Wasps Soar Solo in Cuban Baseball

Santiago de Cuba became the sole unbeaten team in the 65th Cuban National Baseball Series after knocking out Guantánamo 14-4 to complete a sweep propelled by their powerful offense.
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The Avispas (Wasps), managed by Idalberto Lamote, turned the Guillermón Moncada Stadium into an impenetrable fortress during their first four games. They were powered by three home runs, bringing their season total to 15—the highest mark in the championship.

Carlos Monier, Yoel Yanqui, and Edilse Silva—the latter hitting a grand slam—spearheaded the damage against the opposing pitching staff with a combined total of 10 runs driven in, securing the Santiago squad firmly at the top of the Eastern Zone.

Osvaldo Acuña claimed the victory, while Oriolvis Cobas took the loss.

The day also saw Sancti Spíritus lose its undefeated record, falling 5-4 to Camagüey at José Antonio Huelga Stadium, where Edgar Suárez earned the win and José Santos suffered the defeat.

Hubert Sánchez shined for the Toros (Bulls) by going 4-for-4 with a double, a performance that contributed to the first setback for Sancti Spíritus, which now holds a 3-1 record.

Meanwhile, Granma and Las Tunas closed out their weekly matchups with victories to split their respective series.

The Alazanes (Stallions) edged the Cachorros (Pups) of Holguín 4-3 at Calixto García Stadium, despite a home run by Nelson Batista. Concurrently, the Leñadores (Lumberjacks) defeated Ciego de Ávila 19-12 at Julio Antonio Mella Stadium in a game marked by heavy offensive production.

Yordanis Alarcón and Luis Pérez launched homers for Las Tunas, while Ronaldo Castillo, Asniel Jiménez, and George Contreras went deep for the Tigres (Tigers).

In the Western Zone, Pinar del Río, Artemisa, and Matanzas each collected their third victories to share first place.

The Vegueros (Tobacco Growers) staged another high-octane offensive display at Latinoamericano Stadium, hammering 22 hits to defeat Industriales 17-12, supported by round-trippers from Jorge Yoan Rojas and Jesús Arcia.

Juan Manuel Pérez delivered a standout performance with five consecutive doubles and four runs driven in, a streak that established a new record for Cuban national championships.

Meanwhile, Artemisa dispatched Isla de la Juventud in a 16-6 knockout behind a 15-hit attack that featured home runs from Yansue Moré and Yadier Ruiz. Frank David González hit his third home run of the season for the losing side, moving into a tie for the league lead in that category.

Matanzas defeated Cienfuegos 6-4 at Victoria de Girón Stadium, with Luis Manuel Hernández earning the win and Naykel Cruz securing his third save, keeping him atop that department.

In the final game of the slate, Villa Clara defeated Mayabeque 9-4 at Nelson Fernández Stadium to tie their series at two wins apiece, fueled by home runs from Mailon Tomás Alonso for the Leopardos (Leopards) and Frank Alonso for the Huracanes (Hurricanes).

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