The 39th Cuban National Series was marked by Santiago de Cuba's remarkable postseason run to win its second straight National Series. Under the direction of manager Higinio Vélez, the Avispas won eleven straight games in the playoffs, sweeping Camagüey, Granma and finally Pinar del Río.
Standings
Group A Team W L Pct. GBPinar del Río 59 31 .655 -Metropolitanos 46 44 .511 13Isla de la Juventud 42 48 .466 17Matanzas 39 51 .433 20
Group B Team W L Pct. GBIndustriales 57 33 .633 -Sancti Spíritus 39 51 .433 18La Habana 35 55 .388 22Cienfuegos 34 56 .377 23
Group C Team W L Pct. GBVilla Clara 53 37 .588 -Camagüey 52 38 .577 1Ciego de Ávila 46 44 .511 7Las Tunas 32 58 .355 21
Group D Team W L Pct. GBSantiago de Cuba 62 28 .688 -Granma 53 37 .588 9Holguín 40 50 .444 22Guantánamo 31 59 .344 31
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Playoffs
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