Andy Pagés went yard for the 11th time on the season, a two-run shot in the fifth inning of their 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The native of Pinar del Río, Cuba is now tied for the MLB league lead in runs batted in with 45.
Randy Arozarena swatted a run-scoring ninth inning double, his only hit in five trips to the plate on the day. The Cuban outfielder’s extra-base hit was not enough to save Seattle in their 8-6 defeat to Royals. Arozarena saw his average descend to .292 on the season, but upped his RBI total to 20 on the campaign.
Miguel Vargas went downtown for the 12th time on season during the White Sox‘s 8-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants. The infielder is now second amongst Cubans in homeruns and has also now driven in 31 runs on the campaign. Although he only hits for .243 the slugger posts an gaudy .876 OPS on the year.
Orlando Ribalta notched his first save after tossing ⅔ of a scoreless inning in which he fanned a batter to help secure Washington’s 2-1 win over the Atlanta Braves. The right-hander saw his earned run average fall to 2.31 on the season.
Cuban action on the night:
Yariel Rodríguez (Bluejays): 1.0IP,0H,0ER,K (10.38)
Adolis García (Phillies): 3-1,2B (.203)
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 4-2,2B (.315)
Nick Fortes (Rays): 3-1,2B (.262)*
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 5-1,2B,RBI (.292)
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 4-1,HR,2RBI,R (.282)
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 3-1,HR,RBI,2R (.244)
Zach Neto (Angels): 4-0 (.223)
Jorge Soler (Angels): 4-1 (.214)
Edgar Quero (White Sox): 3-1,RBI,R (.167)
Nolan Arenado (DBacks): 3-1 (.274)*
Aramis García (DBacks): 4-1,RBI,R (.286)*
Orlando Ribalta (Nationals): 0.2IP,0H,0ER,K (2.31)
Nick Castellanos (Padres): 1-0 (.190)*