Águilas de Mexicali Extend Winning Streak in Series Play
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Los Águilas de Mexicali continued their strong start to the Mexican Pacific League season, winning consecutive series against the Jaguares de Nayarit and Mayos de Navojoa to remain unbeaten in series play.
Mexicali has won all five of its series this season, improving to 11-6 and holding second place in the league standings. The team returns home with a 5-2 record at El Nido de Los Águilas.
Catcher Chuckie Robinson returned to the top of the league’s batting rankings after collecting eight hits in four games, raising his batting average to .444. Robinson also contributed defensively by managing the pitching staff throughout the two series.
Infielder Esteban “Pony” Quiroz established a league record by drawing walks in seven consecutive plate appearances. During the stretch, Quiroz also hit a home run and drove in six runs. He leads the league with six home runs and 20 RBIs.
Phillip Evans contributed seven hits against Nayarit and Navojoa, including three doubles, while driving in seven runs. His performance raised his batting average to .367, ranking fourth in the league.
Mexicali also received strong performances from its starting pitchers.
David Reyes pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings against Navojoa, allowing two hits to earn the victory. The win marked his 45th with Los Águilas, moving him into third place on the franchise’s all-time wins list.
Jake Garland made two appearances during the road trip, recording one victory without a loss. He pitched nine innings, allowing two runs and striking out nine batters.
Garland improved his season record to 2-0 with a 3.50 ERA, placing him among the league’s leading pitchers.
The results have helped Mexicali maintain its position near the top of the standings as the team prepares for another home series.
Los Águilas will host the Venados de Mazatlán from Nov. 3-5 at El Nido de Los Águilas. All three games are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. local time.
