Cuban major sports event: the national baseball series starts today

HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 5 (ACN) Everything is ready today to begin the actions in the 57th edition of the National Baseball Series, with a duel between the defending champions Granma and Villa Clara, at the Martires de Barbados stadium in Bayamo.

Undoubtedly, both teams with excellent potential to fight for the pennant, in strong competition against squads like Ciego de Avila, Industriales and Pinar del Rio.
According to ACN, veteran Carlos Martí, seasoned manager of Granma, to start the campaign, his choice of starter will be Leandro Martinez today, who has trained very well and will have the mission to cover the space left by Lázaro Blanco, who is playing at the moment in the Can-Am League.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Hernandez, manager of Villa Clara, that finished fourth last year, announced right-handed Alain Sánchez.
Hernandez commented that his stellar pitcher Freddy Asiel Alvarez is scheduled to throw his first game in the third series against Guantanamo on August 14.