Next week, the attention of fans of the Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico (LAMP) shifts north of the border to Arizona, as the annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta events begin.
The annual series of events brings LAMP preseason action to spring training sites in Arizona, giving the league and its teams a presence north of the border.
On Thursday, September 26, the Naranjeros de Hermosillo face the Yaquis de Obregon at American Family Fields of Phoenix, the spring training home of Major League Baseball‘s Milwaukee Brewers, at 7 p.m. local time.
That weekend, three doubleheaders are scheduled at Camelback Ranch, the spring training home of MLB’s Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. On Friday, September 27, the Mayos de Navajoa will face the Aguilas de Mexicali in the first game, which will start at 5:05 p.m. local time, with the second game, featuring Hermosillo against Obregon, starting 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The same teams will also square off in doubleheaders on Saturday and Sunday at Camelback Ranch, with Saturday’s twin bill starting at 5:05 p.m. local time, and Sunday’s double header starting at 2:05 p.m. local time.
October’s first weekend will bring four LAMP doubleheaders to Kino Veteran’s Memorial Field in Tucson, Ariz., starting with Obregon facing the Charros de Jalisco on Thursday, October 3, at 5 p.m. local time, with the University of Arizona Wildcats facing the Naranjeros de Hermosillo 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. The following day, the Algodoneros de Guasave face Navajoa at 5 p.m. local time, with Hermosillo facing Obregon in the second game. Saturday’s doubleheader will start with Navajos facing Guasave at 5 p.m. local time and Hermosillo facing Obregon in the late game. On Sunday, Mexicali will play Guasave at 2:30 p.m. local time, with Hermosillo and Navajoa to follow.
“We can’t wait for this year’s Fiesta in the Valley. The addition of Camelback Ranch is exciting news,” said Mike Feder, the former general manager of the Tucson Sidewinders is now the president of Mexican Baseball Fiesta, in a press release.. “Constant excitement is the best way to describe the Mexican Baseball Fiesta. The passion of the fans, the music, the food, and fun make this a unique experience for all baseball fans.”
A full schedule of LAMP games that are part of the Mexican Baseball Fiesta is at the bottom of this story.
Carlos Arellano Joins Mazatalan – Cal State Northridge alum Carlos Arellano is in camp with the Venados de Mazatlan, preparing for his fourth season in the LAMP.
The middle infielder has appeared in 67 games over the last three seasons with Mazatlan and Mexicali, and has played three years with Veracruz in the LMB.
“I am very excited because big things are coming. I have been preparing myself more mentally. It was difficult with so many foreigners in the summer, but I stayed focused on myself, giving everything and trusting that I can do everything possible for my team to win,” Arellano said in an item on the LAMP’s official website.
“Now we have a responsibility that can be fulfilled. We are happy with the team that is being formed, the atmosphere in the clubhouse is excellent. We all want to be champions and represent Mexico in the Caribbean Series.”
Ricky Karcher Arrives in Naranjeros Camp – American pitcher Ricky Karcher is the first foreign player to arrive at the Naranjeros de Hermosillo’s preseason camp.
Karcher appeared in one MLB game with Cincinnati in the 2023 season, and split 2024 between Triple-A Reno in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization and Northwest Arkansas, the Kansas City Royals Double-A affiliate. He arrived at Hermosillo’s camp in Arizona on Thursday and threw a bullpen for pitching coach Fred Corral.
Transactions – September 18: The Charros de Jalisco invited catcher Jesús Ángel Córdova Luque and left handed pitcher Carlos Stiff Rodríguez to camp. They released right handed pitchers Luis Alberto Herrera, Juan de Dios López, Jorge Alejandro Delgado.
Mexican Baseball Fiesta Schedule
All times local. Arizona is seven hours behind GMT.
September 26 – American Family Fields – Phoenix
7 p.m. – Naranjeros de Hermosillo vs. Yaquis de Obregon
September 27 – Camelback Ranch – Phoenix
5:05 p.m. – Mayos de Navajoa vs. Aguilas de Mexicali
Game Two – Naranjeros de Hermosillo vs. Yaquis de Obregon
September 28 – Camelback Ranch – Phoenix
5:05 p.m. – Mayos de Navajoa vs. Aguilas de Mexicali
Game Two – Naranjeros de Hermosillo vs. Yaquis de Obregon
September 29 – Camelback Ranch – Phoenix
2:05 p.m. – Mayos de Navajoa vs. Aguilas de Mexicali
Game Two – Naranjeros de Hermosillo vs. Yaquis de Obregon
October 3 – Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium – Tucson, Ariz.
5 p.m. – Yaquis de Obregon vs. Charros de Jalisco
Game Two – Naranjeros de Hermosillo vs. University of Arizona
October 4 – Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium – Tucson, Ariz.
5 p.m. – Aguilas de Mexicali vs. Algodoneros de Guasave
Game Two – Naranjeros de Hermosillo vs. Yaquis de Obregon
October 5 – Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium – Tucson, Ariz.
5 p.m. – Mayos de Navajoa vs. Algodoneros de Guasave
Game Two – Naranjeros de Hermosillo vs. Yaquis de Obregon
October 6 – Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium – Tucson, Ariz.
2:30 p.m. – Aguilas de Mexicali vs. Algodoneros de Guasave
Game Two – Naranjeros de Hermosillo vs. Mayos de Navajoa
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Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tucson, Arizona, will host LAMP preseason games as part of Mexican Baseball Fiesta. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
