Cubs start playoffs with 2-1 win over Hot Rods
South Bend, IN: The South Bend Cubs are off to a blazing start in the 2019 Midwest League Playoffs.
South Bend, IN: The South Bend Cubs are off to a blazing start in the 2019 Midwest League Playoffs.
After playing Bowling Green in the final three regular season games, the two Eastern Division foes linked up once again on Wednesday night to kick off the postseason. In a 2-1 win, South Bend squeezed out the game one victory and now the club takes the 1-0 series lead in the best of three.
A quick start for South Bend was the difference in game one. With two early runs against starter
The two runs of support would be all starter
After Carrera departed, right-hander
South Bend's two run outburst in the 1st inning proved to be enough to earn the game one win. When Sampen was taken out of the game after five innings, Tampa Bay Rays 2018 1st round pick
Bowling Green's only run was plated in the top of the 8th after
The rally was short-lived for the Hot Rods, however. After getting out of the 8th, Glowicki pitched a brisk top of the 9th to finish the game and earn the save.
With the win, the Cubs now will bus down to Kentucky and prepare to face the Hot Rods in game two. Bowling Green will also host game three, if necessary. First pitch from Bowling Green Ballpark is set for 7:35 PM EST. Right-hander