Crocodiles Fall to Villa Clara at Victoria de Girón
The Matanzas Crocodiles lost this Sunday at their stadium to the Villa Clara Leopards, 15 runs to seven, in the 65th National Series.
The locals connected for 11 hits, with Andrys Pérez going 5-for-4 (two doubles, two RBIs, and two runs scored) and Eduardo Blanco 5-for-3 with three runs scored. José Prens contributed a triple and two RBIs, and Brayan Peña a double and two RBIs.
On the mound, Jean Carlos Lorenzo started and was charged with four earned runs in 2.1 innings. Brian Cedeño worked 4.2 innings, and the loss went to Armando Dueñas in relief. Luis M. Hernández closed with three earned runs allowed.
Despite the setback, Armando Ferrer’s pupils have a balance of 11-7 and remain in second place in the western zone.
