Ciego de Avila wins first game versus Industriales

HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 28 (acn) Ciego de Avila beat 14-4 Industriales in the first game of the second semifinal of the 55th Cuban National Baseball Series.

With stage at Jose Ramon Cepero stadium, Ciego de Avila knocked out as hosts in eight innings the blue team from Havana with Vladimir Garcia (12-3) as winner and Frank Monthiet (8-7) took the loss.
The disciples of Roger Machado had an amazing offensive performance which was led by shortstop Yorbis Borroto who hit 3 for 5 with 2 runs and 4 RBIs, while outfielders Stayler Hernandez (1 for 5 with one run and 2 RBIs) and Yohandry Urgelles (3 for 4) highlighted for the losing side.
Ciego de Avila totaled 21 hits, including a homer by Borroto, and made no errors on defense, while Industriales batted 12 hits, including home runs by Hernandez and Wilfredo Aroche, and made three errors.
Ciego de Avila and Industriales will face each other again today in the same venue, while in the other semifinal series, which is currently tied 1-1, Matanzas will play away in Pinar del Rio.