The “Cachorros” (Cubs) of Holguin scored five runs in the eighth inning to secure a 7-5 win, despite late home runs from Yuliesky Remón and Alexquemer Sanchez.

The “Lenadores” (Lumberjacks) of Las Tunas also made short work of the “Tigres” (Tigers) of Ciego de Avila, defeating them 12-4.

Meanwhile, Sancti Spiritus defeated the “Toros” (Bulls) of Camaguey 2-1.

With these results, Santiago de Cuba leads the Eastern Zone with a record of 10 wins and 6 losses, followed by Granma, Sancti Spiritus, and Las Tunas—all with 9 wins and 7 losses—while Ciego de Avila and Holguin stand at 8-8, Camaguey at 6-10, and Guantanamo at the bottom with 5-11.

In the Western Zone, the squad of “Vegueros” (Tobacco Growers) of Pinar del Rio defended their top spot by defeating Havana’s Industriales 7-5 at Capitan San Luis Stadium.

Meanwhile, the team of the “Cocodrilos” (Crocodiles) of Matanzas routed the “Elefantes” (Elephants) of Cienfuegos 11-1 at the Municipal Stadium in Abreus.

In other Western Zone matchups, Mayabeque shut out Villa Clara 2-0 at the Augusto Cesar Sandino Stadium, and Artemisa defeated La Isla 6-4 at the Cristobal Labra Stadium.

Pinar del Rio leads the Western Zone with a 12-4 record, ahead of Matanzas (10-6), Industriales (7-7), Artemisa (8-8), Villa Clara (7-8), Mayabeque (6-7), Cienfuegos (6-8), and the team of La Isla (3-11).

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