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The Cubs Maintain Their Lead in the National Baseball Series

The Holguin Cubs maintained their lead in the 64th National Series this Sunday. After splitting victories against the Santiago Wasps, in the closing games of the week in Cuba’s 64th National Baseball Series.

Also in Saturday’s game, Santiago unleashed a seven-run offensive onslaught in the ninth inning to win 11-6. Thanks to the strong arm of Osvaldo Acuña and the power of Andy Rodríguez, who hit a grand slam and drove in six runs. Jeison Martínez had four hits and José Luis Gutiérrez three. In an onslaught that left Michel Cabrera without an answer.

Moreover but Holguin responded with fury in the second game: nine hits, a 12-0 strikeout, and a collective roar led by Marcos Luis Fonseca, Arley Poll, and the tournament’s RBI leader, Lázaro Cedeño. Also who added two more runs to his tally. The win went to José Antonio Sánchez, while Alberto Bisset took the loss.

In Camagüey, the Bulls thwarted any sweep, defeating the Lumberjacks 8-4 with 16 hits and a home run by Reinaldo Almanza. Abrahan Licea pitched 5.1 innings of relief to secure the victory.

Matanzas beat Industriales 3-2 at Victoria de Girón Stadium, led by five scoreless innings from Shaiel Cruz and costly errors by the visitors.

Futhermore Cienfuegos reclaimed fifth place with a 6-3 win over La Isla, thanks in large part to Félix Rodríguez’s home run and five RBIs. Meanwhile, Mayabeque defeated Pinar del Rio 7-4 at Capitán San Luis Stadium. Thanks to the drive of Pozo, Alfonso, and Ponce, each with two RBIs. Duvier Peña shone out of the bullpen.

Finally Sancti Spiritus avoided a sweep against Artemisa with a 3-2 victory. Supported by a home run from Rey Richard Ricardo and a save from Yanielquis Duardo.

While Villa Clara completed a doubleheader in Guantanamo (9-3 and 10-3) with two home runs from Jonathan Moreno. Ciego de Avila closed out the day with a 7-5 victory over Granma, driven by a home run from Dayán Ibáñez.

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With information from Prensa Latina

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