With a positive record of 15 wins and 9 losses, placing them sixth in the standings. The Holguin Cubs begin the second quarter of the 64th National Baseball Series against Las Tunas.
This result is based on a balanced performance of the key indicators in each of the game’s departments: hitting, pitching, and defense.
The northeastern team is batting .314 collectively, ranking third. Surpassed only by Camagüey (.348) and Santiago de Cuba (.316) and ahead of their current rivals, Las Tunas (.312).
Continuing their offensive game, Lugdis Pineda’s team is third in RBIs (146), fourth in runs scored (159). And fourth in home runs (21) and slugging percentage (.448).
Holguin’s pitching is eighth in ERA with a 4.62 earned run average (ERA). Below the league average of 5.15, fourth in strikeouts with 132. Also second in strikeout-to-walk ratio (1.81) having issued only 73 bases. Holguin’s relievers have saved seven games, third in the league.
Finally, the Cubs’ defense has a .979 batting average with 18 errors. Second only to Matanzas (.982), which has 17 miscues.
From an individual standpoint, Michael Gorgüet’s offense stands out. Leading the batters with a .447 batting average (38 for 85) with five doubles, two home runs, and 17 RBIs.
Other notable pitchers are Lázaro Cedeño (377 runs, 7 2Bs, 6 HRs, 26 RBIs), Yasiel González (371 runs, 3 2Bs, 6 HRs, 15 RBIs). Ernesto Torres (365 runs, 5 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 2 HRs, 15 RBIs), and Luis Raúl Domínguez (344 runs, 4 2Bs, 13 RBIs).
The pitchers who have contributed the most to the Holguin cause are Michel Cabrera (4 PG, 0 JP, 5 SG), José Miguel Rodríguez (2 PG, 0 JP). Carlos Santiesteban (3 PG, 2 JPs), Wilson Paredes (2 PG, 1 JP), and José Antonio Sánchez (1 PG, 1 JP, 2 SGs).
The Cocodrilos (20-5) sit atop the standings, with their closest rivals being the Santiago de Cuba Wasps (16-7 at 3.0). The Industriales Lions, and the Artemisa Hunters (15-7 at 3.5). Completing the qualifying group are Las Tunas (14-8 at 4.5), Holguin (15-9 at 4.5), Sancti Spiritus (14-11 at 6.0), and Camagüey (13-12 at 7.0).
In addition to the Cubs and Leñadores matchup, scheduled for Thursday 9th at the Orlando Proenza Vera Stadium in Buenaventura. Sancti Spiritus vs. Industriales, Isla de la Juventud vs. Mayabeque. And Artemisa vs. Matanzas, starting this Tuesday.
The fifth individual matches are completed with the matches between Pinar del Rio and Cienfuegos. Granma and Villa Clara, Camagüey and Santiago de Cuba. And Ciego de Avila and Guantanamo.
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