Today, the champion Leñadores de Las Tunas will attempt to maintain their undefeated record in the 64th National Baseball Series, after defeating the Vegueros de Pinar del Río 10-6 in the tournament opener.
Julio Antonio Mella Stadium will once again host the clash between Las Tunas and Pinar del Río, this time with pitchers Alejandro Meneses and Jenier Álvarez, respectively.
Yesterday, the home team punished starter Leodán Reyes with 12 hits and a seven-run fifth inning, while Henry Quintero and Deismel Hurtado hit home runs, and Roberto Baldoquín collected three hits.
In Camagüey, Toros defeated the Indios de Guantánamo 6-2 thanks to a solid start by José Ramón Rodríguez, who struck out eight in six innings, and Reinaldo Almanza’s historic debut with two home runs. Rodolfo Soris will take the mound for the hosts and Fernando Sánchez for the visitors in the second game.
The Cachorros de Holguín defeated Granma 6-0 with the Wilson Paredes-Michel Cabrera duo, and the offense of Lázaro Cedeño, who hit a home run in his debut for the team. Today, José Enrique Pérez will look to maintain the Cachorros’ dominance against Yunier Castillo, designated hitter by the Alazanes.
The Avispas de Santiago de Cuba roared at Guillermón Moncada Stadium, knocking out the Piratas de la Isla 14-4, supported by two home runs by Yoelkis Guibert and three home runs. For the day, Wilber Reyna will be the indomitable starter against Sair Sánchez for the Piratas.
In the Latinoamericano stadium, Industriales fell 7-5 to Elefantes de Cienfuegos despite a home run by Cienfuegos native Ariel Hechavarría. The Elephants did some timely damage to get off to a strong start and will send Alex Daniel Pérez to the mound today in a duel against Raymond Figueredo for the Lions.
The Cocodrilos de Matanzas won the Victoria de Girón match against Ciego de Ávila and aim to extend their streak with the help of Noelvys Entenza’s experience. At the same time, the Tigres will rely on Liomil González.
In Artemisa, the game against Mayabeque was canceled due to rain. Today, Yunieski García and Yadián Martínez will face off in a doubleheader at the 26 de Julio Stadium.
Finally, the match between Sancti Spíritus and Villa Clara will resume at the José Antonio Huelga Stadium, with the Leopardos leading 2-1 after six innings.
