The Toros de Tijuana and Sultanes de Monterrey meet again on August 31, 2026 at Walmart Park, with both clubs sitting at 1-1 in their postseason series. Whoever wins tonight takes the series lead and moves a step closer to the next round. First pitch is set for 7:30 PM CT (9:30 PM ET / 9:30 PM Caracas / 9:30 PM Santo Domingo).
Game Info
- Matchup: Toros de Tijuana vs. Sultanes de Monterrey
- League: Liga Mexicana de Béisbol (LMB)
- Date: August 31, 2026
- First Pitch: 7:30 PM CT · 9:30 PM ET · 9:30 PM Caracas · 9:30 PM Santo Domingo
- Venue: Walmart Park
- Round: Postseason
How to Watch
- LMB.TV — Full-season streaming: all 930 regular-season games, Home Run Derby, All-Star Game, every playoff game and the Serie del Rey. $950 MXN/season in Mexico; $60 USD/season from outside Mexico (no geo-restrictions).
- Canal Once (11.1) — Free over-the-air; 2 games per week, regular season and postseason.
- Imagen Televisión — Free; 2 games each weekend on national broadcast + 4 weekday games (Tue–Fri) on digital. Part of the 2026–2028 rights deal that debuted June 7, 2026.
- TV Azteca / Home Run Azteca — Free; select games via TV Azteca Deportes, envivo.tvazteca.com, and YouTube.
- Hi Sports (Totalplay) — 3 games per week + playoffs and Serie del Rey.
- TVC Deportes (Megacable) — 2 games per week + Home Run Derby and All-Star Game.
- Sultanes local feed: RGTV Canal 6.3 / Multimedios · ESPN, Disney+, FOX One, TVC Deportes.
Outside Mexico: LMB.TV International ($60 USD/season) is the most complete option — no blackouts, no geo-blocks.
How They’re Coming In
- Toros de Tijuana: 1-1 (.500) in the series
- Sultanes de Monterrey: 1-1 (.500) in the series
Starting Pitchers
- Toros: Daniel Martinez (RHP)
- Sultanes: Daniel Cruz (RHP) — Mexican-born, from Saltillo
What to Watch For
With both clubs deadlocked at 1-1, tonight is essentially a swing game — the winner grabs control of the series. The pitching matchup between Daniel Martinez (Toros) and hometown arm Daniel Cruz (Sultanes) will set the tone. Cruz, a Saltillo native pitching in front of his home crowd, will look to give Monterrey the edge it needs.
This article will be updated after the final out with the score, key plays, and video highlights.
