Five-Run Fifth Beats I-Cubs
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (49-61) were defeated 5-3 on Saturday night at Principal Park, giving the Louisville Bats (45-65) at least a series split. Hayden Wesneski took the mound for Iowa in his second start since joining the organization at the trade deadline. He gave up singles
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (49-61) were defeated 5-3 on Saturday night at Principal Park, giving the Louisville Bats (45-65) at least a series split.
For the Bats, their starter,
That score only held until the next half inning, when the Bats finally got to Wesneski. After the first two batters of the inning reached on a single and a walk,
The I-Cubs managed to tack on another run in the sixth inning on an RBI double from Young, cutting the Bats’ lead to two, but were unable to complete a comeback.
POSTGAME NOTES:
- Hayden Wesneski was credited with the loss, making him 0-2 in his first two starts in the Cubs organization.
- Alfonso Rivas reached base in all four of his plate appearances, going 3-for-3 with a walk.
- Frank Schwindel and Jared Young both doubled, giving the I-Cubs 21 total doubles through the first five games of this series.
Nicholas Padilla pitched two no-hit innings tonight, extending his scoreless inning streak to 8.0. He has allowed just one run in five outings since being promoted to Triple-A.
Iowa will play the final game of their six-game series against Louisville tomorrow. First pitch between the I-Cubs and the Bats is set for 1:08. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.