MLB 2024 | Adolis with three hits, stolen base in win; Yariel with another no-decision; Luis Robert homered; Arozarena productive in loss;
- Ray Otero-Alonso
- Jul 25, 2024
- 4 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2024 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources
On Wednesday, Adolis García had a productive game against the White Sox, going 3-for-5 with a double, scoring a run, driving in two RBIs, and stealing a base.
García got a base hit in the first inning, followed by another hit in the third inning and then stole second base. He later scored a run with a double in the fifth inning and crossed the plate on a single by Nathaniel Lowe. In the eighth inning, García came up to bat with the bases loaded and brought in another run with a groundout. Despite batting .169 in July after Wednesday's game, he has managed to hit safely and drive in at least one run in consecutive games, also stealing two bases during this time, bringing his total steals for the season to nine. The 31-year-old power hitter currently holds a .212/.277/.396 batting line with 17 home runs, 48 runs scored, 49 RBIs, and nine stolen bases in 404 plate appearances.
Yariel Rodríguez pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out six batters in a game against the Rays on Wednesday, but did not factor into the decision.
Yariel Rodríguez delivered an impressive performance against the Rays during Wednesday's game. He managed to keep them hitless for four flawless innings until Randy Arozarena broke the streak with a double in the fifth inning. Josh Lowe then singled to score a run. His walk in the sixth inning led to the tying run after Brendon Little struggled, preventing Yariel from securing his second win of the season. The 27-year-old right-hander has pitched at least five innings in three of his last four starts, showing signs of growing more comfortable in the major leagues. In his past four starts, he has allowed two runs or less each time. As he gears up for a matchup against the Orioles in Baltimore on Monday, he carries a 3.69 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 42/19 K/BB ratio over 39 innings.
On Wednesday, Luis Robert Jr. hit a solo home run and went 1-for-4 against the Rangers.
In the third inning, Luis Robert Jr. scored the White Sox's second run of the game with a solo home run against Nathan Eovaldi. This run turned out to be Chicago's final score in the defeat. The 26-year-old outfielder currently holds a .227/.299/.476 batting line with 12 home runs, 24 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases in 204 plate appearances.
On Wednesday, Randy Arozarena had a successful performance against the Blue Jays, going 2-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, an RBI, and a stolen base.
Randy Arozarena kickstarted the Rays' offense in the fifth inning with a double, which set the stage for Josh Lowe's subsequent single that brought him home. He also contributed to tying the game in the sixth with a base hit. In the ninth, after drawing a walk, he stole second base and crossed the plate for another run. While Arozarena has only managed three multi-hit games in July, he has maintained a solid .288 batting average with 11 extra-base hits, eight RBIs, and six stolen bases in 18 games this month. His base-stealing prowess has notably increased, as he had only stolen 10 bases in the first three months of the season but has now successfully stolen 16 out of 23 attempts. Despite his overall mediocre .213/.319/.398 slash line in 99 games, the outfielder has shown promising improvement, boasting 15 home runs, 45 runs scored, 36 RBIs, and 16 stolen bases in 404 plate appearances.
On Wednesday, Jose Iglesias was in the starting lineup as the second baseman.
Iglesias took a break on Thursday but returned to the lineup on Wednesday. During the game, he got one hit in four at-bats, along with a walk and a run scored. Since his promotion on May 31st, Iglesias has been outstanding, boasting a slash line of .381/.429/.577 with 3 home runs, 17 runs, and 17 RBIs. With a career batting average of .281, his consistent hitting performance should not be dismissed as a fluke. If you're looking for a reliable batting average and solid stats in a strong lineup, Iglesias could be the solution.
Daysbel Hernández went back to Triple-A.
On Wednesday, Atlanta initially brought up Daysbel Hernández from Triple-A Gwinnett but later sent him back. He was designated as Atlanta's 27th player for the doubleheader that day but did not get to play because the second game was postponed due to rain. The 27-year-old right-handed pitcher has impressively pitched 9.2 scoreless innings with 12 strikeouts in the majors this season. In Triple-A, he has maintained a 2.48 ERA and 1.45 WHIP over 29 innings.
On Wednesday, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was not included in the starting lineup for the D-backs.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. did not start in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Wednesday's match against Kansas City. He came into the game later and recorded a 1-for-2 performance with a strikeout. As of 2024, Gurriel's stats include a batting line of .261/.290/.408 with 13 home runs, 46 runs, 56 RBIs, and 5 stolen bases.
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