Lara 5, Caracas 4
Luis Antonio Jimenez (Nationals) drilled a game-tying three-run homer and Luis Ugueto added a walk-off solo shot as the Cardenales improved to 6-3 for sole possession of first place in the round-robin playoffs.

Jesus Guzman (Giants) and former Major Leaguer Alex Cabrera each hit two-run homers for the Leones (5-4). Box score

La Guaira 7, Aragua 5
Jorge Velandia (Indians) knocked a two-RBI double, Javier Colina (White Sox) doubled and scored twice and Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez threw 1 1/3 shutout innings for his third save, boosting the Tiburones' round-robin record to 5-4.

Hector Gimenez (Rays) hit a two-run homer for the Tigres, who fell to 3-6 in the playoffs. Box score

Mexican Pacific League
Playoffs

Mochis 4, Hermosilla 3
Mexican League vet Victor Bojorquez tied the game with an RBI triple and Jason Bourgeois (Brewers) polished off Mochis' comeback victory with his run-scoring single in the bottom of the ninth inning. The win evened up the semifinal series at 1-1.

Despite a strong effort from Arizona's Edgar Gonzalez, who allowed two runs on seven hits over seven innings, he was left with a no-decision after Jon Adkins (Reds) failed to come through in the save opportunity. Box score

Guasave 3, Mazatlan 1
Former Cubs Minor Leaguer Wilton Chavez held Mazatlan to a run on four hits over 7 1/3 innings while Guasave's offense broke through against Venados pitching in the eighth inning to give the Algondoneros a 2-0 lead in the semifinal series.

Mazatlan starter Walter Silva had held Guasave scoreless until the top of the eighth inning, when Jose Rodriguez singled to score Dionys Cesar. Two more runs scored on a pair of fielding errors in the same inning to cement the victory. Box score

Dominican Winter League
Playoffs

Licey 11, Aguilas 3
Ronnie Belliard (Nationals) doubled and collected three RBIs and Amaury Cazana homered and scored twice as the Tigres improved to 9-5 in the round-robin playoffs.

Salvador Sanchez (White Sox) hit a two-run homer for 2-11 Cibaenas. Box score