Andy Pagés laced a run-scoring fourth inning double that plated two, his only hit in four at-bats to do his part in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 12-7 victory over the San Diego Padres. The Cuban outfielder is now hitting .271 on the season and is second in the National League in runs batted in with 62.
Sal Stewart swatted his 17th homerun of the campaign, a solo-shot and his only hit in four trips to the plate during the Cincinnati Reds’ 7-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cuban-American slugger leads all rookies in runs batted in with 60 and is the prime candidate for the Rookie of the Year in the National League.
Ryan Fernández returned from the injured list by tossing 1⅔ innings of scoreless baseball during the St. Louis Cardinals 11-5 thrashing of the Atlanta Braves. The native of Tampa, Florida now sports a miniscule 1.50 earned run average and 18 strikeouts in nine outings on the year.
Cuban action on the night:
Sal Stewart (Reds): 4-1,HR,RBI,R (.257)*
Miguel Vargas (White Sox): 5-1,2B,R (.244)
Ryan Fernández (Cardinals): 1.0IP,H,0ER (1.50)*
Yandy Díaz (Rays): 3-0 (.326)
Nick Fortes (Rays): 0-0,DR *
Víctor Mesa Jr (Rays): 4-0 (.188)
Zach Neto (Angels): 3-0 (.225)*
Jorge Soler (Angels): 4-0 (.221)
Randy Arozarena (Mariners): 2-1 (.284)
*Cuban-American