The Industriales Leones escaped a sweep today against the Mayabeque Huracanes at Latinoamericano Stadium, leaving them alone at the top of the standings in the IV Cuban Baseball Elite League.

Following three consecutive losses, the Leones, managed by Guillermo Carmona, woke up their bats to defeat their rivals 15-6. This marked their tenth victory of the championship on a day when Las Tunas fell to Matanzas and relinquished the league lead.

The capital city team came from behind twice during the first half of the game before taking a definitive lead in the fourth inning, courtesy of a single by Yasmani Tomás off losing reliever José Raúl Román.

After the Huracanes manufactured four runs in the first inning and one more in the second, the Leones responded with a four-run rally to tie the game. However, they fell behind again in the third frame until Jonathan Bridón hit a home run to restore parity to the scoreboard.

In the fifth inning, Carlos Alberto Nieto—who had already hit a triple and a single—blasted the first home run of his career to extend the Blue Team's lead. Other offensive standouts in a 20-hit attack included Roberto Álvarez, who had a perfect 3-for-3 afternoon, and Yasiel Santoya, who contributed a home run and three runs batted in.

Rafael Orlando Perdomo walked through fire on the mound but managed to settle down to earn the victory. In a six-inning performance, he allowed six runs (four unearned) and struck out two batters, bringing his tournament total to 16 strikeouts to maintain his lead in that category.

At Victoria de Girón Stadium, the Matanzas Cocodrilos also avoided a sweep by defeating the Las Tunas Leñadores 7-6, breaking a dismal 10-game losing streak.

Rafael de Jesús Álvarez hit a home run with two runners on base, Brayan Peña drove in two teammates with a single, and Yulieski Remón extended his hitting streak to 15 consecutive games. Sahiel Cruz earned the win with a six-inning effort, allowing just two runs, while Yadier Garay secured the save. Yosmel Garcés took the loss after giving up six runs in four innings.

Finally, the Holguín Cachorros defeated Artemisa 10-3 to win their weekly head-to-head series three games to one.

The northeastern team tallied 13 hits, highlighted by Michael Gorguet's two-run home run, while Carlos Monier homered for the losing side. Carlos Alberto Santiesteban pitched five innings, allowing only one earned run to claim the victory, whereas Andy Luis Pérez suffered the loss after a five-inning start in which he surrendered five runs.

Following these results, Industriales stands alone at the top of the leaderboard with a 10-6 record, followed by Las Tunas (9-7), Artemisa (8-7), Holguín (8-8), Mayabeque (7-9), and Matanzas (5-10).