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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Pedro Ramírez has a day
TL;DR
Pedro Ramírez of the Iowa Cubs had an outstanding game, hitting two home runs and driving in eight RBIs in a 15-9 victory over the Louisville Bats. His performance tied a franchise record for RBIs in a game.
Key points
- Pedro Ramírez hit two home runs and had eight RBIs
- Iowa Cubs defeated Louisville Bats 15-9
- Ramírez tied a franchise record for RBIs in a game
- Brett Bateman went 3 for 3 and scored four runs
- South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans lost their games
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The Iowa Cubs broke the Louisville Bats (Reds), 15-9 There was not a lot of good pitching today in Des Moines and the wind was steady out to left field. Starter **Charlie Barnes** pitched solidly anyways, giving up three runs on five hits over five innings. Two of those five hits were solo home runs. Barnes struck out five and walked two. **Tyler Santana** got clobbered for five runs over just two innings, giving up two more solo home runs. **Collin Snider** allowed one run on two hits in the eighth inning, but he got the win when Iowa scored seven runs in the bottom of the inning. Snider walked one, hit one batter and struck out no one in his one inning of work. **Ryan Jensen** pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning with a strikeout in a non-save situation. Second baseman **Pedro Ramírez** had two home runs and eight RBI today. Ramírez hit his first home run with a man on in the fifth inning. His second home run was a grand slam in the eighth. He also tied the game 8-8 with a two-run single in the seventh. Ramírez went 3 for 5. The two home runs give him seven already this year. His career-high for a season is eight. The eight RBI ties a franchise record set several times, the last time by Ian Stewart in 2013. Right fielder **** hit a solo home run in the fourth Raminning. He went 1 for 5. Center fielder **Brett Bateman** was a perfect 3 for 3 with a double and a walk. He scored four times. Third baseman **BJ ** doubled twice in a 3 for 4 game. He also walked one time, drove in three and scored three times. Ramírez’s first home run went 397 feet. The grand slam went 412. Ramírez produced on both sides of the ball. Here’s his two-run single. Carlson’s home run was his second in two games. One of Murray’s doubles had a little help from the sun and the wind. He needed no help for this double. This was just a single by Murray because the runners held up. But it had doubles distance.
Q&A
What were Pedro Ramírez's stats in the game against the Louisville Bats?
Pedro Ramírez went 3 for 5 with two home runs, including a grand slam, and eight RBIs.
How did the Iowa Cubs perform in their game on April 22, 2026?
The Iowa Cubs won 15-9 against the Louisville Bats, scoring seven runs in the eighth inning.
What franchise record did Pedro Ramírez tie with his performance?
Pedro Ramírez tied the franchise record for RBIs in a game with eight, a record last set by Ian Stewart in 2013.
What other notable performances occurred in the Minor League games on April 22, 2026?
Brett Bateman was 3 for 3 with four runs scored for the Iowa Cubs, while the South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans both lost their games.
