Fidel Castro’s Reflection on Second Baseball Classic

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The Japanese team is excellent; I would like our victory in the Classic to be achieved at the expense of this team; a team that has tremendous technical expertise.

That will not happen if we slide into the carelessness that I observed during the match between Cuba and South Africa on the afternoon of Sunday, March 8.

Both Olivera and Paret were left stunned at first base and Michel Enríquez gave away an out with an irrational advance towards second base after batting a hit, possible too agitated during his run from the base by the order of the coach.

As could be appreciated, that game would have been won on the mercy rule in seven innings, with six homeruns – two from Cepeda – and a record in the Classics. That would have elevated the well-deserved prestige of Cuban sport.

I allow myself to make this criticism because it concerns three exceptional athletes, with tremendous shame, but also confidence in themselves.

They know that they are representing wholesome sport in this international competition. I must express my opinions with honesty and admiration.

Fidel Castro Ruz