(Tucson, AZ) The Mexican Baseball Fiesta has now moved on to another big Mexican baseball project. The International Series presented by the Mexican Baseball Fiesta is coming to Tucson. The cross-border 2024 International Series is November 1 – 3 at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium. NEVER in the history of the Mexican Pacific Winter League (Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacifico) has there ever been a regular season game played in the United States, so this series has great historical significance! The LAMP regular season series will match the Yaquis de Obregon (host team) vs. Aguilas de Mexicali. These games will have future economic ramifications for Southern Arizona with the hope of future LAMP expansion to Tucson. All three games will be broadcast live on YouTube. The schedule of games is:
Friday, November 1 at 7:10
Mexicali vs. Obregon
Saturday, November 2 at 6:10
Mexicali vs. Obregon
Sunday, November 3 at 5:10
Mexicali vs. Obregon
Ticket prices are Box Seats – $30, General Admission – $20, Kids (6-16) / Seniors (65+) / Military -$10, under 6 is free. Tickets can be purchased online at www.MexicanBaseballFiesta.com beginning on Wednesday, October 16 or in person at the Kino Stadium ticket office starting Monday, October 28. Ticket office hours are 10 – 5.
“A lot of people in the United States don’t understand that the Mexican Winter League’s has really good talent,” said Mike Feder, President of the Mexican Baseball Fiesta. “We feel honored that the Yaquis are giving us that opportunity to showcase that talent. The atmosphere will be electric at Kino Stadium, just like it always is at the Fiesta! There will be a lot of eyeballs in Mexico watching to see if we are a viable option for a future LMP expansion franchise.”
“We will bring the same formula of authentic Mexican food and great musical guests to join us in this historic event, such a Chuy Vega Jr and La Kana” said Frank Gamez VP of the MBF. “Together with the support of our fans and sponsors we are looking forward on creating a new tradition in Tucson for years to come.
Alex Mejia is an infielder for Mexicali, was the starting shortstop for the Arizona Wildcats 2012 NCAA National Championship Team.
A few former MLB names for Obregon:
- Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (9 years, MLB All-Star 2015 & 2017, MLB earnings $52 million)
- Pitcher Carl Edwards Jr (10 years w/ numerous MLB teams)
- Pitcher Luis Cessa (8 years with Yankees & Reds)
- Pitcher Odrisamer Despaigne (6 years w/ numerous MLB teams)
- OF Anthony Alford (6 years w/ Toronto & Pittsburgh)
- IF Jonathan Arauz (4 years w/ Boston & Baltimore)
- Manager – Mario Mendoza (IF w/ Pittsburgh & Seattle)
Information on the Mexican Baseball Fiesta, LLC is available at www.MexicanBaseballFiesta.com; on Facebook at Mexican Baseball Fiesta; on Twitter at @MexBaseballFsta in English, Instagram – Mexicanbaseballfiesta, Tik Tok. The phone number at Kino Stadium is (520) 222-1008.
Press Release courtesy of the Mexican Baseball Fiesta – Mike Feder
Click on Logo
