Mexico City, Mexico: Wafid Bishr's Heroic Performance Leads Aztecs to Victory
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In an electrifying game that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Wafid Bishr of the Mexico City Aztecs delivered a performance for the ages to secure an 11-8 victory over the New Orleans Crawdads in eleven innings.
Bishr went 5 for 6 at the plate, driving in an impressive 5 RBIs and achieving the rare feat of hitting for the cycle. His outstanding game included 2 singles, a double, triple, and home run, showcasing his power, versatility and skill.
The game was anything but a nail-biter as New Orleans jumped out to a 6-0 score and led for most of the game. Down 8-3, the Aztecs scored 5 runs in the top of the ninth to tie the game at 8-8. Dave Corfield had another sluggish start for Mexico and was pulled after the 3rd inning.
Jason Bergheimer was able to provide long relief and Sergio Tormes closed out the game to pick-up the win. Richard Lawrence picked up the save after facing only one batter. Kinzo Iwamoto actually pitched very well for New Orleans going 7 innings while giving up only 1 earned run. It was a total bullpen failure after 7 innings however, with Jason Nelson taking the loss for the Crawdads.
The Aztecs' resilience and Bishr's exceptional play were the deciding factors in their hard-fought win.
"Exciting game to play in," said Bishr. "Getting the win makes it even better"
Fans and teammates alike are celebrating Bishr's incredible achievement, which will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most remarkable performances in Mexico City team history.
Player of the game: Wafid Bishr
Ballpark: The Commanders Palace
Attendance: 34,630
Special note:
Wafid Bishr ties the Mexico City regular extra-inning game record for hits with 5
Final stat line for Wafid Bishr 5/28/2061:
At bats: 6
Hits: 5 (2 singles, double, triple, HR)
Runs: 2
RBI: 5
K: 0
BB: 0
LOB: 0
Bishr went 5 for 6 at the plate, driving in an impressive 5 RBIs and achieving the rare feat of hitting for the cycle. His outstanding game included 2 singles, a double, triple, and home run, showcasing his power, versatility and skill.
The game was anything but a nail-biter as New Orleans jumped out to a 6-0 score and led for most of the game. Down 8-3, the Aztecs scored 5 runs in the top of the ninth to tie the game at 8-8. Dave Corfield had another sluggish start for Mexico and was pulled after the 3rd inning.
Jason Bergheimer was able to provide long relief and Sergio Tormes closed out the game to pick-up the win. Richard Lawrence picked up the save after facing only one batter. Kinzo Iwamoto actually pitched very well for New Orleans going 7 innings while giving up only 1 earned run. It was a total bullpen failure after 7 innings however, with Jason Nelson taking the loss for the Crawdads.
The Aztecs' resilience and Bishr's exceptional play were the deciding factors in their hard-fought win.
"Exciting game to play in," said Bishr. "Getting the win makes it even better"
Fans and teammates alike are celebrating Bishr's incredible achievement, which will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most remarkable performances in Mexico City team history.
Player of the game: Wafid Bishr
Ballpark: The Commanders Palace
Attendance: 34,630
Special note:
Wafid Bishr ties the Mexico City regular extra-inning game record for hits with 5
Final stat line for Wafid Bishr 5/28/2061:
At bats: 6
Hits: 5 (2 singles, double, triple, HR)
Runs: 2
RBI: 5
K: 0
BB: 0
LOB: 0
