14ymedio, Havana, 28 August 2024 — Baseball coach Carlos César Martínez was not on the plane that returned to Cuba on Monday with the delegation that attended the World Series of Minor Leagues, held in Williamsport. After his escape during the competition in Pennsylvania, the Villaclareño met with his brother, who already lived in the U.S..
Martínez was one of the three coaches of the Santa Clara U-12 team that represented the Island in the World Series. His escape was confirmed this Tuesday by the Pelota Cubana media, which said that he had not returned to Cuba, unlike his colleagues, Everaldo Pedroso and Andy Zamora. Martínez was presented with “a unique opportunity and knew how to make the most of it,” summarized journalist Miguel Rodríguez.
“The relief pitching couldn’t hold out.” With that phrase, for its part, the official media Jit described the elimination of the Santa Clara team against Mexico in the tournament on August 20. They did not explain, however, that those led by Everaldo Pedroso reached the sixth and last inning with a 4 to 1 advantage. Two home runs by the Mexican athletes defined the game, which was 4 to 6.
“The weak point was the relief pitchers,” said Rodríguez, although he recognized that in the last challenge, “the Cuban opener