Lourdes Gurriel smacked three hits, including a two-run first inning homer to set the two in Arizona’s 16-9 thrashing of Milwaukee. The youngest of the Gurriel clan knocked in nine runs during the preseason.
Randy Arozarena had a perfect day at the plate swatting three hits in as many at-bats, while also going yard for the second time on the spring and knocking in two runs in Seattle’s 8-7 heartbreak to the Royals’ split squad. The outfielder saw his average rise to .365.
Yandy Díaz collected a hit in two trips to the plate and drove in a run during Tampa’s 7-3 loss to the Braves in spring training. The first baseman saw his average rise .265 on the preseason and looks to be getting into form for the fast approaching regular season.
Bryan Ramos drove in a run via a ninth inning double in two at-bats during Chicago’s 8-5 win over Cincinnati. The power-hitting infielder is hitting .278 in his battle for a spot on an Opening Day roster for the team from the Windy City.
Cuban action on the day:
César Prieto (Cardinals) 4-1,2B (.360)
Ryan Fernández (Cardinals) 0.2IP,2H,3ER (6.23)*
Nick Castellanos (Phillies) 4-1,R (.162)*
Yandy Díaz (Rays) 2-1,RBI (.265)
Jorge Soler (Angels) 2-0 (.311)
Anthony Scull (Angels) 2-0 (.000)
Adolis García (Rangers) 3-0 (.262)
Dairon Blanco (Royals) 3-1 (.286)
José Iglesias (Padres) 3-0 (.227)
Yuli Gurriel (Padres) 3-1 (.290)
Randy Arozarena (Mariners) 3-3,2B,HR, 2RBI,R (.365)
David Villar (Giants) 0-0,BB,R (.190)*
Bryan Ramos (White Sox) 2-1,2B,RBI,R (.278)
Yosver Zulueta (Reds) 1.0IP,0H,0ER,K,BB,SV (9.00)
Tristón Casas (Red Sox) 3-1 (.211)*
Andy Ibáñez (Tigers) 2-0 (.263)
Carlos Rodón (Yankees) 4.2IP,3H,0ER,5K, 3BB* (5.40)
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (DBacks) 4-3,HR,4RBI,3R (.324)
Aramis García (DBacks) 2-1,RBI (.250)
*Cuban-American