Last year’s Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico champs, the Naranjeros de Hermosillo, are a win closer to the second half title for the 2024-25 season Friday night with an 8-2 win against the Charros de Jalisco.
Hermosillo got four runs in the top of the first, three coming on Alfonso Rivas III’s three-run homer, and never looked back, getting another run in the second and three more in the ninth.
Wilmer Rios allowed two runs on six hits, striking out five and walking one, and the Naranjeros bullpen allowed just two hits over the final three innings.
Tomateros de Culiacan 10, Algodoneros de Guasave 1 – Jorge Flores hit a three-run homer to left, and Guasave managed just one run on seven hits as the Tomateros won to remain in a three-way tie with Mexicali and Los Mochis.
Caneros de Los Mochis 7, Yaquis de Obregon 3 – Roel Santos went 1-for-3 with three runs scored and Yasmany Tomas notched his 40th RBI of the year with a two-run single in the Los Mochis win.
Venados de Mazatlan 2, Mayos de Navojoa 1 – Phillip Ervin hit into a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth with runners at first and second and fortunately for the Venados, Navojoa second baseman Ciro Norzagaray made a throwing error, allowing Randy Romero to score the winning run.
Sultanes de Monterrey 9, Aguilas de Mexicali 1 – Cuban starter Roenis Elias threw six innings, allowing one run on two hits, as the Sultanes breezed by the Aguilas. The loss dropped the Aguilas into a three-way tie for third at 16-14. While Monterrey has nothing to play for as a team, Elias’ strong start will undoubtedly whet the appetites of teams looking to reinforce their starting corps for the playoffs.
Transactions for December 27
Mayos de Navojoa – Retroactive to December 26, deactivated RHP Damián Mendoza, who may be activated December 28, and added RHP Jorge Luis Sauceda to the active roster.
Caneros de Los Mochis – Deactivated RHP José Luna, who may be activated December 28, and added RHP Irvin Machuca to the active roster. Retroactive to December 23, deactivated OF Roberto Castro, who may be activated December 28, and added C Xorge Carrillo to the active roster.
Algodoneros de Guasave – Deactivated RHP Tommy Romero, who may be activated January 6, and added LHP Edwin Cervantes to the active roster. Deactivated RHP Christian López, who may be activated December 28, and added LHP Ariel Gracia to the active roster.
Charros de Jalisco – Retroactive to December 22, deactivated RHP Edgar Manzo, who may be activated December 28, and added RHP Isaac Jiménez to the active roster. Retroactive to December 22, deactivated RHP Christian Alvarado, who may be activated December 28, and added RHP Darío Gardea to the active roster.
Sultanes de Monterrey – Deactivated RHP Ángel Garza, who may be activated December 28, and added RHP Arturo Roque to the active roster. Deactivated RHP Carlos Medina, who may be activated December 28, and added RHP Ricardo Chapa to the active roster.
Tonight in the LAMP
All times Eastern Standard Time
7 p.m. – Los Mochis at Culiacan
8 p.m. – Mazatlan at Hermosillo
8 p.m. – Guasave at Navojoa
8:10 p.m. – Monterrey at Obregon
9 p.m. – Jalisco at Mexicali
