Introduction to Charros de Jalisco and Their Recent Success
The Charros de Jalisco, managed by the experienced Benjamín Gil, have secured their first bicampeonato (back-to-back championship) in the history of Mexican professional baseball by repeating as kings of the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (LMP). In the 2025-26 season, they completed a sweep (4-0) over Tomateros de Culiacán in the Serie de México, retaining the crown they won the previous season against the same rival.
The Road to Bicampeonato
Under the guidance of manager Benjamín Gil, Charros de Jalisco clinched the title in front of a home crowd of 14,503 spectators at the Estadio Panamericano in Zapopan. Games 3 and 4 of the Serie de México 2026 were held at this stadium.
The fourth game started intensely, with Tomateros de Culiacán knowing they needed a win to stay alive in their pursuit of title 14 for LMP, their first since 2021. However, they failed to maintain the lead on the scoreboard.
Charros de Jalisco took an early 5-0 lead in the second inning, thanks to singles by Reynaldo Rodríguez and Alejandro Osuna, along with a home run by Julián Ornelas. The celebration seemed straightforward for the sweep.
Tomateros responded immediately, reversing the score in the third inning to lead 5-6 after a double by Allen Córdoba and a home run by Orlando Martínez.
Lorenzo Bundy, Tomateros’ manager, had recently been a bicampeón (back-to-back champion) in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB) with Diablos Rojos del México against Charros de Jalisco in September. This time, fortune favored the opposition, and Bundy had to settle for the runner-up position as Charros scored three more runs between the sixth and eighth innings.
Charros’ Dominant Season
Santiago Chávez tied the game (6-6) after Julián Ornelas was hit by a pitch, followed by Alejandro Osuna pushing Charros de Jalisco ahead with a single from Mateo Gil. In the eighth inning, Santiago Chávez secured the final score of 8-6 with four walks from pitcher Anthony Gose.
With this victory, Charros de Jalisco reached four titles in the LMP (2019, 2022, 2025, and 2026), tying Águilas de Mexicali and Cañeros de Los Mochis. Tomateros de Culiacán remains second historically with 13 titles, only surpassed by Naranjeros de Hermosillo’s 17.
Charros’ International Ambitions
In upcoming days, the bicampeón Charros de Jalisco will participate in the Serie del Caribe 2026. Tomateros de Culiacán will also join, despite not winning the LMP season, as Venezuela’s absence granted two spots for Mexico.
Charros de Jalisco have never won the Serie del Caribe and will aim for their first title in 2026, not only due to their current LMP reign but also because the tournament will be held in their home stadium, Estadio Panamericano in Zapopan.
Charros de Jalisco’s Titles Across Leagues
- Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (LMP): 4 titles (2019, 2022, 2025, and 2026)
- Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB): 2 titles (1967 and 1971)
- Liga Mexicana de Softbol (LMS): 1 title (2024)
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the Charros de Jalisco? The Charros de Jalisco is a professional baseball team based in Zapopan, Mexico, competing in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico (LMP).
- Why is their recent success significant? The Charros de Jalisco have won their first bicampeonato (back-to-back championship) in the LMP, solidifying their status as one of Mexico’s most successful baseball franchises.
- Who managed the Tomateros de Culiacán? Lorenzo Bundy, who recently led Diablos Rojos del México to a bicampeonato in the Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB), managed Tomateros de Culiacán during their pursuit of title 14 in the LMP.
- What are the Charros’ international ambitions? The Charros de Jalisco will participate in the Serie del Caribe 2026, aiming to secure their first international title while hosting the event at their home stadium, Estadio Panamericano in Zapopan.
