Toledo Takes Second Straight Over Iowa
DES MOINES, IA – The Toledo Mud Hens (86-62) scored seven unanswered runs to beat the Iowa Cubs (67-81) by a score of 7-5, Tuesday at Principal Park. Iowa took a 3-0 lead in the third inning, scoring all three runs with two outs. They got a two-run home run
DES MOINES, IA – The Toledo Mud Hens (86-62) scored seven unanswered runs to beat the Iowa Cubs (67-81) by a score of 7-5, Tuesday at Principal Park.
Iowa took a 3-0 lead in the third inning, scoring all three runs with two outs. They got a two-run home run from
The two runs were the only two starter
Mekkes allowed five runs on one hit, two walks and a hit batter, allowing the Mud Hens to take their first lead of the game, at 7-5. Both teams threw up zeros from then on, not allowing either team to score through the final three innings.
Iowa got 3.2 scoreless innings of relief while the Mud Hens, while Toledo’s bullpen spun 5.1 scoreless frames, earning them their second straight win of the series by a score of 7-5.
POSTGAME NOTES:
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• Iowa out-hit Toledo 12-7 today but lost by two runs, moving to 54-19 on the year when they out-hit their opponent.
• Iowa’s offense brought in five runs on 12 hits, but went just 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position, leaving 10 men on-base.
Iowa and Toledo will play the third and final game of the series tomorrow as well as the final game of their 2022 season. First pitch of the season finale is scheduled for 12:08 at Principal Park. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.