LAMP: Naranjeros de Hermosillo, Jaguares de Nayarit Tied Atop Overall Standings

Naranjeros de Hermosillo (36-24) 4, Caneros de Los Mochis (33-27) 1 – Starter Jose Samayoa threw 5 2/3 innings for Hermosillo, allowing one run on six hits, striking out five and walking none, and Willie Calhoun hit an RBI double in the third, his 16th two-bagger of the season, as the Naranjeros kept pace with Nayarit for the lead in the overall standings. Calhoun, Todd Lott, and Cesar Salazar each had two hits for Hermosillo.

Jaguares de Nayarit (36-24) 9, Charros de Jalisco (35-25) 5 – Ricardo Valenzuela went 2-for-4, scored twice, and drove in four runs, hitting a solo homer in the seventh and a three-run homer in the eighth as the Jaguares stopped the Charros’ winning streak at six games. Aaron Zavala hit a solo homer in the second, Jose Felix hit a solo homer in the sixth, and Ciro Norzagaray also hit a two-run shot in the sixth for Nayarit, which won its third straight. Dean Nevarez and Julian Ornelas each hit solo homers for Jalisco.

Tomateros de Culiacan (35-25) 9, Venados de Mazatlan (20-40) 4 – Luis Verdugo capped a five-run third inning with a two-run homer for Culiacan, and the Tomateros added a run in the fifth and two more in the seventh to get past the Venados. Miles Simington had an RBI triple in the fourth for Mazatlan. The Tomateros pitchers allowed Mazatlan just two base runners over the final five innings.

Yaquis de Obregon (34-26) 15, Algodoneros de Guasave (21-39) 2 – Victor Mendoza went 3-for-6, scoring twice and driving in four runs as the Yaquis laid the boots to the Algodoneros. Mendoza had an RBI double in the third that scored Roberto Valenzuela, a two-run triple in the sixth that scored Sebastian Elizalde and Valenzuela, and a solo homer in the top of the ninth for Obregon. Leo Heras hit his league-leading 13th homer, a solo homer in the third for Guasave.

Tucson Baseball Team (20-40) 5, Aguilas de Mexicali (30-30) 1 – Missael Rivera, River Town, and Edgar Lugo each doubled for Tucson as they took the series opener from the Aguilas. Starter Daniel de la Fuente allowed one run on two hits over five innings, walking two and striking out five for the Baseball Team.

Transactions for Dec. 22

Aguilas de Mexicali – Retroactive to Dec. 20, deactivated C Alen Pineda, who may be activated Dec. 23, and OF Antonio Castañeda takes his place on the active roster.

Naranjeros de Hermosillo – RHP Enrique Castillo is being placed on inactive status. He may be activated on Dec. 23, and RHP Orlando González will take his place on the active roster. Retroactive to Dec. 20, IF Edson García is being placed on inactive status. He imay be activated on Dec. 25, and OF Francisco Lugo will take his place on the active roster.

Yaquis de Obregon – Deeactivated RHP Josué Juárez, who may be activated Dec. 23, and RHP Giovanni Vargas takes his place on the active roster.

Caneros de Los Mochis – Deactivated RHP Yahir Gámez.

Algodoneros de Guasave – IF Levi Jordan is placed on the inactive roster. He may be activated on Dec. 25, and IF Eddy Díaz takes his place on the active roster. RHP Adrián de Horta is deactivated. He may be activated on Jan. 1, and RHP Víctor Buelna takes his place on the active roster. RHP Kevin Ribón is hereby deactivated. He may be activated on Dec. 23, and OF Tito Polo takes his place on the active roster. RHP Jorge Monroy is hereby deactivated. He may be activated on Dec. 23, and RHP Mario García takes his place on the active roster. C Alberto Barriga is hereby deactivated. He may be activated on Dec. 23, and C Alan Espinoza takes his place on the active roster. Retroactive to Dec. 17, RHP Kevin Ribón is placed on the inactive roster. He may be activated on Dec. 21, and RHP Víctor Buelna takes his place on the active roster. Retroactive to Dec. 12, RHP Jorge Monroy is placed on the inactive roster. He may be activated on Dec. 21, and LHP Ariel Gracia takes his place on the active roster.

Tomateros de Culiacan – Deactivated LHP Anthony Goose, who may be activated on Jan. 1, and RHP Keone Kela will take his place on the active roster.

Venados de Mazatlan – Deactivated IF Santiago Gómez, who may be activated starting on Dec. 21, and RHP Jorge Franco takes his place on the active roster.

Jaguares de Nayarit – Deactivated OF Daniel Cornejo, who may be activated Dec. 23, and IF Jesse Castillo takes his place on the active roster.

Charros de Jalisco – Retroactive to Dec. 18, deactivated OF Christian Morales, who may be activated Dec. 23, and RHP Edgar Manzo takes his place on the active roster.

Tuesday’s Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico Schedule
All times Eastern Standard Time
2 p.m. – Caneros de Los Mochis at Naranjeros de Hermosillo – DH
7 p.m. – Tucson Baseball Team at Aguilas de Mexicali – DH
8 p.m. – Tomateros de Culiacan at Venados de Mazatlan – DH
8 p.m. – Yaquis de Obregon at Algodoneros de Guasave – DH
8 p.m. – Charros de Jalisco at Jaguares de Nayarit – DH

Photo: Agustin Murillo lays the tag on Yurisbel Gracial in Hermosillo’s 4-1 win over Los Mochis on Monday. (Photo courtesy of the LAMP)