Cubs take series against Dayton with 5-2 victory
Dayton, OH: A three game winning streak could not have come at a better time for the South Bend Cubs. After missing a playoff berth in the first half, they have opened half number two with three straight wins over the Dayton Dragons. On Saturday night, they won the series
Dayton, OH: A three game winning streak could not have come at a better time for the South Bend Cubs. After missing a playoff berth in the first half, they have opened half number two with three straight wins over the Dayton Dragons. On Saturday night, they won the series with a 5-2 game three victory.
Just as they have done in every other game of the series, South Bend opened the scoring with a run in the top of the 2nd inning.
With
After a quiet few innings, the Cubs got back on the right track against Dragons starter
Even with the early leads, the Cubs needed numerous reinforcements in order to win Saturday night's game. Shortstop
Filiere came to the plate for three at-bats after being inserted into the order and had three hits, including a double.
The defensive switch did not phase the Cubs as they did not allow a run after the 6th inning. After Lacy fired five innings of one run baseball,
Glowicki pitched a scoreless 9th inning to pick up his 13th save this season. He now leapfrogs
South Bend will shoot for the series sweep tomorrow afternoon when they face the Dragons one final time before heading home. Right hander