NEWSLETTER
Cade Horton made his Iowa debut this weekend but even he couldn’t help the I-Cubs avoid an embarrassing five-game sweep against Omaha. That and more in today’s Cubs Farm Report.
Cubs Farm Report | Mat 6, 2024
Triple-A Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs dropped their series finale against the Storm Chasers on Sunday, capping off a sweep for Ohama over Iowa. Despite a decent performance from starting pitcher Dan Straily, who allowed three runs over five innings, Iowa couldn’t secure the win. Iowa’s bullpen held Omaha hitless and scoreless after Straily’s exit but issued six walks collectively.
Right fielder David Peralta managed to hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap. Darius Hill and Jake Slaughter contributed with two hits each, including Slaughter’s RBI single in the eighth inning, but Iowa’s offense was limited to just five hits overall.
Notable Performances
Darius Hill | 2-4, R
Jake Slaughter | 2-4, RBI
Luke Little | 2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 BB
Carl Edwards Jr. | 1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 2 K
FINAL: Cubs 2, Storm Chasers 3 | Box Score
More from this weekend: Cade Horton made his Triple-A debut with the Iowa Cubs after being promoted last week. Horton allowed two runs on two hits and four walks while striking out six in four innings of work on Saturday. Michael has more on Horton’s debut.
Double-A Tennessee Smokies
The Tennessee Smokies secured a narrow 1-0 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers on Sunday. The Shuckers managed only one hit throughout the game, a double in the first inning, as Tennessee’s pitching staff combined for a stellar one-hitter. Despite issuing eight walks collectively, the Smokies’ pitchers, including Blake Whitney, Cayne Ueckert, Jake Reindl, Zac Leigh, and Frankie Scalzo Jr., kept the Shuckers’ offense at bay.
The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the ninth when Luis Verdugo doubled with one out, advancing to third on a single by Haydn McGeary. Hayden Cantrelle then delivered a walk-off single to secure the win for the Smokies. Verdugo and McGeary both had two hits, while Moises Ballesteros continued his strong hitting performance, going 2-for-4 and raising his batting average to .353 on the season.
Notable Performances
Kevin Alcántara | 0-4, K
Moises Ballesteros | 2-4
Matt Shaw | 0-2, 2 BB
Haydn McGeary | 2-4
FINAL: Smokies 1, Shuckers 0 | Box Score
More from this weekend:
Kevin Alcántara picked up a pair of hits over the weekend and is now 6-for-35 with no home runs and 13 strikeouts in his last nine games. It’s been a rocky stretch for Alcántara, his second such stretch of games this season.
Matt Shaw started the season red-hot, but he’s picked up just seven hits in his last 65 plate appearances for Tennessee, dating back to April 17. In that same span he’s struck out 15 times.
High-A South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs faced a tough 8-7 loss against the Lansing Lugnuts. Starter Tyler Schlaffer struggled, particularly in the third inning when he surrendered a grand slam to Euribiel Angeles. Schlaffer’s outing ended with four runs allowed on four hits over three innings, with three walks and one strikeout. Despite Schlaffer’s difficulties, Aaron Perry made an impressive Cubs organization debut with two innings of scoreless relief, although he conceded three hits and a walk.
Right fielder Felix Stevens provided a highlight for South Bend with a two-run homer in the fourth inning, marking his fifth home run of the season and his third in this series. Stevens finished the game 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored. Yohendrick Pinango contributed with a 2-for-4 performance, while center fielder Brett Bateman went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, one run scored, and one RBI.
Notable Performances
Yohendrick Pinango | 2-4
Aaron Perry | 2.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 2 K
FINAL: Cubs 7, Lugnuts 8 | Box Score
Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans
The Pelicans dropped their finale with the Salem Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday. Felix Hernandez picked up a pair of hits for Myrtle Beach.
Notable Performances
Felix Hernandez | 2-4
Reginald Preciado | 0-4, K
FINAL: Pelicans 1, Red Sox 3 | Box Score
