Yordan Álvarez launched two homeruns and knocked in three, while José Abreu connected on a solo-shot to also help the Astros in their 5-2 win over the Twins. Álvarez has now homered 11 times on the season, while Abreu has driven in four runs since his call-up from the minors.
Yandy Díaz swatted a two-run second inning triple and drove in another run via a bases loaded walk in third inning, but Tampa still fell to Baltimore 9-5. The defending AL Batting Champion broke a .136 skid over his last seven games.
Andy Pagés collected three hits in four trips to the and also scored twice to do his part in the Dodgers 4-1 victory over the Rockies. The rookie outfielder is hitting .333 over his last seven games and has driven in 17 runs in a 104 at-bats on the season.
Cuban action on the night:
Nick Fortes (MIA) 2-0*
Adolis García (TEX) 4-0,RBI,R
Yasmani Grandal (PIT) 3-0
Yandy Díaz (TAM) 3-1,3B,3RBI
Randy Arozarena (TAM) 4-1
Andy Ibáñez (DET) 1-0
J.D. Martínez (NYM) 4-2,2B*
José Iglesias (NYM) 2-1,RBI,R
Dairon Blanco (KC) 2-0,R,SB
Adrián Morejón (SD) 1.0IP,2H,0ER,K
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 4-1,2B,RBI *
José Abreu (HOU) 3-1,HR,RBI,R
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) 3-3,2HR,3RBI,2R
Aledmys Díaz (OAK) 3-1,R
Zach Neto (LAA) 3-0*
Nolan Arenado (STL) 4-0*
Jorge Soler (SF) 2-1,2B
Andy Pagés (LAD) 4-3,3R