Obregon Outlasts Mexicali 3-2 in 15 Innings

EURY PEREZ WINS IT WITH A WALK OFF DOUBLE

Jason Bourgeois singled to lead off the game for the Aguilas. Daniel Castro singled to get him to third and Bourgeois scored on a sac fly by David Harris to take a 1-0 lead. Mexicali would not score again until the top of the 9th when Harris homered on a line drive to left to tie the game at 2 and send it to extra innings.

David Harris

The Yaquis scored in the bottom of the 4th on a double by Cacao Valdez and added a run in the 7th on a Texas league single to center by Juan Carlos Gamboa that scored Leo Heras for the 2-1 lead. Obregon would not score again until the bottom of the 15th...12:16 AM local tome in Obregon.

Gamboa reached base safely on an error by the Aguilas second baseman with one out in the bottom of the 15th. With 2 outs, Perez stroked a double to the right field corner that scored Gamboa with the winning run.

Eury Perez' Walk Off

Javier Solano, starter for the Aguilas, worked 7 innings, allowing two Yaquis runs on 7 hits while striking out 8. The Oregon starter, Samuel Zazueta, gave a run on 5 hits in 4 1/3 innings on the mound. Tomas Solis (2-0) was the beneficiary of the walk off double to get the win. Rodolfo Aguilar (0-1) took the loss.

Obregon improved to 10-11 while the Aguilas fell to 9-11.

Caneros Need 11 Innings to Beat Yaquis 8-6

LOS MOCHIS SCORES TWICE ON 1 HIT TO WIN THE EXTRA INNING GAME

Ramon Urias

The Caneros de Los Mochis scored the go ahead runs in the top of the 11th inning, Josuan Hernandez got things started by being hit by a pitch and advancing to second  on a sacrifice bunt by Isaac Salazar. Jonathan Jones, the next batter, was also hit by a pitch. Ramon Urias then singled to left to score Hernandez. Alberto Leyva was walked intentionally to load the bases. A ground ball out scored Jones for the 8-6 lead and the eventual win.

The Yaquis took the early 3-0 lead, aided by a home run by Jesus Valdez. Valdez had driven in the 1st Yaqui run on a sac fly in the 1st inning.

Jesus "Cacao" Valdez

Los Mochis tied the game in the 7th on a single by Hernandez and back-to-back doubles by Jones and Urias.

Both teams scored 3 runs in the 8th inning to set up the heroics for the Caneros in the 11th.

Cristian Castillo (1-0) was the beneficiary of the runs in the 11th to get the win for Los Mochis. Alberto Leyva (0-1) worked the 10th and 11th for Obregon and took the loss.

16,000 fans filled Nuevo Estadio Yaquis in Ciudad Obregon hoping to see their home town team win but they went home in disbelief at the outcome.

Charros take Series From Mazatlan 2 Games to 1

PITCHING SUPERB AGAIN IN 5-1 WIN

Daniel Guerrero

Daniel Guerrero (2-1) worked a masterful 6 2/3 innings allowing just 1 run on 2 hits while striking out 6 as the Charros beat the Venados de Mazatlán. Jalisco improved to 9-8 on the year.

Walter Silva (1-3) matched Guerrero for 6 1/3 innings giving up 2 runs on 5 hits including a home run to Manny Rodriguez.

The game was scoreless until the 4th inning until Rodriguez connected for a 1 out solo home run to left for the 1-0 Charros lead.

Manny's Home Run trot

Mazatlán answered in their half of the 4th on a walk to Corey Brown and a double from Brian Hernandez that drove in Brown with the tying run.

Agustin Murillo drew a 1 out base on balls in the top of the 7th and went to second on a single by Cacao Valdez. Murillo stole third and scored on a sac fly to center by Michael Choice for a 2-1 lead.

The Charros broke open the game with 3 runs in the top of the 9th. Manny Rodriguez singled with 1 out and went to second on a walk to Agustin Murillo. Cacao Valdez singled to drive in Rodriguez as Murillo stopped at second. Fernando Valenzuela followed with a single to score Murillo. The Venados reliever then threw a wild pitch that scored Valdez with the final run of the inning and the eventual 5-1 win.

Rodruguez was 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 runs scored, Cacao Valdez 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored and Murillo 1 for 2 with r runs scored for the Charros.

Brian Hernandez went 2 for 4 with 2 doubles and an RBI for Mazatlán.

Cacao Chases Down a Line Drive

There is no game on Monday but the 10-7 Naranjeros de Hermosillo come to Guadalajara on Tuesday the 1st of November for a 3 game series.

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Mexicali 9, Obregon 1

Ramon Rios hit a 2 run home run in the bottom of the 1st and the Aguilas never looked back on their way to a 9-1 win over the Yaquis.  Rios was 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored while Yunesky Betancourt was 3 for 4 with an RBI and 3 runs scored and Christhian Presichi 3 for 4 with a double and 2 RBIs for Mexicali. Jose Felix went 2 for 4 and Nelson Perez 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI for the Yaquis. Javier Solano (3-1) struck out 5 and gave up a run in 6 1/3 innings to get the win. David Reyes (0-4) took the loss.

Navojoa 3, Culiacan 0

The Mayos scored twice in the 1st inning and a run in the 6th as they shut out the Tomateros 3-0. Jose Oyervides (2-0) struck out 3 and gave up 4 hits while working 6 2/3 innings to get the win for Navojoa. Esteban Haro earned his 3rd save. David Rodriguez (1-2) gave up 3 runs on 4 hits in 5 2/3 innings in the loss. Christian Zazueta was 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs for the Mayos. Maxwell Leon was 2 for 4 for Culiacan.

Los Mochis 4, Hermosillo 3

Roy Merritt (2-1) pitched 7 1/3 giving up a home run and 4 hits in the Caneros 4-3 win in Hermosillo. Andres Avila gave up a home run in the bottom of the 9th to make it close but still picked up his 2nd save. Nathanael Santiago (0-1) took the loss. Isaac Rodriguez was 4 for 5 with 2 RBIs and Saul Soto 1 for 4 with a home run for the Caneros. Luis Garcia was 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs while David Washington 1 for 3 with a home run and 2 runs scored for the Naranjeros.

Jalisco Falls To The Venados 5-4

TITO POLO'S WALK OFF SINGLE WINS IT

Japhet Amador Returns to the Lineup

The Venados de Mazatlán topped the Charros last night on a 2 out single by Tito Polo that drove in Roberto Valenzuela with the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning for the 5-4 win.

Benino Pruenda (1-1) got the win in relief and Edwin Salas (1-1) took the loss.

Mazatlán scored in the 1st inning when the Charros starter, Manuel Flores, threw a wild pitch that scored Brian Hernandez to give the Venados a 1-0 lead.

Jalisco tied the game in the top of the 2nd. Japhet Amador singled to lead off the inning. Agustin Murillo and Michael Choice walked to load the bases and Cacao Valdez singled to score Amador with the tying run.

Cacao Singles to Drive in a Run 

Five singles in the bottom of the 3rd inning led to 3 runs for the Venados and a 4-1 lead.

Japhet Amador drove in 2 runs with a single in the top of the 5th. The Charros scored 3 runs in the inning to tie the game at 4 all.

The game remained scoreless until Polo's single in the bottom of the 9th won the game for Mazatlán

Amador was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and a run scored in his return to the Charros while Amadeo Zazueta was 2 for 4 with a run scored.

Polo was 2 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored and Cyle Hankerd 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored for the Venados.

Figueroa Steals 2nd

Two more contests in Mazatlán before the Charros return home to face the Naranjeros de Hermosillo beginning on the 1st of November.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Hermosillo 9, Los Mochis 4

The Naranjeros scored 4 runs in the 1st and 5 more runs in the 6th inning to beat the Caneros 9-4.  Roberto Ramos hit a grand slam and drove in 6 for Hermosillo to lead the way. Jose Amador was 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs for the Naranjeros. Yadir Drake homered for the Caneros. Marco Rivas (2-0) picked up the win and Manny Barreda (1-2) took the loss.

Culiacan 8, Navojoa 4

The Tomateros scored 5 times in the 3rd inning and coasted to an 8-4 win over the Mayos. Joey Meneses hit a 3 run home run in the inning to lead the charge. The bottom of the Mayos lineup, Victor Mendoza, Diego Madero and Alejandro Gonzalez were a combined 6 for 12 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored for Navojoa. Salvador Valdez (2-1) was the winning pitcher and Salvador Robles (0-2) took the loss.

Mexicali 10, Obregon 8

 The Aguilas got home runs from Ramon Rios and JC Linares to out slug the Yaquis 10-8. Justin Greene, Leo Heras and Nelson Perez homered for Obregon. Francisco Rodriguez (2-0) picked up the win and Jake Sanchez earned his 4th save. Matias Carrillo (0-1) was charged with a blown save and the loss.

Jalisco Tops Mexicali 5-4

MICHAEL CHOICE HOMERS IN THE WIN

Octavio Acosta on the Mound

The Charros got good pitching from starter Octavio Acosta, although Acosta did not figure in the win he allowed a single run on 2 hits and struck out 5 over 4 1/3 innings, and offense from Michael Choice to beat the Aguilas 5-4.

Julio Felix (1-0) got the win in relief and Aaron Kurcz notched his 4th save of the year, pitching the last 1 1/3 innings for Jalisco.

Miguel Pena (0-1) worked 2 2/3 innings for Mexicali giving up 3 runs on 3 hits, walking 4 and striking out 3. The Charros struck out 11 times against the Aguilas pitchers.

Choice sent a 1 out fastball deep to left center for a solo home run in the top of the 2nd inning that gave the Charros an early 1-0 lead.

Choice Homers in the 2nd

With 2 outs Jalisco loaded the bases in the 3rd inning on a walk to Carlos Figueroa, a single by Manny Rodriguez and an Agustin Murillo hit by pitch. Choice then drew a base on balls to plate Figueroa. Cacao Valdez followed that with the second of his four walks on the night to bring in Rodriguez for the 3-0 Charros lead.

Mexicali got a run back in the bottom of the 4th on an Adan Munoz double and a ground ball double play by Dave Sappelt that scored Munoz and cut the lead to 3-1.

Yunesky Betancourt hit a solo home run for the Aguilas in the bottom of the 6th inning to narrow the gap to 3-2.

Art Charles singled with 1 out in the top of the 7th and advanced to second on a fielding error by the Aguilas shortstop. After the second out, Cacao Valdez singled to drive in Charles. Jonathan Aceves walked to load the bases. The Mexicali pitcher then uncorked a wild pitch that got Murillo in for the 5-2 lead.

A walk to Humberto Cota started things off for the Aguilas in the bottom of the 7th. Ramon Urias followed with a double to left. Chris Roberson singled to drive in Cota and Ricky Alvarez hit a sac fly to score Urias. The lead was down to 5-4 but the Aguilas' bats fell silent over the last 2 innings and the Charros were 5-4 winners.

Charros Celebrate the Win

Agustin Murillo raised his batting average to .468 with a 2 for 4 night at the plate, Michael Choice was 1 for 4 with the home run and 2 RBIs and Cacao Valdez 1 for 1 with 4 walks and 2 RBIs for the Charros.

Adan Munoz went 1 for 3 with an RBI and Yunesky Betancourt 1 for 3 with a home run for the Aguilas.

This is the 1st series win in 4 attempts for the Charros. One more game in Mexicali and then a weekend series against the Venados in Mazatlán.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Hermosillo 6, Culiacan 3

Mallex Smith, Jose Amador and Jorge Flores homered for the Naranjeros as Hermosillo doubled up the Tomateros 6-3. Iker Franco homered for Culiacan. Fernando Miranda (1-0) got the win in relief and Paul Sewald earned his 5th save of the year while Francisco Campos (0-1) took the loss for the Tomateros. Matt Skole was 2 for 2 with 2 walks and a run scored for Hermosillo while Joey Meneses and Issmael Salas were both 2 for 4 for Culiacan.

Los Mochis 6, Obregon 5

The league leading Caneros' Leandro Castro went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs in the 6-5 win over the Yaquis. Obregon got a home run from Carlos Valencia and a triple from Leo Heras in the loss. Santiago Gutierrez (2-0) picked up the win in relief and Jon Sintes earned his 5th save of the season. Miguel Aguilar (0-2) took the loss.

Navojoa 6, Mazatlan 5

The Venados fell to the bottom of the LMP standings at 3-10 with the 6-5 loss to the Mayos. Navojoa scored 3 times in the top of the 9th inning to overcome a Mazatlán 5-3 lead. Luis De La O (1-0) got the win and Esteban Haro picked up his 1st save of the year. Benino Prueda (0-1) was charged with a blown save and the loss. Carlos Moncrief was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Mayos. Corey Brown had a home run and 3 RBIs in 3 trips to the plate for Mazatlán.

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

Yaquis Shut Down Charros 2-0

CHARROS HAVE SCORED 1 RUN IN 27 INNINGS

Marco Tovar

After yesterdays post about the Charro's poor pitching, last night's starter, Marco Tovar was very good. He worked 5 innings, struck out 3, walked 1 and gave up an unearned run in taking the loss. Pretty impressive. Unfortunately the Yaquis starter, Blake Beavan was a tad better. Beavan shutdown the Jalisco offense for 5 2/3 innings, striking out 4 and limiting the Charros to 3 hits.

Speaking of the offense, after scoring 18 runs in the opening day game, the Charros have been shutout twice and held to 1 run in the other loss. That's 1 run in 27 innings of play. During that 3 game span the Charros are 3 for 19 with runners in scoring position (a .157 batting average).

Homar Rojas shook up the lineup last night in hopes of producing more runs. Edson Garcia went from #9 in the order to leadoff. Lastings Milledge, the leadoff hitter for the first 3 games, dropped to seventh in the order. Rojas also swapped the #4 and 5 hitters with Cacao Valdez hitting cleanup and Art Charles fifth.

Obregon opened the scoring in the bottom of the 5th inning. With one out, Carlos Valencia singled and was save at second on a fielding error by Manny Rodriguez. Jose Felix then doubled to score Valencia for the 1-0 lead.

The Jalisco relievers continued to pitch well until the bottom of the 8th when Christian Villanueva hit a lead off first pitch home run to left for the final 2-0 margin of victory.

Villanueva Home Run

Marco Tovar was saddled with the loss for Jalisco. Blake Beavan picked up the win for his effort and Ryan Kelly notched his 1st save of the year.

One more game in Obregon before the Charros return home to face the Caneros for three games beginning on Tuesday the 18th of October.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Mexicali 6, Mazatlán 2

The Aguilas scored 4 times in the second inning and went on to beat the Venados 6-2. The big blow of the inning was a 3 run triple off the bat of Chris Roberson. Roberson was 2 for 4 on the night with 4 RBIs. Paul Leon went 2 for 4 with a home run for Mazatlán. Efren Delgado got the win for the Aguilas and Felipe Gonzalez took the loss.

Hermosillo 7, Navojoa 4

Neither starter in the game was very effective with the Mayo's Jorge Castillo allowing 5 runs on 5 hits while striking out 6 and being charged with the loss. The Naranjeros starter, Pablo Ortega, did not figure in the final decision and reliever Jose Samayoa picked up the win. Paul Sewald got his 3rd save of the year in just the 4th game of the season.

Los Mochis 7, Culiacan 6 (10 innings)

The Caneros got a walk off home run from Sergio Garcia with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to beat the Tomateros 7-6. Culiacan had tied the game in the 7th inning on an RBI double by Sebastian Elizalde and a sac fly from Joey Meneses. Derrick Loop was the losing pitcher while the Canero's Jon Sintes earned the win pitching the 9th and 10th innins for Los Mochis

Charros Open Season With 18-9 Win Over Tomateros

Opening Day Cebration

If the Charros de Jalisco were looking to make a statement in the opening game of the 2016-17 Liga Mexicana del Pacifico winter league, they did. They pounded out 20 hits, including a home run by Mario Valenzuela and 6 doubles in the 18-9 trouncing of the Tomateros de Culiacan. You can't expect this type of explosive output every day but it was fun to watch.

Jalisco sent 13 men to the plate in the bottom of the 1st inning and scored 9 runs. The first 8 batters reached base safely. They had 5 singles, a double and 2 reached on errors by the Culiacan infield. With 5 runs already across and the bases loaded, Amadeo Zazueta cleared the bases with a double to right center to make it 8-0 and Manny Rodriguez followed with his second double of the inning to drive in Zazueta for the 9-0 Charros lead.

After the Charros starter, Kyle Simon gave up 3 singles to load the bases in the top of the 3rd inning, Joey Meneses, the Tomateros first baseman, made him pay by hitting a long grand slam to right. Culiacan cut the Charros lead to 9-4 with one swing of the bat.

The Charros answered in their half of the inning. Zazueta was hit by a pitch, Manny Rodriguez singled and both runners scored on a double by Art Charles.

With 3 more runs in the 4th, the Charros upped their lead to 14-4. Mario Valenzuela hit a 2 run home run in the inning and Manny Rodriguez drove in a run with his third double of the game.

Valenzuela Home Run

Jalisco added a run in the 5th when Cacao Valdez reached on an error, went to second on a wild pitch and scored on a single by Valenzuela.

Things were quiet until the bottom of the 8th inning. 4 consecutive singles, a walk and a run producing ground ball double play by Art Charles increased the Charros lead to 18-5.

The relief pitching in the 9th for the Charros got off badly when Aaron Kurcz gave up 2 singles, walked a batter and, after getting an out, gave up a ground rule double to Ronnier Mustelier for 3 runs. A single by Sebastian Elisalde scored Mustelier to cut the lead to 18-9 but that was all and the Charros de Jalisco had the opening day victory.

Kyle Simon picked up the win with a shaky 5 innings in which he gave up 5 runs on 8 hits with 1 walk and 1 strikeout. He gave up the grand slam to Meneses.

Charros Celebrate the Win

Edgar Gonzalez did not record an out in the losing effort. He gave up 8 runs on 6 hits before being replaced by Jose Medina.

Manny Rodriguez was 5 for 5 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored and Amadeo Zazueta went 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored for the Charros.

Ronnier Mustelier went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for the Tomateros. Sebastian Elizalde was 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and Joey Meneses 1 for 3 with the grand slam.

The Charros travel to Culiacan to take on these same Tomateros on Thursday and then Obregon to face the Yaquis for games on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Charros return home on Tuesday the 18th to host the Caneros de Los Mochis.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION:

Hermosillo 3, Obregon 2

Erik Young Jr. homered in the 1st inning and the Naranjeros held on to defeat the Yaquis 3-2. Clell Hobson hit a home run for Obregon in the 7th inning to cut the lead to 3-2 but that was the end of the scoring. Joseph Colman picked up the win, giving up a run on 4 hits over 5 innings. Paul Sewald notched his 1st save of the year for Hermosillo. Rolando took the loss for Obregon. He gave up all 3 runs on 3 hits in his 5 innings on the mound.

Navojoa 4, Los Mochis 3

Hector Velazquez worked 5 innings for the Mayos, striking out 8 Caneros to get the win for Navojoa. Kyle Grana made it close in the 9th, giving up a run but held on to pick up the save. Luis Niebla took the loss, giving up 3 runs in 5 innings. Yosmany Guerra was 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 runs scored for Navojoa. Alejandro Gonzalez was also 2 for 3 for the Mayos. Leandro Castro was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored for the Caneros

Yucatan Defeats Campeche 7-1

ADVANCE TO ZONA SUR CHAMPIONSHIP WITH WIN

The Leones de Yucatan move on to the southern Division finals of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol Serie del Rey with a convincing 7-1 win over the Piratas de Campeche on Tuesday night.

Tomas Solis

Tomas Solis threw 7 strong innings in the win, limiting Campeche to six hits and 1 run while striking out 3. Juan Gutierrez worked the 8th inning and Pedro Rodriguez finished off the Piratas with a solid 9th. Francisco Campos took the loss, giving up 5 runs on 6 hits in 4 1/3 innings.

Yucatan got to Campos quickly. Corey Wimberly walked to lead off the bottom of the 1st. One out later, Jose Aguilar singled to right. Wimberly scored and Aguilar wound up on third on a throwing error by the Campeche shortstop. Aguilar scored on a fielder's choice by Luis Garcia and the Leones took the early lead and never looked back.

Aguilar got things going for the Leones in the bottom of the 5th with a double to left. Garcia followed with a double to score Aguilar. Three singles, a double, a hit batter and a sac fly later scored 4 more runs and Yucatan was up 7-0.

Humberto Solis Hit .412 For Series

Campeche scored their lone run in the top of the 7th on a lead off double to center by Jose Amador. Amador would scored on a single to right by Maxwell Leon with two outs. Any hope of a rally by the Piratas ended when the Yucatan right fielder threw behind Leon and caught him too far off of first. Leon was out on a 9-3-6-3 rundown.

Jesus "Cacao" Valdez was 3 for 5 with a run scored and Jose Aguilar was 2 for 5 with an RBI and 2 runs scored for the Leones.

Engel Beltre went 2 for 4 and Maxwell Leon was 2 for 2 with an RBI for Campeche.

Yucatan advances to the Zona Sur finals against the Pericos de Puebla beginning with games in Merida on Saturday and Sunday. Following a travel day on Monday, the series resumes on Tuesday.



Note: All pictures courtesy of the Leones Facebook page

Yucatan Celebrates Victory

Charros Swept by Aguilas; Lose game 4 by a 7-4 Score

AGUILAS SCORE 6 RUNS IN THE 7th TO PUT AWAY CHARROS

The Charros de Jalisco were officially eliminated from the Liga Mexicana del Pacifco playoffs on Wednesday night. The Aguilas de Mexicali used a 6 run outburst in the 7th inning to turn a 3-1 deficit into a 7-3 lead from which the Charros would not recover.

Terance Marin on the Mound

Terance Marin, the Jalisco starting pitcher, took the loss working 6 innings and left the game after scattering 5 hits, giving up 1 run and striking out 2. Marin had thrown 83 pitches in those 6 innings.

I give these stats because the Charros manager, Homer Rojas, replaced Marin with reliever Manuel Flores to start the 7th inning. Flores walked the first batter he faced and gave up singles to Jon Del Campo and Roman Urias that allowed the Aguilas to cut the Charros lead to 3-2. Rojas replaced Flores with reliever Ivan Salas. After a sacrifice bunt moved the runners up a base, Salas unleashed a wild pitch that scored Del Campo and tied the score at 3 all. Mexicali went on to score 4 more runs in the inning to bury the Charros.

Should Rojas have left Marin in the game? The answer is a resounding yes! Marin had thrown 83 pitches in 6 innings, an average of 14 pitches per inning, and held the Aguilas in check. Even using a 110 pitch count, Marin should have been able to pitch 8 innings. This was an elimination game. Lose and go home. Rojas should have allowed Marin to pitch until he proved ineffective. Marin could not have pitched worse than Flores and Salas. He deserved the chance as did the 8,800 plus fans that hoped for a victory to extend the Charros season.

Cacao Scores the 1st Run

Jalisco jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the 1st inning. Cacao Valdez drew a 2 out walk and moved to second on a one hop fly ball to center by Alex Liddi. Valdez scored on a single to center by Agustin Murillo and Liddi came home on a single to left by Miguel Olive that gave the Charros a 2-0 lead.

Liddi Scores on a Single by Olivo

Asael Sanchez singled to lead off the 4th for Jalisco, stole second, went to third on a sacrifice bunt by Luis Medina and scored on a throwing error by the Aguilas catcher to extend the Charros lead to 3-0.

Mexicali struck back in the top of the 5th inning on a walk to Luis Juarez, a single by Xorge Carrillo and a line drive single to center by Chris Roberson that scored Juarez and cut the Charros lead to 3-1.

The Aguilas scored all the runs they would need in the 7th inning and the Charros entered the bottom of the 9th inning behind 7-3. Asael Sanchez doubled to lead off the inning and scored, one out later, on a double by pinch hitter Ivan Araujo. That would be all the scoring and the Aguilas move on to the next round of the LMP playoffs with the 4 game sweep of the Charros under their belts.

Ex Charros player, CJ Retherford, went 3 for 5 on the night for Mexicali while teammate Wellington Dotel was 2 for 4.

Jesus "Cacao" Valdez and Miguel Olivo were both 2 for 4 for the Charros and Asael Sanchez was 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored.

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Jalisco Falls To Aguilas 4-3

LIDDI AND ESPINOZA HOMER IN LOSS

The Charros de Jalisco are fast running out of time in the 2016 Liga Mexicana del Pacifico playoffs. Last night's 4-3 loss to the Aguilas de Mexicali have Jalisco in an 0-3 hole from which it seems improbable they can recover.

Marco Duarte

Marco Duarte threw 7 shutout innings in his start for the Aguilas allowing 4 hits and striking out 7 in the win while Jose Manuel Lopez picked up the save, striking out the 2 Charros he faced in the bottom of the 9th.

Orlando Lara gave up all 4 Mexicali runs, 3 via the home run ball, scattering 6 hits and striking out 4 over 6 1/3 innings of work. Julio Felix and Manuel Flores held the Aguilas hitless over the final 2 2/3 innings in relief of Lara.

Charros Starter Orlando Lara

Ramon Urias got things going for Mexicali in the top of the 1st inning when he sent an 0-1 fastball from Lara deep to left center for a solo home run that quieted the home town Charros fans.

Wellington Dotel led off the top of the 2nd with a single to center, advanced to 2nd, one out later, on a ground ball to the pitcher and scored on a double to left center by Xorge Carrillo that gave Mexicali a 2-0 lead.

Dorel doubled in the 4th inning and scored on a long home run to left by Chris Roberson giving the Aguilas a 4-0 lead.

The Charros bats were silent until the bottom of the 8th inning when Alan Espinoza hit a rocket of a home run over the left field wall. The Mexicali left fielder, Ramom Rios, could only turn and stare as the ball cleared the wall quickly. The lead was down to 4-1, Aguilas.

Liddi Home Run

With 1 out in the bottom of the 9th for Jalisco, Cacao Valdez doubled to left. Alex Liddi, who earlier had twice driven balls deep to center for outs, hit a 1-1 pitch from the Mexicali reliever, Yair Lozoya, over the fence in right that scored Valdez and cut the lad to 4-3. Miguel Olivo and Agustin Murillo both struck out to end the game with the Aguilas taking game 3 by that 4-3 score.

The LMP Playoffs continue with game 4 on Tuesday night at 7:30 in Guadalajara. Should the Aguilas win, they move on to the next round of the playoffs. If the Charros win, game 5 will be played at the Estadio de Los Charros on Wednesday night the 6th of January.

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Charros Defeat Yaquis 4-3

3 RUN 6TH INNING SEALS THE WIN

Alex Sanabia On The Mound

The Charros scored 3 runs in the 6th inning to overcome a 3-1 deficit and defeat the Yaquis de Obregon 4-3.  Alex Sanabia (1-1) pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 runs on 4 hits as he kept Jalisco in the game until the bats woke up. Brian Broderick picked up his 6th save of the year on a night when his parent club, the Kansas City Royals, were beating the NY Mets to take a 2 games to none lead in the World Series.

Mark Hamburger (1-2), of the Yaquis, did not record an out while giving up 2 runs on 3 hits in the 6th. He was also charged with his 2nd blown save of the season.

Amadeo Zazueta got things going for the Charros with a lead off single in the top of the 3rd, moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Eduardo Arredondo and scored on a single by Manny Rodriguez that put Jalisco up 1-0.

Rodriguez RBI Single

Obregon quickly answered in their half of the 3rd inning when Iker Franco led off the inning with a solo home run to left center that knotted the score at 1 all.

Roman Pena drew a lead off walk for the Yaquis in the bottom of the 5th and moved to second on a bunt single by Iker Franco. Both runners advanced on a sacrifice bunt by Luis Urias and scored on a single to left by Luis Durango as the Yaquis took a 3-1 lead.

Heras Lead Off Double

Leo Heras doubled leading off the top of the 6th for the Charros and Japhet Amador followed with a base on balls. Cacao Valdez singled sharply to left to load the bases with no outs. Alex Liddi followed with a single to center that scored Heras. Marquez Smith singled to score Amador and the bases remained loaded with no outs. One out later, Zazueta singled to right to score Valdez for the 4-3 Charros lead and the final score.

Alex Liddi was 2 for 3 with an RBI, Cacao Valdez 3 for 4 with a run scored and Amadeo Zazueta 2 for 4 with a walk and a run scored for the Charros.

Luis Durango went 2 for 2 with a walk and 2 RBIs and Iker Franco 2 for 2 with a walk, an RBI and 2 runs scored for the Yaquis.

The Charros improved to 9-7 on the season while the Yaquis fell to 8-8.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION:

Culiacan 4, Navojoa 2

The Tomateros scored 3 runs in the 2nd inning and held on to top the Mayos 4-2. Jaime Pedroza hit a solo home run for Culiacan in the 8th inning to cement the win. Ryan Lollis added a run scoring triple in 4 trips to the plate and Nick Buss went 1 for 3 with an RBI for the Tomateros. Glynn Davis was 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs, Jose Chavez and Carlos Orrantia were both 2 for 4 with a run scored for the Mayos. Hector Rodriguez (1-2) pitched 6 innings of shutout ball on the way to the win and Ryan Buchter notched his 3rd save. Ruddy Acosta (0-2) gave up 3 runs on 4 hits over 5 innings to take the loss for Navojoa.

Mexicali 6, Hermosillo 5

Mexicali improved to 12-4 on the year jumping out early with 4 runs in the bottom of the 1st and held on to beat the Naranjeros 6-5. Alfredo Aceves (0-3) gave up 6 runs on 7 hits in 2 1/3 innings on the mound to take the loss for Hermosillo. Javier Solano (3-1) allowed 2 runs on 5 hits in 6 innings of work to get the win and Jake Sanchez recorded his 3rd save. DH Francisco Mendez was 3 for 3 with a home run and 3 RBIs, CJ Retherford 2 for 4 with an RBI and Wellington Dotel 3 for 4 for the Aquilas. Sebastian Elizalde was 1 for 3 with a 2 run home run and Carlos Gastelum 1 for 5 with 2 RBIs for the Naranjeros.

Los Mochis 4, Mazatlán 3 (10 innings)

The Caneros got a walk off single by Saul Soto in the bottom of the 10th that scored Sergio Garcia to best the Venados  4-3 in 10 innings. Los Mochis had to score 2 runs in the inning because the Venados had taken a 3-2 lead in the top of the 10th. Steven Hensley (1-1) was charged with a blown save and took the loss for Mazatlán. Reliever Isaac Jimenez (2-0) recorded the final out in the top of the 10th and was the winner for the Caneros after the walk off by Soto. Emmanuel Avila was 2 for 5 with an RBI and Soto 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and a run scored for Los Mochis. Cyle Hankerd was 2 for 5 with2 RBIs and Harold Ramirez 3 for 4 for the Venados.

Jalisco Takes Series Opener in Mexicali 8-1

AMADOR HOMERS IN WIN

Charros Win

With 2 outs in the top of the 1st inning, Jesus "Cacao" Valdez singled and scored in front of a line drive rocket off of the bat of Japhet Amador that left no doubt as it cleared the wall in left center for a home run and a 2-0 Charros lead.

The pitching of the Charros took it from there. Starter Will Oliver (2-1) held the Aguilas to a run on 4 hits over 7 innings. Relievers Jose Felix and Mario Mendoza gave up 1 hit and no runs over the final 2 innings to preserve the win.

Jalisco added a run in the 3rd. Manny Rodriguez led off the inning getting hit by a pitch. He stole second and went to third on the throwing error by the Aguilas catcher. Rodriguez scored on a sac fly to left by Cacao Valdez.

Wellington Dotel doubled to begin the bottom of the 4th inning for Mexicali and held up at third on a single by Walter Ibarra. Yuniesky Betancourt hit a sharp grounder to third for a 5-4-3 double play that kept Dotel at third base. Chris Roberson singled to score Dotel with the only Aguilas run of the game.

Cacao Valdez Triple

Cacao Valdez tripled to lead off the 6th inning for the Charros and scored on a ground ball out by Japhet Amador. With 2 outs, Marquis Smith was hit by a pitch, stole second and scored on a single by Christian Presichi to give Jalisco a 5-1 lead.

The Charros added a run in the 8th  inning and scored twice in the 9th on a double by Alejandro Ortiz that scored Amadeo Zazueta and Angel Chavarin for the final 8-1 score.

Japhet Amador went 1 for 4 with the home run and 3 RBIs. Valdez was 2 for 2 with a walk, an RBI and 2 runs scored while Alejandro Ortiz was 1 for 1 with a double and 2 RBIs for Jalisco.

Amador Home Run

Wellington Dotel was 2 for 4 with a run scored and Chris Roberson 1 for 2 with 2 walks and the only RBI for the Aguilas.

Mexicali starter Edgar Osuna (1-1) gave up 5 runs on 6 hits over 5 2/3 innings on the mound to take the loss.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION:

Los Mochis 5, Ciudad de Obregon 1

Lamas HR / Andrey Fuentes

The Caneros got a 2 run home run from DH Antonio Lamas in the 7th inning to break a 1-1 tie and Los Mochis went on to defeat the Yaquis 5-1. Isaac Jimenez (1-0) picked up the win in relief while Yaquis reliever Giovanny Gallegos (0-1) gave up the homer to Lamas and was charged with the loss. Lamas was 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs and Jesus Arredondo went 1 for 2 with 2 walks and 2 runs scored for the Caneros. The Yaquis were held to 4 hits on the night with Iker Franco going 1 for 2 with a walk and the lone RBI for Obregon.

Culiacan 11, Mazatlán 8

The Tomateros scored 7 runs in the 4th inning and outlasted the Venados in the 11-8 slugfest. Jorge Cantu was 4 for 5 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored, Ryan Lollis 2 for 3 with a walk, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored and Sergio Gastelum 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs for Culiacan. Harold Rameriz went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored while Olmo Rosario was 1 for 4 with 3 RBIs and Jeremias Pineda 2 for 3

Gastelum Scores

with 2 runs scored for Mazatlán.. The Venados manager, Miguel Ojda was ejected in the 7th inning for arguing a play at first base. Francisco Rios (1-1) picked up the win in relief and Ryan Buchter got his 1st save of the season. Venados starter Walter Silva (0-2) was charged with the loss.

The Mayos de Navojoa and the Naranjeros de Hermosillo had the night off.