Cachorros "muerden" a Vegueros en Serie de Beisbol

The Holguin Cachorros defeated the Pinareños Vegueros with a score of 8-4 in the 63rd Series Nacional de Beisbol, marking an end to Vegueros' six-game winning streak in the first third of the championship series. The game took place at the Calixto García Stadium in Holguin, Cuba.

The turning point of the game came in the seventh inning, where the Cachorros scored a decisive six runs, fueled by five hits and an error by the Vegueros team. The inning began with a single by the Cachorros' center fielder, Edward Magaña, followed by a walk to the first baseman, Luis Miguel Santiesteban. With two runners on base, Magaña then delivered a crucial triple, driving in two runs.

Santiesteban, the Cachorros' leadoff hitter and first baseman, capitalized on the opportunity and drove in two more runs with a single, bringing the score to 6-4 in favor of the Holguin team. The inning continued with back-to-back RBI singles by the designated hitter, Yoelkis Camejo, and the shortstop, Yoan Moncada, extending the lead to 8-4.

The impressive seventh inning performance by the Cachorros not only ended Vegueros' winning streak but also boosted their morale and confidence, as they continued their pursuit of the championship title in the Series Nacional de Beisbol. The game concluded with the Cachorros securing the victory, leaving the Vegueros to regroup and prepare for their next challenge in the series.

It is important to note that the Series Nacional de Beisbol is the premier professional baseball league in Cuba, featuring the best Cuban baseball players both domestically and internationally. The league is divided into two halves, with each team playing against every other team in a round-robin format during the first half, and then the top eight teams advancing to the playoffs in the second half. The championship series, also known as the "Serie Final," determines the overall winner of the league.