Quarterfinal Playoffs Resume with High-Stakes Matchups
The quarterfinal playoffs of Cuba's 64th National Baseball Series resume today with games in three ballparks, filled with revenge, pride, and tension.

In their Victoria de Girón fortress, the Matanzas Crocodiles will take the field with the mission of preserving their undefeated status against the Sancti Spíritus Roosters, after authoritatively imposing themselves in the opening clash. The squad led by the experienced Armando Ferrer will try to consolidate its advantage in this best-of-seven series.

On Wednesday, the saurians opened their win column with a resounding 10-1 victory, featuring hot bats and the serene dominance of pitcher Yoennis Yera, on a day when their stadium once again seemed an impregnable stronghold.

Tuneros Aim to Avenge Home Defeat
Meanwhile, the Las Tunas Lumberjacks will seek to heal the wound opened in their own den, after falling surprisingly to the Villa Clara Leopards. The felines arrive emboldened by a streak that seems to know no fatigue, while the tuneros, wounded in their pride as back-to-back champions, promise to come out with the edge of their axes held high.

Yesterday's games provided epic scenes. Villa Clara shone at the Julio Antonio Mella stadium with an offensive explosion of seven runs in the third inning to defeat their rivals 10-4, backed by Yoasnier Pérez's home run and Darío Sarduy's steadiness on the mound.

Suspended Game to be Completed
The challenge suspended due to darkness between the Holguín Cubs and the Artemisa Hunters will also resume, with the latter leading 3-1 in the third inning. The first duel went to Holguín, so today's game could tip the emotional balance of a series that promises to be long and hard-fought.

Day of Respite for Industriales and Mayabeque
Industriales and the Mayabeque Hurricanes, meanwhile, will have a day of respite before taking their battle to the Latinoamericano Stadium, where they will cross bats again on Friday after splitting honors in San José de Las Lajas.

In yesterday's game, Mayabeque got revenge against Industriales with a 7-1 victory, led by Dennis Laza's RBI double and Frank Alonso's home run, while José Ignacio Bermúdez wove seven commanding innings from the mound.