Overview
- Diablos Rojos del México beat Guerreros de Oaxaca 13-11 after Robinson Canó hit a two-out, three-run homer in the eighth to turn the game around.
- Oaxaca built an early advantage that reached seven runs thanks to a six-run fourth inning driven by Luis Barrera, Yonathan Daza and others.
- Diablos chipped away with consecutive rallies and several home runs, including long balls by Carlos Sepúlveda, Orlando Arcia, Luis Liberato and Jon Singleton.
- Jean Carlos Mejía was credited with the win, Tomohiro Anraku recorded the save and Enderson Franco took the loss amid heavy bullpen use on both sides.
- Diablos holds a 1-0 lead in the Zona Sur first-round series and will try to extend momentum in Game 2 the following afternoon at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú as pitching depth becomes a focal point.