero was brought in to run for Mendoza and scored 1 out later on a single by Alan Sanchez. The score was tied 3-3.

Carlos Moncrief doubled to lead off the Mayos half of the 8th inning and scored on a single to center by Jose Amador to give Navojoa their 1st lead of the night at 4-3.

Moncrief's solo home run to left, in the top of the 9th inning, put the Mayos up 5-3.

Jeremias Pineda singled with 1 out in the bottom of the 9th for Mazatlán and went to third on a wild pitch by the Mayos closer, Daniel Moskos. With 2 outs, Cyle Hankerd singled to right to score Pineda but Mike Jacobs struck out swinging to end the game.

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Charros Fall Short In 10-9 Loss To Obregon

JAPHET AMADOR HITS 2 HOME RUNS

In a game where neither pitching staff pitched very well and both offenses were hitting on all cylinders, The Charros lost a heartbreaker of a game to the Yaquis 10-9.

Amador's 2nd Home Run

Jalisco wasted 2 home runs and 4 RBIs by Japhet Amador and a home run and 3 RBIs by Alex Liddi. The Charros had 11 hits in the game, 5 for extra bases.

The Yaquis got 2 run home runs from Reynaldo Rodriguez, in the 7th, and Said Gutierrez in the 8th to overcome an 8-6 deficit in the win.

Obregon jumped on top in the bottom of the 1st inning, scoring 4 runs on 2 doubles, 2 singles and a walk.

Thet added a run in the 3rd inning when Reynaldo Rodriguez reached on an error by the Charros third baseman and scored on a double by Christian Villanueva to give the Yaquis a 5-0 lead.

Japhet Amador and Alex Liddi hit solo home runs in the top of the 4th inning to narrow the Yaquis' lead to 5-2.

Alex Liddi Home Run

Angel Chavarin started things off in the 5th inning for the Charros with a walk. When the dust had settled, Jalisco had sent 10 men to the plate and scored 6 runs. Amador had a 2 run single and Alex Liddi a 2 run double in the inning as Jalisco took an 8-5 lead.

The Yaquis began their comeback in the bottom of the 6th inning with a lead off walk to Christian Villanueva, a single by Carlos Valencia and a ground out by Roman Pena that scored Villanueva to cut the Charros lead to 8-6.

Amezaga Single

In the bottom of the 7th, Alfredo Amezaga singled to center and scored on a 2 run home run by Reynaldo Rodriguez. The Yaquis had tied the score at 8 all.

Roman Pena singled in the Yaquis half of the 8th inning and came around to score on a 2 run home run by Said Gutierrez that gave Obregon a 10-8 lead.

Japhet Amador led off the top of the 9th for the Charos with his second home run of the night. Jalisco was down by a run at 10-9 but when Cacao Valdez lined out to center and Liddi and Marquez Smith struck out the Yaquis ad the win.

Mario Mendoza (0-1) gave up the home run in the 8th to take the loss. Adrian Ramirez was charged with a blown save for the Charros.

Armando Aguila (1-0) got the win in relief and Josh Judy picked up his 3rd save.

Amador was 3 for 5 with 2 home runs, 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored while Alex Liddi went 2 for 5 with a double and a home run and 3 RBIs for the Charros.

Rodriguez went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored and Roman Pena 2 for 3 with a walk and 3 RBIs for the Yaquis.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION:

Culiacan 12, Navojoa 6

Joey Meneses hit a 2 run home run for the Tomateros, Ryan Lollis went 2 for 5 and Jaime Pedroza 3 for 5 in Culiacan's 12-6 win over the Mayos. Carlos Rodriguez, Quincy Latimore and Jesus Castillo were all 2 for 4 with home runs for Navojoa in a losing effort. Francisco Rios (2-1) picked up the win in relief and Ryan Buchter notched his 2nd save. The Mayos starter, Jose Oyervidez (1-1) gave up 9 runson9 hits over 4 1/3 innings to take the loss.

Hermosillo 6, Mexicali 5

A 3 run bottom of the 9th inning wasn't enough for the Aguilas as they fell to the Naranjeros 6-5. Sebastian Elizalde had 2 home runs for Hermosillo including a 2 run shot in the top of the 9th inning that put the Naranjeros up 6-2. Elizalde was 3 for 5 with 4 RBIs on the night and Luis Garcia 2 for 3 with a home run. Francisco Cordoba had a 2 run home run in the Aguilas' half of the 9th inning and CJ Retherford went 2 for 3 in the loss. Juan Pablo Oramas (2-2) got the win and Efren Delgdo (1-1) took the loss.

Los Mochis 3. Mazatlán 1

The Caneros scored twice in the 3rd inning on a walk, a single and a 2 run double to right by Juan Carlos Gamboa that scored Gilberto Galavis an D'Arby Myers and held on to top the Venados 3-1.
Derek Miramonte (2-1) threw 7 innings of shutout ball to pick up the win and Andres Avila got his 7th save of the year. Amilicar Gaxiola (0-1) went 6 1/3 innings and gave up all 3 Caneros runs in the loss. Paul Leon went 1 for 3 with an RBI for Mazatlán while Gamboa was 1 for 4 with the 2 RBIs for Los Mochis.