PLAYBALL EN LA SERIE DEL REY 2026: OLMECAS DE TABASCO VS TOROS DE TIJUANA

PLAYBALL IN THE KING'S SERIES 2026: OLMECAS DE TABASCO VS TOROS DE TIJUANA

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Chepe Zazueta

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PLAYBALL IN THE KING'S SERIES 2026: OLMECAS DE TABASCO VS TOROS DE TIJUANA

Chepe Zazueta Tijuana B.C.- The play ball of the King's Series was called, game one in Tijuana with a win for the visiting Olmecas de Tabasco by a score of 7 runs to 1. Austin Warner, Olmecas' starter, was the big star from the mound with 6 innings of only 3 hits, one walk, and no runs. He's not a pitcher who intimidates with his speed. I noticed he has an important characteristic: he pitches low; key for any pitcher, whether they throw hard or not. The bullpen also stood out with 3 scoreless innings; even without allowing a walk. Speaking of relievers, I'll take this opportunity to recognize Fernando Salas, a Mexican pitcher from Huatabampo, Sonora. Who still pitches in an important role (he closed the game), after a 22-year career as a professional pitcher. My respects. A key moment in the game was the bottom of the seventh inning. The game wasn't decided. The score was 4-0 in favor of Olmecas. Toros had the bases loaded with only one out, and the bullpen minimized the damage to just one run for the Bulls. Nolan Blackwood, who has a rather unorthodox wind-up, battled hard in that inning. In the ninth inning, Luis Carlos Rivera, the Mexican manager, pulled a rabbit out of his hat: a hit-and-run perfectly executed by Calvin Estrada, and with the Toros already on the ropes, they only got up after the protection count to be knocked out by José Godoy with a 2-run homer. Although Toros de Tijuana was not a great hitting team in the regular season. The break between the semifinals and the finals, I believe, took their hitters a bit out of rhythm; without taking anything away from Austin Warner. Separate comment. I understand the signing of Justin Turner. A flashy signing. I've seen reports highlighting the number of people he's brought from California to Toro Park. But in terms of numbers, statistics, he hasn't brought anything, he hasn't made a significant impact, nothing out of the ordinary, and even less so in the playoffs. My absolute respects!