Yadiel Hernández went yard twice and knocked in three runs and also scored on three occasions, but the Tecolotes de Dos Laredos fell to Unión Laguna 6-5. The Cuban slugger has now hit 15 homeruns and hits a robust .375 on the campaign.
For the winners Albert Lara drove in a run, while also collecting two hits and also scoring a run. The infielder now hits a gaudy .375 on the season and has secured a major role in the lineup via his swing of a hot bat.
Also for the Algodoneros Yoán López tossed a scoreless ninth to secure the team’s victory and watch his ERA descend to 5.23 on the season. López leads all Cubans in saves in LMB with five.
Cuban action on the night:
Yadir Drake (Leones): 3-0 (.331)
Aledmys Díaz (Leones): 3-0 (.245)
Albert Lara (Algodoneros): 4-2,RBI,R, (.384)
Yoan López (Algodoneros): 1.0 IP,H,BB (5.23)
Yadiel Hernández (Tecos): 3-2,2HR,3RBI,3R (.375)
Dayán Viciedo(Tecos): 3-2 (.305)
Orlando Martínez(Rieleros): 5-3,3R (.368)
Julio P. Martínez (Saraperos): 3-0 (.366)
Josh Fuentes (Charros): 4-2 (.226)*
*Cuban-American