Overview

• Mexico City’s opener featured a seven‑run burst across the first two innings, including a José Marmolejos home run, to set up the 8–4 win.
• A brief rain delay pushed first pitch to 7:20 p.m., rock icon Alex Lora threw the ceremonial first ball, and attendance was reported at about 21,000.
• Game 2 is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú with Justin Courtney starting for Diablos and Zac Grotz for Charros.
• Charros manager Benjamín Gil expressed confidence after the loss, saying his club can level the series, while Lorenzo Bundy emphasized defending home field.
• The league unveiled its new ‘108 costuras’ trophy crafted with white oak, silver and a 23‑karat gold emblem, as broad TV and streaming coverage continues before the series shifts to Guadalajara.