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The Iowa Cubs defeated the St. Paul Saints 11-4, with standout performances from Chas McCormick and Pedro RamĂrez. McCormick hit a two-run home run and had three RBIs, while RamĂrez also contributed with a home run and multiple runs scored.
The Iowa Cubs deconsecrated the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 11-4. Starter **Ty Blach** gave up three runs in the second inning, but nothing else as he picked up the win. Blachâs final line was three runs on four hits (including one two-run home run) over five innings. Blach walked one and struck out six. Third baseman **Pedro RamĂrez** tied the game in the top of the third inning with a two-run home run. RamĂrez went 1 for 4 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch (on a 35 mph pitch from a position player). He also stole two bases and scored three times. RamĂrez now has eight home runs this year, which ties a career-high for a season for him and weâre not finished with April yet. Right fielder **Chas McCormick** was the big star tonight, going 3 for 4 with an RBI double and a two-run home run in the fifth. It was McCormickâs fourth home run this year. McCormick had the three RBI and scored twice. First baseman **Jonathon Long** went 3 for 6 with three RBI and one run scored. Second baseman **James Triantos** was 2 for 5 with a walk and two steals. He scored two runs. Shortstop **Hayden Cantrelle** was 2 for 5 with one run scored. Center fielder **Brett Bateman** was 1 for 3 with an RBI double and two walks. Left fielder **Kevin AlcĂĄntara** left this game in the sixth inning. It wasnât immediately clear why, but I-Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf said AlcĂĄntara appeared to grab his back after a foul ball. AlcĂĄntara was 1 for 3 with a walk and one run scored. Hereâs Batemanâs RBI double. The two-run home run for RamĂrez got out of the park in a hurry. McCormick hit one to dead center field. McCormickâs RBI double.
The Iowa Cubs won the game against the St. Paul Saints with a final score of 11-4.
Chas McCormick and Pedro RamĂrez were key players, with McCormick hitting a two-run home run and RamĂrez tying the game with his own home run.
Ty Blach pitched five innings, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out six batters.
The Knoxville Smokies lost 6-0 to the Rocket City Trash Pandas, the South Bend Cubs lost 7-4 to the Ft. Wayne TinCaps, and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans won 7-3 against the Columbia Fireflies.
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The Knoxville Smokies were composted by the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 6-0. **Yenrri Rojas** started and took the loss. Rojas gave up two runs on five hits over four innings. Rojas struck out six and walked no one. **Ben Johnson** tossed two scoreless innings of relief, allowing two hits. Johnson did walk one and didnât strike anyone out. The Smokies had only four hits. Shortstop **Jefferson Rojas** had the only extra base hit. He was 1 for 3 with a double.
The South Bend Cubs were dented by the Ft. Wayne TinCaps (Padres), 7-4. Starter **Cole Reynolds** pitched 3.1 innings and gave up four runs on seven hits. Reynolds struck out five and walked just one. **Jackson Brockett** relived Reynolds and gave up a two-run home run in his first inning in High-A. Brockett got the loss after surrendering two runs on three hits over 1.2 innings. Brockett did not strike anyone out, but he also didnât walk anyone. All four South Bend runs came in the fourth inning. Left fielder **Reginald Preciado** was responsible for three of them with his second home run of the year. Preciado was 1 for 3 with a walk. Center fielder **Kane Kepley** went 1 for 3 with a walk, a stolen base and a sacrifice fly. The South Bend social media team reminding us that Preciado was part of the Yu Darvish dealâand the last one who is still on the Cubs.
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans netted the Columbia Fireflies (Royals), 7-3. **David Bracho** threw the first 3.2 innings without allowing a run. He did give up seven hits, but Bracho didnât walk anyone, although he did hit one batter, and he struck out three. **Aiden Moffett** pitched the middle innings and got his first professional win. Moffett did not allow a run or a hit over 2.1 innings. He did walk one batter while striking out four. **Jordan Henriquez** went the rest of the way for a three-inning save. He gave up just one hit, but it was a two-run home run in the top fo the ninth to spoil the shutout. Henriquez walked two and struck out four. The Pelicans jumped out to an early lead with a four-run bottom of the first inning. The big blow was a two-run home run by left fielder **Jose Escobar**. Escobar was 2 for 4. In the second inning, DH **Eli Lovich** hit a solo home run. It was his third of the season and his second in two games. Lovich was 1 for 4. In the eighth inning, catcher **Logan Poteet** added an insurance run with a solo home run, his second on the season. Poteet was 1 for 3 with a sac fly and two total RBI. The Pelicans had just six hits, but three of them were home runs. They also drew five walks. Escobarâs home run. Lovich showing some opposite field power. Poteetâs home run.