2024-07-03 06:59:10
Cuban Jose Iglesias hit his first home run of the season in his team’s victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday in the Major Leagues.
‘Candelita’s’ hit came in a frenetic tenth inning for the New Yorkers, where they unleashed their offensive power at the most opportune moment of the game.
The capital team started winning the game in the third inning with two runs, but in the sixth, the New York team reacted with three runs that, in the blink of an eye, would put them ahead on the scoreboard.
However, the Nationals did not give up, and in the eighth inning, Joey Meneses came out with an RBI double that allowed Jesse Winker to score the tying run.
With this scenario, the game went into extra innings, and it was there that the Big Apple squad showed off its offensive power, achieving a six-run rally that would bury Washington’s hopes.
The party was started by JD Martinez with a three-run homer. Later, Francisco Alvarez sent Tyrone Taylor home with a triple.
And that’s when José Iglesias appeared, who with a swing sent the ball deep into center field, bringing Álvarez with him as well.
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With the score at 9-3, the Nationals responded in the bottom of the tenth with another four-run rally, but the offense was no longer enough and the final result of the game was 9-7 for the Mets.
As for ‘Candelita’, it is worth remembering that last year he signed a Minor League contract with the New Yorkers, and everything seems to indicate that he is determined to take advantage of his opportunities.
Cubans Around the World Editorial Staff