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The Cuban baseball team, represented by the Leñadores de Las Tunas, suffered another knockout defeat in the I Series of Baseball of the Americas, losing 12-1 to the Caimanes de Barranquilla from Colombia at the Estadio Nacional Soberanía in Managua.
This setback adds to the one previously experienced against the Curacao Goats, where they also were defeated by knockout, this time 15-2.
In the match against Colombia, the islanders allowed one run in the first inning and two more in the third, resulting from a home run by Dilson Herrera with a runner on base.
The Cuban pitcher, Danny Betancourt, allowed another run in the fourth inning after a home run by Darío Borrero.
The situation worsened in the fifth inning when the Colombians scored six more runs, highlighted by a triple from Justin Pérez with the bases loaded.
In the seventh inning, another triple by Borrero drove in two more runs, sealing the Cuban defeat by knockout.
With this result, Cuba has now accumulated three losses in four matches, severely compromising its chances of advancing in the tournament.
The team will seek to conclude its participation with a victory when it faces Club Daom from Argentina in its next match.
These consecutive knockout defeats have raised concerns among fans and experts alike, who emphasize the need for a thorough review of the structure of Cuban baseball to regain the competitive level that has historically defined the island.
The sports commentator Yasel Porto expressed the seriousness of the situation by stating: “In 150 years of Cuban baseball and since 1926, when international baseball events began, no Cuban team has ever suffered two consecutive KOs… And there is still the game tomorrow against Argentina. Let nothing surprise us!”
An enthusiast, named Pucho Oroza, stated that: “Whether we qualify for the next round or not, what this team has displayed, the poor image it leaves behind, not only because it is the National Champion of a country, but because it reflects the current quality of Cuban baseball, is nothing but a source of shame.”
Frequently asked questions about Cuba's performance in the I Baseball Series of the Americas
How has Cuba performed in the I Baseball Series of the Americas?
Cuba's performance in the I Baseball Series of the Americas has been disappointing, with two consecutive knockout losses to Curacao and Colombia, tallying three defeats in four games. This jeopardizes their chances of progressing in the tournament.
What implications do these consecutive losses have for Cuban baseball?
The consecutive knockout defeats underscore the need for a profound review of the structure of baseball in Cuba. Experts and fans emphasize that baseball in Cuba is experiencing a decline in its competitive level, which generates concern and calls for significant change.
What were the standout results of Cuba's matches in the Baseball Series of the Americas?
Cuba suffered a knockout defeat of 15-2 against Curacao and a second loss of 12-1 against Colombia. These results have been historic and negative, as no Cuban team had ever experienced two consecutive knockouts in international competitions before.
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