Overview
- Mexicali sealed the series at El Nido with a 4–2 finale, powered by Norberto Obeso’s two-run triple and Yadir Drake’s sacrifice fly before an eighth-inning insurance run.
- CJ Van Eyk earned the Game 3 win with five innings of two-run ball, and closer Jake Sánchez logged save No. 123, moving within one of Isidro “Chilo” Márquez’s club mark of 124.
- The Águilas leveled the set in Game 2 with an 8–2 victory sparked by a four-run fourth inning, as David Reyes worked seven strong frames; local reports noted he reached 600 career strikeouts.
- Jalisco opened the series with a 10–7 win, with Isaías Félix taking the decision, CD Pelham tagged with the loss, and Blake Whitney recording the save.
- After improving to 4-4, Mexicali heads to Guasave to face the Algodoneros at Kuroda Park, with Fernando Lozano (1-0) slated to start.