Catcher and Leñadores captain Yosvanis Alarcón.

When the Leñadores begin the semifinals against Granma next Thursday, starting at 2:00 pm at the Mártires de Barbados Stadium in Bayamo, the province will once again be immersed in the emotions of the postseason. Before opening the way to the green-red future, it is worth analyzing the individual performances in a more complicated quarterfinal than expected, especially due to the resistance shown by the Ciego de Ávila Tigers.

Las Tunas Lumberjacks vs. Ciego de Ávila Tigers.

Good pitching, defensive support, and Yosvani Alarcón -as the offensive hero-, were the key to the victorious debut of the Leñadores (Lumberjacks) in the postseason of the 63rd Cuban National Baseball Series, after beating the Ciego de Ávila Tigers 2-1 in 10 innings, at the Julio Antonio Mella Stadium.

Multi-sports Hall in Las Tunas.

The sports sector in Las Tunas faces many challenges in 2024 to increase results in national events, consolidate the teaching-educational process, and increase the spaces dedicated to the mass practice of different disciplines.

63rd Cuba's National Baseball Series begins this afternoon

This Saturday, at 13:15, is the appointment for the opening ceremony of the 63rd Cuba’s National Baseball Series, at the Julio Antonio Mella Stadium. An hour and a quarter later, the word "¡play ball!" will be called, and the Leñadores de las Tunas (Las Tunas Lumberjacks) will begin the journey in search of revalidating their title, guided for the second consecutive year by Abeisy Pantonja, facing the Alazanes de Granma (Granma Sorrells).

The deterioration of its main facility is one of the hurdles for the development of athletics.
The deterioration of its main facility is one of the hurdles to the development of Athletics.

Between obstacles and in the shadow of various sports, Las Tunas Athletics consolidates its steps ahead of the next events. With the inconvenience of not having a court under the recommended quality standards, the coaches, through inventiveness, manage to bring out the talent of their disciples.