Jalisco Blanks Mexicali to Even Series
Sergio Romo had a tremendous debut. He entered the eighth inning with bases loaded and no outs and held Mexicali scoreless in the last two innings, allowing Jalisco to win 3-0 and tie the series, which will be decided tonight at 9:30 PM central time.
Charros Takes the Lead in the Third Inning
After two scoreless innings, Charros took the lead in the third inning when Eduardo Arredondo, who was on second base, scored after a double by José Manuel Rodríguez.
Charros Adds a Run in the Fifth Inning
In the fifth inning, Charros extended their lead to 2-0 with a hit by Jesús Valdez that allowed Japhet Amador to score.
Daniel Guerrero Shines on the Mound
Charros' starting pitcher, Daniel Guerrero, had a strong performance, pitching five scoreless innings. He allowed three hits, issued one walk, and struck out three batters, lowering his ERA to 2.76.
Charros Escapes a Threat in the Seventh Inning
When it seemed like Jalisco was in trouble with two runners in scoring position for Mexicali in the seventh inning, a timely double play silenced the stadium. Charros took advantage of this and added another run with a hit by Gabriel Gutiérrez that allowed Agustín Murillo to score.
Sergio Romo Saves the Game
In the end, Sergio Romo pitched two scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and striking out four batters to earn his first save. Romo made a strong start with Charros.