The Holguin Cubs, hosting the Las Tunas Lumberjacks at Calixto García Stadium, defeated the Las Tunas Lumberjacks 4-2 to move up to fifth place in the 64th National Baseball Series. Which began its sixth home game this Tuesday.
It was another effective start by Wilson Paredes (3-1), who pitched seven innings against the strong Las Tunas offense. Also which only managed to score one run and connect on six hits. While five men struck out and received just one walk.
Incidentally, with his performance this Tuesday, Paredes reached 1,005 2/3 innings. Becoming the eleventh Cubs pitcher to surpass the 1,000-inning mark in our domestic tournaments and the 159th nationwide.
Leadoff reliever Ramiro Rodríguez recorded just one out, walking two batters and allowing Yudier Rondón’s second home run of the championship. José Antonio Sánchez earned his third save, going 1 2/3 with a single.
For Holguin, Edward Magaña (2-2, 2 RBI), Yulián Concepción (3-2, 2 RBI), and Lázaro Cedeño (3-2) stood out. Including his eighth double of the season, to move within one of the league leader, Leonel Moas Jr. of Camagüey.
For the defeated, Yosvani Alarcón went 2-for-4 with a double. Although he struck out twice. The loss went to Anier Pérez (0-1), who allowed nine hits and four earned runs in 6 1/3 innings.
On the same day, Artemisa defeated leader Matanzas 6-1 at their home Crocodile Palace to tie for second place in the series with the Santiago de Cuba Wasps. Who were unable to play their match against the Camagüey Bulls due to transportation issues.
The Sancti Spiritus Roosters defeated the Havana Industriales 12-8 at the Latinoamericano Stadium. To secure their place in the qualifying zone and prevent the Havana team from moving up to second place.
In other matches, the Mayabeque Hurricanes defeated the Isla de la Juventud Pirates 8-0. The Guantanamo Indians defeated the Ciego de Avila Tigers 5-3 at their Nguyen Van Troi Stadium. The Cienfuegos Elephants defeated the Pinar del Rio Vegueros 2-1 at the 5 de Septiembre Stadium.
The game between the Granma Alazanes and the Villa Clara Leopardos was sealed in the eighth inning, with the eastern team leading 1-0.
Here’s how the standings in the top segment are: Matanzas (20-6), Santiago and Artemisa (16-7 at 2.5 points), Industriales (5-7 at 3.5 points), Holguin (16-9 at 3.5 points). Las Tunas (14-9 at 4.5 points), Sancti Spiritus (14-11 at 5.5 points), and Camagüey (13-12 at 6.5 points).
This Wednesday will be the second game of these sixth rounds. At the close of the game, we learned that the game scheduled for Thursday at the Orlando Proenza Stadium in Buenaventura, Holguin, will not be played due to wet ground in the outfield, according to provincial commissioner Irochi Bartutis.
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