Santiago de Cuba “Wasps” (Avispas) turned the Guillermóñon Moncada stadium into an impenetrable fortress during their first four games, backed by three home runs that brought their season total to 15—the highest in the championship.
The squad of Sancti Spíritus lose its unbeaten record, falling 5-4 to Camaguey at the Jose Antonio Huelga stadium.
Meanwhile, Granma and Las Tunas closed out their respective weekly matchups with victories, leveling their head-to-head series.
Granma “Alazanes” (Stallions) edged Holguin “Cachorros” (Cubs) 4-3 at the Calixto García stadium, despite a home run by Nelson Batista, while the “Lenadores” (Lumberjacks) defeated Ciego de Ávila 19-12 at the Julio Antonio Mella stadium in a high-scoring offensive contest.
In the Western Zone, Pinar del Rio, Artemisa, and Matanzas all secured their third wins, sharing the top spot.
Artemisa, meanwhile, defeated Isla de la Juventud 16-6 by the mercy rule, powered by an offense that tallied 15 hits—including the third home run of the season for Frank David Gonzalez, tying him with the leaders in that category.
Matanzas beat Cienfuegos 6-4 at the Victoria de Giroóln stadium, and Villa Clara defeated Mayabeque 9-4 at Nelson Fernandez stadium, tying their head-to-head series at two wins apiece.
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