Álvarez’s 126th career victory, in his headquarters at the Augusto César Sandino stadium in this city in the center of the country, was achieved with an airtight pitch with only one hit in six innings of performance.
It also had an effective relief from the right-handed Osdany Rodríguez in a match, where the locals connected two hits by Luis Darío Machado and Pedro Chávez, their first in the national series.
“I climbed into the box because the team had four consecutive defeats (two against Pinar del Río and the same number against Guantánamo) and although I had not thrown since April 17, due to some ailments, I felt dominant, with good command in my throws” The top pitcher of the Leopardo Azucareros told Prensa Latina this Thursday exclusively.
“This is my grain of sand to help the group, which is what was needed, I had good control and excellent support from my teammates on offense and defense,” said the pitcher, who in this challenge only Robert Luis Delgado could do. connect with hit.
For his part, designated hitter Pedro Chávez confessed that he felt like the happiest man in the world, after hitting his first home run in Cuban domestic baseball, and hopes that the team’s management will continue using him, either as a designated hitter or in the defense of the first base.
“Although I am a big player, I have not hit a home run in the two National Series in which I have participated, I hope that many more will come in the future,” said Chávez elated upon arriving at the dugout.
With this victory, Villa Clara now has a tally of 25 victories and 30 losses, while Guantánamo suffered its 29th defeat with 26 victories.
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