Yanquiel Fernández smacked his first longball of the spring, a solo-shot in the eighth inning of Colorado’s 8-5 loss to the Reds. Although he was sent down to the minors later in the day the Cuban slugger is hitting a solid .269 on the spring.
Although the Cardinals were walloped by Marlins 12-5, José Barrero had an excellent afternoon at the plate. The native of Havana collected two hits in three trips, drove in two runs, scored a run and stole a base. The talented utilityman is hitting .286 in his fight for a roster spot with the Cardinals.
Adrián Morejón notched his first hold of the season San Diego’s 7-5 win over the White Sox. The left-hander tossed a scoreless inning in relief during which he gave up a hit. The hurler has yet to allow a run during spring training in six innings of work.
Cuban action on the night:
-Dairon Blanco (Royals): 1-0 (.333)
-Lourdes Gurriel Jr (DBacks): 3-0 (.190)
-Ernesto Martínez Jr (Brewers): 1-0, K (.294)
-Raynel Delgado (Brewers): 4-1, 2K (.280)
-Tristón Casas (Red Sox) 2-0*
-Romy González (Red Sox) 2-1,RBI *
-Anthony Scull (Angels): 1-0, BB (.000)
-Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 2-1, 2RBI, BB (.214)
-Bryan Ramos (White Sox): 1-1, RBI (.300)
-Alexander Vargas (Yankees): 1-0, K (.667)
-JC Escarra (Yankees) 3-1*
-Yuli Gurriel (San Diego): 3-1, RBI, K (.278)
-Yanquiel Fernández (Rockies): 5-1, R, HR, RBI, 3K (.269)
-Andy Ibáñez (Tigers): 2-0 (.269)
-Roberto Campos (Tigers): 1-0 (.222)
-José Barrero (Cardinals): 3-2, R, 2RBI, SB, BB (.286)
-César Prieto (Cardinals): 2-1, R, 2B (.333)
-Nolan Arenado (Cardinals) 2-0,R*
-Yordan Álvarez (Houston): 3-0, 2K (.150)
-Cionel Pérez (Orioles): 1.0 IP, 0H, 0ER (4.50)
-Yennier Cano (Orioles): 1.0 IP, H, K (2.25)
-Adrián Morejón (Padres): 1.0 IP, H, 0ER (0.00)
-Nick Fortes (Marlins) 4-1,HR,RBI,R*
*Cuban-American