Jesús Sánchez

Augustin Ramirez hit a two-run homer in Friday’s 8-4 win over the Mariners on Friday.

Agustín Ramírez hit a two-run homer in Friday’s 8-4 win over the Mariners on Friday.

Ramírez also doubled, and the 23-year-old hit his first MLB homer with a two-run blast off Casey Lawrence. The former New York prospect has been ridiculous with the bat, and while it’s a small sample, hitting .700 with a 1.400 OPS in any amount of playing time deserves admiration. Ramírez has significant upside, and it’s not a crazy notion whatsoever to consider him for a roster spot.

Cal Quantrill yielded four runs over 5 1/3 innings but still picked up a win against the Mariners on Friday.

Quantrill didn’t pitch well, but he didn’t have to with the Marlins beating up on Casey Lawrence after Logan Gilbert left early with forearm tightness. He did strike out five, but he gave up two homers while seeing his ERA remain an ugly 7.83. Imagine thinking it’s a good idea to start Quantrill against the Dodgers next week.

Oneil Cruz scored twice while driving in a run and stealing a base and going 1-for-4 versus the Dodgers on Friday.

Cruz also drew a walk. His single had an exit velocity of 117.6 mph, and he also lined out on a ball he hit 109.8 mph. Cruz’s elite bat speed and long levers help him make as loud of contact as any hitter in baseball, and his impressive wheels have helped him steal 12 bases, as well. Pretty good baseball player.

Oneil Cruz scored twice while driving in a run and going 1-for-4 versus the Dodgers on Friday.

Byron Buxton homered, tripled and drove in three runs on Friday night, helping to propel the Twins to a lopsided victory over the Angels.

Buxton victimized Angels’ right-hander Kyle Hendricks for a 419-foot (108.8 mph EV) solo shot in the third inning that gave the Twins a 2-1 lead they would never relinquish. He added a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning, then whacked an RBI triple and scored in the sixth. With his two-hit night, the dynamic 31-year-old is now hitting .239/.273/.522 with six homers, 15 RBI and five swipes on the season.