Guantanamo.- When there are only 10 games remaining until the qualifying stage of the 63rd National Baseball Series ends, the Guantánamo team is at the gates of the “hot zone” after beating Ciego de Ávila (4-1), in the stadium José Ramón Cepero.
The Indians, ninth in the standings, at the close of this comment had an average of 31 wins and 33 losses, adding the first two games against the classified Pinar del Río (42-22), against whom they had divided honors, in the stadium Van Troi.
In general, Rubén Prevost’s team on the offensive is in tenth place with a .290 collective average and individually, Robert L. Delgado, Leonelkis Escalante, Andrés De la Cruz, Overol L. Cremé and Greyson Bergery stand out.
In defense, one of the most stable in the championship, they are fourth with an average of 969, while in pitching they have managed to strengthen themselves and now have an earned run average of 4.98, for seventh place.
From the mound, it could be seen, the rising maturity of figures such as Fernando Sánchez, Orlandis Martínez and Andiovis Baró, while Enyer Fernández and the experienced Luis Enrique Castillo are consolidating themselves in the box.
Roilán Portuondo, another of the most important pitchers on the team, is recovering from an injury, and while it is true that he must take care of himself, his contribution is essential at this stage.
In the ongoing subseries against the Ciego de Ávila team, the easternmost ninth team must win at least three duels to gain a place among the eight forwards.
The task will be the same against the Pirates of the Isle of Youth as visitors, so the Guantanamo players will have to overcome the long journey, before returning home, to play the last two matches against the Wasps of Santiago de Cuba.
Translated by Liubis Balart
