The Holguin Cubs halted the perfect run of the Santiago de Cuba “Avispas” (Wasps) with a 9-4 victory. Leaving the National Baseball Series without any undefeated teams.
The blow was struck early at Calixto García Stadium, where the hosts scored five runs in the first inning. Gaining the momentum needed to hold off the Santiago squad, which had won its previous four games.
Holguin’s offense racked up 15 hits; a key figure was Yasiel González—last season’s home run leader. Also who celebrated his return from the Chinese League by hitting a home run in his first game of the season.
Jesús Quintán earned the win in relief, while Yosmel Garcés took the loss for the visitors. Despite the setback, the Santiago team retained the top spot in the Eastern Division. A position they now share with the Sancti Spiritus “Gallos” (Roosters).
The Sancti Spiritus squad maintained its strong start by defeating the Las Tunas “Leñadores” (Lumberjacks) 8-7 at Julio Antonio Mella Stadium. Backed by an offense that produced 15 hits and a home run from Osdany Llorente.
Reliever Yanielquis Duardo secured the win with his third save of the season in a game that remained tense until the very end.
Other winners included the Ciego de Avila “Tigres” (Tigers), who beat the Camagüey “Toros” (Bulls) 8-2 at José Ramón Cepero Stadium. The Guantanamo “Indios” (Indians), who notched their first victory of the season by defeating the Granma “Alazanes” (Sorrels) 10-1 at Mártires de Barbados Stadium.
With these results, Santiago de Cuba and Sancti Spiritus share the top spot in the Eastern Zone. Both with a record of four wins and one loss. Followed by Holguin and Ciego de Avila, who hold a 3-2 record.
Las Tunas and Granma stand at two wins and three losses. While Camagüey and Guantanamo round out the standings with one win in five games.
In the West, the Pinar del Rio Vegueros capitalized on an offensive outburst in the seventh inning to defeat the Isla Pirates 14-10 at Capitán San Luis Stadium, taking sole possession of first place.
Alfonso Urquiola’s squad staged a comeback with a nine-run rally that erased their opponent’s lead and secured their fourth consecutive victory.
At Latinoamericano Stadium, the Industriales Leones defeated the Artemisa Cazadores via a 12-1 knockout. Powered by an offense that tallied 12 hits—including home runs by Yasmani Tomás, Ariel Hechavarría, and Carlos Alberto Nieto.
Young pitcher Fher Cejas—a member of the Cuban preliminary roster for the U-23 World Cup in Nicaragua. Delivered a solid six-inning start, allowing just one hit while striking out seven and issuing no walks.
Meanwhile, the Mayabeque Huracanes beat the Matanzas Cocodrilos 11-9 at Victoria de Girón Stadium in a game featuring six home runs that kept the scoreboard active.
The Western slate concluded with the Cienfuegos Elefantes defeating the Villa Clara Leopardos 11-4 at 5 de Septiembre Stadium. In a rain-shortened game where Raúl Pérez hit a home run. Pinar del Rio leads the Western Zone with a 4-0 record, ahead of Matanzas, Artemisa, and Mayabeque, who are tied at 3-2.
Villa Clara, Industriales, and Cienfuegos hold 2-3 records, while La Isla sits in last place with one win and four losses.
With information from Prensa Latina
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