MEXICO – The 27-19 Mazatlan Venados have taken the Mexican Pacific League second half lead despite a 6-5 loss to Hermosillo on Wednesday. Humberto Cota led the Narajeros with a pair of two-run homers. First half champion Los Mochis is hot on Mazatlan’s heels at 26-19. Mochis lost to Obregon, 7-3, Wednesday as Iker Franco homered for the eighth time in nine games for the defending MexPac champion Yaquis.

Arecibo Lobos Takes Lead In Puerto Rican Winter League

PUERTO RICO – The 11-7 Arecibo Lobos are a game ahead of 10-8 Mayaguez after the Lobos lost to Santurce, 8-7, as Jose Valentin smacked a homer for the Crabbers on Wednesday. Ponce (11-9) is in a virtual tie for second with Mayaguez after beating Caguas, 8-6, as Red Sox farmhand Joe Thurston went 3-for-4 with four runs for the Leones.

Cibao Gigantes On Top Of Dominican Winter League

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – The Cibao Gigantes are on top of the Dominican League tables with a 22-16 record. Cibao lost Wednesday night to the 21-17 Este Azucareros, 3-2, thanks to Danny Richar’s two-run eighth inning single for the Azucareros. Licey is tied with Este for second despite losing to Cibaenas, 10-4, on Wednesday as Luis Polonia had two hits and three RBIs for the Aguilas.

Caracas Maintains Top Spot In Venezuelan League

VENEZUELA – Caracas is holding on to the league leadership at 25-13 following a 6-5 loss to LaGuaira Wednsday night. Rangers catching prospect Max Ramirez swatted a three-run walkoff homer to hand the Tiburones their second straight win over the Leones, who got a homer from infielder Marco Scutaro.

Courtesy of World Baseball Today

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