Cubs beaten by Loons in series opener 10-1
Midland, MI: The Great Lakes Loons scored a combined nine runs in the first two innings against the South Bend Cubs on Friday night from Dow Diamond. In a 10-1 final, the Cubs broke a three game winning streak after sweeping Bowling Green in three games this week.
Midland, MI: The Great Lakes Loons scored a combined nine runs in the first two innings against the South Bend Cubs on Friday night from Dow Diamond. In a 10-1 final, the Cubs broke a three game winning streak after sweeping Bowling Green in three games this week.
Cubs starter
After that point, the dangerous Great Lakes lineup cashed in with a four run first inning and five runs in the second inning. Marquez made it through 1.1 innings with five earned runs allowed. Midwest League All-Star Jeff Passantino then took over for the next 3.1 innings and allowed just one earned run.
Elsewhere out of the bullpen, returning South Bend Cub
Finally,
At the plate, South Bend had five hits and five walks. First baseman
With the loss, the Cubs see their record fall to 33-26 on the season and will try it again tomorrow night at 7:05 PM. This is one of the most important series of the season for South Bend, as the club is now 4.5 games back of the division lead held by Great Lakes.