Mazatlan With Crushing Extra Inning Win Over Jalisco 9-6

VENADOS SCORE 5 RUNS IN THE TOP OF THE 12th TO STUN CHARROS

The Venados de Mazatlan and Charros were tied at 4 through 9 innings before Mazatlan exploded for 5 runs in the top of the 12th to top Jalisco 9-6.

Mazatlan scored first with 2 runs in the top of the 2nd inning on a single by Samar Leyva that scored Anthony Giansanti and Kenny Wilson.

Jalisco responded with a run in the bottom of the 4th on a 4-3 ground out that scored Stephen to cut the lead to 2-1.

Edson Garcia

Edson Garcia tripled with two outs in the top of the 4th and scored on a throwing error by the Jalisco second baseman. Mazatlan led 3-1.

Japhet Amador doubled with two outs in the Charros half of the 5th to score Agustin Murillo. Cardullo drew a base on balls to load the bases. Yadir Drake walked to force in Manny Rodriguez to tie the game at 3. Amador scored on a wild pitch and Jalisco had their first lead of the game at 4-3.

Mazatlan scored a run in the 7th on a double by Garcia that drove in Sebastian Valle to tie the game at 4. Neither team was able to score in the 8th or 9th to bring on the extra innings.

The wheels fell off the wagon so to speak for Jalisco in the 12th. The Venados Sherman Johnson drew a lead off walk. After a sacrifice bunt, Brian Hernandez was intentionally walked. Alex Liddi then waited out a walk to load the bases with one out. Jesus Fabela was hit by a pitch to force in Johnson. Kenny Wilson singled to plate Hernandez and Liddi. Edgar Munoz singled to to drive in Fabela and Wilson. When the dust had settled, Mazatlan led 9-4.

Yadit Drake walked to begin the bottom of the 12th for Jalisco and scored in front of a home run off of the bat of Kevin Medrano that cut the lead to 9-6 but Jalisco would score no more and the Venados had the win by that score.

Kevin Medrano

Of the 16 pitchers used in the game, 8 by each side, Francisco Moreno (1-0)picked up the win for Mazatlan while Manuel Flores (0-1) took the loss for Jalisco.

These two teams are tied atop the LMP standings with identical 12-10 records with the rubber match of the series to be played on Thursday the 8th of November.

Venados and Caneros Split Doubleheader

CANEROS 4-1 IN OPENER AND VENADOS 6-1 IN NIGHTCAP

The Caneros never trailed in the opener as they built a 3-0 lead after four innings and their pitching staff did the rest. Jonathan Castellanos (2-0) picked up the win in relief and Andres Avila earned his 4th save. Jose Hernandez (1-1) took the loss for Mazatlan.

Jonathan Castellanos

Los Mochis scored twice in the bottom if the 4th to add to their 1-0 lead. Leandro Castro led off with a walk and went to third on a single by Jay Gonzalez. One out later, Castro scored on a play challenged at first. The on field call of out was overturned and Jesus Arredondo had a single. Gonzalez scored on the second disputed call of the inning. Again the call was overturned and the Caneros had a 3-0 lead.

Mazatlan scored their lone run in the 5th. Kenny Wilson was hit by a pitch and went to second on a wild pitch and third on a single by Jesus Fabela. After a line drive 4-3 double play, Edson Garcia singled to plate Wilson but it wasn't enough. The Caneros added a run in the bottom of the 6th for the 4-1 win.

Kenny Wilson

In the nightcap, the Venados scored 4 times in the 6th to break open a close game. With one out, Sebastian Valle singled and advanced to second when the left fielder misplayed the ball. With two outs, Carlos Gastelum singled to put runners on the corners. Edgar Munoz singled to score Valle. Kenny Wilson tripled to score Gastelum and Munoz. 3 consecutive walks forced in Wilson for the 6-1 lead and the win.

Konner Wade (2-0) struck out 4, gave up 3 hits and a run over 5 innings in taking the win. Gerardo Concepcion (0-1) took the loss for Los Mochis.

With the split, the Venados are at 8-6 on the season with the Caneros at 6-7