Baseball updates: Preparations in Cuba and league action in Venezuela

In Cuba, the Blanqueta Cienfuegos baseball team is intensifying preparations at the 5 de Septiembre stadium ahead of the 65th edition of the national championship, scheduled to begin on October 4. Director Yoandry Moya Vives noted that recent matches against the Leopardos serve to test starting lineups and provide opportunities for young athletes to secure spots, particularly as the pitching staff manages recent losses.

In Venezuela, the Liga de Béisbol Menor del Estado Zulia (LIBEMEZ) saw intense competition for the top of the standings. Halcones del Zulia secured a narrow 1-0 victory over CCM Academy, decided by a successful home steal from Breiner Leal. In a separate matchup, Bravos de Maracaibo defeated the Dodgers with a decisive 12-1 score, supported by a complete-game performance from pitcher Eudomar Caridad Jr. and an offensive effort led by Engelbert Martínez.