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The Cuban Baseball Federation announced on Tuesday that the veteran teams from Cuba and the United States will hold two friendly matches at the iconic Latinoamericano Stadium in Havana.
The matches are scheduled for Saturday, January 11, and Sunday, January 12, starting at 10:00 a.m., reported the official portal Cubadebate.
These matches will feature renowned figures from Cuban baseball, alongside members of the American team Expo Maine.
The Cuban team will consist mostly of the same players who participated in the recent exhibition game held at the Palmar de Junco Stadium in Matanzas, where the anniversary of the first recorded baseball game in Cuba was commemorated.
The Cuban team will feature legendary figures such as Frank Camilo Morejón, Antonio Scull, Alexander Malleta, Rey Vicente Anglada, Joyse Sú, Ernesto Sánchez, Yoandry Urgelles Cobas, Irakly Chirino, Leonardo Castrazana, Ernesto Morilla, José Antonio Soto, Miguel Ángel Yanes, and Andrés Moya in field positions.
On the hill, the Cuban pitchers summoned include Lázaro De La Torre, Wilber Pérez, Frank Javier Menéndez, Rene Espín, Jorge Fumero, Jorge L. Váldez, and Lázaro Valle.
The host team will be led by prominent former players such as Pedro Medina, Rodolfo Puente, Antonio Acea, Heriberto Corbea, and José Elosegui.
These friendly matches take place amid the decline of Cuban baseball, affected by the widespread crisis in sports, the exodus of players, the deterioration of the stadiums, and often the inability to hold matches due to a lack of fuel.
Frequently asked questions about the friendly matches between veterans of Cuba and the U.S.
When will the friendly matches between veterans of Cuba and the U.S. be played?
The friendly matches will be held on Saturday, January 11, and Sunday, January 12, starting at 10:00 a.m., at the Latinoamericano Stadium in Havana.
Who are the members of the Cuban veterans team for these matches?
The Cuban team will be made up of legendary baseball figures such as Frank Camilo Morejón, Antonio Scull, Alexander Malleta, and Rey Vicente Anglada, among others. On the mound, there will be pitchers like Lázaro De La Torre and Wilber Pérez.
What is the current context of baseball in Cuba?
Baseball in Cuba is going through a period of decline, affected by issues such as the economic crisis, the exodus of players, and the deterioration of infrastructure. Often, games are not held due to a lack of fuel, reflecting the challenging conditions faced by the sport on the island.
What importance do these friendly matches hold for Cuban baseball?
These matches are an opportunity to revitalize Cuban baseball by allowing fans to enjoy legendary figures, and they serve as a reminder of the island's rich baseball history.
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