The Leñadores (Las Tunas Lumberjacks) had their first practice today at the "home" of the Mexico City Diablos Rojos, the Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium, the venue of the Baseball Champions League of the Americas 2025.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- The reigning champions of the National Baseball Series continued their preparation to compete for the trophy of the first club competition of the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC).

Abeicy Pantoja, the Lumberjacks' director, reaffirmed in the pre-tournament press conference that his team goal is to take the championship. He added that they are grateful for this opportunity to compete and grow.

Pantoja also announced the staters for the opening round. Andy Vargas will pitch the Lumberjacks' first game against the Santa Maria Pirates, the Double-A Curaçao League (AA League) champions. Albert Valladares will take the mound against the Kane County Cougars of the American Association (AAPB). Early this morning, journalist Orlando Cruz announced the change in the pitching rotation from Mexico, as Yoanis Yera was originally announced as the first starter.

WBSC president Riccardo Fraccari said, "Baseball lacked an international event involving the champion clubs of each country."

The manager of the Curaçao Pirates, the first opponent of the Red and Green squad, said that they are a young team, but they have reinforced with two former Major League players currently playing in the Mexican League.

The tournament technical conference was also held today, and the cry of "Play Ball!" will be heard this Tuesday.