Mexico City Red Devils Secure 2025 Playoffs Spot
The Mexico City Red Devils have made history by becoming the first team to clinch a spot in the 2025 playoffs. This achievement came after they defeated El Águila de Veracruz 6-3 in the opening game of the series at Beto Ávila Stadium. With 18 games remaining in the season, the ‘Scarlet Gang’ reached their goal of securing a playoff berth with just one win or a loss by the León Braves. Their 51st victory of the year solidified their place in the postseason, marking their ninth consecutive appearance in the playoffs.
This marks the Red Devils’ ninth straight playoff appearance, including two seasons in 2018. The team has consistently demonstrated strong performance throughout the season, showcasing timely hitting, solid pitching, and great defense. They have now secured seven wins in their last 10 games, proving their dominance on the field.
Julián Ornelas played a key role in the victory, contributing two RBIs despite only recording five hits. The team also capitalized on two local errors, allowing them to score six runs. The Red Devils’ ability to capitalize on opportunities was evident throughout the game.
The starting pitchers for both teams, Ricardo Pinto of the Red Devils and Dinelson Lamet of El Águila, engaged in an intense pitching duel. The first three innings were scoreless as both pitchers kept the opposition at bay. The game’s momentum shifted in the fourth inning when Ornelas hit a two-run home run, his 17th of the season, giving the Red Devils a 2-0 lead.
In the fifth inning, the Red Devils added two more runs, extending their lead to 4-0. However, El Águila managed to break Pinto’s five-inning scoreless streak in the bottom of the fifth. Pinto pitched 5.1 innings, allowing just two hits, one run, with two walks and five strikeouts.
The scoreboard saw action again in the eighth inning when both teams scored twice, resulting in the final score of 6-3. Japanese pitcher Tomohiro Anraku recorded his 15th save of the season by securing the last three outs of the game, sealing the victory for the Red Devils.
The Red Devils have a long history of playoff appearances, making consecutive appearances from 1983 to 2015, spanning 34 seasons. They missed the postseason in 2016 and 2017 but returned in 2018 and have now advanced to the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons. This achievement highlights the team’s resilience and consistent performance over the years.
With this win, the Red Devils are well-positioned to make a strong push in the 2025 playoffs. Their combination of skilled players, strategic gameplay, and strong team dynamics has set the stage for a successful postseason campaign. Fans are excited to see how the team will perform in the coming weeks as they aim to achieve even greater success.
