Andújar and other Latinos shine in the MLB day
Wednesday’s games in Major League Baseball were marked by Latin power, with several players standing out with the bat and leading their teams to victory. Dominican Miguel Andújar was the main figure of the day. His hot bat propelled the Cincinnati Reds to a resounding victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Andújar hit a grand slam that drove in four runs, demonstrating his ability to produce in key moments. In the same game, Noelvi Marte drove in two runs and scored one, while Elly de la Cruz contributed two runs scored. For the Phillies, starter Cristopher Sánchez took the loss after allowing four runs —one unearned— in six innings.
Miguel Andujar’s last two games: – First HR at GABP – First Grand Slam as a Red
In San Diego, Ramón Laureano and Fernando Tatis Jr. led the Padres’ victory over the San Francisco Giants. Laureano hit a two-run home run and scored three runs, while Tatis Jr. drove in three and scored one. Manny Machado and Luis Arráez also contributed on offense. In Arizona, Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo drove the Diamondbacks to victory against the Texas Rangers. Marte hit a home run and drove in four runs, while Perdomo added a home run and three runs scored. The Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, with William Contreras driving in four runs and Ronny Simón scoring two. Bryan Reynolds stood out for the Pirates with two home runs and five RBIs. In Houston, Yainer Díaz and Jeremy Peña were key in the Astros’ victory over the Boston Red Sox, both hitting home runs. In Detroit, Wenceel Pérez drove in the only run in the Tigers’ victory over the Chicago White Sox. Finally, the Washington Nationals defeated the Kansas City Royals thanks to a grand slam by Nathaniel Lowe. Luis García Jr. scored twice and José Ferrer took the win from the bullpen. Carlos Estévez allowed the decisive run for the Royals.
