Montgomery shines in two inning rehab start as Cubs beat Loons 2-1
South Bend, IN: The South Bend Cubs had some big time help from Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Mike Montgomery on their way to a 2-1 series finale win over the Great Lakes Loons on Wednesday night. In his rehab start, Montgomery struck out four batters in two complete innings. The
South Bend, IN: The South Bend Cubs had some big time help from Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher
Montgomery's night was a huge help to the Cubs getting off to a good start. The tall, lanky lefty got some immediate run support on an RBI sac fly from
After Montgomery departed, Buddy Bailey gave way to his right handed piggyback starter
Another RBI sac fly in the bottom of the 7th was enough to put away the Loons. A pop fly off the bat of
In the top of the 9th, the Loons picked up one base runner, but
With the win, the Cubs are 7-6 on the year and over .500 in time to start a three-game road trip against the Lake County Captains. First pitch from Classic Park tomorrow night is set for 6:30 p.m.