Mariano Rivera performs an honorary launch in Mexico

Former Panama pitcher and Hall of Famer, Mariano Rivera made honorable throws in the game in which he Devils Reds won 4-3 over the New York Yankees, in return BThe Bronx Bombers in Mexico City 56 years later.

Rivera bowled the first ball before a friendly between New York Yankees cagainst Red Devils from Mexicoor this Sunday (yesterday), at the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium.

In this match the Dominican, Robinson Canowas a figure for red devils, hitting 3-for-4, with a home run and a hitter for Yankees It was Dominican Oscar González, who went 3-for-4 and scored 2 runs.

This was the Devils second win against yankees, The first of the streak came 56 years ago in March, 1968, when the Reds beat Mickey Mantle’s New York team 5-3 in the first game; In the second, Mexico fell 9-1.

For his part, the Dominican Robinson Canó, the second holder of the league Red Devils from Mexicoassured this Sunday that the hit in the home game against the New York Yankees, with whom he won the World Championship in 2009, brought back fond memories.

“It’s a good feeling to get a home result in front of these fans, that’s what gives you an extra essence when it comes to the game because I like to play for something. Today’s game brought back good memories. It’s always going to be fun to play against the Yankees and see that shield on the field,” he explained after the Yankees’ win. red devils for 4-3 over Yankees.

Canó was the Devils’ top scorer 3-for-4, with two runs scored and one run scored, leading them to their second all-time win Mexico about New York, where he returned after 56 years City of Mexico.