Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
Camagüey, Feb 11 - One didn't need to be a baseball expert to predict the national title dispute, which begins today, between Las Tunas and Matanzas.
The Tunas monarchs will have to sharpen their axes well if they want to eliminate the Matanzas Crocodiles, whose roster, by the way, has enough competitive "octane."
Now, to close the chapter on innovations, the two contenders will compete for the crown at the neutral Latinoamericano Stadium, a measure necessary due to the fuel situation, but which undeniably affects the enjoyment of the fans.
Eliander Bravo, left-handed pitcher, will seek the first victory for the easterners, although in the rival trench there are figures with years of experience and proven quality.
With YurisbelGracial, Ariel Martínez, Eduardo Blanco, and José AmauryNoroña, for example, the Yumurinos have enough potential to even dethrone their adversaries.
And their intentions are so serious that they opted to open with the experienced YoennisYera, one of the best left-handed pitchers based in Cuba.
Seven games are planned, and it seems unlikely that the contest will be decided in fewer than six games, and reaching the full scheduled amount is a very real possibility.
For manager Abeisy Pantoja, the unexpected inclusion of Camagüey's Henry Quintero has worked wonders, as his contribution has been enormously useful.
Las Tunas, aspiring to their third consecutive crown, arrives at this crucial stage after eliminating Artemisa 4-2, while Matanzas did the same with the capital city lions.
Armando Ferrer's disciples achieved their previous title in the 59th season, at the expense of Camagüey, then managed by Miguel Borroto.
If they achieve victory, it would be the third consecutive crown for Las Tunas natives, one of the most stable lineups in recent years in the nation's premier pastime par excellence.
It will be, make no mistake, a difficult confrontation for both teams. (Text: Gilberto Rodríguez Rivero/Radio Cadena Agramonte) (Photo: PL)
