Sounds Halt I-Cubs' Comeback
NASHVILLE, TN - The Iowa Cubs (55-44) scored three in the eighth to feign a comeback but fell short as the Nashville Sounds (41-57) captured a 6-5 victory, Friday at First Tennessee Park.
NASHVILLE, TN - The Iowa Cubs (55-44) scored three in the eighth to feign a comeback but fell short as the Nashville Sounds (41-57) captured a 6-5 victory, Friday at First Tennessee Park.
Nashville quickly built a 4-0 lead after two with the help of home runs from
After a shaky start,
Iowa doubled its score in the seventh as a
The I-Cubs mounted their comeback in the eighth as Machado sparked the action with a leadoff double. Machado scored on a
POSTGAME NOTES:
• Matt Swarmer's 26 home runs allowed this season are tied for the fourth-most in a single season in Iowa franchise history.
• Dixon Machado went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
• Iowa has given up at least one home run in 10-straight games and has allowed 27 total in this span.
Iowa and Nashville meet for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch tomorrow at First Tennessee Park. Follow the action on AM 940, TuneIn Radio or MiLB.tv.