After beating San Martin on Wednesday, the Cuban team, coached by Alexander Urquiola, connected 10 hits and defeated the champions of the first two editions, who underwent their second setback when they fell to Curacao on Wednesday.

Determined to defend the crown won last year, the Cuban team scored four runs in the second and third innings to tip the balance early.

Yuliesky Remón went 2-for-3, including a triple and four RBIs, Jean Lucas Baldoquín hit two singles and a double to drive in two runs and Jorge Yoan Rojas brought another runner home with a hit.

The victory was a record for starter Albert Valladares, who pitched five innings with only one earned run allowed and three strikeouts.

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