Sal Stewart launched a pair of three-run homeruns in the first and second innings of the Cincinnati Reds 8-3 triumph over the San Francisco Giants The Cuban-American accounted for six of the eight of his team’s runs on the evening and is now hitting a solid .333 on the season. Stewart is definitely the early season favorite for the Rookie of the Year in the National League.
Adrián Del Castillo knocked in five runs via a triple, homerun and a groundout to lead Arizona to an 8-5 win over the Orioles in extra-innings. After a slow start with the bat the Cuban-American catcher saw his average rise to .346 ans has homered for the first time on the year.
Yandy Díaz swatted a run-scoring double in his two trips to the plate during the Rays 8-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. The Cuban is hitting a robust .364 over his last 15 games and has now knocked in 16 runs on the early season.
Yordan Álvarez collected two hits in three official at-bats including his seventh homerun of the season, a solo-shot in the Houston Astros 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The native of Las Tunas, Cuba hits .333 and has now driven in 17 runs on the campaign.
Cuban action on the night:
Luis Robert Jr (Mets): 4-0 (.241)
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 3-2,R,SB (.409)
Nick Castellanos (Padres): 4-0 (.179)*
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 4-2,3R,SB (.299)
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 4-0 (.155)
Edgar Quero (White Sox): 0-0,DR (.146)
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 2-1,2B,RBI,R (.369)
Zach Neto (Angels):2-1,2B (.240)*
Yoán Moncada (Angels): 4-0 (.170)
Adolis García (Phillies): 4-2,2B (.231)
Sal Stewart (Reds): 4-2,2HR,6RBI,2R (.333)*
Yennier Cano (Orioles): 0.1IP,0H,0ER,K (1.59)
Anthony Núñez (Orioles): 1.0IP, 0H,0ER,K (1.04)*
Adrián Del Castillo (DBacks): 5-3,3B,HR,5RBI,R (.346)*
Nolan Arenado (DBacks): 5-2,RBI (.206)*
Raisel Iglesias (Braves): 1.0IP,0H,0ER,3K (0.00)
*Cuban-American