Yordan Álvarez hit a towering second inning grand slam, the fifth of his career to power the Houston Astros in their 13-2 thrashing of the Athletics. The native of Las Tunas, Cuba is having an MVP caliber year leading the American League in homeruns (22), RBI (48) and OPS (1.084).
Randy Arozarena collected two hits in three trips to the plate including a run-scoring third inning double to command a Seattle Mariners’ 4-0 blanking of the Detroit Tigers. The Cuban outfielder is hitting a solid .298 over that last month and has now driven in 28 runs on the campaign.
Raisel Iglesias notched a save for the second consecutive night after tossing a scoreless ninth inning during which he fanned a batter to help secure an Atlanta Braves 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander from the Isle of Youth has now saved 31 consecutive games and his earned run average descended to 0.87 on the season.
Andy Pagés swatted his 15 longball of the season, his only hit in five at-bats to do his part in the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-2 victory over their cross-town rival Los Angeles Angels. The Cuban slugger now leads MLB in runs batted in with 53.
Cuban action on the night:
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 5-3,2B (.326)
Víctor Mesa Jr (Rays): 3-1,R (.161)
Nicki Fortes (Rays): 2-0 (.240)*
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 3-1,2B,2RBI,R (.285)
Sal Stewart (Reds): 5-0 (.257)
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 4-1,R (.243)
Adolis García (Phillies): 4-1,RBI (.203)
Nolan Arenado (DBacks): 4-0 (.255)
Orlando Ribalta (Nationals): 1.0IP,0H,0ER,BB (1.56)
Yordan Álvarez (Astros): 3-1,HR,4RBI,2R (.316)
Raisel Iglesias (Braves): 1.0IP,0H,0ER,K (0.87)
Zach Neto (Angels): 4-1,HR,RBI,R (.232)*
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 5-1,HR,2RBI, R (.283)
Adrián Morejón (Padres): 1.0IP,0H,0ER,2K (4.60)
*Cuban-American