Yandy Díaz homered for the second time on the season, a second inning two-run shot in Tampa Bay’s 8-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cuban slugger is now hitting a robust .429 to open up the young season.
Raisel Iglesias tossed a scoreless inning in which he fanned a batter to close out the Atlanta Braves 5-1 victory over the Athletics. The Cuban right-hander has now opens the year with teo scoreless outings.
Yordan Álvarez collected two hits in three trips to the plate and scored twice to lead the Houston Astros to 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. The native of Las Tunas, Cuba has opened up the season with a sparkling .417 average.
Cuban action on the night:
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 2-0 (.263)
Andy Ibáñez (Athletics): 2-0 (.222)
Raisel Iglesias (Braves): 1.0IP,H,0ER,K (0.00)
Sal Stewart Jr (Reds): 3-0,R (.474)*
Adolis García (Phillies): 4-2,(.318)
Cionel Pérez (Nationals): 0.2IP,2H,ER (6.75)
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 4-1,HR,2RBI,R (.429)
Nick Fortes (Rays): 4-1 (.350)*
Yordan Álvarez (Astros): 3-2,2B,2R (.417)
Zach Neto (Angels): 3-2,R (.231)*
Jorge Soler (Angels): 4-0 (.148)
Yoan Moncada (Angels): 4-1 (.143)
Nolan Arenado (DBacks): 3-1 (.158)*
Adrián Morejón (Padres): 1.2IP,2H,ER,K,BB (2.45)
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 4-1,2B,R (.250)
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 3-3,2B (.429)
*Cuban-American