Mexican Baseball Fiesta Arrives in Phoenix

By Francisco Romero.-

Music, food and Mexican beisbol will be experienced in the Valley of the Sun this upcoming weekend (Sept. 19 – 21).

The Naranjeros de Hermosillo, last years Mexican Pacific League champions will play against the future stars of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers. 

Picture Courtesy: mlb.com

The games will be played at Maryvale Baseball Park, located at 3600 N. 51st Ave., home to the Milwaukee Brewers during Spring Training.

Besides the baseball games, the weekend event will feature “Beto el Coyote,” Hermosillo’s own famous mascot.  Beto will perform fun and exciting choreographed skits along with directing fan chants throughout the game.

“The most famous mascot in Mexico, Beto Coyote from the Naranjeros, will entertain the fans all three nights. His popularity in Mexico is equal to the San Diego Chicken in the states,” stated a press release by the organizers.

During the weekend, Naranjeros de Hermosillo and former MLB players will instruct youngsters in a free baseball clinic.

Tickets: The prices are box seats $15 and general admission $8, kids under six are free. Fans will be able to purchase tickets at www.MexicanBaseballFiesta.com, www.phoenixsistercities.org, Restaurant Sinaloa, 2601 E. Bell Road in Phoenix, or at Maryvale Baseball Park from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Friday, Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.     Hermosillo vs. Chicago White Sox Future Stars

• First Pitch: Mayor Alejandro Lopez Caballero of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and Councilman Michael Nowakowski of Phoenix
• Band: La Pilarena Tecno Band

Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m.  Hermosillo vs. Milwaukee Brewers Future Stars

• First 600 fans get a free D-backs Pom Pom
• Band: La Pilarena Tecno Band and 5to Mandamiento

Sunday, Sept. 21, 6:00 p.m.     Hermosillo vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Future Stars

• First 600 fans get a free D-backs Pom Pom
• Entire family admitted in the general admission section for only $20. Tickets can be purchased at the box office prior to the game.
• First Pitch – City of Phoenix Mayor, Greg Stanton
• Band: La Gran Ciudad

FREE KIDS CLINIC: Saturday, September 20 from 10:30 – 12:30 at Maryvale Baseball Park. The kids will get great instruction from Naranjeros players along with former MLB players. Kids should bring their glove. All kids that participate will get a FREE kids ticket for Saturday or Sunday’s game.