Ai Miyazato takes 2-stroke lead in Tres Marias in Mexico

Miyazato takes 2-stroke lead in Mexico

MORELIA, Mexico — Ai Miyazato moved into position for her third victory of the season, shooting a 2-under 71 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead over long-hitting playing partners Michelle Wie and Brittany Lincicome in the Tres Marias Championship.

Miyazato, the Japanese star who won the season-opening events in Thailand and Singapore, had a 13-under 206 total at Tres Marias Country Club.

Wie, a stroke ahead after two rounds, shot a 73, and Lincicome had a 72 in windy conditions on the mountainside course. Top-ranked Mexican star Lorena Ochoa, retiring after the tournament, was sixth at 10 under after a 70.