LMP: Naranjeros, Charros Take Offense Up A Notch, Both Improve to 2-0

Naranjeros de Hermosillo (2-0) 6, Aguilas de Mexicali (0-2) 2 - Humberto Castellanos threw five scoreless innings of three-hit ball, but it wasn't enough, as a six-run eighth inning by the Naranjeros doomed Mexicali to a 0-2 start. A one-out, two-run single by Luis Durango tied the game, and a two-out, bases-loaded single by Victor Mendoza scored three to give Hermosillo a 5-2 lead. They added another on a double by Agustin Murillo. Yadir Drake hit a solo homer for Mexicali in the loss.

Algodoneros de Guasave (2-0) 5, Caneros de Los Mochis (0-2) 4 - Dalton Guthrie beat out a double-play relay throw in the bottom of the ninth, allowing Alberto Barrigo to score the game-winning run and push Guasave to a 2-0 record. Victor Labrada hit a two-run homer for the Algodoneros in the seventh, and Leo Heras and Jesus Castillo each drove in runs with doubles in the first. Yurisbel Gracial hit a solo homer for Los Mochis.

Charros de Jalisco (2-0) 11, Jaguares de Nayarit (0-2) 8 - After jumping out to a 4-0 lead after three innings, the Jaguares allowed Jalisco to score four in the top of the fourth to tie the game, then four in the top of the seventh to tie the game again before falling as the Charros tacked on two more in the eighth and one in the ninth. Reynaldo Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with two doubles and four RBIs, doubling home Julian Ornelas in the fourth and clubbing a bases-clearing double in the eighth. Jose Manuel Orozco went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in the third and a three-run homer in the fourth for Nayarit, and Jaxx Groshans hit a solo homer in the fourth.

Yaquis de Obregon (2-0) 4, Mayos de Navojoa (0-2) 1 - Jose Cardona led off the bottom of the first with a solo homer, and Kyle Garlick drew a bases-loaded walk later in the frame and then had an RBI single in the third for the Yaquis. Odrisamer Despaigne threw five scoreless innings for Obregon, allowing three hits, a walk, and striking out five.

Venados de Mazatlan (1-1) 8, Tomateros de Culiacan (1-1) 6 - Former Philadelphia Phillie Chris Roberson got his first win as manager in Mazatlan behind a 2-for-3 night from Andres Alvarez, who scored twice and drove in four runs, one with a sac fly and three more with an eighth-inning homer. Jose Alvarez had a solo homer for the Venados in the eighth inning. The Tomateros threatened in the bottom of the ninth, cutting into the lead with a two-out, two-run homer from Fernando Villegas, but it was too little, too late.

Calhoun Undergoes Surgery, Will Miss Several Weeks - Willie Calhoun has undergone surgery after suffering an injury during the Naranjeros de Hermosillo's final exhibition game against Obregon. Calhoun checked his swing and suffered an injury that required surgery. He said in a post on Instagram that he hopes to return as soon as possible.

Tonight's Liga Mexicana del Pacifico Schedule
All times Eastern Daylight Time
10:30 p.m. - Aguilas de Mexicali (0-2) at Naranjeros de Hermosillo (2-0)
10:30 p.m. - Caneros de Los Mochis (0-2) at Algodoneros de Guasave (2-0)
10:30 p.m. - Charros de Jalisco (2-0) at Jaguares de Nayarit (0-2)
10:30 p.m. - Tomateros de Culiacan (1-1) at Venados de Mazatlan (1-1)
10:30 p.m. - Mayos de Navojoa (0-2) at Yaquis de Obregon (2-0)