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The Cuban gardener Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was one of the standout figures in the victory of the Arizona Diamondbacks this Wednesday against the New York Yankees (4-3), as part of the 2025 season of Major League Baseball (MLB).
In the iconic Yankee Stadium, the visiting team triumphed in a tight match, and Gurriel Jr., who batted third and played left field, had a productive day at the plate: he went 3-for-1, with one home run, two runs batted in, one run scored, one walk, and one strikeout.
After this encounter, the youngest of the Gurriels left his batting average at .217, with an on-base percentage of .250, a slugging percentage of .522, and an OPS of .772.
Chapman closes with authority and reaches 336 saves
Another Cuban who shone during the match was reliever Aroldis Chapman, who handled the ninth inning in the Boston Red Sox's 3-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.
According to the site Pelota Cubana, Chapman, who entered after a masterful performance by Garrett Crochet (8.0 IP, 4H, 0ER, 8K, BB), retired the side without allowing any hits or runs.
The Cuban left-hander issued one walk and struck out Tyler O'Neill in a solid outing of 18 pitches, securing his 336th save in Major League Baseball.
Moncada and Soler hit singles in the Angels' defeat
In the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the St. Louis Cardinals, which ended in a victory for the latter by 5-12, the Cubans Yoan Moncada and Jorge Soler also contributed offensively.
Moncada went 3-for-1, with one run scored, one walk, and two strikeouts, leaving his average at .176. Although he started the season with modest numbers, he has driven in six runs in the five games played so far.
For his part, Soler hit a single in three at-bats, scored a run, was hit by a pitch, and struck out once. As has been customary, he was placed as the cleanup hitter and designated player. So far, he has not hit any home runs and has only driven in one run in a slow start to the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Performance of Cuban Baseball Players in the MLB
How did Lourdes Gurriel Jr. perform in the Diamondbacks' victory over the Yankees?
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. was one of the standout players by hitting a home run, driving in two runs, and scoring one in the Arizona Diamondbacks' victory over the New York Yankees by 4-3 during the 2025 MLB season.
What did Aroldis Chapman contribute in the Red Sox game against the Orioles?
Aroldis Chapman closed the game decisively by securing his 336th save, retiring the ninth inning without allowing any hits or runs, in the Red Sox's 3-0 victory over the Orioles.
How did Yoan Moncada and Jorge Soler perform with the Angels?
In the defeat of the Los Angeles Angels against the St. Louis Cardinals, Yoan Moncada went 3-for-1 with one run scored, while Jorge Soler had one hit in three at-bats and scored a run.
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