Cuban MLB Stars Jorge Soler and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Shine for Giants and Diamondbacks

Jorge Soler y Lourdes Gurriel Jr. They are one of the most prominent Cuban exponents currently in Major League Baseball (MLB). Both are key in the actions of San Francisco Giants y Arizona Diamondbacksrespectively.

The two players were selected for the Stars game in the 2023 season and for this campaign that is almost a month after it started, they want to repeat similar performances.

This Thursday, April 18, at 9:45 PM local time It is of USAboth will be measured in the Oracle Park of San Franciscothe new house of Jorge Solerwho came to The Bay after a great performance with Miami Marlins.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. among the best in MLB

The beginning of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. It was plethoric. In his first 10 games he batted over .300, accumulated 11 RBIs and three home runs. He was even named Most valuable Player in the first week of competition in the current season.

In his next eight games he saw his average decrease, as it stood at .206 (.263 overall). However, he continued to be productive, as he drove in nine runs, hit a double and homered. Although it doesn’t help him that Arizona Diamondbacks have such an irregular gait. Especially since he is the current champion of the National League and wants to achieve similar performance.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is among the best of MLB in lines driven with 20. There are only two players above the one born in Sancti Spíritus: Marcell Ozuna (23) y Taylor Ward (21).

San Francisco is one of the favorite rivals of Gurriel Jr. In 12 games he is hitting .298, with 14 hits, one home run, six RBIs and three runs scored.

Jorge Soler seeks to light up with Giants

In 2023, Jorge Soler had an excellent performance with Miami Marlins. He recorded 36 home runs and 75 RBIs in 137 games, earning him the All Star.

This 2024 he has shown power with the wood by adding three home runs and four doubles. However, he is still looking to improve his hitting percentage. The good news for him is that he is doing it. He went from having .191 on April 10 to .233 today, thanks to seven hits in his last five appearances.

It remains to be seen how this commitment will develop, in which the Cubans will have a leading role with their respective novenas.

2024-04-19 00:09:46
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