Cubs Minor League Wrap: The Jaguar strikes in an Iowa loss to Nashville

South Bend Cubs

The South Bend Cubs were snakebit against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers), 11-6. Starter **Eli Jerzembeck** didn’t make it out of the second inning today as he gave up one run in the first and five more in the second. His final line was six runs on seven hits over 1.2 innings. He struck out two and walked two. **Jackson Brockett** gave the Cubs 3.1 innings of relief while allowing just one run on four hits. He walked one and struck out one. Shortstop **Ty Southisene** continued to hit, going 3 for 5 with an RBI double in the top of the first inning. He also stole two bases. Southisene scored one run and had three total RBI. Center fielder **Kane Kepley** was 1 for 2 with three walks and three steals. He scored twice. Southisene’s double.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans bogied against the Augusta Green Jackets (Braves), 3-1. **Pierce Coppola** started this one and got the loss after surrendering two runs on four hits over 3.2 innings. Coppola struck out six and walked two. He also hit one batter. **Mason McGwire** tandem started with Coppola and turned in another great performance for him. McGwire gave up a solo home run in the seventh inning, but that was the only run he allowed on three hits over 4.1 innings. McGwire struck out eight and walked no one. McGwire now has 37 strikeouts in 24.1 innings and a 1.85 ERA. As good as the pitching was, the Pelicans could only managed two hits and both of them were singles. First baseman **Michael Carico** had an RBI single in the sixth inning. He was 1 for 4. McGwire’s eight strikeouts. Full highlights.

ACL Cubs

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