Lara takes a 2-1 lead.

LARA 4, MAGALLANES 2 IN LARA

Game summary: Lara scored two in the first and led 4-0 after five. Magallanes rallied for both runs in the ninth, but the tying run did not come to bat.

Magallanes: Elvis Andrus (Texas) was 1-for-3 with a homer and a walk. Edgar Martinez retired all five batters he faced.

Lara: Raul Rivero allowed only two hits and a walk in 5.2 scoreless innings. Luis Valbuena (Cubs) was 2-for-3 with two doubles and a walk, scoring once and driving in one.

Lara leads the best-of-seven series two games to one.