Jonathan Aranda hits his sixth major league home run

From the Editorial Staff

La Jornada Newspaper, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, p. a34

Mexican batter Jonathan Aranda continues his strong run, hitting his sixth home run of the 2025 Major League Baseball season yesterday in Tampa Bay's 11-9 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

Aranda lined up as Tampa Bay's first baseman in the third inning. He faced Puerto Rican pitcher José Ríos and gave his team a 4-0 lead.

The 26-year-old's blast had an exit velocity of 108.8 mph at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.

In his fourth year as a major leaguer, Jonathan has nine doubles and 19 runs scored, with 16 walks received.

Fellow Mexican Isaac Paredes hit a home run to open the ninth inning and the Houston Astros took a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.