Toros de Tijuana Beat Sultanes 15-7, Move One Win from LMB Championship Series
Toros de Tijuana defeated Sultanes de Monterrey 15-7 on Tuesday to take a 3-1 lead in the North Zone Championship Series. Hernán Pérez hit a grand slam in the first inning and drove in five runs, while starter David Reyes allowed one run over six innings. The teams play Game 5 on Wednesday at Walmart Park.
Hernán Pérez powered Tijuana's offense with a first-inning grand slam and finished with five RBIs, while Franchy Cordero added a three-run hit in the second frame. The Toros built a 9-0 lead before Monterrey mounted a late push, including a three-run homer from Javier Salazar in the eighth, but Tijuana answered with four runs in the ninth to seal the victory.
David Reyes earned the win by limiting Monterrey to one run on six hits with four strikeouts across six innings. The series shifts to Game 5 on Wednesday at Walmart Park, where Adonis Medina will start for Tijuana against Manny Bañuelos as the Toros seek to clinch a berth in the LMB Championship Series.
This victory places Tijuana one game from the Serie del Rey, which could energize the local fan base and boost attendance and viewership for the decisive matchup. A championship run may also raise the team's regional profile and generate economic activity around the ballpark. For Monterrey, the loss puts pressure on their pitching staff and could shape offseason decisions if they fail to extend the series.