Cuban National Baseball Series standings shift

The 65th National Baseball Series (SNB) in Cuba continues with significant movement in the standings. In the western zone, the Vegueros de Pinar del Río have extended their lead to 14-4 following a 5-2 victory over Artemisa, fueled by a home run from Tailon Sánchez and a strong pitching performance by Frank Denis Blanco. This win places them eight games ahead of the next closest competitors.

Industriales secured a decisive 15-1 victory against the Piratas de la Isla de la Juventud, who remain at the bottom of the western zone with a 3-11 record. The Piratas have struggled recently, losing eight of their last ten games under manager Armando Jhonson Zaldívar.

In other regional action, Villa Clara defeated Matanzas 15-7, leaving the Cocodrilos three games behind the leaders. Mayabeque also secured a large victory, defeating Cienfuegos 15-2. In the eastern zone, Las Tunas beat Camagüey 12-2, aided by a home run from Yordanys Alarcón.