Cuban Baseball: Day Marked by Nine Home Runs, Heavy Rains, and Blowouts

Santiago de Cuba Stays Fierce
The third day of the 64th Cuban National Baseball Series offered a lively mix: nine home runs, painful sweeps, rain-shortened games, and even duels decided in the final moments.

The Santiago de Cuba Wasps reaffirmed their sting at Guillermón Moncada Stadium, knocking out the Isla de la Juventud Pirates for the third consecutive day, this time 12–0. Harold Vázquez led the charge with a home run, a double, and a single for six RBIs, while starter Yosiel Serrano tossed five flawless scoreless innings.

Split in Camagüey
In Camagüey, the Bulls claimed a 5–4 win thanks to a homer by Rafael de Jesús, but the Guantánamo Indians struck back with a 4–3 victory in the second game, powered by a home run from Yosbel Pérez, albeit in a losing cause overall.

Artemisa Debuts with Victory
The Artemisa Hunters opened their campaign with a 1–0 triumph over Mayabeque in a seven-inning game. Yunieski García was dominant on the mound, while José Ángel García added another save to his historic record. The second matchup was suspended due to rain.

Industriales Keep Rolling
In Havana’s Latinoamericano Stadium, Industriales once again defeated Cienfuegos, this time 4–2 in a five-inning contest. Roberto Álvarez and Ariel Hechavarría homered in support of a complete-game effort by Remberto Barreto.

Villa Clara Ends Sancti Spíritus’ Streak
Villa Clara handed Sancti Spíritus its first loss of the season, 2–1. A home run by Yuri Fernández and an RBI single from Ariel Díaz backed a solid start by Alain Sánchez.

Holguín Tops Granma
In Holguín, the Cubs beat the Granma Stallions 4–2, with another long ball from Lázaro Cedeño—his second of the tournament. Carlos Alberto Santiesteban earned the win, while Michel Cabrera secured the save despite home runs from Granma’s Darian Palma and Leonardo Alarcón.

Las Tunas Walks Off Pinar del Río
Las Tunas edged Pinar del Río 9–8 in a slugfest, as Roberto Baldoquín starred with a single, two doubles, and two RBIs. For the visitors, veteran Alexei Ramírez added a home run.

Rain Halts Game in Ciego de Ávila
Finally, in Ciego de Ávila, the Tigers led Matanzas 5–4 in the ninth inning when heavy rain forced the game to be suspended. The matchup will resume tomorrow.