The final stretch of the 64th National Baseball Series is heating up

The 64th National Baseball Series enters its most intense pase. With the top of the standings incredibly close and postseason berths being fought over like precious treasures in a land of giants.

The Holguin Cubs crushed the Sancti Spiritus Roosters 14-1 yesterday at José Antonio Huelga Stadium. A victory that solidifies their lead in the standings. Today they will take the field again, looking to secure their position at the top.

In this game, Cristian Arévalo drove in four runs, while Jorlis Bravo and Edward Magaña each contributed three RBIs in a 14-hit offensive outburst that erased their previous loss.

Matanzas, in second place, had their game against Camagüey suspended due to a regrettable incident. The theft of belongings and sports equipment from several athletes at Victoria de Girón Stadium.

The incident, condemned by the entire baseball community. It casts a shadow over the day and raised concerns about ballpark safety. Today, the Cocodrilos will look to climb to the top of the standings in a doubleheader.

Another shameful episode occurred at the Latinoamericano Stadium. Where Santiago de Cuba fielded an ineligible player against Industriales. Although the Avispas lost 6-3, even a victory would have resulted in a forfeit.

This is the fifth time Eddy Cajigal’s coaching staff has committed this infraction. Foreshadowing severe sanctions and calling into question the integrity of his management. On the field, the Havana team, in addition to capitalizing on the opposing team’s error.

Shone with a home run by Ariel Sánchez and strong pitching from Andy Vargas to secure a 6-3 victory. While Las Tunas blanked Artemisa 7-0 thanks to a gem of a pitching performance by Yosmel Garcés and the power of Yordanis Quintero and Yosvani Alarcón.

Cienfuegos and Villa Clara split a doubleheader of contrasting games: first, a close 1-0 victory decided by a home run from Leonardo Montero. Then, a 10-9 offensive outburst highlighted by a grand slam from Erick Acevedo.

Mayabeque defeated Ciego de Avila 3-0, led by Yadián Martínez’s dominance. Pinar del Rio crushed Granma 11-1 with two home runs from Juan Manuel Pérez. In the east, Guantanamo unleashed its fury to knock out Isla de la Juventud 14-4.

The standings show Holguin (36-20) as the sole leader, followed by Matanzas (35-21), Las Tunas (32-20), and Industriales (33-21). Behind them, a group of four teams with 30 wins keeps their playoff hopes alive.

With information from CNA
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