Valle, Juarez guide Yucatan to sensational series opener in Tabasco

Valle, Juarez guide Yucatan to sensational series opener in Tabasco

Villahermosa, Tabasco — Art Charles hit a run-scoring single in the eighth inning and Dustin Crenshaw had an impressive debut on the mound Tuesday, leading the Leones de Yucatan to a 7-2 win over the Olmecas de Tabasco. The single by Charles, part of a four-run inning, gave the Leones a 2-1 lead before Sebastian Valle…

Campeche comes from behind, snatches Peninsular series from Yucatan

Campeche comes from behind, snatches Peninsular series from Yucatan

Merida, Yucatan — A two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted the Piratas de Campeche to a 3-2 win over Peninsular rivals, the Leones de Yucatan, on Sunday. The home run by Jay Austin, part of a three-run inning, tied the game 2-2 before Fernando Perez hit a sacrifice fly later in the inning. Yucatan went…

Yucatan evens Peninsular Classic series with 9-4 win over Campeche

Yucatan evens Peninsular Classic series with 9-4 win over Campeche

Merida, Yucatan — Hector Hernandez had two hits and two RBI, and Yoanner Negrin allowed just four hits over 6 2/3 innings on Saturday as the Leones de Yucatan topped the Piratas de Campeche 9-4. Negrin allowed two runs while striking out four and walking one to get the win at Parque Kukulcan Alamo. It…

Campeche stuns Yucatan 5-3 in Peninsular Classic opener

Campeche stuns Yucatan 5-3 in Peninsular Classic opener

Merida, Yucatan — The Peninsular Classic series got off on a false note Friday when the Piratas de Campeche defeated the Leones de Yucatan 5-3. Campeche started the scoring in the first inning, but the Leones cut into a growing deficit in the sixth inning when Alex Liddi and Xavier Scruggs scored on a home…

On Charles’ single, Leones win series with Saltillo

On Charles’ single, Leones win series with Saltillo

Merida, Yucatan — The Leones de Yucatan counted on timely batting and airtight pitching to beat the Saraperos de Saltillo 3-2, and take the series on Thursday at Parque Kukulcan Alamo. Art Charles hit a run-scoring single in the sixth inning, driving in Alex Liddi who’s doubled scored Jonathan Jones followed by Liddi taking third…

Leones come home, get sweet revenge against Saltillo

Leones come home, get sweet revenge against Saltillo

Merida, Yucatan — The team that killed Yucatan’s winning streak was blanked 12-0 Tuesday at the Leones’ home stadium. Sebastian Valle hit a grand slam in the third inning, scoring Yeison Asencio, Xavier Scruggs and Leo Heras to give the Leones a 6-0 lead. The Leones later scored three runs in the fourth and seventh…

Leones to lose series against Saltillo with 8-4 loss in game 2

Leones to lose series against Saltillo with 8-4 loss in game 2

Saltillo, Coahuila —  An accomplished and powerful Saraperos de Saltillo defeated the Leones de Yucatan 8-4 when their batter, Ricardo Serrano, hit two home runs and drove in five runs. Sebastian Valle singled three times for the Leones and Alex Liddi had a homer, was walked twice and scored two. The Leones had six straight series…

Scruggs, Liddi lead Yucatan to 6th straight series win

Scruggs, Liddi lead Yucatan to 6th straight series win

Torreon, Coahuila — The Leones de Yucatan maintained their offensive formula with Xavier Scruggs and Alex Liddi, while Cesar Valdez demonstrated why he is the best pitcher in the entire Mexican League in Wednesday’s 8-6 triumph over Union Laguna. While not as decisive as the series opener at Estadio Revolucion, the victory ensures the Leones’…

Back on the road, Leones devour Union Laguna

Back on the road, Leones devour Union Laguna

Torreon, Coahuila — Back on the road and starting a three-game series, the Leones de Yucatan topped the Algodoneros Union Laguna 11-5 on Tuesday. A lethal five-run rally in the fourth inning set the stage for the decisive victory at Estadio Revolucion. Alex Liddi doubled and singled three times, driving home three runs, while Jonathan Jones…

Durango strikes back at Yucatan with 5-3 win

Durango strikes back at Yucatan with 5-3 win

Merida, Yucatan — The Generales de Durango attacked early to overcome the Leones de Yucatan 5-3 and even the series at Kukulcan Alamo Park. Saturday’s matchup was also a tribute to the Leones’ most famous former pitcher, Fernando Valenzuela. Yucatan’s bats cooled off following the previous day’s tremendous shutout of their northern rivals. Durango started…

Leones bats still hot as Scruggs, Asencio lead 9-0 win over Durango

Leones bats still hot as Scruggs, Asencio lead 9-0 win over Durango

[metaslider id=”47471″] Merida, Yucatan — Friday’s series opener at Parque Kukulcan Alamo was a “party in the cave” for the Leones de Yucatan. Xavier Scruggs continued his hot streak, hitting two homers and a two-run double, while Yeison Asencio homered twice, in a 9-0 triumph against the Generales de Durango. Scruggs’ double to left field, part…

Leones take series in blowout against Aguascalientes

Leones take series in blowout against Aguascalientes

Merida, Yucatan — Xavier Scruggs hit a three-run homer, part of a three-hit night, as the Leones de Yucatan topped the Rieleros de Aguascalientes 10-1 in Thursday’s rubber match. This is the fourth consecutive series win for the Leones in the second half of the season, to improve to 4-2 against Aguascalientes. The Leones went…

Yucatan ties series with 4-2 win over Aguascalientes

Yucatan ties series with 4-2 win over Aguascalientes

Merida, Yucatan — Leo Heras hit a three-run homer, lifting the Leones de Yucatan to a 4-2 victory over the Rieleros de Aguascalientes in an exciting game Wednesday at Parque Kukulcán Alamo. The Leones tied the series after being trounced in Tuesday’s homecoming. The Leones’ rally began after there were two outs in the fourth…

Leones back at home, prepare for another pair of series against North Division rivals

Leones back at home, prepare for another pair of series against North Division rivals

Merida, Yucatan — After an exhausting pair of hard-win series against two Northern Division rivals, the Leones return to Kukulcan Alamo Park today to face the Rieleros de Aguascalientes. For the next three days, the Leones have a special “Subscriber Series” offer for fans with a Rugiabono season pass, plus two-for-one offers, “Ladies Night” on…

Jonathan Jones’ double leads Yucatan to 10-5 victory, series win over Durango

DURANGO, Dgo. — Jonathan Jones’ two-run double in the sixth inning led the Leones de Yucatan to a 10-5 win over the Generales de Durango in the last of six road games on Sunday. It was Jones’ eighth home run of the season. The double by Jones came in the midst of a six-run inning…

Leones add former Mariners, Rays pitcher Josh Lueke to its roster

Leones add former Mariners, Rays pitcher Josh Lueke to its roster

The Yucatan Leones added more talent to their team, announcing the arrival of American relief pitcher Josh Lueke as a new reinforcement for the second half of the season. The 34-year-old Covington, Ky., native made his Major League debut in 2011 with the Seattle Mariners. A year later, he was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays,…

Durango ends Valdez’s perfect record, beating Yucatan 6-1

Durango ends Valdez’s perfect record, beating Yucatan 6-1

Durango, Dgo. — Perhaps tired from a fourth consecutive day of play and a five-hour road trip from Aguascalientes, the Yucatan Leones fell 6-1 to the Generales de Durango on Friday. On a night the Leones’ bats went quiet, pitcher Cesar Valdez lacked hit support and left the game after seven innings, down 2-1. Valdez (9-1)…

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