Julio Robaina, a member of Team Cuba at the World Baseball Classic, earned his first victory of the season this Wednesday in the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol, delivering a quality start (QS). In the Tigres de Quintana Roo’s 6–2 triumph the Artemisa native tossed six innings, allowing only four hits and two runs while striking out four batters.
He now boasts a 1.46 ERA (12.1 IP; 2 ER) and the best WHIP in the entire Liga Mexicana de Béisbol (0.57). Opponents are batting just .093 against him—ranking him second in this statistical category, surpassed only by Daniel Martínez (Toros de Tijuana, .088 OAVG). He has accumulated 13 strikeouts and sits just two behind the league leader.
Yadiel Hernández knocked in two runs via a fifth inning double amongst his two hits on the day in four at-bats to do his part in Dos Laredos’ 12-6 thrashing of the Sultanes de Monterrey. The talented outfielder from Matanzas, Cuba is now hitting a robust .325 and has knocked in six runs on the campaign for the Tecolotes.
Henry Urrutia laced a two-run double in four at-bats to mark the difference during the eighth inning of Querétaro’s 7-6 victory over the Olmecas de Tabasco. The rejuvenated veteran is now hitting a team leading .410 and has driven in 11 runs on the season, a statistical category in which he also leads the Conspiradores.
Cuban action on the night:
Julio Robaina (Quintana Roo): 6.0IP,4H,2ER,4K (0.57)
Yadir Drake (Yucatán): 4-1,2B,R (.298)
Félix Pérez (Campeche): 4-1 (.295)
Josh Fuentes (Jalisco): 3-0 (.167)*
David Villar (Durango): 4-2,2B,R (.321)*
Odrisamer Despaigne (Durango): 5.0IP,10H, 3ER,6K (2.50)
Albert Lara (Unión Laguna): 4-1 (.471)
Óscar Colás (Saltillo): 4-1 (.353)
Maikel Serrano (Aguascalientes): 2-2,2B (.800)
Río Gómez (Dos Laredos):
Yadiel Hernández (Dos Laredos):4-2,2B,2RBI (.325)
Yurisbel Gracial (Querétaro): 3-1, (.302)
Henry Urrutia (Querétaro): 4-1,2B,2RBI (.410)
Yusniel Díaz (Querétaro): 0-0,DR