Raidel Martinez

Havana, July 27 (RHC) - Cuban Raidel Martinez earned his 29th save of the season today in the Yomiuri Giants' 6x5 win over the Hiroshima Carp in the Japanese Professional Baseball League 2025.

At Mazda Stadium, the lanky and speedy right-handed closer retired in a row all three batters faced in a one-inning performance.

Raidel, who had not posted a save since July 12, improved his ERA to 0.99 WHIP and took sole possession of the Central League saves lead.

Last season and as a member of the Chunichi Dragons staff, Raidel set a record of 43 saves. And in this season he seems ready to improve it.

Also, in another result of the day with Cuban participation, Lotte Marinos overcame Nippon Ham Fighters 5x4 at Es Con Field, Hokkaido.

For Nippon Ham, starter Ariel Martínez failed in a relief appearance to reduce his average to .217.

Source: JIT