The Holguin Cubs achieved one of those victories that leaves a strange feeling in their fans. As it wasn’t won on the field, but rather through the application of rules that truly seem somewhat “childish.”
The truth is that after an unquestionable success on the field, 10-2, the Camagüey Bulls saw their victory crumble due to the use of a player, Yan Rey Pomares. Who was not initially registered to be used in the game.
The regulations dictate that the victory be awarded to Holguin, 9-0, and that the individual performance of all players who participated in the game be valid. Even if there was no winning or losing pitcher.
Therefore, the ninth home run hit by Yasiel González, the only baserunner for the Holguin team, who only managed five hits and committed three errors, is legitimate. Compared to 19 hits and one error for the Camagüeyans.
The most notable event this Tuesday, at the start of the seventh home game of the 64th National Baseball Series. It was the scoreless game achieved by Pável Hernández in the 12-0 knockout in seven innings delivered by Industriales to Artemisa.
The right-hander from the capital thus became the seventh pitcher to win more than one game. Without allowing hits or runs in the Cuban baseball championships since 1962.
In his impeccable performance, the Leones right-hander struck out seven opponents and issued only one walk. Becoming the seventh pitcher to accomplish this feat for the second time. Having first done so on May 8th, 2024, when he defeated Holguin 7-0 in the Latinoamerican.
The list of the most wins in games without allowing hits or runs in Cuba is led by Juan Pérez Pérez with three. Followed by Maels Rodríguez, Aquino Abreu, Rogelio García, Freddy Asiel Álvarez, Geonel Gutiérrez, and Pavel Hernández, all with two.
According to statistician Benigno Daquinta, of the 68 games concluded in this way in the country. This Tuesday’s was the third played at Artemisa’s 26 de Julio Park. Calixto García Stadium remains the only one in the provincial capital where such a feat has never been achieved in the national series.
On this same day, the Roosters of Sancti Spiritus defeated the leaders, the Crocodiles from Matanzas, 5-4, in their home stadium, Victoria de Girón. While at Guillermón Moncada Stadium, the Lumberjacks of Las Tunas defeated the Avispas 13-7 in a festival of home runs.
For Las Tunas, the brothers Yovani and Yordanis Alarcón, as well as Luis Pérez and Henry Quintero, homered for Las Tunas. While Francisco Martínez and Yordis Perera hit for Las Tunas.
Meanwhile, the Cienfuegos Elephants moved closer to the qualifying zone by beating the Mayabeque Hurricanes 4-2. The La Isla Pirates defeated the Pinar del Rio Vegueros 4-3, and the Granma Alazanes defeated the Guantanamo Indians 8-4. The match between Villa Clara and Ciego de Avila was postponed due to rain.
The standings in the top bracket show the following order: Matanzas (22-9), Santiago (19-10 at 2.0). Industriales and Artemisa (18-10 at 2.5), Holguin (19-11 at 2.5), Las Tunas (17-11 at 3.5). Sancti Spiritus (18-13 at 4.0), and Mayabeque (16-14 at 5.5) are in the qualifying zone. In ninth and tenth place are Cienfuegos (14-13 at 6.0) and Camagüey (15-16 at 7.0).
This Wednesday, starting at 2:00 pm, the second games of these seventh rounds will be played. Also the left-hander Andriw Valido (1-0) will make his first start for the Cubs.
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