Hernandez’s double leads Yucatan to 4-3 win over Tijuana
Merida, Yucatan — Hector Hernandez hit a run-scoring double in the fifth inning, leading the Leones de Yucatan to a 4-3 win over the Toros de Tijuana on Saturday.
The double by Hernandez scored Jonathan Jones to tie the game 3-3.
The Leones took the lead for good in the sixth when Alex Valdez hit an RBI double, bringing home Yeison Asencio.
Starter Cesar Valdez (7-0) got the win while Jesus Pirela (1-1) took the loss in relief in the Mexican League game.
The last battle of this exciting series at Parque Kukulcán Alamo will be 5:45 p.m. today (Sunday).
Mexican League
NORTH DIVISION
W L Pct. GB
Monclova 32 12 .727 —
Tijuana 31 13 .705 1
Monterrey 29 15 .659 3
Dos Laredos 25 19 .568 7
Saltillo 22 22 .500 10
Aguascalientes 20 24 .455 12
Durango 17 27 .386 15
Laguna 15 26 .366 15½South Division
W L Pct. GB
Oaxaca 26 18 .591 —
Mexico 24 17 .585 ½
Puebla 24 20 .545 2
Yucatan 20 24 .455 6
Leon 19 25 .432 7
Tabasco 16 28 .364 10
Q. Roo 16 28 .364 10
Campeche 13 31 .295 13___Saturday’s Games
Durango 4, Puebla 3
Aguascalientes 9, Leon 8
Mexico 6, Laguna 5
Oaxaca 6, Saltillo 5
Yucatan 4, Tijuana 3
Tabasco 6, Dos Laredos 1
Monclova 10, Campeche 7
Monterrey 7, Quintana Roo 4
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