Rafaela and Kirk: Latin Stars Shine in MLB Day with Winning Home Runs

Rafaela and Kirk: Latino Heroes in MLB’s Day

Wednesday’s games in Major League Baseball were marked by Latino protagonism, with Ceddanne Rafaela and Alejandro Kirk emerging as key figures for their respective teams.

Red Sox vs. Angels

Ceddanne Rafaela of the Red Sox hit a crucial two-run home run in the ninth inning, breaking the tie and securing his team’s victory over the Angels. This hit prevented the Angels from sweeping the series.

• Wilyer Abreu and Abraham Toro drove in two runs each.
• Carlos Narváez scored two runs.
• Rafael Devers scored and drove in a run.
• Jarren Durán crossed the plate once.

José Soriano, of the Angels, had a 3.1-inning outing where he allowed seven runs, leaving without a decision.

Reds vs. Brewers

Jackson Chourio stood out with a home run, scoring and driving in two runs, leading the Brewers in their victory against the Reds. Daz Cameron and Isaac Collins also contributed with home runs.

• Andruw Monasterio drove in a run for the Brewers.
• José Treviño scored the only run for the Reds.

Phillies vs. Phillies

Alejandro Kirk, of the Blue Jays, drove in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in the ninth inning, sealing his team’s victory over the Phillies.

• José Berríos pitched six innings with one earned run and five strikeouts.
• Andrés Giménez scored a run for the Blue Jays.
• Nick Castellanos hit a home run for the Phillies.

Yankees vs. Guardians

Luis Ortiz dominated the Yankees from the mound, pitching 5.2 innings without allowing runs and striking out seven, leading the Guardians to victory.

• Angel Martinez hit a two-run home run.
• Jose Ramirez scored a run for the Guardians.
• Emmanuel Clase closed the game with a three-strikeout inning.
• Aaron Judge had two hits for the Yankees.

Nationals vs. Cubs

Amed Rosario hit a home run and Nasim Núñez drove in a run, leading the Nationals to victory over the Cubs. Genesis Cabrera pitched two-thirds of an inning scoreless for the Cubs.

Braves vs. Diamondbacks

Lourdes Gurriel and Ketel Marte drove in the runs that gave the Diamondbacks the victory against the Braves.

• Geraldo Perdomo scored a run.
• Justin Martinez recovered after allowing walks and a run, earning the save.
• Raisel Iglesias allowed a run for the Braves.

Marlins vs. Rockies

Kyle Freeland pitched 6.1 scoreless innings, being key for the Rockies to complete their first three-game sweep of the season, defeating the Marlins.

• Thairo Estrada scored a run for the Rockies.
• Jesús Sánchez and Heriberto Hernández drove in runs for the Marlins.