Caribbean Series Day 2: Mexico beats Venezuela in a close game to remain undefeated

The traditional tournament continues in Baja California

The Trophy at the stadium.
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The Caribbean Series is an annual baseball tournament that brings together the champion teams of the winter leagues of several Latin American countries. The 2025 edition will take place in Mexicali, Mexico, from January 31 to February 7, and will feature the participation of the champion teams from Venezuela, the Dominican Republic,Puerto Rico and Mexico, in addition to the special inclusion of Japan as guest country.

This event is a unique opportunity for fans to enjoy a high level of competition and celebrate the ion for baseball in the region.

The tournament takes place at the Nido de los Águilas Stadium, with a capacity for 1,500 spectators. The format consists of a round-robin qualifying round, followed by semi-finals and finals to determine the champion.

On Sunday in Day 3 of action, it's Puerto Rico vs Japan and Dominican Republic vs Mexico.

Mexico wins it 2-1 over Venezuela to close out the second day of action in the Caribbean Series

Hernandez with a huge play at first ti stop the ball and pitch to his pitcher for the third out, but Mexico scores a go-ahead run and it's 2-1 as they are three out away from the victory.

Reynaldo Rodriguez strikesout and it's two away in the ninth, still bases loaded.

OH LOOK OUT! A HIT BATSMAN AND THE BASES ARE LOADED WIHT ONLY ONE OUT OR MEXICO!

Jack Mayfield with a ground ball to first and again an error fielding and Wielansky comes to score the second Mexican run, it's 2-1 in the top half of the inning.

An error by the second baseman on a round ball and men at the corners with onw out for Mexico...

The 2025 Caribbean Series continues and the Charros de Jalisco, representatives of Mexico, will seek their second victory of the tournament when they face the Cardenales de Lara of Venezuela this Saturday, February 1. After a solid debut against Puerto Rico, the Mexican team wants to maintain its good pace in the competition with its sights set on the semifinals.

Playes at the Nido de las Águilas Stadium in Mexicali, the Charros began their participation in the Caribbean classic with a convincing 8-1 victory over the Indios de Mayagüez of Puerto Rico. David Reyes' outstanding performance on the mound, with seven quality innings allowing only one run, gave Mexico a big advantage.

Manager Benjamín Gil has emphasized the importance of maintaining concentration and offensive rhythm. "Our team has great chemistry and we are focused on the goal, to be champions here in Mexicali," said the Mexican strategist.

The Cardinals of Lara, led by Henry Blanco, did not have the expected start after losing 2-0 to the Leones del Esgido of the Dominican Republic. Despite the loss, Venezuelan starter Máximo Castillo had a good performance, pitching six scoreless innings and allowing only three hits against a strong lineup that included Robinson Canó.

With a record of 0-1, the Cardinals need a victory to stay in the fight to qualify for the semifinals. To do this, their offense will have to wake up, since in their first game they were silenced by rival pitching.