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.

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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.

Aguilas Shutout Charros 7-0

OFFENSE HELD IN CHECK BY MEXICALI PITCHING

"El Capitan" Rodriguez

Efren Delgado (2-1) scattered 7 Charros hits over 7 innings on the mound for Mexicali, walking 2 and striking out 4 to get the win in the 7-0 shutout of Jalisco in front of 15,721 raucous hometown fans.

Jalisco Starter Bruce Kern

Bruce Kern (1-2) took the loss. Kern and 3 relief pitchers all allowed at least 1 run.

The game was scoreless until the bottom of the 7th inning. Dave Sappelt hit a solo home run to left leading off the inning. With 1 out, Xorge Carrillo doubled and scored on a double by Chris Roberson to give Mexicali a 2-0 lead.

The Aguilas broke the game open in the bottom of the 8th, scoring 5 runs. They were aided in the inning by the Charros pitchers who issued 4 walks.

Homar Rojas Argues Balls and Atrikes

Dave Sappelt went 3 for 4 with the home run, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Aguilas. JC Linares was 3 for 5 with an RBI.

Carlos Figueroa had a 2 for 4 night at the plate for the Charros.

It's on to Mazatlán for a 3 game weekend series against the Venados. Monday is a travel day and the Charros return home to face the Naranjeros de Hermosillo on Tuesday the 1st of November.

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Culiacan 3, Los Mochis 1

The Tomateros took their 1st lead of the game with 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning and closer Javy Guerra gave up a hit but struck out the side in the 9th to preserve the win for Jose Sanchez (1-0) and earn his 1st save. Raul Barron (0-1) gave up the go ahead run in the 7th to take the loss. Maxwell Leon, appearing in his 1st game for Culiacan, was 2 for 3 with a double, 2 RBIs and a run scored and Joey Meneses 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Culiacan. Jose Aguilar was 2 for 3 and Jorge Flores 2 for 4 for the Naranjeros.

Obregon 3, Los Mochis 1

The Yaquis scored all of their runs on a 3 run Joey Wendle home run in the bottom of the 2nd and went on to beat the Caneros 3-1. Isaac Rodriguez was 3 for 4 with a run scored and Leandro Castro 3 for 3 with an RBI for Los Mochis. Irwin Delgado (1-0) gave up a run on 5 hits in 5 innings for the win and Ryan Kelly notched his 4th save of the season. Guillermo Trujillo (0-1) took the loss.

Mazatlán 3, Navojoa 2 (10 innings)

Watch the walk off single here.

Brian Hernandez hit a walk off single in the bottom of the 10th inning to score Tito Polo with the winning run in the 3-2 win for the Venados. Jesus Barraza (1-0) worked the 10th inning to get the win. The Mayos used 9 pitchers in the game. Jesus Garcia was charged with a blown save and Oscar De La O (1-1) took the loss. Corey Brown went 2 for 3 and Cyle Hankerd 2 for 4 for the Venados while Yosmany Guerra was 1 for 3 with an RBI and a run scored for Navojoa.

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.

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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 Get 8-2 Win in Mexicali

SCORE 5 IN 5TH TO BREAK THE GAME OPEN

The Charros used a 5 run 5th inning to break open a close game and went on to beat the Aguilas de Mexicali 8-2 in the opening game of a 3 game series. The Charros improved to 6-6 on the year and reached .500 for the first time since game 2 of the season.

At the same time the offense was hitting on all cylinders, the pitching, led by starter Daniel Guerrero, was humming along nicely. Guerrero (1-1) worked 6 innings giving up a run on 3 hits and 2 K's in picking up the win.

Javier Solano (1-1), the Aguilas starter, lasted 4 1/3 innings on the mound while being tagged for 7 runs on 6 hits and walking 4 in taking the loss.

Figueroa and Rodriguez Score

Jalisco jumped out early, taking a 2-0 lead in the top of the 1st inning. Carlos Fugueroa singled to lead off the game and went to second on a single by Manny Rodriguez. With 2 outs, Agustin Murillo drew a base on balls to load the bases. Michael Choice came through with a single that scored Figueroa and Rodriguez for the lead.

Amadeo Zazueta hit a sac fly to right to score Jonathan Aceves, who had singled, in the 2nd inning to build a 3-0 Charros lead.

The Aguilas scored in the bottom of the 3rd on a single by Yordany Linares who went to second on a walk to Xorge Carrillo. Linares scored on a double play ball by Ramon Urias to cut the Jalisco lead to 3-1.

Walks are the bane of every manager's existence. Mexicali's Solano walked Figueroa and Rodriguez to start the 5th inning. Art Charles doubled to right to score both Figueroa with Rodriguez stopping at third. Murillo followed with a single to drive in both runners and that was all for Solano. Cacao Valdez doubled off of reliever Juan Espinoza to score Charles. Fernando Valenzuela single to drive in Murillo and Valdez for the 8-1 Charros lead.

Charles and Rodriguez Score

Ricky Alvarez and Dave Sappelt singled for the Aguilas in the bottom of the 7th. After a double play, Xorge Carrillo struck out but strike 3 was a wild pitch that allowed Sappelt to score from second to make it an 8-2 game. After 2 singles loaded the bases, Charros reliever Adrian Guzman got Ramon Rios to pop up to second to end the threat and wrap up the Jalisco 8-2 win.

Agustin Murillo, Michael Choice and Fernando Valenzuela were all 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Jalisco.

Ricky Avarez was 2 for 4 for the Aguilas.

Two more games with the Aguilas before heading to Mazatlán for a weekend series with the Venados.

Choice and Aaron Kurcz Watch

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Culiacan 3, Hermosillo 2 (11 innings)

Jose Manuel Orozco hit a 2 out walk off home run to right in the bottom of the 11th inning to lift the Tomateros to a 3-2 win over the Naranjeros. Antonio Lamas hit a solo home run for Culiacan in the 6th. Jose Amador was 3 for 4 and Carlos Gastelum 2 for 4 for Hermosillo. Francisco (1-0) picked up the win in relief while Demetrio Gutierrez (0-1) suffered the loss. Watch Orozco's home run here.

Los Mochis 5, Obregon 4

The Caneros scored all of their runs in the 5th inning and held on to beat the Yaquis 5-4. Roy Merritt (0-1) gave up 4 runs on 6 hits in 5 innings of work to get the win and Jon Sintes worked a perfect 9th inning to earn his 4th save of the year. David Reyes (0-3) gave up all 5 Caneros runs in the loss. The Naranjeros have lost 4 in a row after starting the season 6-1. Saul Soto was 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs and Juan Carlos 2 for 4 with an RBI for Los Mochis while Delino Deshields was 1 for 3 with 2 RBIs for Hermosillo.

Navojoa 9, Mazatlán 8

The Mayos scored 4 in the 3rd and 4 in the 5th while adding an insurance run in the 8th inning. They weathered a 2 run bottom of the 9th to outlast the Venados 9-8. Oscar Felix (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Kyle Grana got the save despite giving up 2 runs on 2 hits in the bottom of the 9th. Luis Heredia (0-1) lost in relief for Mazatlán. Alejandro Gonzalez was 1 for 4 with 3 RBIs for Navojoa while Esteban Quiroz went 4 for 5 with an RBI and 2 runs scored for the Venados.

Charros Come From Behind To Beat Tomateros 9-7

PITCHING STILL SUSPECT BUT OFFENSE BREAKS OUT

Lead Off Hitter Carlos Fifueroa

The Charros improved to 5-6 on the season as their offense erupted for 9 runs against the Tomateros de Culiacan. Their starting pitching still lacks the ability to get opposing batters out early but the batters came alive in the 9-7 win.

Jalisco fell behind 4-1 and then 5-1 in the 5th inning before scoring 4 runs in the 5th inning and 4 more in the 6th to take the lead and held on for the victory. The Charros were aided in their win by 4 Culiacan errors.

Tyler Alexander, the Charros starting pitcher, lasted just 1 1/3 innings giving up 4 runs on 3 hits with 3 walks. Ivan Rodriguez (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Aaron Kurcz worked the last out of the 8th and all of the 9th inning to earn his third save of the year.

Hector Navarro relieved Culiacan starter Edgar Gonzalez after 4 2/3 innings and gave up 2 runs on 2 hits to take the loss.

Rico Noel led off the game with a walk and stole second. He went to third on the errant pickoff throw. Ronnier Mustelier grounded out to first base to score Noel and the Tomateros were up 1-0 after just 2 batters.

Antonio Lamas walked to lead off the 2nd inning for Culiacan and went to third on a double by Jose Orozco. Oscar Robles walked to load the bases. Irving Wilson singled to score Lamas. Noel singled to deep short to drive in Orozco and Mustelier hit a sac fly to right to score Robles. The Tomateros led 4-0.

Art Charles Hustles Around 3rd

The Charros got on the board in their half of the 3rd. Art Charles walked to lead off the inning and scored on a double by Agustin Murillo to cut the lead to 4-1.

Jalisco again walked the leadoff batter, Sebastian Elizalde, in the top of the 5th who went to third on a single by Joey Meneses. Jose Orozco grounded into a force out that scored Elizalde and Culiacan led 5-1.

Carlos Figueroa singled to lead off the bottom of the 5th and went to second on a wild pitch. Two outs later, Art Charles reached safely on a throwing error by the Tomateros shortstop as Figueroa scored. Murillo singled to score Charles, who had advanced to second on the error. Michael Choice followed with a 2 run home run to left to tie the game at 5 all.
Check out the Michael Choice home run here.

Culiacan retook the lead in the top of the 6th inning. Irving Wilson doubled and scored, one out later, on a single by Ronnier Mustelier. The Tomateros led 6-5.

Fernando Valenzuela Jr. doubled to lead off the Charros half of the 6th. Israel Nunez singled to plate Valenzuela and tie the game at 6. Carlos Figueroa sacrificed pinch runner Alberto Carreon to second. After the second out of the inning, Manny Rodriguez reached base safely on yet another error by the shortstop as Carreon scored. An intentional walk to Art Charles brought Agustin Murillo to the plate and he delivered a double to score Rodriguez and Charles for the 9-6 lead.

With 2 outs in the 8th inning the Charros reliever, Edwin Salas issued two walks. Aaron Kurcz was called on to relieve Salas and promptly gave up a single to Sebastian Elizalde that scored Rico Noel to cut the lead to 9-7 but that was all Culiacan could muster and the Charros had the 9-7 win.

Charros Closer Aaron Kurcz

Agustin Murillo was 4 for 4 with 4 RBIs, Michael Choice 1 for 4 with the home run and 2 RBIs and Israel Nunez 1 for 3 with an RBI for the Charros.

Ronnier Mustelier was 1 for 3 with 3 RBIs and Irving Wilson 2 for 4 with an RBI for Culiacan.

An off day on Monday for the Charros before opening a 3 game series against the Aguilas in Mexicali on Tuesday the 25th of October.

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Los Mochis 9, Mazatlán 1

Alexis Lara (1-0) tossed 5 innings of shutout ball against the Venados giving up just 3 hits while striking out 6 in the 9-1 pasting of Mazatlán. Walter Ibarra (1-2) was rocked for 8 runs on 10 hits in 3 1/3 innings in the loss. Jesus Arredondo was 2 for 4 with a home run for Los Mochis while Juan Carlos Gamboa went 2 for 4 with an RBI and 2 runs scored. Hector Paez was 2 for 4 for the Venados.

Obregon 5, Hermosillo 4

The Yaquis got an RBI single from Christian Villanueva in the top of the 9th to pull ahead of the Naranjeros 5-4 and closer Ryan Kelly set the Hermosillo batters down in order in the bottom of the 9th. Kelly picked up his 3rd save and Carlos Fisher (1-0) picked up the win. Paul Sewald (0-1) gave up the run in the 9th to take the loss. Christian Villanueva was 4 for 5 with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs for Obregon. Efren Navarro was 1 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for Hermosillo.

Mexicali 3, Navojoa 2

Wellington Dotel singled to right with 2 outs in the top of the 9th to score Xorge Castillo with the go ahead run in the Aguilas 3-2 win over the Mayos. Francisco Rodriguez (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Jake Sanchez earned his third save of the season. Kyle Grana (1-1) took the loss. Adan Munoz went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for Mexicali. Christian Zazueta had a home run and 2 RBIs in 3 trips to the plate for Navojoa.

Jalisco Rolls in 10-4 Romp Over Culiacan

MURILLO AND CHARLES HOMER IN POWER SURGE
Watch the Art Charles home run here

In a reverse of previous games, the Charros jumped out in front early and coasted to a 10-4 win over the Tomateros de Culiacan.

Figueroa Scores The 1st Run

Carlos Figueroa got the ball rolling, pun intended, with a lead off single in the bottom of the 1sr inning. Figueroa went to second on a wild pitch and scored when Amadeo Zazueta reached safely on an error by the Culiacan second baseman. The Charros were quickly up 1-0.

The Charros sent 11 men to the plate in the bottom of the 2nd and exploded for 6 runs. 5 singles, a double, a walk, a hit batter, a sacrifice bunt and a wild pitch later and Jalisco led 7-0.

In the top of the 3rd inning Iker Franco struck out but reached first when the pitch got away from the Charros catcher. That mistake turned into a Culiacan run on consecutive singles by Rico Noel and Ronnier Mustelier and the Tomateros had cut the lead to 7-1.

Agustin Murillo continued his hot hitting with a 2 out solo home run to left center in the top of the 4th to put the Charros up 8-1.

Culiacan scored twice in the top of the 5th inning on a single by Irving Wilson, a double by Noel and a sac fly to center by Sebastian Elizalde. Charros 8, Tomateros 3.

Art Charles added 2 runs for Jalisco in the 6th inning on an opposite field 2 run home run for the last of the Charros scoring and a 10-3 lead.

A lead off walk to Noel in the top of the 7th and a double by Mustelier gave the Tomateros their final run and the 10-4 result.

Bruce Kern (1-1) pitched 5 strong innings, allowing 3 runs on 6 hits while striking out 5 in the win.

Bruce Kern

Salvador Valdez (1-1) lasted just 1 1/3 innings and gave up 6 runs on 5 hits in the loss.

Manny Rodriguez was 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored, Charles 2 for 5 with the home run and 2 RBIs and Agustin Murillo 1 for 3 with the home run for the Charros.

Mustelier went 2 for 5, Noel 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and Elizalde 1 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Culiacan.

Japhet Amador Back From Japan

The final game of the series with Culiacan is set to begin at 3 PM on Sunday. Monday is a travel day and the Charros will begin a 3 game set against the Aguilas de Mexicali on Tuesday the 25th of October.

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Mexicali 6. Navojoa 3

Chris Roberson homered and Ramon Rios went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored as the Aguilas doubled up the Mayos 6-3. The Aguilas starter, Marco Duarte, gave up 3 runs early but Jose Mezar (1-0) picked up the win in relief. Jake Sanchez notched his 2nd save of the season. Salvador Robles (0-1) allowed 4 runs on 6 hits in 4 innings to take the loss.

Los Mochis 8, Mazatlán 5

The Caneros got home runs from Isaac Rodriguez, Emmanuel Avila and JC Linares as Los Mochis topped the Vanados 8-5. Linares' home run was his league leading 5th of the year. Cyle Hankerd homered for Mazatlán. Rodriguz was 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs, Linares 1 for 3 with 3 RBIs and Avila 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Caneros. Hankerd was 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and Corey Brown 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Mazatlán. Manny Barreda (1-1) picked up the win with Andres Avila getting his first save for the Caneros. Arturo Barradas (1-1) took the loss.

Obregon 8, Hermosillo 4

The Yaquis scored 3 runs in the 4th and 4 runs in the 5th to put away the LMP league leading Naranjeros de Hermosillo 8-4. Matt Juengel was 3 for 4 with a home run, 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored for Obregon, Roberto Ramos homered on a 2 for 4 night and Jose Aguilar went 2 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for the Naranjeros. Gerado Reyes (1-0) picked up the win in relief while Edgar Torres (0-1) took the loss.

Tomateros Score Early Top Charros 6-2

AGUSTIN MURILLO AGAIN THE OFFENSIVE STAR

1st Pitch Ball Skylined In

Agustin Murillo went 3 for 4 last night with 2 RBIs in the 6-2 loss to the Tomateros de Culiacan. His single in the bottom of the 3rd with the bases loaded and 2 outs, drove in Jonathan Aceves and Amadeo Zazueta to cut the Culiacan lead to 4-2.

The Charros starter, Manuel Flores, gave up 6 runs on 9 hits in 3 2/3 innings, continuing a troubling trend of allowing the opposing team to build an early lead.

Flores was tagged for consecutive singles by Rico Noel and Ronnier Mustelier to start the game. After a strike out, Joey Meneses singled to drive in Noel and Jorge Vazquez singled to plate Mustelier. Mike Carp's sac fly to left got Meneses home for the 3-0 Culiacan lead.

Flores Pulled After 3 2/3 Innings

Doubles by the Tomatero's Irving Wilson and Mustelier added a run in the 2nd inning to increase the lead to 4-0.

Murillo's 2 run single in the bottom of the 3rd cut the lead to 4-2 but the Tomateros responded in the top of the 4th with 2 runs of their own. With 2 outs, Wilson singled and went to third on a double by Noel. Both runners scored on a single by Mustelier for the final 6-2 margin of victory.

Manuel Flores (0-1) took the loss for Jalisco while Aaron Thompson (1-0) worked 6 innings, allowing 2 runs while scattering 9 hits, striking out 6 and not giving up a walk in the win.

Agustin Murillo In The Field

In addition to Murillo's 3 for 4 night at the plate, Jonathan Aceves, a catching substitute for the injured Gabriel Gutierrez, was 2 for 4 with a run scored for the Charros.

Ronnier Mustelier was 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs, Rico Noel 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and Irving Wilson 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for Culiacan.

2 games left in the weekend series as the 3-6 Charros hope to win both games against the 5-4 Tomateros. Monday is a travel day and the Charros open a 3 game series against the Aguilas de Mexicali on Tuesday the 25th of October.

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Navojoa 5, Mexicali1

The Mayos de Navojoa had a 2-0 lead entering the top of the 4th inning when CJ Retherford, 1 for 3 on the night, hit a 2 out solo home run to left center for the Aguilas. Unfortunately, that was all the offense Mexicali could muster in the 5-1 loss. Yosmany Guerra was 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs for the Mayos. Jorge Castillo (1-1) allowed 1 run on 3 hits in the win while Efren Delgado (1-1) gave up 4 runs on 10 hits in the loss.

Los Mochis 2, Mazatlán 1

Emmanuel Avila hit a sac fly to center in the bottom of the 8th inning that scored pinch runner Sergio Garcia to snap a 1-1 tie ballgame. The Canero's closer, Jon Sinte worked a perfect 9th to preserve the win for Santiago Gutierrez (1-0) and pick up his 4th save of the year. Manny Delcarmen (0-1) took the loss.

Hermosillo 6, Obregon 3

The league leading Naranjeros improved to 7-2 on the year with as they doubled up the Yaquis with a 6-3 win at home. Hermosillo was trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the 7th when Roberto Ramos hit a grand slam as the Naranjeros scored 4 runs in the inning to put the game away. Rafael Cordova (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Paul Sewald resorded his 4th save. Miguel Aguila (0-1) took the loss and Oscar Villarreal was charged with a blown save.  WATCH RAMOS' GRAND SLAM HERE

Caneros Take Series From Charros With 5-1 Win

AGUSTIN MURILLO'S HR ONLY BRIGHT SPOT IN LOSS

The Caneros de Los Mochis took the 3 game series with the Charros, 2 games to 1, with the 5-1 win on Thursday.

Poor starting pitching was a problem again for Jalisco as Marco Tovar gave up 3 runs on 6 hits in 3 innings on the mound.

But there were other problems too. The relief pitchers walked three Caneros (2 of which scored), threw a wild pitch that led to a run and hit a batter.

The Charros hitters struck out 10 times and were 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position. They were also caught stealing twice.

Jalisco Manager Homar Rojas

Homar Rojas, the Jalisco manager, had Michael Choice and Cacao Valdez, arguably the slowest runners on the offense, try to steal second (each time with 1 out) and behind just 3-0. In the 4th inning, Choice was caught stealing and Art Charles followed with a double. Instead of at least runners at second and third with 1 out, the Charros were left with a runner at second and 2 outs. Rojas tried it again in the 5th inning with the same result.

Choice Caught Stealing

The Charros fell to 3-5 on the year. They have been shut out twice and held to 1 run in two other games.

Los Mochis loaded the bases with 1 out in the top of the 1st and scored their first run on a sac fly to right by Emmanuel Avila. Leandro Castro then doubled to drive in Juan Carlos Gamboa for the 2-0 Caneros lead.

Cacao Valdez Out at Second

Gamboa added to the Caneros lead in the 2nd inning with a single to left that scored Sergio Garcia, who had doubled earlier. Los Mochis led 3-0.

JC Linares and Leandro Castro both walked in the top of the 7th and moved up a base on a wild pitch by Jalisco reliever Victor Gonzalez. Ramon Orantes singled to drive in Linares and Castro scored when Gilberto Galaviz reached on a fielding error by the Charro's shortstop. The Caneros lead was now 5-0.

Agustin Murillo's sole home run leading off the bottom of the 7th was the lone run scored by Jalisco and cut the lead to 5-1.

Julian Arballo on the Mound

Julian Arballo (2-0) pitched 5 innings for the Caneros striking out 6 and holding the Charros to 5 hits in the win. Jon Sintes struck out 2 in the 9th to pick up his 2nd save of the year.

Tovar (0-2) lasted 3 innings. He threw 60 pitches in those 3 innings giving up 3 runs and 6 hits in taking the loss.

The Tomateros arrive in Guadalajara today to begin a 3 game weekend series against Jalisco.

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Culiacan 6, Mexicali 5

Sebastian Elizalde hit a walk off single in the bottom of the 9th inning to drive in Jose Orozco as the Tomateros beat the Aguilas 6-5. CJ Retherford hit 2 home runs and drove in 3 for Mexicali but it wasn't enough. Joey Meneses homered for Culiacan. Derrick Loop (1-1) picked up the win in relief while Adrian Garza (0-1) took the loss.

The 2nd of Retherford's HRs

Mazatlán 3, Hermosillo 1

The Venados scored twice in the first inning and held on to beat the Naranjeros 3-1, Hermosillo had pulled to within a run on a sac fly by Eric Young Jr. in the 3rd but Cyle Hankerd homered in the bottom of the inning to put Mazatlán up 3-1. Jesus Sanchez (1-1) allowed 1 run on 4 hits in 5 1/3 innings to get the win and Benino Pruneda walked 2 and struck out 2 in the 9th to record his 1st save of the year. Tim Melville (0-1) took the loss.

Obregon 11, Navojoa 8

No pitching contest here as the Yaquis scored 11 runs on 10 hits and the Mayos 8 runs on 13 hits. Sergio Contreras was 2 for 4 with 5 RBIs and Justin Greene 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Yaquis. Jesus Castillo went 1 for 3 with a 3 run home run and 4 RBIs, Humberto Sosa 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs and Randy Arozarena 4 for 5 for the Mayos. Arturo Lopez (2-0) got the win and Zack Dodson (0-1) took the loss. 

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.

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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

Caneros Outlast Charros 6-4

POOR STARTING PITCHING EARLY DOOMS JALISCO

Kyle Simon on the Mound

Kyle Simon started for the Charros on Tuesday night against the Caneros de Los Mochis and lasted 2 2/3 innings before being pulled after giving up 6 runs on 8 hits as the Caneros topped the Charros 6-4.

Simon fell to 1-1 on the year with the loss and his ERA ballooned to 12.91. Seven of the 11 hits by the Caneros went for doubles.

Luis Niebla worked 6 innings for the Caneros giving up 4 runs on 7 hits and striking out 3. Niebla was pulled in the 7th inning after giving up 2 runs without recording an out. Jon Sintes picked up the save working a perfect 9th inning for Los Mochis.

Emmanuel Avila doubled in the 1st to drive in Isaac Rodriguez and JC Linares for the early 2-0 for Los Mochis.

Leandro Castro doubled to lead off the 2nd inning for the Caneros and scored on a single to right by Jesus Arredondo. 3-0 Los Mochis.

Leandro Doubles

Juan Carlos Gamboa singled with one out in the top of the 3rd and went to third on a double to right  by Yadir Drake. Both runners scored on a double by JC Linares. Leandro Castro hit his second double of the game to drive in Drake as Los Mochis increased their lead to 6-0.

The Charros got on the board in their half of the 3rd. Edson Garcia singled with one out and scored on a double to center by Amadeo Zazueta. Manny Rodriguez got Zazueta home with a single and Jalisco had cut the lead to 6-2.

Art Charles drew a lead off walk for the Charros in the bottom of the 7th inning and went to second on a single by Cacao Valdez. Gabriel Gutierrez drove in both runners with a double to deep left center to get the Charros within 2 runs at 6-4.

Jalisco was unable to score again and the Caneros won the game by that 6-4 score.

Two more games against the Caneros before the Tomateros de Culiacan come to town for a weekend series beginning on Friday.

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Culiacan 17, Mexicali 3

The Tomateros scored 9 times in the last 2 innings as Culiacan crushed to Aguilas 17-3. Jorge Vasquez was 2 for 2 with a home run and 3 RBIs, Ronny Mustelier 4 for 6 with 4 RBIs, Antonio Lamas 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs, Oscar Robles 2 for 4 with 3 RBIs and Iker Franco 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs for the Tomateros. Ramon Rios was 2 for 5 with a home run and 2 RBIs, Luis Juarez 3 for 4 and Wellington Dotel 2 for 4 with an RBI for the Aguilas, Edgar Gonzalez struck out 5 in 5 innings to get the win while Edgar Ozuna took the loss for Mexicali.

Hermosillo 7, Mazatlan 3

Casey Coleman won his second game of the year for the 5-1 Naranjeros working 6 innings, giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. Walter Silva was rocked for 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings to take the loss. Arturo Rodriguez was 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored and Eric Young Jr. 4 for 5 for Hermosillo. Brian Hernandez had 2 of the 6 hits for the Venados and drove in a run.

Navojoa 7, Obregon 3

Cole Garner hit a 3 run home run in the 3rd as the Mayos scored 7 times in the inning to top the Yaquis 7-3. Alejandro Gonzalez was 3 for 3, Christian Zazueta 2 for 5 and Yosmany Guerra 2 for 5 for Navojoa. Matt Juengel went 3 for 4, Joey Wendle 2 for 4 and Justin Greene 2 for 5 for Obregon. Hector Velazquez improved to 2-0 on the year with the win and Raul Carrillo picked up his 1st save of the year for the Mayos. Rolando Valdez lasted just 2 2/3 innings in taking the loss.

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

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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)

VIEW THE HIGHLIGHTS HERE

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/

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.

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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 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.

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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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Charros Shut Out By Tomateros 4-0

Unlike the opening game where the Charros scored 18 runs, their bats went silent in the second game against the Tomateros de Culiacan, played in Culiacan.

Opening Day Ceremonies in Culiacan

The game started as a pitchers duel of sorts until the bottom of the 5th inning with both teams searching for an offense and depending on the defense to keep the game close.

Bruce Kern, the Jalisco starter, had flirted with danger in the 3rd and 4th innings, putting runners in scoring position both innings. The defense came to his aid both times, turning double plays to end the inning with no damage done.

Elizalde's Home Run

Kern's luck ran out in the bottom of the 5th. After getting the first two Tomateros out, he hit Rico Noel with a pitch. Noel stole second and went to third on a wild pitch. Kern then walked Ronnier Mustelier. Sebastian Elizalde then took a 2 ball no strike pitch deep to right for a 3 run home run that broke up the scoreless game and gave Culiacan a 3-0 lead.

Culiacan would add an insurance run in the bottom of the 8th. After Mike Carp hit into a force out, Jose Orozco, the pinch runner, stole second. The Charros reliever, Ivan Salas, then unleashed a wild pitch that put Orozco on third. Orozco scored on a ground ball to third for the 4-0 lead and the game.

Bruce Kern on the Mound

Bruce Ken pitched 5 innings in the loss, giving up 3 runs on 8 hits, including the home run in the 5th inning, to fall to 0-1 on the young season.

Daniel Rodriguez picked up the win, working 5 2/3 innings, striking out 5, walking 1 and holding the Charros scoreless on 4 hits.

It's on to Obregon tonight to begin a 3 game series against the Yaquis before returning home on Tuesday the 18th of October to face the Caneros de Los Mochis for three games.

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Navojoa 6, Los Mochis 4

Yadir Drake hit 2 home runs for the Caneros but Los Mochis fell to the Mayos 6-4. Navojoa scored 2 runs in the 6th and 3 more in the 7th to secure the win and move to 2-0 on the year. Cole Garner was 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs for the Mayos while Yadir Drake went 2 for 4 with the 2 home runs for the Caneros. Carlos Felix picked up the win in relief with Kyle Grana notching his 2nd save. Thomas Melgarejo took the loss for Los Mochis.

Kyle Grana with the Save

Hermosillo 4, Obregon 2

Carlos Valencia and Dave Sappelt homered for the Yaquis but it wasn't enough to offset Jose Amador's 2 run home run for the Naranjeros in the 4-2 win for Hermosillo. Juan Pablo Oramas got the win with Paul Seward picking up his 2nd save of the season. David Reyes took the loss for Obregon.

Mexicali 9, Mazatlán 4

Ramon Rios went 4 for 5 and Ricky Alvarez 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for the Aguilas in the 9-4 win over the Venados. Luis Juarez was 3 for 4 with a home run and 4 RBIs for Mexicali. Cyle Hankerd went 1 for 3 with a home run for the Venados. Javier Solano picked up the win while Sergio Valenzuela took the loss for Mazatlán.

Aguilas Lineup Card

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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

Venados Comience Defensa de LMP Título 7-1 con Triunfo Sobre Mexicali

5 CORRER 6th ENTRADA MAZATLAN

La 2015-16 de la Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (LMP) Campeón Venados de Mazatlán comenzó la defensa de su título el 11 de octubre con un rotundo 7-1 derrota de los Águilas de Mexicali.

Que lleva las Águilas 2-1 entrar en la parte inferior de la sexta entrada, la ciudad natal Venados anotó 5 carreras a soplar abrir un partido cerrado.

Mazatlán saltó a una ventaja temprana en su mitad de la segunda entrada, en una caminata de Corey Brown y un jonron run 2 izquierdo y central por Brian Hernández. Venados 2, Aguilas 0.

El Águilas tiene una carrera de vuelta en la parte superior de la cuarta con un sencillo de Ramón Ríos, un doble por CJ Retherford, un bateador golpeado y una fuerza que a primera anotó Ríos. 2-1 Mazatlán.

Los Venados explotó en la parte inferior de la sexta entrada, el envío de 9 hombres al plato y anotó 5 veces. Heber Gómez y Samar Leyva se duplicaron en la entrada como la Venados construyó una ventaja de 7-1.

Walter Silva lanzó 5 entradas para los Venados que permiten la única Mexicali ejecuta en la escogencia de la victoria, mientras que del Aguila Edgar Osuna renunció a 2 carreras en 3 hits, incluyendo un jonrón, en sus 5 entradas de trabajo para asumir la pérdida.

Ramón Ríos fue de 3 por 4 con una carrera anotada para Mexicali mientras que Brian Hernández se fue 3 por 4 con un jonrón y 2 impulsadas para la Venados.

Los 6 equipos LMP restantes estarán en acción el 12 de octubre como el anfitrión Charros los Tomateros, los yaquis son en casa contra los Naranjeros y los Cañeros de Los Mochis visitar Navojoa a asumir los mayos.