Henry Quintero drove in four with his home run and single.

The Las Tunas Leñadores (Lumberjacks) kicked off their 64th National Baseball Series campaign with a resounding 10-6 victory over the Pinar del Río Vegueros; a game in which they showcased their power at bat and the responsiveness of their bullpen to contain rivals.

Yander Herrera, winner in the 100-meter hurdles.
Yander Herrera Machín, from Las Tunas, won the gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles.

I cannot deny that I have a bittersweet feeling regarding the Cuban performance at the Asunción 2025 Youth Pan American Games. On one hand, I am happy and proud of what these young athletes achieved, of practically each and every one of them. On the other hand, there is the frustration of knowing they are capable of much, much more.

Abeyci Pantoja, manager of the Cuba's U-18 baseball team.

Just days away from departing for Okinawa, Japan, Cuba's Under-18 baseball team puts the final touches on its preparation for the World Championship of the category, set to begin on September 5 with the participation of 12 national teams.

Las Tunas hurdler Yander Herrera.

Yander Herrera Machín, from Las Tunas, won the gold medal in the 110-meter hurdles in athletics at the Asunción 2025 Junior Pan American Games, thus fulfilling his promise from the day before.

Baseball manager Abeisy Pantoja

Managing is always a challenge. But Abeysi Pantoja is currently taking on a double challenge: he's in charge of two teams with different characteristics. On the one hand, the Las Tunas Leñadores, who are preparing for the 64th National Baseball Series, focused on taking their fourth crown; on the other, the Cuba U-18 team, which will soon participate in the World Championship in Japan.