Underwood's First Start Tainted by Errors
MEMPHIS, TN -David Bote mashed a first-inning home run, but the Iowa Cubs (2-6) couldn't keep the offensive momentum as they fell 3-1 to the Memphis Redbirds (9-1), Saturday at AutoZone Park.
MEMPHIS, TN -
Bote put the I-Cubs ahead early with a towering blast to center, marking his second home run of the season and the second homer for an I-Cub. Making his first Triple-A start,
Outside of the Bote home run, Daniel Poncedeleon (1-0, 0.82) was dominant for the Redbirds, allowing five hits and two walks while fanning 12. On the opposite bump, Underwood Jr. (0-1, 2.25) put together a strong outing. The 23-year-old went 5.0 frames, getting tagged with two unearned runs on four hits. He walked none and fanned six.
Iowa and Memphis play game three of the set tomorrow at 2:05 p.m. CT. Follow the action on AM 940, MiLB.TV or www.iowacubs.com.