Yucatán Lions Festival in Kanasín: They beat the Tigres 4-2

Los Yucatan Lions, as they did in 1954 in the Clear Letter and in 1982 in the Kukulcan Park, They opened home with a victory.

A night that will be part of the history of these seven decades of life that the beasts have, was adorned with a great mound work of Cesar Valdez for six innings and a pair of solo home runs, to beat the Quintana Roo Tigers, extending his winning streak to eight to continue being bossy in the Zona Sur.

Mention must be made of the work done to have what is now called as ready as possible. “Víctor Cervera Pacheco” Stadium in Kanasín.

In two months and a few more days they turned an amateur field into a professional stage. With its notable shortcomings, of course, but when the fans caught on to the show and the game, history gave a “present” with a high note to the baseball history of the flagship of the Yucatecan sport.

Valdez, who has become the best pitcher at this start of the season, last night threw two hits, one base and five strikeouts, with 79 pitcheos.

Great “La Cabra”, who reached 23 wins in the regular season with the beasts. Alex Tovalín came in a bit cold, filled the house and the Tigers scored one when the umpires called him a balk. Relievers CD Pelham and Jesús Cruz closed, with the latter accepting a home run by Narciso Crock in center. If the rotation of the long-haired guys is powerful, their bullpen, not to mention.

Inauguration of the new home of the Yucatan Lions

He historic first game in Kanasín, which touched a full house at some point, took place last night, Tuesday, April 23, after a formal ceremony, in which the Secretary of Government, Maria Fritz Sierrathrew the first ball.

When hostilities broke out, the public vibrated in earnest. He baseball in Kanasín It looks as close as it has ever been thought to happen. It’s a matter of adapting to everything.

Valdez made the first pitch at 8:23 at night, opening the memorable day with a bad ball. Norberto Obeso, The long-haired second hitter had the first hit, a single to left in the same first inning.

The first LMB home run in Kanasín

The pool race came in on a wheelie, based on Obeso, courtesy of Jeffry Niño, and was scored by Webster Rivas. The 2-0 came with a kidney play from Yadir Drake (Does anyone get their uniform dirty like the Cuban?), going home from third with a short fly ball to right. And the same “Black Panther” he put another note with the first home run in the history of the call in memes “Panucho Park”, a blow that surpassed the 312-foot wall. After another out, José Peraza put it in the same place.

The fans exploded with these hits, unleashing a party, as was the entire first game played. than Kanasin. The idea was to have it as close as possible to the Kukulcán, with amenities, noise, and what one used to eat on the now demolished stage.

Against all odds, and still with many things to do logistically in the new park, the Lions They showed on the diamond that they are made for big things. Rrecord of 9-1 in ten games, and dominating in the South Zone.

A lot to do in every way, but playing baseball like this entire first week, the long-haired guys will make it nice to come to Kanasin. Ah… and to see how the start towards Mérida takes place after the 27th out of a night to remember.

“A great effort was made to have the stadium as good as possible. I think that soon there will be more amenities for fans. And in the game, the Lions started by winning three series. It is a great job for everyone,” said Erick Arellano Hernández, executive president of the Lions.

The second of the series will start on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Odrisamer Despaigne will open for the Lions.