Iván Herrera hits 13th homer in Cardinals' win

Panamanian baseball player Iván Herrera launched his 13th home run of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, powering the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 win against the Colorado Rockies on Friday.

Herrera's decisive blast came in the bottom of the third inning, connecting off Rockies' starter Ryan Feltner with no runners on base. This solo shot accounted for the Cardinals' third run, ultimately proving to be the game-winner.

The designated hitter, originally from the province of Panama Oeste, finished the game with one hit in four at-bats, scoring one run and driving in another. He also struck out twice, bringing his season batting average to .240.

In another notable performance by a Panamanian player, Leonardo Jiménez played third base for the Miami Marlins. He recorded two hits in five at-bats and drove in one run for his team, though the Marlins ultimately lost to the Los Angeles Angels 4-3. Jiménez's RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning scored a teammate, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. His batting average now stands at .216.