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Cubs Prospects — The Smokies were long ball happy on Wednesday, and Owen Caissie went yard for the I-Cubs in a losing effort.
Cubs Farm Report | June 13, 2024
Triple-A Iowa Cubs Prospects
The Iowa Cubs lost 6-3 in ten innings to the Columbus Clippers. Starter Thomas Pannone pitched well for five innings, allowing just one run on two hits. However, the I-Cubs took a 3-1 lead in the top of the tenth, only for Jose Cuas to blow the save and allow four runs. Right fielder Owen Caissie gave Iowa the lead with a two-run home run in the tenth, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Cole Roederer went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI single, and Bryce Windham also had one hit.
Notable Performances
Owen Caissie | 1-5, HR, 2 RBI, R
Cole Roederer | 2-4, 2B, RBI
Thomas Pannone | 5.0 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 7 K, 4 BB
Jose Cuas | 0.0 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, 2 H, 1 BB
FINAL: Cubs 3, Clippers 6 (F/10) | Box Score
Double-A Tennessee Smokies Prospects
The Tennessee Smokies defeated the Biloxi Shuckers 8-6. Chris Kachmar started the game and pitched four innings, giving up three runs. Alex Troop relieved Kachmar and secured the win, allowing one run over three innings. Christian Franklin hit a home run in the first inning, while Moises Ballesteros and James Triantos also hit home runs. Haydn McGeary hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning.
Notable Performances
James Triantos | 2-4, HR, 2 RBI
Moises Ballesteros | 1-4, HR, RBI
Christian Franklin | 3-5, HR, RBI
Luis Verdugo | 3-5, 2B, RBI
Haydn McGeary | 3-4, HR, 3 RBI
FINAL: Smokies 8, Shuckers 6 | Box Score
High-A South Bend Cubs Prospects
The South Bend Cubs lost to the Peoria Chiefs 6-2, with Will Sanders taking his first loss since April. In the game, catcher Casey Opitz hit a solo home run, his fifth of the season, and Jonathon Long was 2-for-4 with an RBI. Center fielder Parker Chavers went 2-for-3 with a walk.
Notable Performances
Will Sanders | 4.0 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 4 K, 2 HR
Pedro Ramirez | 1-4
Parker Chavers | 2-3, BB
FINAL: Cubs 2, Chiefs 6 | Box Score
Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans Prospects
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans lost 10-6 in ten innings to the Columbia Fireflies. Erian Rodriguez pitched well for the Pelicans, not allowing a run over five innings, but Jeral Vizcaino gave up six runs in the tenth inning. Shortstop Cristian Hernandez had a big game once again, going 2-for-3 with a double and three walks, while Carter Trice was 2-for-5 with a double. Alfonsin Rosario went 0-for-1 with three walks and two steals.
Notable Performances
Cristian Hernandez | 2-3, 2B, 3 BB, 2 R
Carter Trice | 2-5, 2B
Erian Rodriguez | 5.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 K, 2 BB
FINAL: Pelicans 6, Fireflies 10 (F/10) | Box Score
