Sports Writing (EFE) — Dominican Jasson Domínguez starred in Wednesday’s big story in Major League Baseball by hitting a home run in the ninth inning that gave the New York Yankees the victory, on a day full of Latin power on the diamonds.
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YANQUIS 4-3 RANGERS
At 22 years old, Domínguez hit the most decisive hit of his young career by sending the ball to the stands of Yankee Stadium and leaving the Texas Rangers on the field. It was his first “walk-off” home run in the Major Leagues. Cody Bellinger also went to the street for the Bronx, while Jake Burger stood out for the Rangers with two home runs.
RAYS 8-4 ASTROS
Cuban Yandy Díaz led the Tampa Bay attack with a three-run homer. Mexican Jonathan Aranda scored one run and drove in one, and his compatriot Isaac Paredes hit two home runs to drive in three runs. For Houston, Mauricio Dubón and Dominican Jeremy Peña contributed to the attack with a home run and a run scored, respectively.
WHITE SOCKS 5-6 SAILORS
The Dominican Julio Rodríguez was key with a three-run homer, backed by another two-run hit by his compatriot Leody Taveras. Andrés Muñoz, from Mexico, achieved his 16th save for the Mariners. In the White Sox, the Venezuelan Lenyn Sosa and the Puerto Rican Josh Palacios responded with home runs.
GIGANTES 4-8 REALES
Venezuelans Salvador Pérez and Maikel García shined for Kansas City, with a two-run home run and two RBIs, respectively. Heliot Ramos, from Puerto Rico, hit a two-run homer for San Francisco.
TWINS vs GUARDIANS (DOUBLE HEADER)
In the first game, the Twins prevailed 6-5 with key contribution from Dominican Carlos Santana, who also hit a home run in the second game, this time with a victory for the Guardians (5-1). José Ramírez, Gabriel Arias and Jhonkensy Noel also contributed offensively for Cleveland, while Jhoan Durán earned the victory in the first game.
RED SOX 1-5 METS
In Boston, Francisco Lindor hit a home run and Brett Baty drove in three runs for the Mets’ victory. Juan Soto drove in a run, and Huáscar Brazoban (3-0) took the win from the mound with 2.1 innings and four strikeouts. Jarren Duran drove in Boston’s only run.
