Mexican national team wins the LMB All-Star Game

▲ Members of the Mexican national team celebrate one of their four runs scored in the All-Star Game. Photo: LMB

From the Editorial Staff

La Jornada Newspaper, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, p. a31

Art Charles went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs in the Mexican national team's 4-3 victory over the Estrellas LMB team in the 91st edition of the game between the best players in the Mexican Baseball League.

In the All-Star Game, which began Sunday and resumed yesterday, the tricolor team threatened by placing two runners on base with two outs ; however, Esmil Rogers got Ricardo Valenzuela to fly out to left field to secure the title.

In the fourth inning, Robinson Canó beat reliever Alemao Hernández with a solo home run.

The LMB Stars increased their lead in the fifth inning with consecutive doubles by Ángel Reyes and Francisco Mejía, the latter driving in one run. Connor Hollis capped the rally with a sacrifice fly to make it 3-0.

The Mexican national team began its spectacular comeback in the bottom of the sixth inning with a two-run home run by Art Charles, a shot that found Jesús Fabela on the bases to make it 3-2, still giving the LMB Stars the advantage.

In the top of the seventh, the Stars loaded the bases with one out , but Juan Gámez came in to reliever to dominate Connor Hollis with a grounder to third base, which became a double play : a spectacular play that unleashed the madness of the fans at the Alfredo Harp Helú stadium and that set the table for the return of the selection.

Víctor Mendoza tied the game with a free walk, and Jesús Fabela finished the game with a grounder to shortstop, which sent Jasson Atondo home with the winning run.

Art Charles was named Most Valuable Player by the specialized press.