Pinar del Río is the first semifinalist of the 60th National Series, having defeated the season leader three times, knowing how to put the best indicators on the field in all game orders and having to react to the The Gallos’ defeated but combative cast, too, did so with determination.
It was a sweep, yes, but not just any one, because in two of the three wins, the winners needed more than nine episodes to beat their opponents. The key to the win, in addition to their deep pitching, was that the Vueltabajo team added a foul that had never been seen in the preliminary stages of the match, in which it was the 11th of the tournament, and which was the cornerstone here. Meanwhile, although mechanically failing yesterday, the defense was also solid.
On the side of Spiritus, those led by Eriel Sánchez fulfilled the mandate he had given them to go out and give everything, and they did not even believe in the very fast Raidel Martínez, who was equal and the advantage in the ninth chapter discounted. But the pitching completely fell apart at a decisive stage like the playoffs, and the defense struggled not to strive today for a second success that would keep them alive.
That’s why you can’t read that 3-0 as if a steamroller has passed the Yayabo team. The two teams fought and overflowed with emotion among the fans, even as the quality of basic baseball fundamentals let the Espirituan forces down, so much so that it was difficult for them not to respond to that top spot in the league. first round of 75 games. , in which they gave a lot of color to the series.
Pinar del Río showed the other side, respecting those regulations with good defense and depth of his throwing staff, and in the semi-finals they should be key to his ambitions. The truth is, one of the historic, of the big four, is already on the scene of the medal dispute, and it just hit it on the day of the birthday of one of Cuban baseball’s greatest recipients: the unforgettable Juan Castro. .
Today Granma will look for his third success against Industriales, while the residents of the capital will try to frustrate that attempt by forcing a fifth game in the game, which they lose 1-2. From the pitching mound, left-handed Leandro Martínez, for the Alazanes, and right-handed Brian Chi, for the Lions, will have the immense responsibility of leading their teammates. It would be their third game in the current National Series. In the previous two, including the first of these quarter-finals, neither of them have won, although they also didn’t bear the setbacks.
At the regional level, the Caribbean Series started in Mexico and our championships are there too, as Yoerquis Guibert from Santiago will be in attendance along with Mexican champion Tomateros de Culiacán and Pinar del Río’s mentor Alfonso Urquiola will accompany Panama.
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RESULTS OF THE DAY |
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G: Raidel Martínez (2-0). Question: Yoen Socarrás (0-2). Jrs: Alberto Rodríguez and Yasser J. González |
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