Yuli Gurriel not only made his spring debut, but also made his first appearance with the San Diego Padres by smacking a hit in two trips to the plate and also scoring a run to do his part in the friars 10-3 win over the A’s. The infielder is fighting for a position on the team and has the inside track at a bench spot.
Ernesto Martínez went yard for the first time on the preseason and knocked two runs, while also scoring a run to do his part in Milwaukee’s 8-7 triumph over Reds. The outfielder has a staggering 1.250 OPS on the early spring. Martínez re-signed with the Brewers the offseason as a minor league free-agent and was given an invitation to camp.
Alexander Vargas went yard for the first time on the spring in his only trip to the plate, but the Yankees dropped a 6-4 decision to the Toronto Bluejays. The middle infielder has yet to make an out this preseason after two games. The young shortstop figures to start the season at Double-A.
Cuban action on the day:
-Ernesto Martínez Jr. (Brewers): 4-1, R, HR, 2RBI, 2K
-Alexander Vargas (Yankees): 1-1, R, HR, RBI
-Raynel Delgado (Brewers): 2-1, R
–Yordys Valdés (Cleveland): 1-0, RBI, K
-Jorge Soler (Angels): 1-1, R, RBI
-Yuli Gurriel (Padres): 2-1, R, K
–Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (DBacks): 3-0
-Luis Robert Jr (White Sox): 3-2, 2B, K
-Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 2-0, BB, K
-Óscar Colas (White Sox): 2-0, K
-José Barrero (Cardinals): 2-1, 2RBI
-Malcom Núñez (Pittsburgh): 2-0, K
–Pedro León (Houston): 3-0, K
–Andy Ibáñez (Detroit): 2-0
–Adolis García (Texas): 2-0, K
-Lázaro Montes (Seattle): 2-0, K
-Omar Hernández (Kansas): 2-1, 2RBI, 2SB, BB
–Yanquiel Fernández (Colorado): 2-1, R, BB, K
-Armando Álvarez (Athletics): 2-0*
–Bryan Lavastida (Houston): 2-0, RBI, K*
-Eddy Álvarez (Braves): 2-0*
–Nick Fortes (Marlins): 2-0*
–Yohandy Morales (Nationals): 3-1, RBI, 2K*
-Adrián del Castillo (DBacks): 1-0*
-Aramis García (DBacks): 1-0, K*
–Nolan Arenado (Cardinals): 2-1*
–George Lombard Jr (Yankees): 3-1, R, K
–Yosver Zulueta (Reds): 1.0 IP, 2H, 3ER, HR, 2K, BB
-Victor Mederos (Angels): 1.0 IP, 0H, 0ER, K
-Adrián Morejón (Padres): 1.0 IP, H, 0ER, K
-Ryan Fernández (Cardinals): 1.0 IP, 0H, 0ER, BB, K*
–Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 2.2 IP, 5H, 3ER, K, BB*
–Carlos Rodríguez (Brewers): 1.0 IP, 2H, 0ER, K*
*Of Cuban descent