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.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

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.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

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

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)

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.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

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.

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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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.

IN OTHER LMP ACTION

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.

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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.

Venados Begin Defense of LMP Title with 7-1 Win Over Mexicali

5 RUN 6TH INNING FOR MAZATLAN

The 2015-16 Liga Mexicana del Pacifico (LMP) Champion Venados de Mazatlan began the defense of their title on the 11^th of October with a resounding 7-1 defeat of the Aguilas de Mexicali.

Leading the Aguilas 2-1 entering the bottom of the 6^th inning, the hometown Venados scored 5 runs to blow open a close game.

Mazatlan jumped out to an early lead in their half of the 2^nd inning on a walk to Corey Brown and a 2 run home run to left center by Brian Hernandez. Venados 2, Aguilas 0.

The Aguilas got a run back in the top of the 4^th on a single by Ramon Rios, a double by CJ Retherford, a hit batter and a force out to first that scored Rios. 2-1 Mazatlán.

The Venados exploded in the bottom of the 6^th inning, sending 9 men to the plate and scoring 5 times. Heber Gomez and Samar Leyva doubled in the inning as the Venados built a 7-1 lead.

Walter Silva pitched 5 innings for the Venados allowing the only Mexicali run in picking up the win while the Aguila’s Edgar Osuna gave up 2 runs on 3 hits, including a home run, in his 5 innings of work to take the loss.

Ramon Rios was 3 for 4 with a run scored for Mexicali while Brian Hernandez went 3 for 4 with a home run and 2 RBIs for the Venados.

The remaining 6 LMP teams will be in action on the 12^th of October as the Charros host the Tomateros, the Yaquis are at home against the Naranjeros and the Caneros de Los Mochis visit Navojoa to take on the Mayos.

Charros de Jalisco 2016-17 Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Schedule

The Charros de Jalisco begin play in their 3^rd season with the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico (LMP) 2016-17 season with a home game against the Tomateros de Culiacan on the 12^th of October. Jalisco plays it’s home game in the Estadio de Beisbol in Zapopan by the TelMex Auditorio. According to the Charros’ home page, single game tickets will become open to the public on the 3^rd of October. Tickets will be available either on TicketMaster or at the stadium between the hours of 10AM and 3PM Monday through Friday

There will be 34 home games for the Charros and 34 games on the road.

In October, in addition to the home opener on the 12^th, the Charros play 3 games against the Caneros de Los Mochis, the 18^th-20^th and 3 games against the Tomateros the 21^st-23^rd.

November 1^st through the 3^rd, the Charros face the Naranjeros de Hermosillo. The 8^th-10 have the Aguilas de Mexicali in town. The Yaquis de Obregon arrive in Guadalajara for 3 games from the 11^th-13^th. The Aguilas return for 3 games November 21st-23^rd with the Venados de Mazatlan rounding out the November schedule with 3 games on the 24^th through the 26^th.

The Liga Mexicana del Pacifico will be reviving its All Star game this year. There has not been an all star game in the league for 20 years. The format for selecting the players has not been determined yet but the game will be held on the 27^th of November in Ciudad Obregon.

December finds the Charros at home the 2^nd-4^th against the Mayos de Navojoa. The 13^th-15^th brings the Yaquis back to town. The Naranjeros return from the 16^th-18^th and the season winds up with the Charros at home against the Tomateros de Culiacan on the 28^th, 29^th and 30^th of December.

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Puebla se lleva a casa la Copa Zaachila en 6 juegos por encima de Tijuana

TRAVIS Blackley NOMBRADO MVP

De la serie Juego 6 de la serie de la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol Campeonato fue uno para el aficionado al béisbol . La única cosa que podría haber hecho que sea más emocionante que habría tenido un juego 7. Como se suele decir , ninguno de los equipos merecía perder ; pero , siempre hay un ganador y un perdedor . En este caso, el Pericos llegó a la cima y llevar a la "Copa Zaachila " de vuelta a casa a Puebla. El Toros de Tijuana debe mantener la cabeza alta colectiva ya que lucharon duro en una serie de duelos de la lanzadora de partidos cerrados . Ver la celebracion Pericos aqui.

Ambos lanzadores fueron excelentes . del Perico Travis Blackley se llevó la victoria , mientras que del Toro Barry Enright cargó con la derrota . Chad Gaudin recogió la excepción de los Pericos .

Enright , aunque permitiendo que los corredores de base en todo menos en la cuarta entrada, dispersa 7 hits y ponchó a 5. único error de Enright llegó en un terreno de juego 2-2 a Daric Barton en la parte superior de la 6ª . Barton conectó un cuadrangular se eleva al punto muerto para dar Puebla una ventaja de 1-0 . Enright dejó el juego con 2 outs en el séptimo inning después de tirar 103 lanzamientos. Ver el vídeo de Daris Barton cuadrangular aqui.

Blackley igualada terreno de juego Enright para el lanzamiento. Blackley era perfecta, a 3 2/3 entradas antes de dar una base por bolas a Olmo Rosario y un sencillo a Dustin Martin . Antes de salir después de la octava entrada, Blackley se rendiría 2 impactos al caminar 2 y ponchando a 6 toros. Chad Gaudin lanzó la novena para Puebla para guardar el juego.

Puebla agregó un seguro de correr en la parte superior de la novena . Sergio Pérez , DH de Puebla que fue de 3 por 4 en la noche , se duplicó para abrir la entrada. corredor emergente Oscar Sanay avanzó a tercera con un roletazo de Alberto Carreón y marcó 1 más tarde con un sencillo de Nyjer Morgan para una ventaja de 2-0 Pericos .

Tijuana tuvo la oportunidad de anotar en la parte inferior de la novena . Roberto López abrió la entrada con un sencillo y avanzó a segunda con toque de sacrificio de Alex Romero . bola de tierra de Emmanuel Valdez logró el segundo Lopez a tercera , pero José Chávez voló a la izquierda para terminar la entrada y el juego .

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Puebla Takes Home Copa Zaachila in 6 Games Over Tijuana

TRAVIS BLACKLEY NAMED SERIES MVP

Game 6 of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol Championship series was one for the baseball fan. The only thing that could have made it more exciting would have had it a game 7. As the saying goes, neither team deserved to lose; but, there is always a winner and a loser. In this case, the Pericos came out on top and carry the "Copa Zaachila" back home to Puebla. The Toros de Tijuana should hold their collective head high as they fought hard in a series of pitcher's duels and close games. Watch the Pericos celebration.

Both pitchers were excellent. The Perico's Travis Blackley got the win while the Toro's Barry Enright took the loss. Chad Gaudin picked up the save for the Pericos.

Enright, though allowing base runners in all but the 4th inning, scattered 7 hits and struck out 5. Enright's only mistake came on a 2-2 pitch to Daric Barton in the top of the 6th. Barton hit a towering home run to dead center to give Puebla a 1-0 lead. Enright left the game with 2 outs in the 7th inning after throwing 103 pitches. Watch the video of Daric Barton's home run here.

Blackley matched Enright pitch for pitch. Blackley was perfect through 3 2/3 innings before giving up a walk to Olmo Rosario and a single to Dustin Martin. Before leaving after the 8th inning, Blackley would surrender 2 hits while walking 2 and striking out 6 Toros. Chad Gaudin pitched the 9th for Puebla to save the game for Blackley.

Puebla added an insurance run in the top of the 9th. Sergio Perez, Puebla's DH who was 3 for 4 on the night, doubled to lead off the inning. Pinch runner Oscar Sanay moved to third on a ground out by Alberto Carreon and scored 1 out later on a single by Nyjer Morgan for a 2-0 Pericos lead.

Tijuana had an opportunity to score in the bottom of the 9th. Roberto Lopez led off the inning with a single and went to second on a sacrifice bunt by Alex Romero. Emmanuel Valdez's ground ball to second got Lopez to third but Jose Chavez flew out to left to end the inning and the game.

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Puebla Hits 4 cuadrangulares en 8-5 triunfo sobre Tijuana

Pericos LEAD SERIE DEL REY 2 juegos a 1

Los Pericos de Puebla se llevó jonrones solitarios de Cesar Tapia , Manny Rodríguez , Rubén Rivera y Daric Barton al principio de los Toros de Tijuana en el juego 3 de la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol " Serie del Rey ".

Mauricio Lara lanzó 7 entradas con efectividad , permitiendo 1 vuelta con 8 hits. Lara se acercó 2 y ponchó a 4 en conseguir la victoria . Chad Gaudin ponchó a 2 en una novena entrada perfecta para apuntarse el salvamento . Alex Sanabia tenía que cargar con la pérdida después de permitir 5 carreras con 5 hits, incluyendo carreras de casa, 2 en 4 1/3 entradas de trabajo .

Aficianados en Puebla

Tijuana anotó la primera carrera del juego en la parte superior de la 3ª en dobles espalda con espalda de Isaac Rodríguez y José Chávez .

Puebla volvió a tomar la delantera en la parte inferior de la entrada en cuadrangulares por Barton y Rivera .

Fly de sacrificio de nyjer Morgan para centrar y un doble de Manny Rodríguez agregó 2 carreras para los Pericos en el 4to turno .

Rodriguez con el doble play

Dos carreras más marcados por los Pericos en la parte inferior de la quinta se fue arriba 6-1 al Puebla .

Un cuadrangular solitario por Manny Rodríguez , en un terreno de juego 2-2 en la apertura del fondo de la 6ª , hizo el marcador 7-1 Puebla .

El Toros explotó para 4 carreras en la parte superior de la octava entrada. tercer cuadrangular de Dustin Martin de la serie, una ráfaga de ejecución 3 izquierdo y central redujo la diferencia a 7-4 . Carlos Valencia siguió, un out después , con un cuadrangular solitario al jardín izquierdo . Pericos 7, Toros 5

Puebla tiene una carrera más en su mitad de la octava en un cuadrangular solitario por Cesar Tapia.

Cesar Tapia jon ron

Juego 4 se jugará el domingo con el Juego 5 el lunes .

Puebla Hits 4 Home Runs in 8-5 Win Over Tijuana

PERICOS LEAD SERIE del REY 2 GAMES to 1

The Pericos de Puebla got solo home runs from Cesar Tapia, Manny Rodriguez, Ruben Rivera and Daric Barton to top the Toros de Tijuana in game 3 of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol "Serie del Rey"

Mauricio Lara tossed 7 effective innings, allowing 1 run on 8 hits. Lara walked 2 and struck out 4 in getting the win. Chad Gaudin struck out 2 in a perfect 9th inning to notch the save. Alex Sanabia was saddled with the loss after allowing 5 runs on 5 hits, including 2 home runs, in 4 1/3 innings of work.

Manny Rodriguez Turns Two

Tijuana scored the first run of the game in the top of the 3rd on back-to-back doubles by Isaac Rodriguez and Jose Chavez.

Puebla retook the lead in the bottom of the inning on home runs by Barton and Rivera.

Nyjer Morgan's sac fly to center and a double by Manny Rodriguez added 2 runs for the Pericos in the 4th  inning.

Two more runs scored by the Pericos in the bottom of the 5th increased the Puebla lead to 6-1.

A solo home run by Manny Rodriguez, on a 2-2 pitch leading off the bottom of the 6th, made the score 7-1 Puebla.

Cory Snyder wit 7-1 Lead

The Toros exploded for 4 runs in the top of the 8th inning. Dustin Martin's third home run of the series, a 3 run blast to left center closed the gap to 7-4. Carlos Valencia followed, one out later, with a solo home run to left. Pericos 7, Toros 5.

Cesar Tapia Home Run

Puebla got an insurance run in their half of the 8th on a solo home run by Cesar Tapia.

Game 4 will be played on Sunday with game 5 on Monday.

Toros Tome el Juego 1 de la Serie del Rey con Walkoff triunfo sobre Pericos

DUSTIN MARTIN HITS primer bate, Walkoff HR EN LA PARTE INFERIOR DE LA 9 DE.

Ambos abridores lanzaron maravillosa de béisbol en un duelo de lanzadores en el juego 1 de la Serie del Rey el miércoles por la noche en Tijuana. Horacio Ramírez de los Toros limita el Pericos de 4 hits en 6 entradas y ponchó a 5, pero no participó en la decisión. Juan Sandoval lanzó 2 entradas sin hits en relieve para recoger la victoria.

El lanzador de arranque Pericos, Orlando Lara llevó a cabo el Toros de 2 hits en sus 8 entradas completas en el montículo ponchando a 4 mientras se camina 5. Lara lanzó 135 lanzamientos en el primer partido de la Serie del Rey. Tijuana no tuvo un pasado la segunda base del corredor hasta que el 9 de entrada. Carlos Bustamante entró en relevo de Lara y renunció a la delantera despegue hogar de Martin para tomar la pérdida.

Tijuana realiza un juego de 1 a ninguna ventaja en la serie. Ramírez logró salir de un atasco en la parte superior de la 1ª. Con un out, Willy Taveras y Manny Rodríguez conectó sencillo al poner corredores en las esquinas. Ramírez ponchó Ruben Rivera y Daric Barton a salir de la entrada. Puebla amenazada de nuevo en la parte superior de la 9ª. Rivera recibió un boleto de plomo y se robó la segunda. con dos outs, Luis Suárez recibió un boleto intencional. Alberto Carreón a tierra en una fuerza en segunda para terminar la entrada.

Juego 2 de la serie se jugará el jueves por la noche con la serie desplazando a Puebla para los juegos 3, 4 y 5.

Toros Take Game 1 of Serie Del Rey With Walkoff Win Over Pericos

DUSTIN MARTIN HITS LEADOFF, WALKOFF HR IN BOTTOM OF THE 9TH

Both starting pitchers pitched wonderful baseball in a pitchers duel in game 1 of the Serie del Rey on Wednesday night in Tijuana. Horacio Ramirez of the Toros limited the Pericos to 4 hits over 6 innings while striking out 5, but was not involved in the decision. Juan Sandoval pitched 2 hitless innings in relief to pick up the win.

The Pericos starter, Orlando Lara held the Toros to 2 hits in his 8 complete innings on the mound striking out 4 while walking 5. Lara threw 135 pitches in the Serie del Rey opener. Tijuana did not get a runner past second base until the 9th inning. Carlos Bustamante came on in relief of Lara and gave up the lead off home run to Martin to take the loss.

Tijuana takes a 1 game to none lead in the series.

Ramirez pitched out of a jam in the top of the 1st. With one out, Willy Taveras and Manny Rodriguez singled to put runners on the corners. Ramirez struck out Ruben Rivera and Daric Barton to get out of the inning. Puebla threatened again in the top of the 9th. Rivera drew a lead off walk and stole second. with two outs, Luis Suarez was walked intentionally. Alberto Carreon grounded into a force at second to end the inning.

Game 2 of the series will be played on Thursday night with the series shifting to Puebla for games 3, 4 and 5.

Yucatán Campeche Derrota 7-1

LEONES AVANZA A ZONA SUR CAMPEONATA

El Leones de Yucatán pasar a las finales de la División del sur de la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol Serie del Rey con una convincente victoria 7-1 sobre los Piratas de Campeche el martes por la noche.

Tomas Solis

Tomas Solis lanzó 7 entradas sólidas en la victoria, lo que limita Campeche a seis hits y 1 carrera y ponchó a 3. Juan Gutiérrez trabajó la octava entrada y Pedro Rodríguez salió a buscar a los Piratas con un noveno sólido. Francisco Campos cargó con la derrota, renunciando a 5 carreras en 6 hits en 4 1/3 entradas.

Yucatán se llevó a Campos rápidamente. Corey Wimberly se acercó para abrir la parte inferior de la 1ª . Un out después, José Aguilar sencillo al jardín derecho. Wimberly marcó y Aguilar terminó en la tercera con un error de lanzamiento por el campo corto Campeche. Aguilar anotó en una jugada de selección por Luis García y los Leones tomó la delantera temprano y nunca miró hacia atrás.

Aguilar consiguió cosas a los Leones de la parte inferior de la quinta con un doble a la izquierda . García siguió con un doble para anotar Aguilar. Tres sencillos, un doble, un bateador golpeado y un fly de sacrificio obtuvieron después de 4 carreras más y Yucatán fue arriba 7-0.

Humberto Sosa Hit .412 for the Series

Campeche anotó su única carrera en la parte alta de la séptima con correa de doble al jardín central por José Amador. Amador sería anotó en un sencillo a la derecha por Maxwell León con dos outs. Cualquier esperanza de una jugada por el Piratas terminó cuando el jardinero derecho de Yucatán arrojó detrás de León y lo atrapó demasiado lejos de la primera . León estaba en un resumen 9-3-6-3.

Jesús " Cacao" Valdez fue de 3 por 5 con una carrera anotada y José Aguilar fue de 2 por 5 con una impulsada y 2 anotadas para los Leones.

Engel Beltré se fue 2 por 4 y Maxwell León fue de 2 por 2 con una impulsada por Campeche.

Avances de Yucatán a la final de la Zona Sur contra Pericos de Puebla comenzando con juegos en Mérida el sábado y el domingo. Después de un día de viaje el lunes, la serie se reanuda el martes.

Yucatan Celebrates the Victory

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Yucatan Defeats Campeche 7-1

ADVANCE TO ZONA SUR CHAMPIONSHIP WITH WIN

The Leones de Yucatan move on to the southern Division finals of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol Serie del Rey with a convincing 7-1 win over the Piratas de Campeche on Tuesday night.

Tomas Solis

Tomas Solis threw 7 strong innings in the win, limiting Campeche to six hits and 1 run while striking out 3. Juan Gutierrez worked the 8th inning and Pedro Rodriguez finished off the Piratas with a solid 9th. Francisco Campos took the loss, giving up 5 runs on 6 hits in 4 1/3 innings.

Yucatan got to Campos quickly. Corey Wimberly walked to lead off the bottom of the 1st. One out later, Jose Aguilar singled to right. Wimberly scored and Aguilar wound up on third on a throwing error by the Campeche shortstop. Aguilar scored on a fielder's choice by Luis Garcia and the Leones took the early lead and never looked back.

Aguilar got things going for the Leones in the bottom of the 5th with a double to left. Garcia followed with a double to score Aguilar. Three singles, a double, a hit batter and a sac fly later scored 4 more runs and Yucatan was up 7-0.

Humberto Solis Hit .412 For Series

Campeche scored their lone run in the top of the 7th on a lead off double to center by Jose Amador. Amador would scored on a single to right by Maxwell Leon with two outs. Any hope of a rally by the Piratas ended when the Yucatan right fielder threw behind Leon and caught him too far off of first. Leon was out on a 9-3-6-3 rundown.

Jesus "Cacao" Valdez was 3 for 5 with a run scored and Jose Aguilar was 2 for 5 with an RBI and 2 runs scored for the Leones.

Engel Beltre went 2 for 4 and Maxwell Leon was 2 for 2 with an RBI for Campeche.

Yucatan advances to the Zona Sur finals against the Pericos de Puebla beginning with games in Merida on Saturday and Sunday. Following a travel day on Monday, the series resumes on Tuesday.



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Yucatan Celebrates Victory

Leones Duran Mas Piratas 6-5

4 CARRERA PRIMERA ENTRADA MOSCAS GANAN

El Leones de Yucatán usa un paseo, 4 sencillos y un doble por regla en la parte superior de la 1ª entrada para anotar 4 carreras y saltar en frente de un equipo Piratas de Campeche que se negó a darse por vencido. Campeche marcó su camino de vuelta a dentro de un plazo, pero el rally corto y los Leones tomar unas 3 juegos a 2 plomo de regreso a Mérida para el partido del martes 6 al 23 de agosto.

Campeche anotó 2 de sus propias carreras en la parte baja de la entrada en un cuadrangular solitario por Engel Beltré, un doble por CJ Retherford y un sencillo de José Amador para poner el marcador 4-2.

Cada equipo anotó una carrera en el segundo. Yucatán anotó con un elevado de sacrificio de Luis García y los Piratas consiguió un cuadrangular solitario de Yosmany Guerra.

Los únicos errores cometidos por Campeche se produjo en la parte superior de la 4ª. Diego Madero llegó en un error por el campo corto Piratas y fue al segundo en un intento fallido falta de emulsión . Madero puntuaría con un sencillo de José Aguilar. Que se ejecutan demostró ser crucial en la Victoria.

CJ Retherford tuvo la oportunidad de dar a los Piratas una ventaja en la parte inferior de la 6ª . Campeche había anotado una carrera en 3 sencillos y después de una sola de Guerra llenó las bases, Retherford enviado un campo opuesto a largo volar bola a la derecha que fue capturado en la valla por el jardinero derecho. Dos pies hacen la diferencia entre un grand slam y un fly de sacrificio . El marcador era 6-5 Leones.

Los relevistas de Yucatán hicieron el resto, el cierre de la infracción Campeche el 1 hit en los últimos 3 2/3 entradas.

Los Leones tomar un 3 juegos a 2 en la División Sur de la Liga Mexicana de Béisbol.

José Aguilar y Kevin Flores eran 2 a 5 para los Leones  Yosmany Guerra fue 3 a 5 con una carrera de casa , Retherford 2 por 4 y José Amador 2 de 3 para los Piratas.

Yoanner Negrín recogió su segunda victoria de los playoffs y Pedro Rodríguez consiguió la excepción de Yucatán. Jorge Castillo sufrió la pérdida de Campeche.

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Monterrey 2 , Laguna 0

Cesar Carrillo y 4 relevistas blanqueada de los Vaqueros en 5 golpes. Wirfin Obispo logró su 1er parada de los playoffs. Salvador Valdez lanzó bien pero se cargó con 2 carreras limpias en la toma de la pérdida. Los Sultanes tiene sencillos productores de Ramón Ríos y Alex Valdez para anotar sus carreras.

Leones Outlast Piratas 6-5

4 RUN 1ST INNING SPARKS WIN

The Leones de Yucatan used a walk, 4 singles and a ground rule double in the top of the 1st inning to score 4 runs and jump out in front of a Piratas de Campeche team that refused to give up. Campeche clawed their way back to within a run but the rally short and the Leones take a 3 games to 2 lead back to Merida for game 6 on Tuesday the 23rd of August.

Campeche scored 2 of their own runs in the bottom half of the inning on a solo home run by Engel Beltre, a double by CJ Retherford and a single by Jose Amador to make the score 4-2.

Each team scored a run in the 2nd. Yucatan scored on a sac fly by Luis Garcia and the Piratas got a solo shot from Yosmany Guerra.

The only mistakes made by Campeche came in the top of the 4th. Diego Madero reached on an error by the Piratas shortstop and went to second on a botched pickoff attempt. Madero would score on a single by Jose Aguilar. That run proved crucial in the win.

CJ Retherford had a chance  to give the Piratas a lead in the bottom of the 6th. Campeche had scored a run on 3 singles and after Guerra's single loaded the bases, Retherford sent a long opposite field fly ball to right that was caught at the fence  by the right fielder. Two feet made the difference between a grand slam and a sac fly. The score was 6-5 Leones.

The Yucatan relief pitchers did the rest, shutting down the Campeche offense on 1 hit over the final 3 2/3 innings.

The Leones take a 3 games to 2 in the South Division of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol.

Jose Aguilar and Kevin Flores were both 2 for 5 for the Leones. Yosmany Guerra went 3 for 5 with a home run, Retherford 2 for 4 and Jose Amador 2 for 3 for the Piratas.

Yoanner Negrin picked up his 2nd win of the playoffs and Pedro Rodriguez got the save for Yucatan. Jorge Castillo suffered the loss for Campeche.

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Monterrey 2, Laguna 0

Cesar Carrillo and 4 relievers shutout the Vaqueros on 5 hits. Wirfin Obispo notched his 1st save of the playoffs. Salvador Valdez pitched well but was charged with 2 earned runs in taking the loss. The Sultanes got RBI singles from Ramon Rios and Alex Valdez to score their runs