Oaxaca Rallies for 6-5 Win in 10 Innings Over Monterey

SAMAR LEYVA'S WALK OFF SINGLE DOES IN OBISPO AND SULTANES

Samar Leyva

The Sultanes de Monterrey appeared to be cruising toward victory in game 5 of the Serie del Rey in Oaxaca. Monterrey jumped out to a 5-1 led through the top of the 5th inning. The Sultanes had 10 hits, including 3 doubles, a triple and a home run by Ramiro Pena in those 5 innings. Meanwhile the Guerreros scratched out a run in the 1st before their offense went dark.

That all changes in the bottom of the 5th inning though. With one out, Alejandro Gonzalez reached base on a throwing error by the Sultane's shortstop, advancing to second. Erick Rodriguez singled to center to drive in Gonzalez. Jay Austin followed with a single, Rodriguez stopping at second. A double by Julian Ornelas scored Rodriguez. After a pitching change, Yuniesky Betancourt singled to bring home Austin. A ground ball to first, which the first baseman misplayed, scored Ornelas and the Guerreros had tied the game at 5.

Neither team scored the rest of the way and regulation ended with the score knotted at 5.

Monterrey would not score in the top of the 10th inning opening the door for Leyva's heroics. Wirfin Obispo, the Sultane's closer, opened the bottom of the 10th by catching Ornelas looking at strike three. Betancourt singled to left. Henry Urrutia struck out swinging for the second out. The 7,230 fans in Parque Eduardo Vasconcelos (and thousands watching at home) grew nervous with a runner on second and one out away from being eliminated from the quest for the Copa Zaachila.

Wirfin Obispo

With the Guerrero's pinch hitter Dustin Geiger at the plate, Betancourt stole second. Geiger drew a four pitch base on balls to put runners at first and second. Alan Sanchez, the next batter, also waited out a walk to load the bases. Samar Leyva then stroked his walk off single to left to plate Betancourt with the winning run.

Obispo took the loss for Monterrey, issuing 2 walks and giving up 2 singles in the 10th while Samuel Zazueta was the beneficiary of Leyva's heroics, allowing 3 hits over 2 innings of relief work for the Guerreros.

Monterrey still leads the Serie del Rey 3 games to 2 as both teams head to Monterrey for game 6 on Tuesday the 9th of October. Game 7 (if necessary) will be played in Monterrey on Wednesday the 10th.

Serie del Rey Begins with Oaxaca Victory Over Monterrey

GUERREROS SCORE EARLY ON THE WAY TO A 4-1 WIN

Alex Delgado

Seven hits in the first 2 innings, including 2 doubles by Yuniesky Betancourt, led to 4 runs for Oaxaca. They would prove to be more than enough for starter Alex Delgado. Delgado scattered 2 hits over 6 2/3 innings. The Sultanes could muster just 3 hits in the entire game as the Oaxaca pitchers struck out 9 and walked 3.

The Guerreros take the opener and a 1 game to none lead in the Serie del Rey of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol.

The Sultanes starter, Edgar Gonzalez, gave up all 4 runs on 7 hits in 1 1/3 innings on the mound in taking the loss. Alex Delgado on the other hand was outstanding in his start. Delgado allowed just 2 hits and struck out 9 in his 6 2/3 innings of work. He pitched out of a jam in the 3rd inning. After issuing 2 walks ad a single to load the bases, he got Ramiro Pena to pop up to short and struck out Agustin Murillo to end the inning.

Oaxaca scored 2 runs in the top of the 1st on consecutive doubles by Jay Austin and Yuniesky Betancourt followed by consecutive singles by Henry Urrutia and Dustin Geiger for the early 2-0 lead.

Erick Rodriguez hit a one out single for the Guerreros in the 2nd and went to second on a single by Austin. Betancourt hit his second double of the game to center to plate Rodriguez and Austin. Oaxaca led 4-0.

Yuniesky Betancourt

Ramon Rios walked to lead off the bottom of the 8th for Monterrey and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt by Julio Borbon. Ramiro Pena doubled to left center to drive in Rios but Agustin Murillo lined out to short to end the inning. The Sultanes went down in order in the last of the 9th inning and the Guerreros had the win.

21,909 fans packed Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey only to see the home team lose the game. These two teams meet for game 2 on Wednesday the 3rd of October.

Oaxaca is the Zona Sur Champion Following the 8-4 Defeat of Mexico

GUERREROS TO FACE SULTANES DE MONTERREY IN LMB CHAMPIONSHIP

The Diablos Rojos del Mexico, playing in front of 6,400 fans at Estadio de Beisbol "Fray Nano" in Mexico City came out swinging in game 6 of the Zona Sur Championship Series against the Guerreros de Oaxaca, scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st for the early 3-0 lead.

Patrick Johnson

Mexico starter, Patrick Johnson, held the Guerreros in check for 5 innings, with just a home run to Henry Urrutia in the 2nd marring his efforts. The game fell apart for the Diablos in the top of the 6th. Yordanys Linares led off with a double to the right field corner and went to third on a bunt by Jay Austin. Yuniesky Betancourt was safe at first on a play challenged by the Diablos and the bases were full. After a pitching change, Henry Urrutia hit a sac fly to left to score Linares. Dustin Geiger doubles to score Austin. Julian Ornelas followed with a double to center to score Betancourt and Geiger. Oaxaca had scored 4 times and took a 5-3 lead.

The Diablos got a run back in their half of the 6th on singles by Jesus Fabela, Carlos Figueroa and Juan Carlos Gamboa to cut the lead to 5-4.

Oaxaca's Erick Rodriguez drew a lead off walk in the top of the 7th inning. Yordanys Linares singled. With one out and runners on first and second, Mexico intentionally walked Henry Urrutia to load the bases. Dustin Geiger waited out a walk of his own to force in Rodriguez. Julian Ornelas followed with a single to score Linares and Urrutia for the 8-4 lead and the Zona Sur Championship.

Julian Ornelas

The Diablos manager, Victor Bojorquez was ejected during the inning for arguing balls and strikes. After Michael Choice was called out on strikes in the bottom of the 7th, he too was ejected for arguing with home plate umpire, Daniel Rubio.

Ozzie Mendez (1-0) picked up the win in relief for the Guerreos while Patrick Johnson (1-1) gave up the big inning to Oaxaca to take the loss.

Julian Ornelas went 3 for 3 with 4 RBIs for Oaxaca while team mates Henry Urrutia was 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs and Yordanys was 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored.

Juan Carlos Gamboa was 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs, Luis Jimenez 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and Jesus Fabela 2 for 3 with a double, a walk and a run scored for the Diablos.

The Guerreros de Oaxaca will now face the Sultanes de Monterrey for the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol Serie del Rey to begin in Monterrey Monday the 1st of October.

BUENA SUERTE A AMBOS EQUIPOS! 

Diablos Over Guerreros 9-4 in Game 4 of their Series

MEXICO EVEMS ZONA SUR CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES AT 2 GAMES APIECE

The Diablos Rojos del Mexico got to Guerreros starter Ruddy Acosta for 3 runs in the top of the 1st inning and went on to defeat Oaxaca 9-4 to even the Zona Sur Championship series at 2 games apiece.

Jesus Fabela

Mexico's Juan Fabela set the tone for the game, leading off the game with a double and taking third on a fielding error by the Guerrero's left fielder. Fabela scored on a fielders choice by Juan Carlos Gamboa that saw Gamboa safe at first on a late throw by the pitcher. Gamboa stole second and Luis Jimenez drew a walk. The Diablos loaded the bases on a single off the bat of Ivan Terrazas. Michael Choice hit a sac fly deep to center that scored Gamboa and Emmanuel Avila singled to drive in Jimenez. Mexico had a 3-0 lead before the Guerreros came to bat.

Oaxaca got a run back in the bottom of the 2nd on a single by Henry Urrutia, a one out walk to Julian Ornelas and a single by Alan Sanchez that scored Urritia.

Mexico scored twice in the top of the 5th as David Vidal scored on a ground out by Terrazas and a sac fly by Choice that scored Jimenez for a 5-1 lead.

Alan Sanchez singled to start the Guerreros half of the 5th and came around to score on a single by Alejandro Gonzalez. Erick Rodriguez scored on a ball four wild pitch for the second run of the inning as Oaxaca cut the Diablos lead to 5-3.

With the bases loaded in the top of the 6th, David Vidal hit a sinking line drive that got past the right fielder and caromed off the wall. 3 runs scored but Vidal was out at the plate trying for an inside the park home run. Vidal was out by so much that he never even attempted a slide. The Diablos led 8-3.

David Vidal

Michael Choice hit a ball out of the stadium to left in the top of the 7th. It was a towering fly ball, the type of home run ball where the fielder merely turns and watches the flight of the ball. Mexico led 9-3.

Alejandro Gonzalez lofted a fly ball to left center that was just out of the reach of a leaping Jesus Fabela and cleared the fence for a solo home run in the bottom of the 7th for the Guerreros cutting the lead to 9-4. Oaxaca couldn't get anything else going in the inning and went quickly in the 8th and 9th innings for the final score of 9-4.

6,050 fans filled Parque Eduardo Vasconcelos in Oaxaca de Juaruz hoping to see their home town heros take a 3 games to 1 lead in the series but the Diablos came out swinging and never let up, putting a damper on the crowd's enthusiasm. Game 5 will be played at the stadium on Thursday with game 6 to be played in Mexico City on Saturday the 29th of September.

Patrick Johnson (1-0) picked up the win in relief for Mexico while Ruddy Acosta (0-1) allowed 7 runs on 7 hits, walked 4 and struck out 3 in 5 1/3 innings to take the loss.

The 1 through 4 hitters for the Diablos were 7 for 16 with 3 RBIs and 7 runs scored. Luis Jimenez was 3 for 4 with a double and 2 runs scored.

Henry Urrutia was 2 for 3 with a walk for Oaxaca. Alejandro Gonzalez and Alan Sanchez were both 2 for 4.

Leones Top Guerreros 10-5 to even 1st Round Zona Sur Series at 2 Games Apiece

FINAL 3 INNINGS TOO MUCH FOR OAXACA

The Leones de Yucatan started early, with 2 runs in the top of the 1st innibg, and finished strong with 6 runs over the final 3 innings in beating the Guerreros de Oaxaca 10-5. With the win, the Leones evened their Zona Sur 1st round  playoff series at 2 games apiece.

Yucatan pounded out 17 hits in the contest, with each starter getting at least 1 hit. The 1 through 5 hitters were 11 for 21, a .524 clip, with 3 extra base hits and 6 RBIs.

Oaxaca held a 5-4 lead after 5 innings but Yucatan scored 6 unanswered runs over the last 3 innings to take the win.

Leo Heras Home Run

Walter Ibarra and Leo Heras homered for the Leones and accounted for 3 RBIs and 6 runs scored in the game. Heras also walked twice. The patient Yucatan hitters drew 6 walks in addition to their 17 hits in the game. Ibarra was 2 for 6 and Heras 2 for 4. Humberto Sosa went 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs and a rub scored while Jose Aguilar and Everth Cabrera were both 2 fr 5 for Yucatan.

Samar Leyva saw his batting average rise to .308 on a 2 for 3 night with 3 runs scored for Oaxaca and Julian Ornelas was 2 for 5 with a run scored for the Guerreros.

The Leones, after falling behind 5-4, scored twice in the top of the 7th inning. With 1 out, Luis Juarez singled and Humberto Sosa doubled to put runners on second and third. Eric Aguilera struck out but Jose Aguilar singled to drive in Juarez. Sebastian Valle followed with a single  to score Sosa and the Leones had the lead for good at 6-5.

Two runs in the 8th inning and 2 more in the 9th put the game away.

Arcenio Leon (1-1) got the win in relief for Yucatan and Juan Lopez (0-1) took the loss for Oaxaca

Arcenio Leon

Pitching Subdues Leones Bats In 9-1 Loss To Oaxaca

Sergio Valenzuela / Guerreros Facebook

The Guerreros de Oaxaca got some very good pitching from starter Sergio Valenzuela in their 9-1 victory over the Leones de Yucatan. Five of their twelve hits went for extra bases including two doubles, a triple and two home runs as the hometown Guerreros defeated the Leones in front of 2,644 spirited fans at Parque Eduardo Vasconcelos.

Oaxaca jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st on a walk to Jaime Brena and a 2 run home run over the wall in right center by Mike Jacobs.

The Guerreros added to their lead in the bottom of the 2nd when Erick Rodriguez singled and Luis Medina drew a base on balls. Both runners scored on a triple by Alan Sanchez to up the lead to 4-0. After Yancarlo Angulo was hit by a pitch, Mike Jacobs singled to drive in Sanchez and move Angulo to third. Oaxaca lead was 5-0 after two innings.

Luis Medina led off the bottom of the 4th with a single for Oaxaca. following a single by Alan Sanchez and a fielder's choice by Jaime Brena, Medina scored on a sac fly to center by Yancarlo Angulo to increase the Guerreros lead to 6-0.

Jose Aguilar hit a solo home run for the Leones in the top of the 6th for Yucatan's first and only run of the game to cut the lead to 6-1 Oaxaca.

The Guerreros put two men on with no outs in their half of the 6th. Luis Medina scored on a double by Jaime Brena to up the Oaxaca lead to 7-1.

Luis Medina at the plate / Guerreros Facebook

Jaime Brena led off the bottom of the 8th inning for Oaxaca getting hit by a pitch. Brena scored in front of Yancarlo's home run deep left center, a drive of over 385'. The Guerreros led 9-1, the eventual winning score.

Yancarlo Angulo / Guerreros Facebook

Luis Mendez worked the 8th and 9th innings for Oaxaca, giving up 3 hits and no runs while striking out 3 Leones preserving the win for Sergio Valenzuela (1-1). Valenzuela gave up 1 run on 5 hits over 7 innings of work and striking out 4. Jesus Rodriguez (1-1) lasted just 1 2/3 innings for the Leones allowing 5 runs on 5 hits in the loss.

Alan Sanchez was 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs, Mike Jacobs 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs, Yancarlo Angulo 1 for 3 with 3 RBIs and Luis Medina 3 for 3 with 3 runs scored for the Guerreros.

Jose Aguilar was 1 for 4 on the night with a home run for the Leones and Ivan Araujo 2 for 4 in the loss.

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Ciudad del Carmen 4, Tabasco 2 (1st Game)
The Delfines scored 3 runs in the top of the 7th on a solo home run by Carlos Ibarra and a 2 run scoring single by Henry Rodriguez to beat the Olmecas in the 1st of 2 seven inning games to make up for the rainout on Wednesday. Rodriguez was 1 for 2 with 2 RBIs and Ibarra went 1 for 3 with the home run for del Carmen. Wilson Batista went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for the Olmecas. Demetrio Gutierrez (3-1) picked up the win while Luis Ayala (1-2) had a blown save and took the loss.

Tabasco 3, Ciudad del Carmen 2 (2nd Game)
The Olmecas built a 3-2 lead by the end of the 3rd and outlasted the Delfines by that score. Adan Amezcua doubled to drive in 2 for del Carmen while Jose Castillo went 1 for 2 with an RBI and Christian Quintero was 2 for 2 with 2 RBIs for Tabasco. Amilcar Gaxiola (1-1) got the win and Armando Rodriguez the save for the Olmecas. Baudel Zambrano (0-3) took the loss for the Delfines.

Aguascalientes 3, Monterrey 2
Julian Castro singled to score Saul Soto and Domingo Castro singled to drive in Rene Reyes in the top of the 2nd for a two run lead and the Rieleros won their 6th game in a row as they beat the Sultanes 3-2. Orlando Lara (3-0) was credited with the win and Roy Corcoran notched his league leading 9th save of the season. Marco Tovar (0-1) suffered the loss. Saul Soto went 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Rieleros and drove in his league best 31st run. max Ramirez was 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs for Monterrey.

Saltillo 5, Tamaulipas 1
Jesus Sanchez (1-0) scattered 6 hits over 6 innings of shutout ball to get the win for the Saraperos and Edgmer Escalona got his 1st save of the year. Paul Oseguera (1-1) took the loss. Luis Borges, Christian Zazueta and Jesus Cota were all 2 for 4 for Saltillo. Frank Diaz went 3 for 5 while Rodolfo Amador and Cole Garner were both 2 for 5 for the Broncos.

Quintana Roo 9, Puebla 5
Alfredo Amezaga hit a grand slam in the top of the 9th for the Tigres and although the Pericos scored 3 runs in their half of the 9th it wasn't enough as the Tigres beat Puebla 9-5 and maintained their lead in the Southern Division. Lead off hitter Justin Christian was 2 for 4 for the Tigres with 2 RBIs. Amezaga was 2 for 4 with 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Miguel Tejada went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Pericos. Pablo Ortega (5-0) earned the win while Hector Galvan (3-1) took the loss.

Campeche 7, Veracruz 0
Francisco Campos (2-3) pitched 6 innings of shutout baseball to get the win over the Aguilas 7-0. Tomas Solis (1-2) took the loss. Adan Velazquez was 1 for 3 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored and Dave Sappelt 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Piratas. The Aguilas managed just 2 hits off of 4 Pirata pitchers.

Mexico 11, Monclova 8
Japhet Amador hit 2 home runs in his 1st game back from the disabled list on a 2 for 4 night with 4 RBIs for the Diablos. Monclova was trailing 11-3 heading into the 8th inning and left the bases loaded in the bottom of the 9th in the loss. Ivan Terrazas was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and Carlos Figueroa 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs for Mexico. Travis Garcia went 2 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs while Francisco Cordoba went 1 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs for the Acereros. Yair Lozoya (3-1) got the win and Justin Klipp (0-2) took the loss.

Tijuana 3, Laguna 2
Enrique Trujillo scored on a single by Luis Suarez in the top of the 9th and Ramon Ramirez (2-0) picked up the win in relief as the Toros downed the Vaqueros 3-2. Johan Yan (1-2) was saddled with the loss. Eduardo Arredondo went 4 for 5 with an RBI and Suarez was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for Tijuana. Angel Berroa had a home run and 2 RBIs for Laguna.

Yucatan Scores Twice In The 9th To Beat Oaxaca 8-6

Jesus Valdez' 2 run home run in the top of the 9th inning was the big hit of the evening as the Leones de Yucatan defeated the Guerreros de Oaxaca 8-6. Neither starting pitcher figured in the decision as both teams had big innings in the 5th. Oaxaca used 8 pitchers in the game and the Leones sent 6 to the mound.

Oaxaca began the game scoring a run in the bottom of the 1st on singles by Alejandro Gonzalez and Jaime Brena. With one out, Mike Jacobs singled to score Gonzalez and the Guerreros had an early 1-0 lead.

Jesus Valdez drew a base on balls to lead off the Leones 2nd. Willy Aybar singled as did Kevin Flores to load the bases no outs. Ricardo Serrano ground into a 6-4 fielder's choice as Valdez scored. Aybar scored on a sac fly by Israel Nunez and Yucatan had taken a 2-1 lead.

Yucatan scored again in the 4th on a solo home run by Kevin Flores that increased the Leones lead to 3-1.

With one out in the top of the 5th inning, Luis Garcia drew a walk. One out later, Willy Aybar was hit by a pitch and Kevin Flores walked to load the bases. Ricardo Serrano doubled to right to clear the bases and stake the Leones to a 6-1 lead.

The lead didn't last long. Erick Rodriguez led off the Guerreros half of the 5th with a double and scored when Alejandro Gonzalez launched a long 2 run home run to right. Jaime Brena walked and one out later Mike Jacobs singled. Yunesky Sanchez singled to load the bases. Carlos Rivera singled to drive in Brena and Mario Valenzuela capped the scoring in the four run 4th with a single to plate Jacobs. Oaxaca had pulled to within a run at 6-5.

Oaxaca tied the game in the bottom of the 6th inning. Alejandro Gonzalez was hit by a pitch and went to third on a single by Jaime Brena. Yancarlo Angulo hit a ground ball to short to score Gonzalez and the score was tied at 6.

The Leones scored 2 runs in the top of the 9th inning on a single by Hector Gimenez and the home run to straight away center by Jesus Valdez. Yucatan had taken an 8-6 lead heading into the bottom of the 9th needing just three outs for the victory.

Anthony Ortega picked up his 2nd save of the year and preserved the win for Eder Llamas (1-1) by setting the Guerreros down in order, with two strikeouts, in the inning. Juan Ascanio (0-1) took the loss in relief after giving up the home run in the top half of the inning.

Jesus Valdez was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored, Ricardo Serrano 2 for 4 with 4 RBIs and Kevin Flores 2 for 3 with a home run, an RBI and 2 runs scored for the Leones.

Alejandro Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored while Mike Jacobs was 3 for 5 with an RBI for the Guerreros.

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Aguascalientes 6, Monterrey 4
The Rieleros scored 5 runs in the 3rd and 1 in the 9th to beat the Sultanes 6-4. Monterrey scored 4 times in the third but they couldn't overtake the Rieleros. Ramon Ramirez (2-1) got the win and Roy Corcoran earned his 8th save. Marco Carrillo (0-3) took the loss. Danny Richar hit a grand slam and Leobardo Arauz homered for the Rieleros while Max Ramirez hit a 3 run Home run for the Sultanes.

Mexico 5, Monclova 1
Mario Duarte (2-1) pitched 6 innings of 4 hit ball and Jonathan Albaladejo earned his 1st save of the year as the Diablos beat the Acereros 5-1. Carlos Figueroa was 1 for 4 with a home run, Jesus Lopez 2 for 4 with an RBI and Ivan Terrazas 2 for 5 for Mexico. Carlos Penuelas was 2 for 3 and Travis Garcia was 1 for 3 with the lone RBI for Monclova.

Laguna 6, Tijuana 4
The Vaqueros scored 2 runs in the bottom of the 8th, including a solo home run by Angel Berroa to defeat the Toros 6-4. Florencio Bustillos (1-1) picked up the win and Johan Yan got his 1st save for Laguna. Jesus Garcia (1-1) took the loss. Berroa was 2 for 4 with an RBI and Diego Madero 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for Laguna. Yunesky Betancourt was 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Tijuana.

Veracruz 6, Campeche 5 (13 innings)
With Tony Abreu batting in the bottom of the 13th inning for the Aguilas, the Piratas second baseman threw the ball away on a double play attempt that would have ended the inning and Ruben Sosa scored the winning run as Veracruz topped Campeche 6-5. Issmael salas was 1 for 5 with 2 RBIs for the Aguilas while Ruben Mateo went 1 for 5 with 2 RBIs for the Piratas.

Puebla 6, Quintana Roo 5 (10 innings)
Francisco Cambuston uncorked a wild pitch that scored the Pericos Sandy Madero with the winning run in the bottom of the 10th for Puebla. Luke Scott had a 3 run home run in the bottom of the 8th for Puebla to tie the score at 5. Scott was 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs. Jorge Vazquez was 1 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBIs for the Tigres.

Tamaulipas 2, Saltillo 1 (12 innings)
Cole Garner singled with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th to score Travis Denker with the winning run in the Broncos 2-1 win over the Saraperos. Luis Daniel (2-1) picked up the win in relief and Rudy Gonzalez  (0-1) suffered the loss. Garner went 2 for 5 with the game winning RBI.

Ciudad del Carmen VS Tabasco Postponed due to rain

Leones Take A Pounding From The Guerreros 14-3

The Leones de Yucatan traveled to Oaxaca to take on the Guerreros and when the dust had cleared on an explosive night, Yucatan found itself on the losing end of a 14-3 score. Jon Leicester (3-2) gave up 7 runs in 5 innings and saw his ERA jump over 1 1/2 runs per game, to 3.76, in the loss. Marlon Arias (1-3) worked 5 1/3 innings in the win, holding the Leones to 1 run on 7 hits while striking out 5.

Marlon Arias / Guerreros facebook

Yucatan opened the scoring in the top of the 2nd on a solo home run to deep right center by Ricardo Serrano, his 2nd of the year, for a 1-0 Leones lead.

Jaime Brena singled to lead off the bottom of the 4th for the Guerreros and scored in front of a Mike Jacobs home run as Oaxaca took a 2-1 lead. Yunesky Sanchez followed with a single and scored on a double to left center by Carlos Rivera. The Guerreros upped their lead to 3-1.

Erick Rodriguez, Jaime Brena and Alejandro Sanchez all singled to load the bases with one out in the bottom of the 5th for Oaxaca. Mike Jacobs then doubled to clear the bases and put the Guerreros up 6-1.

Oaxaca scored three more runs in the bottom of the 6th inning. After Mario Valenzuela singled to lead off the inning, Tim Torres reached base safely on a fielding error by the Leones second baseman. Valenzuela scored on a sac fly to left by Erick Rodriguez. Jaime Brena singled and scored, with Torres, on a double by Alejandro Gonzalez. The lead was now 9-1 Guerreros.

Hector Gimenez singled for Yucatan in the top of the 8th inning and came around to score  on a Jesus Valdez home run to right center that cut the Oaxaca lead to 9-3.

Tim Torres led off the Guerreros half of the 8th with a solo home run to give Oaxaca a 10-3 lead. Erick Rodrigues followed the home run with a double to right. Alex Sanchez drew a walk and Alejandro Gonzalez was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Two batters later, pinch hitter Jose Martinez, worked the count full before hitting a grand slam over the 415' sign in center as Oaxaca took a 14-3 lead that wound up as the final score in the Guerreros win.

Mike Jacobs Home Run / Guerreros Facebook

Mike Jacobs was 2 for 5 with 5 RBIs, Martinez 1 for 1 with 4 RBIs and Alejandro Sanchez 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.

Ricardo Serrano and Jesus Valdez hit home runs for the Leones. Valdez went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs while Kevin Flores and Israel Nunez were both 2 for 4 for Yucatan.

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Quintana Roo 4, Puebla 2
The Pericos used a run scoring ground out by Miguel Tejada and a solo home run by Sandy madera to go up 2-0 in the 1st but the Tigres responded with a 2 run home run by Jesus Esopinoza and RBIs by Raul Sanchez and Jorge Cantu to top Puebla 4-2. Ivan Maldonado (2-1) was the winning pitcher and Fernando Rodriguez picked up his 6th save.

Aguascalientes 6, Monterrey 0
Lorenzo Barcelo (3-1) pitched a 5 hit complete game shutout for the Rieleros as they topped the Sultanes 6-0. Javier Solano (1-3) took the loss. Danny Richar was 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs, Saul Soto hit his league leading 9th home run of the year and Rene Reyes went 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Rieleros.

Monclova 8, Mexico 3
The Acereros scored 7 runs in the first two innings, including home runs by Jose Amador and Flavio Romero to beat the Diablos Rojos 8-3. Romero also tripled on a 2 for 4 night with 4 RBIs. Amador was 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs. Josh lowey (4-1) went 7 innings in the win and David Reyes (2-1) suffered the loss.

Veracruz 5, Campeche 3
5 Runs in the 1st was all the Aguilas needed to defeat the Piratas 5-3. Tony Abreu, Joel Galaragga, Humberto Sosa and Adelaido Martinez all drove in runs in the inning as the Aguilas sent 10 men to the plate. Ignacio Montano (2-1) picked up the win and Daryl Thompson (1-3) took the loss.

Tamaulipas 6, Saltillo 2
The Broncos scored 5 times in the bottom of the 7th to overcome the Saraperos 6-2. Rubem Agramon was 3 for 3 with an RBI and 2 runs scored and Cole Garner 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for the Broncos, manny Rodriguez was 1 for 3 with and RBI for saltillo. Edwin Salas (1-4) took the loss while Luis Daniel (1-1) got the win in relief for the Broncos.

Ciudad del Carmen 3, Tabasco 2 (10 innings)
The Delfines scored in the top of the 10th on a solo home run by Humberto Cota and Josh Lueke (3-0) got the win after a blown save in the 9th forced the game into extra innings. Luis Ayala (1-1) suffered the loss for the Olmecas.

Laguna 3, Tijuana 2
Miguel Olivo doubled in the top of the 9th and scored on a single by Roman Pena but it wasn't enough as the Vaqueros held on to beat the Toros 3-2. Ivan Zavala (3-1) picked up the win and Tony Pena Jr. earned his 5th save of the year. Juan Miranda walked with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 8th to put the Vaqueros up 3-1.

Danny Richar's Home Run Powers Rieleros Over Guerreros 6-3

The Guerreros de Oaxaca fell to 1-8 on the season following the loss to the Rieleros de Aguascalientes, 6-3. last night in front of 2,638 loyal home fans.

Oaxaca got on the board first on a solo home run to left by Erick Rodriguez in the bottom of the 3rd. The Guerreros would have their only lead of the night at 1-0.

In the top of the 4th, Jesus Castillo walked with one out for the Rieleros. Saul Soto singled to deep short and Castillo was able to score when the throw by the Guerreros shortstop sailed wide and into right field. The score was tied at 1.

With one out in the top of the 6th inning, Saul Soto and Rene Reyes drew consecutive walks. Danny Richar launched a 3 run home run to right center that scored Soto and Reyes and gave the Rieleros a 6-1 lead.

Danny Richar courtesy LMB

The Guerreros would score twice in the bottom of the eight to make the game interesting. With two outs, Mike Jacobs reached base safely on an fielding error by the Rieleros shortstop. Tim Torres beat out a bunt down the third base line and Yunesky Sanchez followed with a triple that scored Jacobs and Torres to cut the lead to 6-3.

Roy Corcoran pitched the 9th inning for Aguascalientes and struck out two to preserve the win for Orlando Lara and pick up his 3rd save of the year. Ruddy Acosta took the loss, allowing 3 earned runs on 3 hits and issuing 5 base on balls in 5 1/3 innings of work.

Juan Castillo was 2 for 4 with 2 doubles, an RBI and a run scored for the Rieleros. Danny Richar went 1 for 4 with the 3 run home run while Leobardo Arauz added a solo home run on a 2 for 4 night.

Erick Rodriguez had a solo home run and an RBI while going 2 for 3 for the Guerreros. Tim Torres was 2 for 3, Alan Sanchez went 2 for 5 and Yunesky Sanchez had a 2 run triple in his 4 at bats.

IN OTHER LMB ACTION

Saltillo 9, Puebla 6 (12 innings)
Carlos Alvarez stroked a 2 run double in the top of the 12th inning as the Saraperos beat the Pericos 9-6. Rogelio Martinez was charged with the loss and Luis Rodriguez picked up the win in relief.

Yucatan 8, Monterrey 0
Juan Delgadillo notched his 1st win of the year as he and 3 relievers shut out the Sultanes on 5 hits. Luis Garcia was 2 for 4 with 4 RBIs for the Leones and Kevin Flores added a triple. Edgar Gonzalez suffered his 2nd loss of the year for Monterrey.

Campeche 5, Monclova 2
Adan Velazquez went 2 for 3 with a home run and 2 RBIs as the Piratas downed the Acereros 5-2. Francisco Cordoba homered and drove in both runs for Monclova. Hector Velazquez got the win for Campeche while Francisco Cordova took the loss.

Quintana Roo 4, Reynosa 3
The Tigres scored 4 runs in the 3rd inning and held on to bet the Broncos 4-3. Travis denker was 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs for the Tigres while Jorge Vazquez homered and drove in 3 for the Broncos. Pablo Ortega won for the 2nd time and Francisco Rodriguez notched his 2nd save. Omar Espinoza took the loss for Reynosa.

Tijuana 4, Veracruz 1
The Toros won for the 8th time in 9 games, beating the Aguilas 4-1 in Veracruz. Eduardo Arredondo went 3 for 5 with 3 runs scored for Tijuana. Humberto Sosa was 2 for 3 for Veracruz. Francisco Lizarraga picked up the win in relief and Ramon Ramirez got his 4th save of the year. Jose Meraz suffered the loss for Veracruz.

Laguna 13, Ciudad del Carmen 7
The Vaqueros hit 2 home runs and got 15 hits on their way to a 13-7 win over the Delfines. Santiago Gonzalez and Juan Miranda both hit 3 run home runs for Laguna. Freddy Guzman was 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 2 rubs scored for del Carmen and David Urias went 3 for 4 with 2 rubs scored.

Mexico 6, Tabasco 1
The Diablos Rojos scored 4 times in the 3rd inning to top the Olmecas 6-1 in Tabasco. Ivan Terrazas was 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for Mexico as team mate Gabriel Gutierrez went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Christian Quintero was 2 for 3 for the Olmecas. Arturo Lopez picked up the win while Rodolfo Aguirre took the loss for Tabasco

Puebla Hangs On To Best Oaxaca 10-6

PERICOS WITH 17 HITS AND 10 RUNS

The Pericos de Puebla scored 7 runs in the 5th inning on their way to a 10-6 victory over the Guerreros de Oaxaco to move to 2-0 in the Southern Division of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol.

The Guerreros would open the scoring in the bottom of the 2nd. Singles by Alejandro Gonzalez and Mario Valenzuela put runners at second and third with one out. Puebla starter, Hector Galvan, allowed Gonzalez to score from third for the early Oaxaca 1-0 lead.

Alex Gonzalez courtesy Oaxaca Facebook

Puebla sent 12 men to the plate in the top of the 4th and 7 of them scored. Miguel Tejada opened the inning with a single. Cesar Tapia reached safely as the Oaxaca first baseman was unable to field the throw to first by Yunesky Sanchez. Brent Cleven drew a walk to load the bases with no outs. Rolando Acosta doubled to left to score Tejada and Tapia. Jon Del Campo followed with a double to left center that scored Cleven and Acosta. Willie Taveras singled to score Del Campo. Taveras stole second and scored on a single by Luke Scott. A wild pitch moved Scott to second and he scored on a single by Cesar Tapia. The Pericos were on top by a 7-1 margin.

Jon Del Campo hit a solo home run to right center to give the Pericos an 8-1 lead.

Oaxaca scored a run in the bottom of the 6th on singles by Tim Torres, Yunesky Sanchez and a double by Alejandro Gonzalez that scored Torres. The Guerreros had narrowed the gap to 8-2.

Alan Sanchez led of the bottom of the 7th for Oaxaca with a single. Yancarlo Angulo hit into a 5-4 fielder's choice. After Tim Torres drew a one out walk, Mike Jacobs singled to plate Angulo. With two outs, Alejandro Gonzalez singled to score Torres and the lead was down to 8-4.

With oun out in the bottom of the 8th, Alan Sanchez struck out swinging but reached first on a wild pitch by Peubla reliever Hugo Castellanos. Luis Medina reached on a 6-4 fielder's choice. Tim Torres walked and Medina scored on a single by Mike Jacobs. The score was now 8-5.

Sandy Madera singled to lead of the top of the 9th for Puebla. Pinch Runner Ivan Jimenez scored on a double by Cesar Tapia and following a single by Rolando Acosta, Tapia scored on a single by Jon Del Campo. The Pericos had increased their lead to 10-5.

Alejandro Gonzalez led off the bottom of the 9th with a single, moved to second on a wild pitch by Puebla reliever, JC Romero, and scored on a single by Mario Valenzuela but it wasn't enough and the Guerreros fell to the Pericos by a 10-6 score.

Hector Galvan got the win for Puebla going 5 innings, giving up 4 hits and a run while striking out 7. The Guerreros starter, Sergio Valenzuela took the loss. He pitched 3 innings allowing 6 hits and 5 runs.

Sergio Valenzuela courtesy Oaxaca Facebook

Willie Taveras was 3 for 5 on the night with an RBI and a run scored for the Pericos. Jon Del Campo went 3 for 5 with a home run and 4 RBIs. Rolando Acosta was also 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs. Cesar Tapia went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs.

For the Guerreros, Alejandro was 4 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Mike Jacobs went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and Mario Valenzuela had an RBI on a 2 for 3 night at the plate.

Tavares Steals 2nd courtesy Oaxaca Facebook

Monterrey Wins 9-5 At Home
The Sultanes de Monterrey used a 14 hit attack to defeat the Broncos de Reynosa 9-5. Ramon Rios had a home run and drove in 3 on a 4 for 5 night. Max Ramirez had a 3 run home run. Ruben Agramon homered for the Broncos.

Tabasco 1-0 Victory in 11 Innings 
With the bases loaded in the bottom of the 11th, Veracruz reliever, Victor Marte walked Christian Quintero to force in the winning run. Marte took the loss for the Aguilas and Raul Carrillo picked up the win in relief for the Olmecas.

Delfines Over Piratas 4-1
Demetrio Guiterrez picked up the win for Ciudad del Carmen and Josh Leuke earned his 2nd save of the young season in the 4-1 win over the Piratas de Campeche. Gerardo Bustamante was 1 for 3 with a 2 run home run for del Carmen while Eliseo Aldazaba went 3 for 4 with a home run for Campeche.

Tigres Even Series With 4-2 Win Over The Leones de Yucatan 
Jarrett Grube got the win for Quintana Roo and francisco Rodriguez notched a save as the Tigres beat the Leones 4-2 in Merida. Jorge Cantu was 3 for 4 with an RBI for the Tigres as Jesus Valdez went 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Leones.

Rieleros In Slugfest Win, 12-10 Over Vaqueros
The Rieleros scored 10 runs in the 7th to top the Vaqueros de la Laguna 12-10. There were no home runs hit in the game. Jesus Castillo was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Aguascalientes as Carlos Orrantia went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and saul Soto added a 3 run double. Both Oswaldo Morejon and JC Linares were 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs for Laguna.

Saraperos Start Season With a 6-2 Victory In Monclova 
Michael Nix notched a season opening win for satillo allowing 2 runs over 5 innings of work. Josh Lowey took the loss for the Acereros. Luis Borges was 3 for 5 with an RBI for Satillo while Ruben Gotay had a 2 for 4 night with 2 RBIs. Jesus Arredondo went 2 for 3 and DH Jose Ruiz was 2 for 4 with an RBI in a losing effort for Monclova.

Toros Top Diablos 3-1
The Toros de Tijuana got a home run and 2 RBIs from Miguel Olivo and collected 10 hits on their way to a 3-1 win over the Diablos Rojos de Mexico. The Toros are 2-0 on the year while the defending LMB Champion Diablos fell to 0-2.

Eddie Diaz - Toros de Tijuana Manager 2015

The Dominican born Eddie Diaz has been named as the Manager of the Toros de Tijuana for the 2015 season.

Diaz began a playing career in the NY Yankees organization in 1980 and spent two years in the Cleveland Indians farm system from 1983-1984. He maintains a connection with the big leagues through his scouting ties with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Indians.

The Cafeteros de Cordoba named Diaz their interim manager in 1999 to begin a long and productive career as a manager in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol and the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico. Eddie has managed the Piratas de Canpeche, the Leones de Yucatan, The Rieleros de Aguascalientes, the Rojos del Aguilas de Veracruz, the Guerreros de Oaxaca, the Diablos Rojos de Mexico and his latest stop with the Toros de Tijuana.  

Diaz introduced as Toros manager

Eddie took over a Guerreros team in 2009 that languished in the cellar of the LMB and in 2010 had achieved an 18 game turn around, taking a 42-63 team to a record of 60-45 and a finals spot in the LMB that year. For his efforts, Diaz was named Manager of the Year.

The Venados de Mazatlan, of the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico, chose Diaz as their manager in 2009 where he managed for one year before moving on to the Yaquis de Obregon in 2010. His stay in Obregon brought three consecutive league championships to the Yaquis and in 2011 and 2013, Diaz led the Yaquis to championships in the Serie de Caribe. Diaz became the first non Mexican manager in the LMP to win three championships.  

Yaquis de Obregon skipper

Hector Estrada - Rojos del Aguilas de Veracruz Manager 2015

Hector Estrada, the newest manager of the Red Eagles of Veracruz, began playing baseball in the Mexican League in 1986. Estrada played for 23 years as a catcher and 1st baseman for 11 different teams. In the years 2000-2007, Hector hit .255 with 57 home runs and 246 RBIs.

In 2000, Estrada hit 19 home runs and drove in 83 for the Leones de Yucatan. His .356 batting average in 1991 for the Diablos Rojo de Mexico was his best. Either the pitching was poor or the baseballs were juiced because Estrada finished 18th in the league in batting that year. 

Manager of the Aguilas de Mexicali

Estrada played for the Pericos de Puebla, Charros de Jalisco, Diablos Rojos de Mexico, the Pericos again, Langostenos de Quintana Roo, Acereros del Norte Monclova, Leones de Yucatan, Algodoneros de Torreon, Vaqueros de Laguna, the Cafeteros de Cordoba and the Piratas de Campeche during his career.

He began his managerial career while still a player for the Vaqueros de Laguna taking over the reigns late in the 2005 season. Estrada became the player-manager for the Piratas de Campeche in 2007, his last year as a player. He managed the Piratas until part way through the 2010 season when he assumed the duties as field boss for the Vaqueros de Laguna.

Hector was the 3rd base coach for the Diablos Rojo de Mexico for the 2011 and 2012 seasons prior to being named as the manager of the Guerreros de Oaxaca in 2013. Estrada would manage the Guerreros until the end of the 2014 season. He became the manager of the Rojos del Aguilas in the fall of 2014. 

Manager of the Guerreros de Oaxaca

The Liga Mexicana del Pacifico offered Estrada extra managerial experience in the winter league. He was a coach for the Yaquis de Obregon in 2013 when they won the Serie de Caribe in front of the home crowd in Hermosillo.

Estrada managed the Aguilas de Mexicali for the 2014-2015 season where he led the team to a 37-31 record. The Aguilas were defeated by the eventual League Champion Tomateros de Culiacan in the semi-final round.