The 61st National Series will not be the exception, and the city of Matanzas is in charge of turning into a party a program that emerged on March 15, 1963 and persists over time between successes and setbacks in each of its decades of history.
For the third time (previously it was the venue in 2012 and 2016), the Victoria de Girón stadium will host this March 19 and 20 the weekend of the luminaries, whose main attraction will be the clash between Occidentales and Orientales, although it also foresees other picturesque events .
Undoubtedly, the most striking is the children’s cap between Granma and Matanzas of the Little Leagues, with little players from the 11-12 year old category, which will surely give that cheerful touch typical of childhood.
As usual, the skills tests will also add flavor to the activities menu this Saturday, with the home run to first, the execution of the double play against the clock, the catchers’ throw to second base and the throws from the outfield.
However, the home run derby appears as the highlight of the festival of skills, with several men with dynamite on their wrists and ready to blow up the TeamMate.
The protagonists, according to the organizers, will be Yasiel Santoya (Industrial), Yasel Julio González (Pinar del Río), Andrés Hernández (Industrial), Yasniel González (Mayabeque), Alfredo Fadraga (Ciego de Ávila), Rafael Viñales (Las Tunas), Over Cremet (Guantanamo) and Pedro Pablo Revilla (Guantanamo).
The last All-Star Game took place in the province of Santiago de Cuba, although it was decided to leave behind the traditional clash between West and East to give way to the confrontation of a team with players under 25 years old versus another with older ages.
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