CUBAN NATIONAL BASEBALL SERIES
Granma, a new champion!
In an epic playoff final, the Granma Sorrels swept two-time champions Ciego de Ávila to win their first title in the 56th National Baseball Series
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In an epic playoff final, the Granma Sorrels swept two-time champions Ciego de Ávila to win their first title in the 56th National Baseball Series
Four teams, the survivors after a long 90-game season, are vying for the ultimate title of Cuba’s national sport: that of the 56th edition of the National Baseball Series. Twelve squads failed to make the cut, including historic teams such as Industriales and Pinar del Río
A brief review of the four semifinalists is in order, looking back over their general performance in the three key areas of baseball – batting, pitching and fielding – after over 80 games played since August 29, 2015
“Today is a happy day for Cuban baseball, for the world, the people of Cuba and the United States,” stated Higinio Vélez Carrión, president of the Cuban Baseball Federation (FCB), referring to the agreement to allow Cuban players to sign with the Major Leagues
The presence of baseball as an inseparable part of our culture is indisputable, reflected in music, literature, poetry, and the everyday language of Cubans
Now, with only a week to go until the end of the first 45 game round, only two teams have just about qualified, while an intense battle between nine squads for the six remaining slots is underway
There are various reasons why the quality of Cuba’s pitchers has declined. The National Baseball Directorate held a meeting to analyze the causes, which include problems accurately pitching toward the strike zone, and inability to throw inside, given a lack of control and the resulting fear of hitting the batter
There are few players who, with their devotion to baseball and hard work, have played more than 20 years - some are well known, others not, but all deserving of more respect
Cuban baseball advances in the Canadian American League
Once again, Ciego de Ávila and Pinar del Río face off for the national title