Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer in the in the third inning of the Mariners’ 5-3 victory over the Cardinals. The slugger also drove in another run via a sacrifice fly. Arozarena is three homeruns and three stolen bases from his first 30-30 season.
Víctor Mesa Jr laced a two-run double as a pinch-hitter during the Marlins 7-4 loss to the Washington Nationals. The young outfielder has now driven in five runs in the last two days and is hitting .333 since being called up from the minor leagues.
Yoán Moncada swatted two hits in four trips to the plate, while also driving in three runs via a seventh inning three-run homerun to pace a Los Angeles Angels 12-2 win over the Twins. The Cuban slugger has now knocked in 34 runs on the season.
Sal Stewart Jr homered for the second time in his career, a solo-shot in the first inning of Cincinnati’s 4-2 triumph over San Diego. The Cuban-American infielder watched his average rise to .200 and has driven in three runs on the campaign.
Cuban action on the night:
Víctor Mesa Jr (Marlins): 1-1,2B,2RBI,R (.273)
Yennier Cano (Orioles): 0.2IP,H,ER (4.99)
Nick Castellanos (Phillies): 4-1,2B,2RBI (.253)*
Andy Ibáñez (Tigers): 0-0,R (.235)
Yariel Rodríguez (Bluejays): 1.0IP,H,0ER (3.09)
Yordan Álvarez (Astros): 5-3,2B (.283)
Edgar Quero (White Sox): 4-0 (.282)
Romy González (Red Sox): 2-2,2B,HR,2RBI, R (.311)*
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 4-0 (.290)
Zach Neto (Angels): 4-1 (.257)*
Yoán Moncada (Angels): 4-2,HR,3RBI,3R (.243)
Adrián Del Castillo (DBacks): 1-0 (.243)*
José Iglesias (Padres): 1-0 (.223)
Sal Stewart (Reds): 4-1,HR,RBI,R (.200)*
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 4-1,HR,4RBI, R (.244)
Ryan Fernández (Cardinals): 0.1IP,0H,0ER (8.74)*
*Cuban-American