Guantánamo, Cuba, May 22 (JIT).- The Hurricanes of Mayabeque began on Tuesday with a 10-0 victory in just five innings against the leader Vegueros de Pinar del Río, in the 63rd National Baseball Series, which lifted the curtains on its twelfth particular subseries.
As hosts at the Nelson Fernández stadium, the Mayabequenses hit three home runs, thanks to the powerful swings of Jaison Martinez, Alexander Pozo, and the 13th of the tournament for the incombustible Denis Laza.
The rain was present in the fifth episode, a valid game and fourth victory for José Ignacio Bermúdez, who threw completely at a rate of four hits.
The forefront of the standings showed some changes, as Granma and Ciego de Ávila suspended their duel due to problems with the transportation of the referees.
The monarch exponent Las Tunas defeated Camagüey 9-4, with the third success of the left-handed Eliander Bravo, and advanced to third place. Yordanis Alarcón went 3 for 4 with two RBIs, to lead the winning offensive.
This date was also fruitful for Industriales, who with their 11x6 victory against Matanzas, moved into fifth position. At the Latin American Stadium, the Lions produced a decisive six-run rally in the third inning after two outs, the result of four hits, two walks, a couple of hits and two errors.
Alfredo Rodríguez, 2-for-4 and a pair of RBIs, stood out at bat for the blues, who also had a home run from Yasiel Santoya.
Third successive victory for right-hander Pavel Hernández, after rejoining the group after his return from the Italian league. In five innings, he walked four and allowed six singles. But the Yumurine Crocodiles proved unproductive.
In other results, Guantánamo beat Villa Clara 6x4, Isla de la Juventud 7x5 to Cienfuegos and Artemisa hit a whopping 23 hits to beat Sancti Spíritus 17x4, who made four errors.
The game between Santiago de Cuba and Holguín was sealed in the fourth act.
After these results, Pinar remains at the top (35-18), followed by Granma (32-20), Las Tunas (29-19) and Ciego de Avila (31-21).
