The team of Guantanamo beat Santiago de Cuba 10-8 at the Nguyen Van Troi stadium.

The squad of Las Tunas edged Ciego de Avila 6-5 at the José Ramón Cepero stadium, denying them the chance to remain at the top.

The teams of Sancti Spiritus (visitor) and Camaguey won a match apiece in the matchup, the visitors won 8-1, and Camaguey struck back with an 8-0 shutout.

In the Western region, the team of Pinar del Rio strengthened its lead by defeating Havana’s Industriales 5-2.

Meanwhile, the squad of Artemisa defeated La Isla 4-2 at Cristobal Labra stadium.

Rain prevented the game between Mayabeque and Villa Clara from taking place at Augusto Cesar Sandino stadium. The matchup between Cienfuegos and Matanzas at the “5 de Septiembre” stadium was also called off, due to stomach issues affecting the visiting squad.

Following these results, Granma has taken the lead in the Eastern Zone with a record of nine wins and five losses. Santiago de Cuba, Ciego de Avila, and Sancti Spíiritus are tied for second place at 8-6, followed by Las Tunas (7-7), Holguin (6-8), and both Camaguey and Guantanamo (5-9).

In the West, Pinar del Rio leads with an 11-2 record, ahead of Cienfuegos (6-5), Matanzas (7-6), Artemisa (6-7), Industriales (5-6), Villa Clara (5-7), Mayabeque (5-5), and La Isla (2-9).

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