I-Cubs Snap Home Skid on Four-Run First
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (46-65) defeated the Toledo Mud Hens (64-47) by a score of 5-1, snapping a seven-game home losing streak on Thursday night at Principal Park. The I-Cubs started the game strong, sending eight men to the plate in the first inning en route to
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (46-65) defeated the Toledo Mud Hens (64-47) by a score of 5-1, snapping a seven-game home losing streak on Thursday night at Principal Park.
The I-Cubs started the game strong, sending eight men to the plate in the first inning en route to an early 4-0 lead.
Meanwhile,
Toledo starter
Fortunately, Iowa’s bullpen was just as successful.
POSTGAME NOTES:
Trayce Thompson homered in back-to-back games for the first time this season. He is the seventh I-Cub to accomplish the feat in 2021.- With his 1-for-4 night, Thompson tied his longest hitting streak of the season at five games. It’s his third five-game streak of the season.
- After going nearly four months without recording a win,
Cory Abbott has now won back-to-back games for Iowa. Abiatal Avelino went 3-for-3 with a home run and a walk in tonight’s game. It was his fourth three-hit game of the season.
Iowa will face off with Toledo again tomorrow for game four of the six-game series. First pitch between the two teams is scheduled for 7:08. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.