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Covering all bases in Cancun, from the Cancun Playoffs to the Cancun World Classic.


Giants Stun Pirates with Dramatic Walk-Off in Cancun Wild Card Thriller
CANCUN - In a heart-pounding Game 3 of the Cancun Wild Card Series, the San Francisco Giants edged out the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2, advancing to the NLDS amid the sweltering heat and vibrant energy of Cancun. The winner-take-all matchup, broadcast live on FAX+ and the FAX App, featured stellar pitching, monster home runs, and a finish that left fans buzzing. With the series tied 1-1 heading into Thursday's showdown, both teams brought their A-game, but it was the Giants' resil

Fax Sports
Oct 2, 20252 min read


Cancun Playoffs Day 2: Verlander No-hitter, Pickles, Samurai, and Astros Advance
Giants 3, Pirates 0 Matt Chapman powered the Giants to an early 3-0 lead with a home run, setting the stage for a dominant performance. Justin Verlander, fresh off a 4-11 regular season with San Francisco, delivered a no-hitter through five innings and beyond, stifling the Pirates' offense. Tensions flared when Pittsburgh's Tommy Pham bat-flipped after drawing a walk from Verlander, nearly sparking a brawl in the late innings. Verlander sealed the no-hitter, leading the Giant

Fax Sports
Oct 2, 20252 min read


RECAP: Cancun Wild Card Playoffs, Day 1
Pirates 1, Giants 0 Paul Skenes delivered an outstanding performance for the Pirates, striking out 273 batters over 8 innings and setting a new MLB and Cancun record by fanning Rafael Devers five times in three innings. Oneil Cruz hit a crucial home run off Logan Webb, giving the Pirates a 1-0 lead that held as the final score. The game included quirky elements like Livvy Dunne attending to support Skenes and announcers Gary Busey and Ben Verlander, adding a humorous twist to

Fax Sports
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Houston Astros Clinch Cancun Playoffs Birth After MLB Elimination
CANCUN — The Houston Astros did the funniest two-step in sports today: out of October, straight into Cancun. With the Cleveland Guardians beating the Texas Rangers earlier this afternoon, Houston was officially eliminated from the MLB postseason. Minutes later, Fax Sports reporter Tom Dung broke the news we were all waiting for: the Astros have clinched the #6 seed in the 2025 Cancun Playoffs, where all games will be held inside the Cancun Dome—air-conditioned, domed, and s

Fax Sports
Sep 27, 20253 min read
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