The Tucson Baseball Team experienced a week of contrasts in the Mexican Pacific League (Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico), finishing with a record of two wins and four losses against the Águilas de Mexicali and the Cañeros de Los Mochis. Despite the results, the team from Southern Arizona continues to show progress, especially offensively, and is solidifying its competitive identity in its debut season.
Positive Series in Mexicali
The midweek series against the Eagles produced several highlights. Tucson secured two victories in close and exciting games, where Daniel de la Fuente, from Ciudad Juárez, earned his first win as a starting pitcher in the Liga ARCO, displaying great composure and command on the mound.
Francisco Pérez produces a hit
Right-hander Raúl Carrillo delivered another quality start, reaffirming his status
as the ace of the rotation, while Edwyn Valle shone from the bullpen, earning the win in Game 3 of the series after pitching two scoreless innings with authority and control.
Offense on the Rise: Leyva, Town, and Bradley Respond
One of the most encouraging aspects for the team was the widespread
resurgence of their hitting. The collective offense had a great week, averaging
.308 combined with a total of 61 hits, reflecting the hot streaks of several of their
hitters.
The return of Samar Leyva, after a summer injury, revitalized the batting order.
The infielder looked sharp, collecting nine hits in six games and posting a .545
on-base percentage, demonstrating that his contact and discipline remain top-
notch.
River Town, meanwhile, continued their strong offensive start with a brilliant
week, collecting 10 hits in 22 plate appearances, demonstrating consistency
and the ability to produce from the top of the lineup.
Also noteworthy was the emergence of slugger Bobby Bradley, who hit his first
home run of the season in Mexicali, adding nine more hits in six games, proving
that his power is starting to emerge when it matters most.
Thanks to these performances, Tucson ranks sixth in the league in team batting
average, at .260, just seven thousandths of a point behind the Mexicali Eagles,
reflecting the continuous improvement and offensive balance the club has
achieved in recent games.
What’s Next
This week, the Tucson Baseball Team embarks on a historic road trip to visit
the Nayarit Jaguars, in what will be the first meeting between the two franchises
debuting in the 2025-2026 season.Later, the team managed by Will
