NEWSLETTER
CUBS PROSPECTS — Moises Ballesteros and Frankie Scalzo Jr. had nice nights in their Triple-A debuts, but it wasn’t enough as Iowa dropped the series opener to Indianapolis.
Cubs Prospects Report | June 19, 2024
Triple-A Iowa Cubs Prospects
The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis 4-2. Starter Thomas Pannone took the loss after giving up three runs on eight hits over four innings. Frankie Scalzo Jr. made his Triple-A debut, not allowing a run on one hit over one and one-third innings of work. Shortstop Hayden Cantrelle hit a two-run triple in the fifth inning, and Moises Ballesteros was 2-for-4 with a double in his first Triple-A game.
Notable Performances
Moises Ballesteros | 2-4, 2B, 2 K
Hayden Cantrelle | 1-3, HR, 2 RBI
Frankie Scalzo Jr. | 1.1, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K
FINAL: Cubs 2, Indianapolis 4 | Box Score
Double-A Tennessee Smokies Prospects
The Tennessee Smokies defeated the Mississippi Braves 6-0. Connor Noland pitched for seven innings, surrendering only three hits and receiving the win. Matt Shaw hit a solo home run and had two RBIs, while Haydn McGeary hit a home run and stole a base, earning two RBIs. Yohendrick Pinango scored twice with a home run and an RBI double, and Josh Rivera had two hits along with a walk.
Notable Performances
Matt Shaw | 2-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R
Yohendrick Pinango | 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI
James Triantos | 1-3, BB
Connor Noland | 7.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H
FINAL: Smokies 6, Braves 0 | Box Score
High-A South Bend Cubs Prospects
The South Bend Cubs lost to the Lake County Captains 8-4. Will Sanders took the loss after giving up five runs on eight hits over three innings. Brian Kalmer hit a two-run home run, his fourth of the season, and went 1-for-3 with a walk. Jefferson Rojas hit a solo home run and went 2-for-5. Ed Howard had a strong performance, going 3-for-4 with a double.
Notable Performances
Jefferson Rojas | 2-5, HR, RBI, R
Brett Bateman | 2-4, RBI, BB
Ed Howard | 3-4, 2B
Will Sanders | 3.0 IP, 5 R, 8 H, 3 K, 1 BB
FINAL: Cubs 4, Captains 8 | Box Score
Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans Prospects
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans secured a 5-4 victory over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. The Pelicans’ strong performance included a late-game surge, with three runs in the top of the ninth. Pitcher Kenten Egbert delivered a solid five-inning performance, and Angel Hernandez secured the win with a strong four-inning showing.
Notable offensive contributions came from center fielder Alfonsin Rosario, who hit his eighth home run, and right fielder Jacob Wetzel, who added a solo shot. Additionally, Drew Bowser‘s solo home run and third baseman Reginald Preciado‘s game-tying RBI single were crucial in the ninth-inning comeback. Second baseman Alexis Hernandez scored the winning run on a wild pitch.
Notable Performances
Reginald Preciado | 2-5, RBI, K
Drew Bowser | 2-4, HR, RBI
FINAL: Pelicans 5, Cannon Ballers 4 | Box Score
