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Sancti Spiritus’s female judo athlete Dayaris Mestre was awarded one of the four gold medals won by the Cuban team at the Pan American Judo Championship.»
Dayaris Mestre Wins Judo Competition in Canada
Cuban Playoff: Roosters Peck in the West Region
Roosters Ismel Jimenez, pitcher with most wins in the current season, and Eriel Sanchez’s grand slam were key in Sancti Spiritus victory over “sensational” team in the tournament, the Crocodiles.»
Roosters and Crocodiles for the First Time in Playoffs
The Victoria de Giron Stadium may literally explode on Tuesday night (8:30 pm, local time) when Sancti Spiritus Roosters and Matanzas Crocodiles face for the first time ever in the history of Cuban baseball playoffs.»
Cuban Baseball: One Win, Two Qualified for Playoffs
A nine-run rally in the second inning gave victory to Sancti Spiritus Roosters and put off Granma’s expectations to fight for a playoff ticket while ensuring Roosters and Orangemen a place for the best 8 teams in the 51st Cuban baseball national season.»
Ismel Jimenez Beat Cuba’s Most Powerful Offensive
Ismel Jimenez was key in his team’s victory vs. Granma, the most powerful team in Cuban baseball. Roosters’ hurler managed to reduce their offensive to two hits while striking out 10 men. This was Ismel’s 17 win, leader in the tournament.»
Ismel Jimenez: Sancti Spiritus Pitcher with Most Wins in a Season
With victory 4×3 over la Isla de la Juventud, Sancti Spiritus pitcher Ismel Jimenez reaffirmed as the hurler with most wins in the current Cuban baseball national season, while setting a record of games started and triumphs for Sancti Spiritus province.»
Cuban Baseball: Roosters to Gain Foothold in the West
In order to consolidate their 4th position in the West, and thus, the ticket to play off, Sancti Spiritus Roosters will face Camaguey as visitors during Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Candido Gonzalez Stadium.»
Yumari Gonzalez to Track Cycling World Championship
Sancti Spiritus Yumari Gonzalez will participate at the Track Cycling World Championships, to be held in Melbourne, Australia. Gonzalez, who returned to the track in 2011 after becoming a mother, will compete in scratch and points race.»
Sancti Spiritus Baseball Team Benefits from Break
The team is to begin benefiting from injured arrivals, like the case of first baseman Yunier Mendoza, who will incorporate in the subseries to be held vs. Camaguey from Tuesday to Thursday. The rest of the hurt players will integrate in the coming weeks.»
Roosters Beat Elephants and Increase Advantage over Tobacco Growers (+photos)
With key performances of ace Ismel Jimenez and 4th batter Yenier Bello, Sancti Spiritus managed to defeat Cienfuegos 3×2 on Wednesday and thus won the three-game series 2×1 while tying the general 3-3.»