Yoán Moncada laced an eleventh inning two-run double to give the Angels an insurmountable lead to which the team ended up defeating the Cardinals 9-7. The infielder has now driven four runs and saw his average rise to .143 on the campaign.
Nolan Arenado knocked in a run in defeat for the Cardinals in defeat during his five trips to the plate. The Cuban-American infielder saw his average fall to .385 on the season. After a subpar season in 2024 the slugger has jumped out to a quick start with lumber in 2025.
Yariel Rodríguez notched his second hold of the season in spite of giving up a run in an inning of work. The right-hander fanned a batter and his earned run average rose to 12.00 on the campaign. Rodríguez is trying to transition from being a starter to a reliever.
Cuban action on the night:
Nick Fortes (MIA) 3-0*
Daysbel Hernández (ATL) 1.0IP,0H,0ER
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) 4-0
Nolan Arenado (STL) 5-1,RBI*
Ryan Fernández (STL) 1.0IP,2H,2ER,BB*
Jorge Soler (LAA) 4-0
Yoán Moncada (LAA) 4-1,2B,2RBI
Luis Robert (CHW) 4-0
Miguel Vargas (CHW) 4-0
Yuli Gurriel (SD) 4-0
José Iglesias (SD) 1-1,R
Randy Arozarena (SEA) 3-0,R
Andy Ibáñez (DET) 2-0
Yariel Rodríguez (TOR) 1.0IP,H,ER,K,BB
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (ARI) 1-0
Yandy Díaz (TAM) 4-1,2R
Adolis García (TEX) 4-0
*Cuban-American