Andy Ibáñez went yard for the first time on the season, a third inning three-run shot off Carlos Rodón to lead the Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Yankees. The native from the Isle of Youth saw his average rise to .158 on the season.
Tristón Casas collected a hit in three trips to the plate and knocked in a run during the Red Sox’s 6-2 loss to the Bluejays. The Cuban-American slugger has now driven in three runs on the campaign. Although he has gotten off to a slow start with the lumber Casas is a key part
Yennier Cano tossed an inning in relief in which he fanned two of the three batters he faced during the Orioles’ 5-1 win over the Diamondbacks. The Cuban right-hander has yet to allow a run in four innings pitched this season and sports a 0.25 WHIP. Cano has been a key piece of the team’s bullpen the last four years posting 13 saves and 66 holds over that span.
Cuban action on the night:
Adolis García (TEX) 3-1
Tristón Casas (BOS) 3-1,RBI *
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (ARI) 3-0,RBI
Yennier Cano (BAL) 1.0IP,0H,0ER,2K
Yuli Gurriel (SD) 1-0
Adrián Morejón (SD) 0.1IP,0H,0ER,K
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) 1-0,3BB
Randy Arozarena (SEA) 4-1
Carlos Rodón (NYY) 6.0IP,4H,6ER,8K,3BB*
Andy Ibáñez (DET) 3-1,HR,3RBI,R
Nick Fortes (MIA) 2-0*
*Cuban-American