Frederich Cepeda

Havana, Apr 2 (RHC) - Frederich Cepeda hit his 2503rd lifetime hit as part of Ciego de Avila's 5x4 victory against Granma in the III Elite League of Cuban Baseball and became the national record holder in that offensive category.

On the field of the Mártires de Barbados Stadium in Bayamo, the fireproof right-hander hit that historic hit against César García, standing in the left-handed batter's box, and drove in two runs. Thus, the native of Sancti Spíritus left behind Danel Castro (2502).

The Tigres avileños were losing the game 2x4 in the ninth inning, but scored a decisive three-run run, with four consecutive hits against Yanielkis Duardo, one of the best relievers in the country. Leonardo Moreira won the game and Duardo gave up a run.

With this victory, the Tigres tied at the top with Leñadores de Las Tunas, which left 12 runners on base and lost 2x6 to Vegueros de Pinar del Río, visiting the Capitán San Luis Park. For the winners, Yaser Julio González, who hit 4-2 with a double and three RBIs, was the standout hitter.