
Yandy Diaz
Tampa Bay Rays • #2 • 1B
Yandy Díaz Powers Rays on Saturday with Homer and Double, Drives in Three Against Astros
Yandy Díaz led the Tampa Bay Rays to a 16-3 win over the Houston Astros, recording three hits, including a home run and a double, with three RBIs and two runs scored.
What It Means
Saturday's standout performance nudged Díaz's season average to .233, showing signs of life over his last three games with an average of .333. The recent uptick, including a homer, has elevated his season home run total to seven, a notable impact on his slugging percentage.
While his overall OPS remains at .657, the recent three-game stretch with an OPS of 1.000 suggests a potential breakthrough. His situational numbers reveal an ongoing trend, hitting .200 over five games but driving in five RBIs, indicating clutch contributions despite lower hit totals.