JC Escarra collected a hit in four at-bats and also knocked in his first run as a professional, a second inning double that brought in Jasson Domínguez. The Cuban-American catcher now hits .167 on the season and the Yankees fell to the Giants 5-4.
Yandy Díaz went yard for the second time on the season, drove in a run and also scored on an two occasions to do his part in the Rays’ 8-3 win over the Braves. The infielder is now a solid .286 over his last seven games.
Jorge Soler went 2-for-4 with his fourth home run of the season, a run scored, an RBI, and a strikeout in the Angels’ 7-3 loss to the Astros. With that 399-foot blast through the outfielder he tied Hall of Famer Minnie Miñoso for seventh all-time among Cuban-born players with 195 home runs.
After suffering his first loss with Boston the day before, Aroldis Chapman secured the RedSox’s only win on the South Side in the series by a 3-1 count, earning his 338th major league save. It was his first save against the WhiteSox since June 26, 2017. His ERA fell to 1.29 on the campaign.
Cuban action on the day:
-Yandy Díaz (Rays): 4-1, 2R, HR, RBI, BB, K (.210)
-Jorge Soler (Angels): 4-2, R, RBI, HR, K (.241)
-Nick Castellanos (Phillies): 3-0 (.291)
-Yordan Álvarez (Astros): 3-1, BB (.235)
–Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 4-0, 3K (.148)
-Luis Robert Jr.(White Sox): 4-0, 3K (.163)
-Yuli Gurriel (Padres): 3-1, R, RBI, BB (.130)
-José Iglesias (Padres): 2-2, R, 2 2B, 2RBI, 2BB (.292)
–Adolis García (Texas): 2-0, BB, 2K (.216)
–Randy Arozarena (Seattle): 3-0, RBI, K, HBP (.164)
-Nolan Arenado (Cardinals): 4-2,2B,RBI,2R (.283)*
-Lourdes Gurriel Jr (DBacks): 3-0, BB (.145)
-Yennier Cano (Orioles): 1.1 IP, 2H, 0ER (0.00)
-Tristón Casas (Red Sox): 3-1 (.185)*
-Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox) : 1.0 IP, H, 0ER, 2K (1.29)
-JC Escarra (Yankees): 4-1,2B,RBI,R*
-Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 5.2IP,3H,4ER,8K, 3BB*
*Cuban-American