Nick Martínez tossed eight innings of one-hit,one-run ball in which he fanned six and walked two to help secure a Cincinnati 8-1 win over the Padres. The Cuban-American righty took a no-hitter into the ninth inning, notched his fifth victory and watched his ERA descend to 4.12 on the season.
Nick Castellanos went yard for the ninth time on the season, a three-run second inning shot to lead the Phillies to a 13-0 thrashing of the Braves. The native of Hialeah Florida is now hitting a solid .282 on the season.
Nolan Arenado collected two hits in four trips to the plate and knocked in two runs via sixth inning double and eighth inning run-scoring single to do his part in their 5-0 shutout of Cleveland. The infielder has now driven in 41 runs on the campaign.
Cuban action on the night:
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (DBacks): 4-0 (.253)
Nick Fortes (Marlins): 0-0,DR (.242)*
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 5-2,R (.288)
Nick Martínez (Reds): 8.0IP,H,ER,6K,2BB (4.12)*
Adolis García (Rangers): 5-1,3RBI (.229)
Nolan Arenado (Cardinals): 4-2,2B,2RBI (.246)*
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 5-0,RBI,R (.234)
Nick Castellanos (Phillies): 2-1,HR,3RBI,R (.282)*
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 4-0 (.289)
Zach Neto (Angels): 1-0 (.276)*
*Cuban-American