A delightful incident took place on Friday following the baseball game between Industriales and Santiago de Cuba at the Guillermón Moncada stadium, where the home team left the visitors from the capital stunned. Amid the jubilation over the victory, the wasp mascot of the Santiago team ran onto the field to celebrate, and in its excitement, it lost its head while diving onto home plate.
A video shared on Facebook by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta captures the moment when the man inside the costume enthusiastically runs across the baseball field, encouraging the crowd to applaud. Suddenly, he sprinted towards home plate and dived headfirst, with such force that the large red head detached. Without skipping a beat, he picked it up and put it back on, much to the amusement of the spectators.
The humorous incident added to the overall excitement in the stadium after Santiago's spectacular win in the ninth inning, thanks to a home run by Harold Vásquez. The hosts defeated the Leones 8-6, maintaining their undefeated streak in the tournament.
Both teams will play their next games at the Latinoamericano stadium in Havana starting Sunday.
Key Moments from the Santiago de Cuba vs. Industriales Game
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the memorable game between Santiago de Cuba and Industriales, and the amusing incident involving the Santiago mascot.
What caused the Santiago de Cuba mascot's head to fall off?
The mascot's head fell off due to the enthusiastic dive onto home plate during the celebration of Santiago de Cuba's victory.
Who captured the incident on video?
The incident was captured on video by independent journalist Yosmany Mayeta, who then shared it on Facebook.
How did Santiago de Cuba win the game?
Santiago de Cuba won the game with a dramatic home run by Harold Vásquez in the ninth inning, securing an 8-6 victory over Industriales.