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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa blasts Clippers, 13-6
TL;DR
The Iowa Cubs defeated the Columbus Clippers 13-6, with BJ Murray hitting a home run and Kevin AlcĂĄntara leading the league with his 13th home run. The Knoxville Smokies also won against the Birmingham Barons 4-3, while the South Bend Cubs lost to the Lansing Lugnuts 8-5.
Key points
- Iowa Cubs won 13-6 against Columbus Clippers
- BJ Murray hit a home run for Iowa Cubs
- Knoxville Smokies defeated Birmingham Barons 4-3
- South Bend Cubs lost to Lansing Lugnuts 8-5
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans' games canceled due to fire
Iowa CubsColumbus ClippersKnoxville SmokiesBirmingham Barons
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs sent the Columbus Clippers (Guardians) to Davy Jonesâ Locker, 13-6. **Jordan Wicks** didnât look great, but he did managed to keep the Clippers from scoring for four innings. So the results were great. His final line was no runs on two hits over four innings. He walked four and struck out four. The win went to **Zac Leigh** because Wicks didnât go five innings. Leigh allowed one run on one hit and two walks over 1.2 innings. He struck out three. Iowa had 17 hits this afternoon and everyone in the lineup had at least one. In the third inning, DH **BJ Murray** hit a solo home run, his sixth of the season. Murray went 2 for 5 with a walk, a double and the home run. He scored three times. In the fifth inning, right fielder **Kevin AlcĂĄntara** hit his league-leading 13 home run 417 feet with the bases empty. AlcĂĄntara was 1 for 4 with two walks. He scored three times. First baseman **Jonathon Long** went 3 for 5 with a double. Long drove home two and scored once. Second baseman **James Triantos** was 2 for 4 with a sac fly and an RBI double. He drove in three runs total and scored twice. Left fielder **Owen Miller** was 3 for 4 with an RBI triple and a walk. He scored once and had two total RBI. **Ben Cowles** was was 2 for 2 with a double. He scored one run. Some great defense from shortstop ****, who was 1 for 2 at the plate. Murrayâs home run. The blast by The Jaguar. A double by Triantos. The Columbus right fielder, Kahil Watson, was OK after this triple by Miller and stayed in the game. But this looks scary.
Q&A
What were the key highlights of the Iowa Cubs vs. Columbus Clippers game?
The Iowa Cubs won 13-6, with BJ Murray hitting a home run and Kevin AlcĂĄntara hitting his league-leading 13th home run.
Who were the standout players in the Knoxville Smokies game against the Birmingham Barons?
Tyler Schlaffer had a strong start with five scoreless innings, while Ariel Armas hit a home run to help secure a 4-3 victory.
What was the outcome of the South Bend Cubs game against the Lansing Lugnuts?
The South Bend Cubs lost to the Lansing Lugnuts 8-5, with Cole Reynolds taking the loss after allowing five runs in the second inning.
Why were the Myrtle Beach Pelicans' games canceled?
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans' games were canceled due to a fire that broke out at their stadium.
