August 5, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Cup of Coffee: Andujar, Rivas combine for three homers in DSL action
8/5 Cup of Coffee: Boston's Dominican Summer League affiliates were on the opposite ends of blowouts on Monday. The Blue squad thrashed DSL LAD Bautista behind three home runs from Louis Andujar and Harold Rivas. The Red squad, on the other hand, had a rough time against DSL Brewers Blue.
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The Blue squad won its third straight behind strong offensive performances from Louis Andujar, Lester Suarez, and Harold Rivas. Andujar led the way, going 3 for 4 with one double, two home runs, seven RBIs, two runs scored, and one walk. Suarez went 3 for 5 with one RBI and one run scored. Rivas had just one hit, but it was good for his first professional home run. Edwin Darville went hitless, though he did contribute with one RBI, three runs scored, one stolen base, and two walks. On the mound, Dani Richar went two innings in his start and allowed one earned run on two hits, two walks, and one strikeout. Yander Bonaci, Jainer Almanza, and Erickson Ettien combined for seven scoreless frames of relief.
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It was tough sailing for the Red squad on Monday. Berny Ortiz went three innings in his start, allowing two earned runs on two hits, two walks, one hit by pitch, and no strikeouts. Of the five relievers used, Felix Belisario stood out by scattering one hit, two walks, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts over 2 2/3 scoreless innings. Offensively, Givian Sirvania led the way by going 2 for 4 with three RBIs, one run scored, and one walk. Dorian Soto doubled for his only hit and scored one run. Miguel Welch drew four walks, scored two runs, and stole his 10th base of the year.
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Player of the Day: Louis Andujar gets the nod after doubling his season total for RBIs on Monday. The 17-year-old infielder is now batting .306/.507/.653 with five doubles, four home runs, 14 RBIs, 16 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 16 walks, and 13 strikeouts through his first 19 games (71 plate appearances) for DSL Red Sox Blue. He originally signed with Boston for $20,000 as an international free agent coming out of the Dominican Republic in January.