Navajoa Defeats Mexicali 3-1

LUIS FONSECA HOMERS IN WIN

Rogelio Martinez

The Aguilas pitchers gave up 7 hits and struck out 7 but walked 6 and hit a batter in the loss. Although the walks didn't hurt them run wise, the Mayos had runners on base in every inning but the 4th. The score could have and probably should have been higher. Navajoa pitchers scattered 9 hits, struck out 7 Aguilas and walked just 1 in the victory.

Rogelio Martinez (1-0) picked up the win in relief and Jesus Pirela earned his 1st save of the season. Mario Meza (0-1) took the loss giving up the go ahead run in the 7th inning.

Alonzo Harris singled to right to lead off the bottom of the 1st for Navojoa, went to second on a wild pitch, stole third and scored on a sac fly to right for the 1-0 Mayos lead.

The Aguilas tied the game in the top of the 6th. 3 consecutive singles loaded the bases and a sac fly to center by Ricky Alvarez scored Daniel Castro.

Navojoa retook the lead in the 7th. Paul Leon doubled to lead off the inning. Leon went to third on a sacrifice bunt and scored on a ball hit to deep short by Harris. The call was challenged by Mexicali but the ruling on the field stood, Harris was safe and the Mayos had a 2-1 lead.

Fonseca's home run added an insurance run  in the 8th and the Mayos had the 3-1 win to improve to 2-1 on the year as the previously undefeated Aguilas fell to 2-1.