Starting today, the Holguin “Cubs” will host the Sancti Spiritus “Roosters” as the eighth round of head-to-head matchups in the National Baseball Series.
José Eduardo Santos is expected to start on the mound for the Sancti Spiritus side. While Rubén Rodríguez is slated to start for the Holguin team.
According to statistics compiled by Wilber Rodríguez Vera, the Roosters hold an all-time lead of 122–115 against the Cubs. Over the last five seasons, they have significantly improved that record to 19–6.
Other matchups in the Eastern Zone include Las Tunas vs. Santiago de Cuba at Guillermón Moncada Stadium. Ciego de Avila vs. Granma at Mártires de Barbados Stadium. And Camagüey vs. Guantanamo at Van Troi Stadium.
The “Lumberjacks” of Las Tunas lead the zone with 20 wins and nine losses. Followed by Holguin (17–11), Santiago de Cuba (16–12), Granma (15–14), Sancti Spiritus (14–15), and Ciego de Avila (14–15). Meanwhile, Camagüey (12–17) and Guantanamo (7–22) round out the standings. Trailing well behind the top four teams that will advance to the next stage.
In the Western Zone, the matchups will feature Pinar del Rio vs. Matanzas at Victoria de Girón Stadium, Industriales vs. Cienfuegos (at 5 de Septiembre Stadium). Mayabeque vs. Artemisa (at 26 de Julio Stadium), and Villa Clara vs. La Isla (at Cristóbal Labra Stadium).
Following this Sunday’s results in the Western division, Pinar del Rio leads with a record of 22 wins and 7 losses. Followed by Matanzas (18-9), Industriales (17-10), and Cienfuegos (17-12)—in that order. While Mayabeque (14-14), Villa Clara (10-16), Artemisa (10-19), and Isla de la Juventud (3-24) round out the list. Remaining outside the “hot zone” that grants entry to the playoffs.
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