Cubs pitching strikes out 13 in 6-1 win over Loons
Midland, MI: The South Bend Cubs pitching staff was strong once again on Tuesday night against the Great Lakes Loons from Dow Diamond. Chicago Cubs number three overall prospect Brailyn Marquez got the start in his 2019 season debut and did not disappoint. The 20-year-old had his fastball touching 98
Midland, MI: The South Bend Cubs pitching staff was strong once again on Tuesday night against the Great Lakes Loons from Dow Diamond. Chicago Cubs number three overall prospect
After Marquez departed after 3.2 innings,
Overall, the southpaw Marquez and two right handers punched out 13 Loons after South Bend struck out 15 times yesterday. Differently from last night, the Cubs bats came alive early on and gave the starter and bullpen a safety net.
Quickly out of the gates was
Artis doubled twice and finished 2/4 with a walk. Catcher
The season high six runs are the most scored by the Cubs since Opening Night at Four Winds Field last week against the West Michigan Whitecaps when they scored five. With the win, South Bend gets back to .500 at 3-3 on the season. They will have the chance to leap above .500 tomorrow in game three of four against Great Lakes.
Opening Night starter