MLB 2024 | Yandy extends hitting streak to 19; Gurriel Jr. triples in loss; Chapman and Iglesias Shine; Quero's powerful offense continues in the Minors
- Ray Otero-Alonso
- Jun 27, 2024
- 3 min read
Cuban Players News for the 2024 Major League Baseball season. A compilation of several sources
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 1-for-3 with a triple and two RBI against the Twins on Wednesday.
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was responsible for driving two out of the three runs for the D-Backs in their 8-3 loss against the Twins. His contributions included a triple in the fourth inning to bring in the first run of the game for Arizona. In the sixth inning, with a runner on third, he added another run with a sacrifice fly. The 30-year-old outfielder has accumulated 10 home runs and 45 RBIs while maintaining a batting average of .260/.293/.409 in 310 plate appearances.
Yandy Díaz went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Wednesday in the Rays’ loss to the Mariners.
By hitting a single in the first inning against George Kirby, Yandy extended his streak to 19 games and equaled the franchise record in the process. This also marked his eighth consecutive game with an RBI since June 19. He has proven to be an excellent catalyst, accumulating 40 RBIs from the leadoff position this season, making him one of just five players to achieve this milestone so far. The 32-year-old player, known for getting on base consistently, has been on fire in recent weeks, boasting a batting average of .353 (24-for-68) with three home runs and 11 RBIs in his last 15 games.
Aroldis Chapman pitched a flawless ninth inning.
Chapman had a strong performance in the ninth inning against the Reds on Wednesday, striking out two batters and keeping them from getting on base. He came into the game with a five-run lead, making it his first appearance since Saturday. Despite a rough start to the season, Chapman has shown consistency in his recent outings, particularly in June when he only allowed two earned runs in 8.2 innings while maintaining a solid 13:4 strikeout-to-walk ratio. With David Bednar out, Chapman is expected to handle most of Pittsburgh's save opportunities.
Yariel Rodríguez pitched in suspended game.
Yariel Rodríguez started the game against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday but could only complete one inning due to the game being suspended in Boston due to rain. Yariel threw the first inning with 15 pitches, 8 of them strikes, delivering a scoreless inning with one walk. Yariel's highly anticipated debut in the Major Leagues has not gone as expected, as the Camagüey native holds a disappointing record of 0-2 with disastrous averages of a 5.94 ERA and 1.92 WHIP.
Yordan Alvarez recorded one hit on Wednesday.
In a 7-1 victory against the Rockies, Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-1. Yordan's sole hit was a double, his 17th of the year, before being replaced late in the game by Chas McCormick. Alvarez has had another strong start to the season with 16 HRs and 41 RBIs in 77 games, slashing .288/.360/.515 in 333 plate appearances.
Raisel Iglesias pitches a scoreless inning.
In a non-save situation, Raisel Iglesias completed an inning without allowing any runs in the Braves' 6-2 victory over the Cardinals in the first game of a doubleheader. Iglesias came in to protect a four-run lead and needed 17 pitches, 13 of which were strikes, to secure Atlanta's win. It was a perfect ninth inning where he struck out two batters, marking his eighth scoreless outing of the month out of nine.
Miguel Vargas out of lineup Wednesday.
Miguel Vargas did not feature in the Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday against the White Sox, following two consecutive starts. Despite reaching base twice with a hit and a walk in Tuesday's victory, Vargas finds himself back on the bench, as Teoscar Hernández takes over in left field for the Dodgers.
Yasmani Grandal got the day off.
Grandal was out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds. Grandal got a breather for the day game Wednesday after he started behind the dish in each of the Pirates' last three contests.
Edgar Quero is still showcasing his powerful hitting in Double-A Birmingham.
Edgar Quero, a promising catcher prospect for the Chicago White Sox, hit a solo home run while going 1-for-4 in Double-A Birmingham on Wednesday. Ranked as the White Sox' No. 4 prospect, Quero has been on fire this month, boasting a .381 batting average with five home runs and 14 RBI in June. His impressive on-base percentage of .422 showcases why he is highly regarded as one of the top catcher prospects in the minor leagues. The 21-year-old, who was acquired from the Angels, appears to be the future catcher for the White Sox, having already accumulated 12 homers and 50 RBI at the Double-A level this season. With a strong case for a promotion to Triple-A, it seems likely that we could see Quero in Chicago behind the plate next year.
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