Miami – The Major League Baseball day was full of emotions for the Dominican players, who starred in outstanding and contrasting performances.
Estévez and Ferrer Shine at Montículo
Carlos Estévez added his 33rd save, while José Ferrer achieved his fourth rescue of the season. These performances highlighted the Dominican presence in the closing of the games.The Washington Nationals defeated the New York Mets with a score of 9-3. José Ferrer pitched an effective 1.1 innings of relief, securing his fourth save. This encounter was historic for pitting Venezuelan managers Carlos Mendoza (Mets) and Miguel Cairo (Nationals) against each other.The Mets took the lead with home runs from Francisco Lindor and Starling Marte, but the Nationals responded with a three-run rally in the fifth inning, driven by the bat of Venezuelan Andrés Chaparro.
Dodgers and Kershaw Demonstrate Their Power
In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies with a score of 9-5, thanks to 12 hits. Andy Pages hit his 21st home run of the season.Clayton Kershaw, from the mound, worked 5.2 innings, earning his eighth win of the year and the number 220 of his career.
Milwaukee Consolidates Its Dominance
The Milwaukee Brewers reached their 80th win of the season by defeating the Chicago Cubs with a score of 4-1, solidifying themselves with the best record in Major League Baseball and extending their divisional lead to seven games.
Estévez Keeps Up His Unstoppable Pace
Carlos Estevez earned his 33rd save in the Kansas City Royals’ victory over the Texas Rangers with a score of 6-4. Estevez shares the MLB saves lead with Venezuelan Robert Suarez.In the same game, Salvador Pérez drove in a run, reaching 987 RBIs since his debut in 2011. The catcher is one run away from 700 and five home runs away from 300 in his career.
Juan Soto: A Challenging Night
The day was not favorable for Juan Soto, who had a difficult night, going 0-5 with three strikeouts in his team’s loss.
