Overview

• Mexico City’s Alfredo Harp Helú hosted Game 1, where Diablos jumped ahead with three runs in the first inning and four in the second to seize control early.
• Ricardo Pinto started for Diablos but left without a decision after 4.2 innings, and the bullpen, including Nick Vespi and Kevin Gowdy, closed out the win.
• Charros got on the board with a Willie Calhoun home run and a Mallex Smith RBI double, but the rally fell short against the relievers.
• First pitch came 20 minutes late due to rain, rock icon Alex Lora handled the ceremonial throw, and the official paid attendance was reported at about 21,000.
• The series remains in Mexico City for Game 2 before shifting to Guadalajara, with Diablos chasing an 18th title and Charros aiming for an unprecedented LMP–LMB double in the LMB centennial season.