Carlos Rodríguez made his MLB debut by tossing 3⅔ innings of seven-hit, two-run ball in Milwaukee’s 3-0 loss to the Bluejays. The Nicaraguan born pitcher of Cuban descent also fanned four, while walking one and left a 4.91 after taking a loss in first start.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr collected three hits in five trips to the plate, while also driving in two runs to do his part in Arizona’s 9-4 thrashing of the Los Angeles Angels. The outfielder from Sancti Spíritus, Cuba is hitting a robust .407 over his last seven games and has knocked in 41 runs on the season.
Andy Pagés and Miguel Vargas combined for two hits two runs scored and an also drove in a run via a sacrifice fly in the Dodgers’ 15-2 thrashing of the Rangers. The outfielder and infielder now hit .264 and .250 on the season. After the contest Miguel Vargas was optioned to the minors.
Cuban action on the day night:
J.D. Martínez (NYM) 2-0,R*
José Iglesias (NYM) 1-1
Nick Fortes (MIA) 4-0*
Andy Ibáñez (DET) 4-0,R
J.P. Martínez (ATL) 0-0,DR
Yennier Cano (BAL) 0.1IP,0H,0ER,K
Cionel Pérez (BAL) 1.0IP,H,0ER
Zach Neto (LAA) 4-0*
Yandy Díaz (TAM) 4-2
Randy Arozarena (TAM) 1-0
Nick Martínez (CIN) 1.2IP,4H,3ER,BB,2K*
Yasmani Grandal (PIT) 2-0
Aroldis Chapman (PIT) 0.2IP,0H,0ER
Nolan Arenado (STL) 4-2,2B*
Carlos Rodríguez (MIL) 3.2IP,7H,2ER,4K, BB*
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (ARI) 5-3,2RBI
Adrián Morejón (SD) 1.0IP,0H,0ER
Luis Robert (CHW) 3-0
Jorge Soler (SF) 2-0
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) 4-1
Adolis García (TEX) 3-0
Miguel Vargas (LAD) 0-0,SF,RBI
Andy Pagés (LAD) 5-2,2R
*Of Cuban descent