Guillermo Heredia went yard for the 12th time on the season, a three-run ninth inning shot that helped the game into extra-innings. The SSG Landers were victorious in the 12th inning by the count of 12-11 over Lotte. The outfielder is now second in the Korean circuit in average (.360) and third in runs batted in with 82.
In the NPB Ariel Martínez smacked a double and a single three trips to the plate, scored two times and drove in two runs in the Nippon Ham Fighters’ 9-2 victory over the Orix Buffaloes at Es Con Field in Hokkaido. The Cuban infielder, who knocked in two runs for the second consecutive game, improved his raised his average to .242 and his total RBIs to 45 on the season.
Raidel Martínez recorded his 30th save of the season after not allowing any hits nor runs in an inning of relief during the Chunichi Dragons’ 1-0 victory over the Yakult Swallows. The right-hander notched his first save since July 19, reduced his ERA to 1.06 and added to his Central League lead in saves.
Cuban action on the day:
NPB:
Ariel Martínez (NH) 3-2,2B,2RBI,2R
Raidel Martínez (CD) 1.0IP,0H,0ER,K,BB
Christian Rodríguez (CD) 3-1**
Carlos Monier (CD) 2-0**
Coco Montes (YOM) 3-0,RBI*
KBO:
Guillermo Heredia (SSG) 5-2,HR,3RBI,R
CPBL:
No Cuban action on the day
*Cuban-American
*Minor Leagues