Luis Robert drove in three runs via singles in the second and eighth innings to lead the White Sox in their 7-2 victory over the Royals. The “Black Panther ” as he is known by the Cuban faithful has now knocked in 23 runs on the season.
Romy González laced a sixth inning two-run single to do his part in Boston’s 9-6 win over the Yankees. The Cuban-American infielder is now hitting a solid .286 since returning from the injured list on June 2nd and has now driven in 10 runs on the campaign.
Yariel Rodríguez notched his eighth hold of the season after tossing 1⅓ scoreless innings to help secure the Bluejays 6-4 triumph over the Twins. The right-hander has not allowed a run in his last 17⅔ innings pitched.
Cuban action on the night:
Nick Fortes (Marlins): 1-0 (.169)*
Adolis García (Rangers): 3-1 (.214)
Nick Castellanos (Phillies): 4-1,2B,RBI*
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 4-0 (.234)
Luis Robert (White Sox): 3-2,3RBI (.185)
Romy González (Red Sox): 2-1,2RBI (.303)*
Yariel Rodríguez (Bluejays): 1.1IP,0H,0ER, BB,K (2.61)
Adrián Morejón (Padres): 1.1IP,H,0ER,2K (2.77)
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 4-2 (.2.93)
Nolan Arenado (Cardinals): 4-3,R (.238)
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 2-0 (.211)
Zach Neto (Angels): 4-1,RBI (.270)*
Jorge Soler (Angels): 4-1,R (.217)
*Cuban-American