Industriales in pursuit of the throne in the Baseball Series

With the top spot within striking distance and roaring like never before, the Industriales Lions will take to the field today to face the Matanzas Crocodiles in their quest for the 64th National Baseball Series title.

Meanwhile, the Holguin Cubs—league leaders—are sharpening their claws to begin their weekly duel today against the Santiago de Cuba Wasps. Determined to defend their position at their home stadium, Calixto García.

Yesterday, in a Victoria de Girón stadium with the best attendance of the season, the Havana Lions defeated Matanzas 5-1 to reach 30 wins. Climb to second place in the standings, and move within half a game of the Eastern Division’s lead. The home team, now fourth with a 31-20 record, relinquished their position to the Industriales surge.

Raymond Figueredo delivered a masterpiece on the mound: seven immaculate innings, six strikeouts, and just five hits allowed. Earning his fourth win of the season. Brian Alejandro Reyes took the loss.

Ángel Alfredo Hechavarría’s hot bat once again led the Blue Jays’ charge with a single and a double. Driving in three runs and bringing his season total to 48. The home team’s only run came in the bottom of the ninth when Eduardo Blanco ignited the crowd with a triple, and Andrys Pérez drove him in with a single.

In Camagüey, the Las Tunas Lumberjacks, third with a 28-18 record. Once again wielded their axes, defeating the home team’s Toros (22-29) 6-3 and moving within one and a half games of the lead.

Henry Quintero and Leonardo Joseph led the offense with three hits each, including a home run. Andier Reyes earned the win with a solid 4.2 innings of relief, while Yonimiller Mendoza took the loss.

The Artemisa Hunters (27-21) also took advantage of the day’s action. Defeating the Sancti Spiritus Roosters (28-23) 9-0 in a game shortened to six innings due to rain.
Dayan García homered, Yansué Moré went a perfect 3-for-3 with an RBI, and Osbel Pacheco added two more runs. Andy Luis Pérez recorded his fifth win with a complete game.

At Cristóbal Labra Stadium, the Cienfuegos Elephants (27-20) continued their dominant run, defeating the Isla de la Juventud Pirates (13-37) 7-3. José Manuel Oramas homered, Luis Vicente Mateo drove in three runs, and José Carlos Sarría earned his second win with seven innings of relief.

The Vegueros of Pinar del Rio (24-22) defeated the Huracanes of Mayabeque (26-22) 1-0 in a thrilling game. A hit by Juan Carlos Arencibia decided the contest. Frank Denis Blanco earned the win after a brief relief appearance, following eight flawless innings by Randy Martínez.

Finally, the Indios of Guantanamo (14-36), playing at their home stadium, Nguyen Van Troi, edged out the Leopardos of Villa Clara (14-24) 3-2 thanks to a two-run homer by Rafael Casi.

In addition to today’s game between Holguin and Santiago de Cuba, Ciego de Avila and Granma will also open their seasons this week with a doubleheader in Campechuela.

With information from CNA

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