Cuban Baseball: Matanzas stands alone at the top of the West

Matanzas, Cuba, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Matanzas Cocodrilos (Crocodiles) posted their second consecutive shutout against Cienfuegos—this time winning 2-0—to remain undefeated and take sole possession of the lead in the Western division of Cuba's 65th National Baseball Series.

October 6, 2026
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Young pitcher Brian Reyes earned the win, while left-hander Maykel Cruz picked up his second save of the season.

At Latinoamericano Stadium, the Pinar del Rio Vegueros capitalized on a seven-run rally to defeat Havana’s Industriales 9-0, avenging their loss on opening day.

The Isla Piratas (Pirates) also leveled their head-to-head series by beating the Artemisa Cazadores (Hunters) 6-2, while the Mayabeque Huracanes (Hurricanes) did the same against the Villa Clara Leopardos (Leopards) with a 7-6 victory, featuring a home run by Lázaro Martínez and a triple by Alexander Pozo that drove in the tying and go-ahead runs.

In the Eastern Zone, Sancti Spíritus and Santiago de Cuba kept their loss columns blank by repeating their opening-day victories.

The Sancti Spiritus Gallos defeated Camaguey 3-2 at Jose Antonio Huelga Stadium, backed by the pitching of Alex Guerra and a second save from Yanielquis Duardo.

Meanwhile, the Santiago de Cuba Avispas (Wasps) beat Guantanamo 13-4, powered by an offense that included four home runs.

Finally, Holguin avenged their loss to Granma with an 8-3 victory, thanks to a home run by Andrys Aguero, while Las Tunas defeated Ciego de Ávila 6-3 with homers from Yosvani Alarcon and Henry Quintero.

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