On Monday, the Santiago de Cuba “Avispas” (Wasps) combined their own victory with a loss by the Las Tunas “Leñadores” (Lumberjacks). To reclaim sole possession of the top spot in the Eastern Zone of the 65th National Baseball Series.
Relying on their greatest strength their offense the Santiago squad defeated the Granma “Alazanes” (Stallions) 10-0 at the Mártires de Barbados stadium. They racked up 15 hits, including a home run by Jeison Martínez, bringing their total to 12 wins for the tournament.
The Santiago team also benefited from a solid pitching performance by Osvaldo Acuña. Also who worked all eight innings of the game and secured the first shutout of the championship for his team.
Meanwhile, the “Leñadores,” playing at home at the Julio Antonio Mella stadium. Saw their five-game winning streak come to an end after an 11-10 loss to the Camagüey “Toros” (Bulls). A contest in which both teams combined for 31 hits.
Yordanis Samón and Reinaldo Almanza hit home runs for the winners. While Yosvani Alarcón and Henry Quintero the latter hitting his eighth homer of the season did the same for the losing side.
At the Calixto García stadium, the Holguin “Cachorros” (Cubs) defeated the Guantanamo “Indios” (Indians) 6-0. Marking their fifth consecutive victory and keeping them just one game out of first place.
Rolando Veranes hit a home run and drove in three runs. While Carlos Alberto Santiesteban pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits, to earn the win. The Sancti Spiritus “Gallos” (Roosters) also remained one game out of first place. By defeating the Ciego de Avila “Tigres” (Tigers) 7–2 at José Ramón Cepero Stadium.
José Isaías Grandales earned his second win of the season, Carlos Benavides recorded the save, and Osdany Llorente hit a home run.
Following these results, Santiago de Cuba holds sole possession of the lead in the Eastern Zone with a 12–7 record. Followed by Las Tunas (11–8), Holguin (11–8), Sancti Spiritus (11–8), Granma (10–9), Ciego de Avila (9–10), Camagüey (7–12), and Guantanamo (5–14).
In the West, the Pinar del Rio “Vegueros” (Tobacco Growers) extended their lead at the top by defeating the Artemisa “Cazadores” (Hunters) 9–8, becoming the first team to reach 15 victories.
The win was credited to Mario Luis del Hoyo, while Frank Abel Álvarez closed out the game. Dainel López hit a home run for the losing side.
At 5 de Septiembre Stadium, the Mayabeque “Huracanes” (Hurricanes) defeated the Cienfuegos “Elefantes” (Elephants) 5–3. With José Ignacio Bermúdez picking up the win and Adrián Sosa earning the save. Dennys Laza hit his third home run of the tournament.
Rain prevented the game between Matanzas and Villa Clara at Victoria de Girón Stadium from taking place. Forced the suspension of the match between Industriales and Isla de la Juventud in the eighth inning, with the “Piratas” (Pirates) leading 3–2.
In the Western Zone, following Pinar del Rio (15-4), are Matanzas (11-7), Industriales (9-7), Mayabeque (9-8), Villa Clara (8-9), Artemisa (8-11), Cienfuegos (7-11), and Isla de la Juventud (3-13).
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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