Overview of the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB) South Division Playoff Series
The South Division series in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB) have been determined, with the Pirates, third in the regular season standings, set to face off against the Guerreros (second). Pericos will challenge Diablos Rojos del México, the overall league’s best seed and defending champions. The series commence on Wednesday.
Background on the Teams
The Pirates of Campeche secured their position as the third seed in the regular season. Their victory on Monday (postponed due to rain) with a score of 8-2 against Pericos granted them control over the first-round playoff series, winning 4-2. Both teams were already qualified for the Zone Series; however, determining the winner was necessary to set the matchups.
Pericos advanced to the next round with the “best loser” ticket, a situation they also encountered in the 2022 and 2023 postseasons. This series against the Diablos marks their twelfth postseason encounter and fourth consecutive meeting.
Series Schedule (Central Mexico Time)
Pericos de Puebla vs Diablos Rojos del México
- Game 1: Wednesday, August 20: PUE vs MEX | Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium | 7:00 PM
- Game 2: Thursday, August 21: PUE vs MEX | Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium | 7:00 PM
- Game 3: Saturday, August 23: MEX vs PUE | Hermanos Serdán Stadium | 4:00 PM
- Game 4: Sunday, August 24: MEX vs PUE | Hermanos Serdán Stadium | 2:00 PM
- *Game 5: Monday, August 25: MEX vs PUE | Hermanos Serdán Stadium | 7:00 PM
- *Game 6: Wednesday, August 27: PUE vs MEX | Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium | 7:00 PM
- *Game 7: Thursday, August 28: PUE vs MEX | Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium | 7:00 PM
Piratas de Campeche vs Guerreros de Oaxaca
- Game 1: Wednesday, August 20: CAM vs OAX | Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium | 7:00 PM
- Game 2: Thursday, August 21: CAM vs OAX | Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium | 7:00 PM
- Game 3: Saturday, August 23: OAX vs CAM | Nelson Barrera Cruz Stadium | 6:00 PM
- Game 4: Sunday, August 24: OAX vs CAM | Nelson Barrera Cruz Stadium | 6:00 PM
- *Game 5: Monday, August 25: OAX vs CAM | Nelson Barrera Cruz Stadium | 7:30 PM
- *Game 6: Wednesday, August 27: CAM vs OAX | Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium | 7:00 PM
- *Game 7: Thursday, August 28: CAM vs OAX | Eduardo Vasconcelos Stadium | 7:00 PM
*In case of necessity
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the teams involved in the LMB South Division Series? The Pirates of Campeche face the Guerreros of Oaxaca, while Pericos de Puebla challenge Diablos Rojos del México.
- What are the regular season standings of these teams? Pirates finished third, Guerreros second, Pericos fourth, and Diablos Rojos del México were the best overall seed.
- When do the series begin? The series commence on Wednesday, August 20.
- What is the significance of the “best loser” ticket for Pericos? The “best loser” ticket allows Pericos to advance to the next round of playoffs, having previously utilized this advantage in the 2022 and 2023 postseasons.
