The budding star not only has won nine games but also commands shutouts with three. In addition, he ranks fourth in the earned run average (1.70), only exceeded by Villa Clara´s right-hander Yolexis Ulacia (1.17) and teammates Maicel Diaz and Yadel Marti, 1.57 and 1.64, respectively.

On the Sunday match against Santiago de Cuba, he took the mountain on the ninth inning to preserve a 4-4 tie and contribute to his team´s 5-4 victory.

industriales and Pinar del Rio rank atop the Western Division´s groups A and B, while Santiago de Cuba and Las Tunas lead the Esatern Division´s C and D.

By: Prensa-Latina