Nick Castellanos collected two hits in four trips to the plate, including a solo-shot in four inning of Philly’s 10-2 loss to the Cubs. The Cuban-American slugger is hitting a torrid .368 over his last 15 games.
Adrián Morejón notched his fifth hold of the season after tossing a scoreless inning during a Padres’ 3-1 victory over the Rangers. The left-hander from Mayabeque, Cuba watched his ERA descend to 2.39 on the campaign.
Randy Arozarena drove in a run and swatted a double in four at-bats in Tampa’s 10-8 win over the Royals. After a lethargic start the outfielder is hitting a solid .296 over his last 15 games.
Cuban action on the day:
Nick Fortes (MIA) 2-1*
Yasmani Grandal (PIT) 3-0
Romy González (BOS) 2-0,R*
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) 1-0,2BB
Nolan Arenado (STL) 4-1*
Nick Martínez (CIN) 2.0IP,2H,2ER*
Andy Ibáñez (DET) 3-0
Luis Robert (CHW) 4-1
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 4-2,2B,HR,RBI,R*
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (ARI) 5-1,2RBI
Adolis García (TEX) 3-0
Adrián Morejón (SD) 1.0IP,0H,0ER,K
Zach Neto (LAA) 4-1*
Jorge Soler (SF) 5-0
Randy Arozarena (TAM) 4-1,HR,RBI,R
Andy Pagés (LAD) 4-2,R
Miguel Vargas (LAD) 3-1