Randy Arozarena swatted a longball in two trips to the plate, his first of the spring during the Mariners 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers . After his brief participation in the World Baseball Classic with México the outfielder is hitting .227 and starting to get in playing shape for the regular season.
Sal Stewart Jr went yard for the third time on the season during his three times to the dish, a solo-shot during the Reds 7-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. The Cuban-American slugger is the team’s top prospect and could be a top candidate for the Rookie of the Year this season.
For the winners in this split-squad game Yoán Moncada laced a run-scoring single in three at-bats for the Angels. The infielder from Cienfuegos saw his average rise to .158 after his return from his participation with Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.
Aramis García drove in three runs via a bases loaded triple during the Diamondbacks’ 16-8 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The Cuban-American catcher knocked in his first three runs of the spring and hits a lowly .200.
Cuban action on the night:
Dyan Yamel Jorge (Colorado): 2-0, R, BB, K (.250)
Randy Arozarena (Seattle): 2-1, R, HR, 2RBI, BB (.227)
Sal Stewart (Reds): 3-1, R, HR, RBI (.333)*
Omar Hernández (Kansas): 1-0 (.111)
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 2-0 (.366)
Carlos Rodríguez (Milwaukee): 4.0 IP, 3H, 4ER, 3BB, 3K, 2HR, L (0-1) (7.00)*
Yordan Álvarez (Houston): 2-0, K (.250)
José Barrero (Baltimore): 4-1, 2K (.125)
Yoan Moncada (Angels): 3-1, RBI, 2K (.158)
Edgar Alfonso (Angels): 2-0, K (.000)
Zach Neto (Angels): 2-1, R, 2B, BB, K, CS (.235)*
Dairon Blanco (Texas): 2-0, K (.286)
Aramis García (DBacks): 2-1, 2B, 3RBI (.200)*
Nolan Arenado (DBacks): 1-1, R, 2RBI, BB (.444)*
*Of Cuban descent