Olmecas de Tabasco advance to LMB Serie del Rey after 33-year wait

The Olmecas de Tabasco have secured their place in the 2026 Liga Mexicana de Beisbol (LMB) Serie del Rey after defeating the Pericos de Puebla 4-1 in the South Zone Championship series. The decisive fifth game ended in a 10-8 victory for Tabasco, fueled by a massive eight-run rally in the seventh inning. The match was marked by high tension, including a bench-clearing brawl following a hit by Clayton Andrews. This victory marks the first time in 33 years that the Olmecas have reached the LMB grand final.

In the Serie del Rey, the Olmecas will face the Toros de Tijuana, who secured the North Zone title by defeating the Sultanes de Monterrey. The final series is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 8, in Tijuana, with games later moving to Villahermosa.

In soccer, the Leagues Cup 2026 is heading toward an all-Mexican final between Toluca and Monterrey at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. Toluca coach Antonio Mohamed has criticized the tournament organization for scheduling both the final and the third-place match on the same day at the same venue, citing concerns over pitch quality and fan safety. Monterrey's Orbelín Pineda has expressed confidence in the team's ability to secure the title.