Aroldis Chapman notched his 27th save of the season and the 362nd of his career to helped secure Boston’s 5-2 win over the Pirates. The left-hander now sports a miniscule 1.02 earned run average on the season.
Cesar Prieto collected his first MLB hit after beating out a ground ball in the top of the ninth inning during the Cardinals ‘ 7-4 loss to Cincinnati. The infielder saw his average rise to .200 on the campaign.
Randy Arozarena swatted his 26th homerun of the season, a two-run shot in five at-bats that led the Mariners to a 4-2 victory over Cleveland. The outfielder is now hitting .242 and also leads all Cubans in homeruns this season.
Raisel Iglesias saved his 23rd game of the year after throwing a scoreless inning in which he struck out two of three batters he faced to secure Atlanta’s 3-1 triumph over the Phillies. The native of the Isle of Youth now has 2.70 earned run average and 12 saves since the All-Star break.
Cuban action on the day:
Víctor Mesa Jr (Marlins): 0-0,DR (.143)
César Prieto (Cardinals): 4-1 (.200)
José Iglesias (Padres): 4-0 (.225)
Romy González (Red Sox): 4-1,R (.293)*
Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox): 1.0IP,0H,0ER, 2K (1.02)
Orlando Ribalta (Nationals): 1.0IP,0H,0ER, 2K (5.79)
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 5-1,HR,2RBI, R (.242)
Yordan Álvarez (Astros): 3-1 (.219)
Zach Neto (Angels): 3-0 (.265)*
Yoán Moncada (Angels): 3-0,R (.227)
Andy Ibáñez (Detroit): 2-0 (.243)
Edgar Quero (White Sox): 2-0 (.282)
Yennier Cano (Orioles):1.1IP,H,0ER,BB (5.18)
Adolis García (Rangers): 5-2,RBI,R (.236)
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 4-1,2RBI (.275)
Adrián Del Castillo (DBacks): 3-2,RBI (.249)*
Raisel Iglesias (Braves):1.0IP,0H,0ER,2K (3.81)
Nick Castellanos (Phillies): 2-0 (.251)*
*Cuban-American