I-Cubs Drop Opener in Extras
DES MOINES, IA – The Toledo Mud Hens (85-62) outlasted the Iowa Cubs (67-80) with four runs in extra innings, taking game one of the three-game series by a final score of 8-5. Iowa and Toledo went back-and-forth offensively, with both teams scoring a run in the first inning. The
DES MOINES, IA – The Toledo Mud Hens (85-62) outlasted the Iowa Cubs (67-80) with four runs in extra innings, taking game one of the three-game series by a final score of 8-5.
Iowa and Toledo went back-and-forth offensively, with both teams scoring a run in the first inning. The Mud Hens took an early 1-0 lead, but
Both starters put up zeros for the next three innings, but each got tagged for three runs in the fifth. Toledo scored their three runs on back-to-back doubles from
The three runs knocked
Scott McKeon knocked an RBI double followed by a two-run single by
Mervis would single home Hill in the home half of the 10th to make it an 8-5 game, but that is where it would stay as Toledo would take game one of the series.
POSTGAME NOTES:
• With their loss tonight, Iowa dropped to 4-9 on the year in extra-innings. They also fell to 2-2 on the year when committing three or more errors.
• Iowa’s offense took five walks while also striking out five times, scoring five runs on eight hits. They had three players record two-hit games and two more players get a hit.
Iowa and Toledo will play game two of their three-game series tomorrow, with first pitch scheduled for 12:08 at Principal Park. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.