Aroldis Chapman tossed an inning where he didn’t allow a run and fanned two of the three batters he faced in Pittsburgh’s 1-0 loss to the Yankees. The left-hander now has a 3.00 earned run average heading into the season. The flamethrower has struck out seven in six innings pitched this spring.
Tristón Casas bat is starting to heat up heading into the upcoming season, yesterday the Cuban-American slugger swatted a two-run third inning single to help the cause in Boston’s 5-5 tie with the Braves. The infielder. His average rose to .231 on the season and he now has a six-game hitting streak heading into the season.
Albert Almora Jr collected a hit and an RBI in three trips to the plate to make his claim for a roster spot. The outfielder is hitting .241 with the preseason at a near end. The native of Miami has now driven in four runs on the spring.
"Houses comes through with 2 in the 3rd!" pic.twitter.com/teNrMv8Wc4
— Red Sox (@RedSox) March 24, 2024
Cuban action on the day:
José Iglesias (NYM) 3-1
Nick Fortes (MIA) 3-0*
JC Escarra (NYY) 1-0,BB*
George Lombard Jr (NYY) 2-0*
Yusniel Díaz (SF) 3-0,R
David Villar (SF) 5-2,2B,3RBI,R
Nolan Arenado (STL) 2-0*
Pedro León (HOU) 4-0
Randy Arozarena (TAM) 3-0
Andy Ibáñez (DET) 2-1
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 3-0*
Tristón Casas (BOS) 3-1,2RBI*
Eddy Álvarez (BOS) 2-0*
Aroldis Chapman (PIT) 1.0IP,0H,0ER, 2K
Albert Almora Jr (ARI) 3-1,2B,RBI*
Ernesto Martínez Jr (MIL) 1-1
Zach Neto (LAA) 3-2,3B,RBI,R*
*Cuban-American