Lance McCullers Jr continues to shine in his return, after a rough first three outings the Cuban-American righty has been immaculate in his last two starts. McCullers tossed six innings of scoreless baseball in which he only allowed two hits and struck out seven in Houston’s 3-0 blanking of Pittsburgh.
McCullers registered his second straight quality start and saw his ERA descend to 4.44 on the season. After missing nearly two years the right-hander is starting to find his form on the mound.
Another Cuban-American pitcher, Carlos Rodón is making his case for the All-Star Game. In last night’s contest the right-hander threw seven innings in which he only surrendered five hits and an earned run, while also striking out eight. The Yankees outlasted Cleveland 3-2 and Rodón now sports a sparkling 2.49 earned run average on the season.
Cuban action on the night:
Nick Fortes (Marlins): 2-0,R (.177)*
Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox): 1.0IP,0H,0ER,K (1.80)
Lance McCullers Jr (Astros): 6.0IP,2H,0ER, 7K,BB (4.44)*
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (DBacks): 4-1 (.251)
JC Escarra (Yankees): 2-0 (.233)
Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 7.0IP,5H,ER,8K,BB (2.49)
Adolis García (Rangers): 2-1,R (.211)
Nick Castellanos (Phillies): 4-0,R (.276)*
Jorge Soler (Angels): 5-0 (.213)
Zach Neto (Angels): 5-2,RBI,2R (.272)*
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 3-2,R (.242)
Andy Ibáñez (Tigers): 1-0 (.212)
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 4-2,2R (.243)
Edgar Quero (White Sox): 3-1,R (.250)
Nolan Arenado (Cardinals): 5-1,R (.227)*
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 2-0 (.215)
José Iglesias (Padres): 0-0,BB
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 4-1,2B (.281)
*Cuban-American