Lions Knock Out Cubs and Solidify Their Position at the Elite League

The Industriales Lions knocked out the Holguin Cubs 16-2 on Thursday at their home stadium, Calixto García. Solidifying their position atop the Cuban Baseball League’s IV Elite League.

Guillermo Carmona’s Lions continued their winning streak in the City of Parks with their fifth consecutive victory. Their third on home soil bringing their total to eight in the tournament. And extending their lead to two games over Artemisa and Las Tunas, who are tied for second place.

A lethal seven-run rally in the first inning proved too much for the Cubs. So who have been unable to capitalize on their offense in front of their home crowd. They have dropped from first to fourth place in the standings in just three games.
For the Havana team, Yoangel La O and Jonathan Bridón hit grand slams. Yaser Julio González added two home runs, bringing his season total to six and making him the league leader.

Andy Vargas started for the Havana team, but the credit went to Jordan Williams. Alo who delivered an effective relief appearance. Allowing only one run on a home run by Leonardo Alarcón.

Wilson Paredes took the loss after surrendering nine runs in four innings. A stretch in which his team committed three errors that led to runs.

At Nelson Fernández Stadium in San José de las Lajas, the home team. The Mayabeque Hurricanes, and the Las Tunas Lumberjacks split a doubleheader.

In the earlier game, the home team won 5-1, thanks to a solid performance by Héctor Bermúdez, who pitched six and two-thirds scoreless innings.
Islay Sotolongo suffered the loss, and Alexander Pozo hit his first home run. Part of a nine-hit offensive outburst that also featured RBI singles. From Frederich Cepeda and Denis Laza, as well as a double from Jeison Martínez.

In the second game, the green and red team took the victory with a score of 6-3, backed by a nine-hit attack.

Yudier Rondón drove in two runs, while Yosvani and Yordanis Alarcón. Along with Osmán Caruncho, contributed RBI singles.

Yosmel Garcés earned the win after pitching five innings and allowing two runs. While Duvier Peña was unable to complete the second inning and took the loss after surrendering three runs.

The game between the Artemisa Hunters and the Matanzas Crocodiles was suspended for the second consecutive day due to rain.

Following these results, Industriales leads with an 8-3 record. Followed by Artemisa (5-4), Las Tunas (6-5), Holguin (5-6), Matanzas (4-5), and Mayabeque (3-8).

With information from CNA

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