Mexico City sent 24 year old Andrew Shockey to the mound in a must win game 4 and the game started ominously in the first inning when the Tigers loaded the bases, but Shockey was able to escape the jam without giving up a run. The second inning wouldn't go as well for Shockey as he surrendered 3 runs on 4 hits as the Tigers pulled ahead early 3-0.
The Conquistadors finally got on the board in the top of the fourth when David Sandoval singled, Manuel Gallegos reached on an error, and Jesus Parra doubled both in as we cut the Tigers lead to 3-2. The Tigers would quickly strike back for a run in the bottom of the inning though, and extend their lead to 4-2.
It would remain that score until the eighth inning when Julian Alonzo and Antonio Garcia hit back to back two out singles, and Jaime Rivera came off the bench to hit a pinch hit three run homer to give Mexico City our first lead of the game 5-4.
With the slim lead we sent three pitchers to the mound in the bottom of the eighth - Brian Mewhinney, Dale Blevins, and Josh Banks. Each would retire the only batter they faced. That left the game in the hands of Derin Terry, who set the Tigers down in order on eight pitches to pick up his fourth save of the postseason.
Mexico City avoid the World Series sweep and will look to send the series back home with a win in game five.
