At the Jose Antonio Huelga stadium, Sancti Spiritus team secured a 7-6 walk-off victory over Camaguey “Toros” (Bulls) after tallying 15 hits.
Santiago “Avispas” also had to come from behind at the Guillermon Moncada stadium, defeating the Guantanamo “Indios” (Indians) 12-10; a grand slam by Yordis Perera ultimately tipped the scales in favor of the Santiago squad.
The Ciego de Avila “Tigres” (Tigers) scored seven runs in the tenth inning, turning a tight contest into a 9-4 victory over Las Tunas at the Julio Antonio Mella stadium.
Meanwhile, Holguin “Cachorros” (Cubs), playing home at the Calixto García stadium, defeated Granma “Alazanes” (Sorrels) 12-5, bolstered by a home run from Carlos Barrabi.
In the Western Zone, Matanzas “Cocodrilos” (Crocodiles) lost their undefeated status, falling 10-1 to Cienfuegos “Elefantes” (Elephants), who unleashed an offense of 15 hits.
Mayabeque “Huracanes” (Hurricanes) prevailed over Villa Clara with a 7-6 win at Nelson Fernandez stadium, featuring a home run by Frank Alonso and a timely save by Osbiel Fernandez.
In other Western matchups, Artemisa Cazadores (Hunters) edged the squad of the Piratas (Pirates) of La Isla 9–8, and in an offensive slugfest at Latinoamericano stadium, Pinar del Rio Vegueros (Tobacco growers) survived a 16–15 win over Industriales Leones, after Havana’s team had rallied to tie or take the lead on three other chances.
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