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Mexicali, B.C.– A historic night at El Nido. Mexico, represented by the Liga ARCO Mexican Pacific League, secured its spot in the grand final of the 2025 Caribbean Series Mexicali after defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 in a thrilling semifinal clash.
The hero of the night was local pitcher David Reyes, who, in front of a packed stadium, delivered a masterful performance. With six flawless innings, Reyes earned his second victory of the tournament, extending his pitching dominance to 13 consecutive scoreless innings. His outstanding performance was crucial in propelling Mexico firmly toward the title showdown.
From the start, Mexico set the tone. In the very first inning, the Mexican offense took advantage of opportunities against Puerto Rican starter Ronnie Williams. Rudy Martin Jr. hit an RBI double to open the scoring, followed by a timely single from Mateo Gil, who drove in two more runs, bringing Martin and Michael Wielansky home for a commanding 3-0 lead.
Puerto Rico attempted a comeback in the seventh inning with a triple from Eddie Rosario, who later scored on a single by Isan Díaz. However, Mexico’s defense and relief pitching shut down any hope of a rally.
On the mound, Reyes (2-0) earned the win, while Williams (0-2) took the loss. Meanwhile, closer Trevor Clifton, the MVP of the ARCO Mexican Pacific League Final Series, secured his third save of the tournament, sealing the victory for Mexico.
With this win, Mexico is ready to battle for the championship on home soil. The Cachanilla fans have played a pivotal role in this historic Caribbean Series, and with confidence in both their pitching and offense, the Mexican team is all set to go all out in search of the Caribbean glory.
Will this be the night that Mexico lifts the trophy on their own turf? The stage is set for a spectacular conclusion.
