Mexico North Edges US Wardogs 3-2 | Coastal Classic Baseball

January 3 2025 Mexico North held off the US Wardogs 3-2 in a seven-inning game, winning despite being outhit 8-5. Mexico North scored twice in the third inning and once in the fifth, while the Wardogs answered with single runs in the third and fifth but were kept off the board over the final two innings.

Andy Rodriguez led Mexico North's offense, going 2-for-2 with a double, two walks and all three RBI. His two-run double in the third inning gave Mexico North the lead, and his production accounted for the club's scoring. Jose Fernandez added a 2-for-3 day, while Ezequiel Garcia reached three times with a hit and two walks.

The Wardogs were led by Jacob Banda, who went 3-for-4 with two RBI. Demario Gee added two hits and scored a run, and Ryan Steele, Eddie Baray and Emmanuel Benavidez each had a hit. The Wardogs put together eight hits but left Mexico North in front after the fifth inning.

Samuel Ibarra earned the win for Mexico North after allowing one run on five hits over three innings with no walks and three strikeouts. Tristan Perry followed with three innings, allowing one run on two hits with two walks and five strikeouts. Carson McKenna recorded the save with a scoreless seventh, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one.

Tony Moore took the loss for the Wardogs, giving up three runs on four hits over five innings with five walks and five strikeouts. Jesse Garcia worked two scoreless innings in relief, allowing one hit and four walks while striking out four.