Adolis García swatted three hits in six trips to the plate, including a walk-off single in the 11th inning to give the Texas Rangers a 5-4 win over the White Sox. The outfielder has now driven in 34 runs and hits .321 over his last seven games.
Yariel Rodríguez tossed a scoreless inning during Toronto’s 3-2 loss to the Phillies. The Cuban right-hander also fanned a batter and now sports a sterling 0.89 earned run average over his last 15 games. Rodríguez has eight holds and opponents hit .188 against him on the season.
Yandy Díaz collected two hits in five trips to the plate, while also driving in a two runs via a single inthe fourth inning and a sixth inning triple to do his part in Tampa’s 8-4 triumph over the Mets. The native of Sagua la Grande, Cuba hits a gaudy .355 over his last 15 games.
Cuban action on the night:
Zach Neto (Angels): 4-1,2R (.277)*
Jorge Soler (Angels): 1-0 (.213)
Yariel Rodríguez (Bluejays): 1.1IP,H,0ER,K, BB (2.86)
Nick Castellanos (Phillies): 3-0,R (.280)*
Luis Robert (White Sox): 4-1,RBI (.194)
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 5-1,2B,R (.242)
Edgar Quero (White Sox): 3-2 (.286)
Adolis García (Rangers): 6-3,2B,RBI (.226)
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 5-2,3B,2RBI (.265)
Nolan Arenado (Cardinals): 4-1,2R (.243)*
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (DBacks): 3-1 (.259)
José Iglesias (Padres): 1-0 (.244)
Carlos Rodón (Yankees): 5.0IP,7H,3ER,4K, 2BB (3.01)*
Romy González (Red Sox): 4-1,2B,RBI (3.18)
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 2-0 (.231)
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 5-1,RBI,R (.281)