Jalisco Triples Up Navojoa 9-3

7 RUN 5th INNING LEADS TO A CHARROS SWEEP OF THE 3 GAME SERIES

Orlando Lara (2-2), starting pitcher for the Charros, didn't throw a no hitter last night but he was effective over 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits to get the win. Jose Oyervides (1-2) and reliever Oswaldo Martinez didn't fare as well. Oyervides gave up 5 runs on 8 hits in 4 innings and Martinez followed with 4 runs on 4 hits in 1/3 of an inning for the Mayos.

Navojoa had the lead after 4 1/2 innings. They scored twice in the 3rd and added a run in the 4th to take a short lived 3-2 lead.

Kevin Medrano

Kevin Medrano doubled with one out in the bottom half of the 4th for the Charros and scored on a single by Santiago Chavez that tied the game at 3.

Jalisco broke the game wide open in their half of the 5th, scoring 7 runs on 8 hits. The Charros sent 12 men to the plate in the inning. The big blow came off of the bat of Japhet Amador who crushed a low and outside fastball to right for the 2 run opposite field home run. Two batters later, Yadir Drake tripled to center to drive in a run and increase the Charros lead to 7-3. A 2 run single by Manny Rodriguez drove in the final two runs in the 9-3 victory by Jalisco.

Japhet Amador

9,000+ fans were on hand at Estadio Charros de Jalisco to watch the on field fireworks and see the hometown team improve to 10-7. The win vaulted the Charros into a tie with Mazatlan, who lost last night, for the league lead. The Mayos de Navojoa fell to 7-9 with the loss.

Monterrey Opens With 4-3 Win Over Monclova

SULTANES OPEN ZONA NORTE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND WITH ROAD WIN

If you are the type of person who loves to watch good baseball, pitching, hitting and defense, then last night's game between the Sultanes de Monterrey and the Acereros de Monclova was right up your alley. Plenty of offense, good pitching and a dramatic finish!

Julio Borbon

The game started off as if this was going to be an offensive game. The Sultane's lead off hitter, Julio Borbon took an 0-1 pitch deep to right center to give the Sultanes a quick 1-0 lead. Not to be out done, the Acereros responded with home runs from Erick Aybar and Francisco Peguero in their half of the 1st to take a 2-1 lead.

The pitching for both teams settled down but Monclova added a run in the bottom of the 3rd on a single by Jesus Castillo, a walk to Danny Espinosa and a Juan Perez double to left that scored Castillo. Acereros 3-1.

Ali Solis led off the top of the 6th for Monterrey with a single and went to third on a single by Julio Borbon. Solis scored on a double play ball off the bat of Ramiro Pena. The Sultanes trailed 3-2.

Leading off the top of the 8th inning, Solis singled again. Marco Guzman entered the game as a pinch runner for Solis. Julio Borbon hit a ball back up the middle that the Acereros second baseman got to but couldn't get to the shortstop in time for a force out. Pinch running for Solis paid off as the speedy Guzman was safe at second. Ramiro Pena laid down a sacrifice bunt that moved the runners up. Following an intentional walk to Felix Perez, Chris Roberson walked on 4 pitches to force in Guzman with the tying run. The Acereros pitchers only walked 3 batters all night but these two were costly.

Yadir Drake launched a long fly ball to left in the top of the 9th inning that appeared to glance off of the glove of the Acereros left fielder before landing over the wall for the home run and a 4-3 lead for the Sultanes.

Yadir Drake

The Acerero's Rodolfo Amador singled off of Wirfin Obispo in the bottom of the 9th and stole second. Amador was stranded as Cade Gotta struck out to end the game.

Anthony Vasquez started the game for the Sultanes and gave up all 3 Monclova runs on 6 hits, including 2 home runs, walking 2 and striking 1 in 5 innings. Nick Struck (1-0) worked the 8th to get the win and Wirfin Obispo pickup the save, although not without drama.

Andre Rienzo pitched well for the Acereros, going 6 1/3 innings, scattering 6 hits but did not figure in the decision. Mario Morales was charged with a blown save for giving up the run in the 8th and Zack Segovia (0-1) took the loss, allowing the home run to Drake in his inning on the mound.

Julio Borbon was 3 for 5 with a home run, Ali Solis 2 for 3 and Yadir Drake had the home run in his 4 trips to the plate.

Erick Aybar went 2 for 4 with a home run and team mate Francisco Peguero 1 for 3 with his 1st inning home run.

Jalisco Avoids Sweep Defeat Obregon 4-3

AGUSTIN MURILLO DRIVES IN 2 IN TOP OF THE 9TH

Agustin Murillo Drives in 2

Tonight the Charros finally put it all together. Timely hitting, error free fielding, excellent pitching and a little power helped to overcome some bad luck and bring the team back to Guadalajara on a high note.

Jalisco scored a run in the 1st inning and might have had more but for the first bit of bad luck. With runners on first and third and one out, Manny Rodriguez hit a sac fly to center that scored Carlos Figueroa. Amadeo Zazueta, trying to go from first to third, was caught when the Yaquis first baseman cut off the throw home and nailed Zazueta at third. The Charros led 1-0.

Leo Heras' Home Run

It was still 1-0 when Leo Heras hit a lead off home run for Obregon in the bottom of the 5th to tie the game. The next bit of bad luck happened one out later. With runners on first and third, Justin Greene grounded into what appeared to be an inning ending double play. Obregon challenged the out at first. When the umpires reversed the call on the field, Sergio Contreras had scored and the Yaquis led 2-1.

Disputed Double Play

Art Charles tied the game at 2 all in the top of the 7th with a two out home run to deep right center.

Cacao Valdez hit a 2 out single to right in the top of the 9th that the right fielder misplayed for a two base error and Valdez wound up on third. Art Charles was intentionally walked bringing Agustin Murillo to the plate. Murillo singled to right scoring Valdez. Charles, running with the crack of the bat, scored when the Yaquis second baseman threw wildly to third. The Charros were back on top 4-2.

The Jalisco closer, Aaron Kurcz, made things uncomfortable in the bottom of the 9th. Kurcz got the first 2 batters out but gave up a double to Leo Heras and a run scoring single to Carlos Valencia that cut the lead to 4-3. Kurcz struck out Sergio Contreras to end the game.

Edwin Salas got the win in relief for the Charros and Kurcz picked up the save. Manuel Flores, the Charros starter, did a good job over 4 2/3 innings of work allowing 2 runs on 4 hits while striking out 5.

The Yaquis starter, Marco Carillo went 6 innings giving up a run on 3 hits while striking out 3. Ryan Kelly gave up the 2 runs in the top of the 9th to take the loss.

The 2-3 Charros now return to Guadalajara to face the Caneros de Los Mochis for 3 games beginning on Tuesday the 18th of October.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GAME

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Mazatlán 9, Mexicali 6

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GAME HERE

The Aguilas started off quickly, scoring 3 runs in the bottom of the 1st but the Venados Didn't give up and battled back to top Mexicali 9-6. Cyle Hankerd was 4 for 5 with a home run, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored for Mazatlán. Heber Gomez, who entered the game as a pinch hitter in the 2nd inning was 4 for 5 with 4 RBIs for the Venados. Ricky Alavrez was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for the Aguilas. Arturo Barradas worked 6 innings to get the win while Marco Quevedo gave up 5 runs on 7 hits in the loss.

Culiacan 8, Los Mochis 1

The Tomateros exploded for 6 runs in the 6th inning on their way to the 8-1 win over the Caneros. Sebastian Elizalde was 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs and Jose Orozco 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs for Culiacan. Yadir Drake hit his 4th home run in 5 games for the Caneros. Salvador Valdez pitched 6 innings, allowing 1 run on 5 hits in the win. Manny Barreda struck out 7 in 5 innings in the loss.

Navojoa 3, Hermosillo 2 (12 innings)

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Humberto Sosa singled to left in the top of the 12th inning to drive in Randy Arozarena with the go ahead run. Jesus Garcia retired the first two batters in the bottom of the inning and Oscar Felix recorde the last out in the Mayos win. Kyle Grana picked up the win in relief and Felix got the save. Heriberto Ruelas took the loss for the Naranjeros. Sosa was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for Navojoa. Fernando Perez went 3 for 4 for Hermosillo/

Charros Fall To Yaquis 6-1

POOR PITCHING JALISCO'S ACHILLES HEEL

Homar Rojas, the Charros de Jalisco manager, needs to work out the kinks with his starting pitching and relievers. If the pitching doesn't turn around quickly, this season could very well be a repeat of last year when the Charros snuck into the playoffs on the last day of the season and were swept in the first round of the post season. The Charros pitchers have allowed 19 runs in their first 3 games. True, the Charros have scored 19 times but 18 of those runs came in the first game. Jalisco has scored 1 run in the last 18 innings, culminating in 2 losses.

Arturo Lopez

The Charros potentially explosive offense was held in check by Obregon's starter, Arturo \lopez, who scattered 6 hits over 5 2/3 innings. Three of those hits came in the top of the 2nd inning when consecutive singles by Art Charles, Cacao Valdez and Agustin Murillo produced the lone Jalisco run.

Murillo and Jonathan Aceves were both 2 for 4 on the night but the Charros were just 2 for 7 with runners in scoring position.

The Yaquis scored 3 runs in the 3rd inning. The first came on a wild pitch and the next 2 on a single to center by Matt Juengel.

Obregon added 3 runs in the bottom of the 4th. Sergio Contreras walked to lead off the inning followed by singles from Jose Felix and Justin Greene. Joey Wendle tripled to the right field corner to clear the bases for the 6-1 lead and the game.

3 Runs Score on Triple

Juengel and Contreras went 2 for 3 and Jose Felix added a 2 for 4 night for the Yaquis.

Daniel Guerrero was saddled with the loss for Jalisco while Arturo Lopez picked up the win for Obregon.

Two more games in Obregon before the Charros return home to face the Caneros de Los Mochis beginning on Tuesday the 18th of October.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

Los Mochis 10, Culiacan 2

The Caneros hit 4 home runs on their way to the 10-2 drubbing of the Tomateros de Culiacan.  JC Linares hit 2 of them with Isaac Rodriguez and Yadir Drake adding 1 each. Julian Arballo worked 5 innings for the win and Sean Gallagher took the loss for Culiacan.

Hermosillo 3, Navojoa 2

Matt Skole singled with the bases loaded and no outs in the bottom of the 9th for the walkoff 3-2 win over the Mayos de Navojoa. Eric Young Jr. and Efren Navarro were bot 3 for 5 in the win for Hermosillo. Yosmany Guerra was 1 for 4 with a double and an RBI for the Mayos. Marcos Rivas got the win in relief for the Naranjeros while Carlos Felix took the loss. VIEW VIDEO OF MATT SKOLE'S SINGLE HERE.

Mexicali 6, Mazatlán 1

CJ Retherford at 1st

Ramon Rios continued his hot hitting (,714 through 3 games) with a 3 for 5 night and 2 runs scored. CJ Retherford was 2 for 5 with a double and an RBI as the Aguilas topped the Venados 6-1. Corey Brown was 3 for 4 for Mazatlán. Onelki Garcia pitched 6 innings holding the Venados scoreless on 4 hits while striking out 6 in the win. Jesus Sanchez allowed 4 runs on 10 hits in 5 innings in taking the loss.







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