{"id":106508,"date":"2026-02-02T04:57:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/puerto-rico-rallies-and-defeats-green-mexico-in-exciting-2026-caribbean-series\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T04:57:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:57:47","slug":"puerto-rico-rallies-and-defeats-green-mexico-in-exciting-2026-caribbean-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nationals\/puerto-rico-rallies-and-defeats-green-mexico-in-exciting-2026-caribbean-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Puerto Rico Rallies and Defeats Green Mexico in Exciting 2026 Caribbean Series"},"content":{"rendered":"ZAPOPAN, Jalisco \u2013 The Cangrejeros de Santurce staged an epic comeback in the start of the 68th Caribbean Series, defeating Mexico Verde with a score of 5-4 at the Pan American Stadium.\n\nAn unstoppable crucial hit by Rub\u00e9n Castro, connecting on the left field with two outs in the ninth inning, sealed the victory for the Cangrejeros.\n\n<h2>The Puerto Rican Comeback<\/h2>\n\nPuerto Rico entered the ninth inning losing by one run, but knew how to react to the Mexican relief.\n\nIs\u00e1n D\u00edaz was hit by the ball, advanced to second base thanks to a sacrifice bunt by Jack L\u00f3pez and, after a walk to Jeremy Arocho, manager Lorenzo Bundy called reliever Miguel V\u00e1zquez.\n\nJoneshwy Fargas entered as a pinch runner and an Andrew Velazquez ground ball put the runners in scoring position, setting the stage for the decisive hit.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Party Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\nGabriel Rodr\u00edguez took the victory after throwing a perfect inning, while Anthony Gose took the loss.\n\nYohandy Morales stood out in the offense for the Puerto Ricans, connecting a home run.\n\nMexico Verde took the lead from the first episode against the opener Colin Wiles.\n\nEstevan Florial led off with a single, Allen C\u00f3rdoba drew a walk, and a double by Rodolfo Amador drove in the first run. Subsequently, C\u00f3rdoba scored after a sacrifice fly by Joey Meneses.\n\nIn the second chapter, the Mexicans extended their lead with singles by Jason Atondo and Al\u00ed Sol\u00eds, as well as a double by Luis Verdugo, actions that marked Wiles&#8217; early exit from the mound.\n\nThe Cangrejeros reacted in the fourth inning with a home run by Yohandy Morales, who found Gabriel Cancel on base, bringing Puerto Rico closer on the scoreboard. Later, in the seventh episode, Christian V\u00e1zquez scored after a productive groundout by Rub\u00e9n Castro, leaving the game one run apart.\n\nCastro led the Puerto Rican offense by going 2-for-5, with two RBIs, while Morales contributed a home run and two RBIs. Nelson Vel\u00e1zquez also stood out by going 2-for-4. For Mexico, Rodolfo Amador was the most outstanding by going 3-for-4, with a double and an RBI.\n\nFor Puerto Rico, in addition to Wiles, Jordan Morales, Brady Tedesco, Derek West, Roel Ram\u00edrez, and Gabriel Rodr\u00edguez pitched. Meanwhile, for Mexico, David Reyes, David Guti\u00e9rrez, Sasagi S\u00e1nchez, Rafael C\u00f3rdova, Lupe Ch\u00e1vez, Anthony Gose, and Miguel V\u00e1zquez worked.\n\nIn its next commitment, Puerto Rico will face the Dominican Republic this Monday, on the first day, while Green Mexico will return to the field on Tuesday after its free date to face Panama.\n\nLater, after the official opening ceremony \u2014in which Sergio Ramos will make the honorary kickoff\u2014, the defending champion Leones del Escogido from the Dominican Republic will face Mexico Rojo, represented by the Charros de Jalisco.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ZAPOPAN, Jalisco \u2013 The Cangrejeros de Santurce staged an epic comeback in the start of the 68th Caribbean Series, defeating Mexico Verde with a score of 5-4 at the Pan American Stadium. 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