Pinar del Rio, currently on a nine-game winning streak, now holds a 20-4 record; they defeated La Isla in both games of a doubleheader, 6-4 and 13-0.

In the Western division, Matanzas and Industriales are tied for second place with 13-8 records, following a split in their respective series against Mayabeque, and a 5-2 victory by the Havana “Leones” (Industriales) over Artemisa.

Cienfuegos also emerged victorious, beating Villa Clara 8-3 to secure their seventh consecutive win over the “Leopardos.”

In the Eastern division, Las Tunas has taken sole possession of the top after defeating Sancti Spiritus 8-6.

Santiago de Cuba fell 7-9 to Holguin, Granma defeated Guantanamo 7-1 in a game shortened by the rain, while Camaguey and Ciego de Avila split their doubleheader.

Las Tunas leads the Eastern division with a 15-8 record, followed by Santiago de Cuba and Holguin—both at 14-9—in a standings race where the battle for the top spots remains wide open.

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