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Piratas Stun Diablos 4-2 to Open Zona Sur Final, Ending 16-Game Playoff Streak

Campeche's bullpen delivered five scoreless innings to finish the upset at Alfredo Harp Helú.

Overview

  • The road victory gives Campeche a 1-0 lead in the Zona Sur Championship series in Mexico City.
  • Chris Carter launched a two-run homer in the fourth inning after Cal Mitchell drew a walk to put Piratas ahead.
  • Diablos briefly tied on a Río Ruiz home run before a Mitchell sacrifice fly and a seventh-inning outfield collision made it 4-2.
  • Five relievers limited Mexico City to three hits over five shutout innings, and Zac Rosscup recorded his fifth postseason save.
  • Game 2 is scheduled Sunday at 14:00 with Brooks Hall starting for Diablos and Jake Thompson for Piratas.