Lourdes Gurriel returned to action by swatt a run-scoring fourth inning single in four trips to the plate to do his part during the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The native of Sancti Spíritus, Cuba now hits .229 on the campaign.
Sal Stewart collected a hit in four trips to the plate, while also driving in a run via a single in the second inning to do his part in Reds 12-0 blanking of the New York Mets. The Cuban-American slugger has now driven in 43 runs on the season.
Although he did not factor in the decision Nick Martinez tossed five and-a-third innings of five-hit, three-run ball during Tampa’s 4-3 loss to the Dodgers. The Cuban-American righty saw his earned run average rise to 2.63 on the season.
Cuban action on the night:
Sal Stewart (Reds): 4-1,RBI,2R,SB (.247)*
Yordan Álvarez (Astros): 4-2 (.328)
Zach Neto (Angels): 4-0 (.220)*
Lourdes Gurriel Jr (DBacks): 4-1,RBI (.229)
Nolan Arenado (DBacks): 4-1 (.243)*
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 5-0 (.314)
Nick Fortes (Rays): 2-0 (.265)
Nick Martínez: 5.1IP,5H,3ER,6K,BB (2.63)*
Andy Pagés (Dodgers): 4-0 (.269)
*Cuban-American