Luis Robert went yard for the 34th time on the campaign and knocked in two runs, but his best efforts couldn’t save Chicago in their 8-5 loss to Oakland. The outfielder broke a slump that him hitting .143 over his last seven games.
Robert who is hitting .265 on the season has not only set a career high in homeruns, but has also reached a career mark in RBIs with 69. The one-time Serie Nacional MVP is one the most complete players in the game.
With four more stolen bases Robert could secure the first 20-20 season of his career. The slugger from Ciego de Ávila, Cuba is slugging a robust .554 on the season. After being injury plagued in his first three campaigns the Cuban is finally living up to his promise.
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— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 25, 2023
Cuban action on the night:
Yandy Díaz (TAM) 4-0
Randy Arozarena (TAM) 3-1,R
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) 3-1
Tristón Casas (BOS) 4-1*
Adolis García (TEX) 4-1,R
Luis Robert (CHW) 5-1,HR,2RBI,R
Yoan Moncada (CHW) 4-1
Oscar Colás (CHW) 1-0
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (ARI) 3-1,R
*Cuban-American