The Charros de Jalisco are ready to defend their Mexican Pacific League (LMP) crown, hosting the season opener against the Venados de Mazatlan on Tuesday, October 11, 7 p.m. at their home stadium in Zapopan.

Guadalajara’s multi world champion boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez will throw the first pitch, in front of an expected large crowd.

The Charros come into the new season in good form, having won their final pre-season game against the Sultanes Monterrey 2-1 on October 3.  Returning for the new season will be last-year’s title-winning coach Roberto Vizcarra, and the team’s legendary 40-year-old capitán José “Manny” Rodríguez.

The October 11 opener is followed up immediately by a three-game home series against the Venados, Wednesday, October 12 to Friday, October 14, with all games starting at 7:30 p.m.

The next two home series are weekend affairs: against the Mayos de Navojoa on Friday, October 21, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 22, 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 23, 1 p.m.; and against the Cañeros de Los Mochis on Friday, October 28, 7 p.m.; Saturday, October 29, 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 30, 5 p.m.

Tickets for Charros games are available at boletomovil.com, and at the stadium box office.

The Charros play at the Estadio de Beisbol Charros de Jalisco, Santa Lucía 373, Colonia Tepeyac, Zapopan. The stadium is located just off the northern Periferico, a few blocks from the Auditorio Telmex, where parking is available.