The 63rd National Baseball Series (SNB) has begun in Cuba, and here we bring you everything you need to know regarding this season.
In this article we will tell you regarding the highlights of the first day, but also how to follow the Cuban National Series games live and how to watch the Cuban pelota matches.
This edition features subseries of five games. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the home team will act as the home club, while on Saturdays and Sundays, the other team will take that role.
For now, all games will be held during the day. This measure, confirmed by the island’s sports authorities, is a response to the energy crisis that the country is going through.
Fuel shortages have caused prolonged blackouts in various areas of Cuba for more than a month. In this context, playing only during the day seeks to minimize energy consumption in stadiums.
The 63 SNB marks the return of several players with international experience, such as Alexei Ramírez from Pinar del Río, who stole the show on the opening day.
RESULTS 63 NATIONAL BASEBALL SERIES
Regarding the results of the 63rd National Baseball Series, this Saturday, March 9, 2024, Granma demonstrated its power and defeated the current champion Las Tunas by 16×3 knockout, in the duel that marked the official start of the series.
In the other matches of the date, Ciego de Ávila beat Camagüey 10×4, Industriales 10×1 once morest Isla de la Juventud and Matanzas 16×10 once morest Mayabeque.
In addition, Sancti Spíritus defeated Cienfuegos 2×0, Guantánamo defeated Santiago de Cuba (9×6), Pinar del Río defeated Artemisa (11×4) and Holguín defeated Villa Clara (5×1).
Cuban pelota highlights: 63 SNB
According to Bola Viva, the highlight of the day was the duel between Roosters and Elephants and the excellent pitching of the Alex Guerra-Yankiel Mauri duo. However, there were also negative aspects from the mound, as pitchers generally allowed 108 runs. In addition, the defense of Wasps and Leopards added 7 errors.
Among the returns, Alexei Ramírez went 3 for 3, with two doubles, a home run, 3 CA and 3 CI for Pinar del Río. Almost nothing!
How to follow the live games of the National Baseball Series in Cuba?
Here you have two options (click on the links):
Where to watch the National Series in Cuba?
You can tune TV rebels, the sports channel in Cuba. Furthermore, the newspaper Escambray from the province of Sancti Spíritus also transmits your team’s games.
