Iowa Breaks Seven-Game Losing Streak with 9-2 Win

DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs' (11-21) offense led the way, scoring nine runs in a 9-2 win over the Columbus Clippers (13-20), Friday at Principal Park.

The Clippers took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning when Connor Marabell got an RBI single. The lead wouldn’t hold for long, as Iowa came up with two runs in the bottom of the inning. They added another in the third to take a 3-1 lead over Columbus.

In his Triple-A debut, Iowa’s starter Ryan Kellogg delivered just what Iowa needed as he spun five innings of one-run ball. He allowed just three hits while walking two and striking out one.

Iowa gave Kellogg more run support in the fourth, knocking in three more runs, highlighted by a two-run shot from Dee Gordon. It was Strange-Gordon’s first home run since May 12 of 2019. The offense added two more in the sixth and one in the seventh to take a 9-1 lead.

Jake Jewell, Brad Wieck and Adam Morgan combined to throw the final four innings for the I-Cubs, allowing just one unearned run on two hits. They walked just one batter while striking out seven, closing out a 9-2 victory for Iowa to break their seven-game losing streak.

POSTGAME NOTES:

• Jacob Olson went 3-for-4 with a run, two doubles and two runs batted in on the night.

• Before tonight, Iowa had lost 16 of their last 17 games, including 11 straight home games. It was their first win since June 2, a 2-0 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers.

• Jake Jewell allowed just two base runners on a hit and one walk while striking out three over his two innings of work for Iowa tonight.

Iowa and Columbus square off tomorrow in game five of the six-game set at Principal Park. First pitch between the two teams is set for 7:08 pm. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.