Although he didn’t factor in the decision Lance McCullers Jr had his best start of the season. The Cuban-American righty tossed six innings of five-hit, three-run ball in which he also fanned 12 during the Astros 5-3 win over the Athletics. The hurler’s ERA fell to 5.89 on the season.
Miguel Vargas extended his hitting streak to give by swatting a double in his three trips to the plate and also scored two runs in Chicago’s 9-4 win over the Mets. The infielder hits a solid .311 over his last seven games.
Aroldis Chapman tossed a scoreless inning in relief during Boston’s 6-5 loss to Milwaukee. The flamethrowing left-hander also fanned a batter and saw his ERA descend to 2.05 on the campaign.
Cuban action on the night:
Lourdes Gurriel Jr.(DBacks): 4-1 (.245)
Edgar Quero (White Sox): 4-0 (.255)
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 3-1,2B,2R (.245)
Luis Robert Jr. (White Sox) 1-0, K (.190)
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 3-0 (.225)
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 4-1, RBI (.270)
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 4-0, R (.233)
Jorge Soler (Angels): 3-2 (.225)
Zach Neto *(Angels): 4-1 (.281)
Yoan Moncada (Angels): 2-1, 2B (.228)
Adolis García (Rangers) 3-0 (.208)
Dairon Blanco (Royals): 1-0 (.250)
Victor Mesa Jr. (Marlins): 2-0, R, BB (.143)
Nick Fortes *(Marlins):4-0 (.196)
Nick Castellanos *(Phillies): 4-2(.275)
Nolan Arenado *(Cardinals): 4-1 (.239)
JC Escarra *(Yankees): 4-1 (.245)
Aroldis Chapman(Red Sox):1.0 IP,H,0ER,K (2.05)
Lance McCullers Jr. *(Astros):6.0 IP,5H, 3ER,12K, BB (5.89)