Pinar del Río Advances to Cuban Baseball Finals with Victory Over Industriales

With a pitching masterpiece by right-hander Branlis Rodríguez, the Vegueros of Pinar del Río defended their home turf and shut out the Leones de Industriales (2-0) this Wednesday at the Capitán San Luis Stadium. This victory concluded their semifinal series 4-2, securing a spot in the championship of the 63rd National Baseball Series of Cuba.

Driven by a fervent fanbase eager for victory, which experienced some chaotic moments gaining entry to the venue, the team managed by Alexander Urquiola left no room for doubt and clinched their place in the final thanks to Rodríguez's commendable performance. The right-hander pitched six and one-third innings, allowing just two hits, striking out three, and demonstrating surgical control. Former MLB left-hander Raudel Lazo finished the game.

Offensively, in a game dominated by excellent pitching, the home team's lineup celebrated line-drive hits by Tailon Sánchez and Jorge Yoan Rojas, followed by a two-run single from Luis Pablo Acosta. Acosta can be mentioned as another hero for the winners, as he made a game-saving catch in the seventh inning when Industriales had runners on second and third, effectively ending the inning and burying the opponent's hopes.

With this win, the Pinar del Río team secured their place in the finals and now awaits the winner of the series between Alazanes de Granma and the reigning champions Leñadores de Las Tunas, who lead 3-1 and will seek to clinch the series tomorrow.