Veteran glories of Cuban baseball played six softball games by these days against their similar from United States in an event that has been called the Friendship Games, which will develop its last matches in Havana from October 22 to 29.
In Boston, Americans triumphed in the initial two games, but then Cubans grabbed four successive victories. So, Cuba leads 4-2 the match and now will try to win the series on its soil, where six games will be played .
The roster of the Caribbean squad includes several stellar players who made history in the national baseball championship, such as Pedro Chavez, Tony Gonzalez, Carlos Cepero and Reinaldo “Mantecao” Linares.
According to The Boston Globe, Cuban players stayed there in the house of their opponents.
Gary Buxton, who hosted four visitors, said that “it is a unique experience to deal with these national heroes in their country ” while Gary Siegel- host of two other Cubans-noted that “We are very competitive in the field and we want to win, but after the game everything is fun. We have developed wonderful relationships. “
Mike Eizenberg, tournament organizer and catcher, third baseman and center fielder for EMASS team, told the same source that “we are looking for at least three wins this year,” but he praised the improvement of the Caribbean squad with the addition of the former first baseman from Industriales: Pedro Chavez.
Both teams attended an MLB game between Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles at the legendary Fenway Park.
The Friendship Games are organized by the Educational Travel Alliance (ETA). Leagues, teams and players of all ages and sexes interested in participating can contact meizenberg@etacuba.com .
