Yariel Rodríguez tossed a scoreless inning in relief during the Bluejays’ 8-6 win against the Giants to notch his second save of the season. The right-hander saw his ERA descend to 2.37 and has struck out 48 batters on the campaign.
Miguel Vargas swatted his 11th homer of the season and knocked in three runs to pace the White Sox in their 7-2 thrashing of the Pirates. The infielder is now hitting .222 and has knocked in 38 runs on the season.
Zach Neto collected two hits in six trips to the plate, drove in a run and scored three runs to do his part in the Angels 8-2 victory over the Phillies. The Cuban-American infielder is hitting a robust .406 over his last seven games and is in route to a 20-20 season.
Cuban action on the night:
Yariel Rodríguez (Bluejays): 1.0IP,0H,0ER (2.37)
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 4-2,2B,R (.294)
Yennier Cano (Orioles): 1.0IP,0H,0ER,K (4.54)
José Iglesias (Padres): 5-2,2B,R (.244)
Nick Castellanos (Phillies): 4-0 (.270)*
Jorge Soler (Angels): 4-2 (.215)
Zach Neto (Angels): 6-2,RBI,3R (.281)
Edgar Quero (White Sox): 4-0,R (.268)
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 5-2,HR,3RBI,R (.222)
JC Escarra (Yankees): 0-0 (.213)*
Yanquiel Fernández (Rockies): 3-0 (.265)
Romy González (Red Sox): 4-0 (.311)*
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 4-0 (.252)
Nolan Arenado (Cardinals): 4-0 (.241)*
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 4-2,2B
Adrián Del Castillo (DBacks): 4-0 (.417)*
Adolis García (Rangers): 4-1,R (.232)
*Cuban-American