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In a match held at the Estadio Nacional Soberanía, the Leñadores de Las Tunas, representing Cuba, suffered a decisive loss by knockout, 15-2 in seven innings, against the Curazao Goats, on the third day of the I Series of Baseball of the Americas in Managua, Nicaragua.
The Cuban team showed weaknesses in every aspect of the game: an offense limited to just three hits, a vulnerable pitching that allowed 16 hits, and a poor defense with two errors, reported the official site JIT.
These shortcomings were exploited by the Curacao players, who scored eight runs in the third inning and seven more in the fourth, thereby securing their victory.
The left-handed Cuban pitcher, Dariel Góngora, was hit hard, allowing seven hits that led to the first eight runs of Curaçao.
The relievers Kenier Ferraz, Eliander Bravo, Rodolfo Díaz, and Alejandro Meneses attempted to contain the opposing offense without success.
On his part, the pitcher Juan Carlos Sulbarán from Curacao restricted the Cuban lineup to two singles and allowed the only two runs in the fourth inning, driven in by captain Yunieski Larduet.
With this result, Curaçao leads the tournament with a record of 3-0, followed by Nicaragua and Águilas Metropolitanas de Panamá (2-1). Cuba and Club Daom from Argentina share the fourth position with 1-2, while Caimanes de Barranquilla from Colombia concludes the standings with three consecutive losses.
The Leñadores will seek to bounce back this Monday against the Caimanes de Barranquilla, with Santiago's right-hander Danny Betancourt as the starting pitcher.
In their debut last Friday, the players from Tunero fell to Nicaragua, which managed to capitalize on its advantage as the host.
Subsequently, they secured their only victory so far against the Metropolitan Eagles of Panama in a closely contested match where they achieved 13 hits.
With a record of 1-2, Cuba finds itself in a complicated situation, needing to win the remaining matches to stay in contention.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cuba's Participation in the I Baseball Series of the Americas
How did the Leñadores de Las Tunas perform against Curacao in the Americas Baseball Series?
The Leñadores de Las Tunas, representing Cuba, suffered a decisive defeat by knockout of 15-2 in seven innings against the Curazao Goats. The Cuban team displayed weaknesses in offense, pitching, and defense, which Curazao took advantage of to secure their victory at the National Stadium Soberanía in Managua.
What is the current situation of Cuba in the Americas Baseball Series?
With a record of 1-2, Cuba finds itself in a complicated situation in the Americas Baseball Series. It shares fourth place with the Daom Club from Argentina and must win the remaining matches to stay in the running for a spot in the semifinals.
What teams are participating in the Americas Baseball Series and what is the format of the tournament?
In the Americas Baseball Series, teams from Panama, Colombia, Curacao, Argentina, Nicaragua, and Cuba participate. The tournament format establishes that the top four teams will advance to the semifinals, scheduled for January 29, with the medal matches taking place the following day.
What reinforcements has the Leñadores de Las Tunas team added for this tournament?
The Lumberjacks of Las Tunas have added 11 players from seven provinces as reinforcements. Among them are catcher Nelson Batista, infielder Yordan Manduley, outfielder Yoelquis Guibert, and hitter Guillermo Avilés, who join a strong group led by figures such as Yosvani Alarcón and Rafael Viñales.
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