I-Cubs Edge Grizzlies to Even Series
FRESNO, CA - The Iowa Cubs (36-31) reclaimed and early lead against the Fresno Grizzlies (33-32) and held on for a 3-2 victory in the second game of the three-game series at Chukchansi Park on Thursday night.
FRESNO, CA - The Iowa Cubs (36-31) reclaimed and early lead against the Fresno Grizzlies (33-32) and held on for a 3-2 victory in the second game of the three-game series at Chukchansi Park on Thursday night.
To begin the game,
For the second straight game, the Grizzlies foiled an early deficit, as a first inning RBI single from
In the fifth inning, Iowa reclaimed the lead for good with a two-out RBI single by Adduci, scoring
Offensively, Adduci and Happ paced the bats with two hits apiece.
On the pitching side,
To secure the victory for Rea, the I-Cubs bullpen shut out the Grizzlies through the final four frames, giving up just one hit and allowing only two total baserunners. Four Iowa pitchers --
For Wick, the save was his third in as many opportunities this season. He has not given up an earned run in his last five outings.
The win for the I-Cubs was their first at Chukchansi Park since August 15, 2016.
POSTGAME NOTES:
• By earning the victory on the mound, Colin Rea is now tied for second in the PCL with 7 wins.
• With a perfect inning in relief, Tony Barnette has not allowed a run and just two total baserunners in six appearances with the I-Cubs during this MLB Rehab.
• Jim Adduci extended his hitting streak to 11 games and is hitting .405 (17-for-42) with four homers and 15 runs batted in during that stretch.
The I-Cubs will try for the series victory against the Grizzlies in the finale of a three-game at Chukchansi Park on Friday night at 9:05 p.m. CT. Follow the team on AM 940, TuneIn Radio or www.iowacubs.com.