Cubs Farm Report | May 1, 2024: Garriola, Dean Power the Pelicans

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The I-Cubs and Smokies were rained out on Tuesday, but South Bend and Myrtle Beach both opened their series with victories. Andy Garriola hit two home runs for Myrtle Beach, and Nick Dean tossed five shutout innings against the Salem Red Sox. That and more in today’s Cubs Farm Report.

Cubs Farm Report | May 1, 2024

Triple-A Iowa Cubs

Last night’s game between the Iowa Cubs and South Bend Storm Chasers was postponed due to wet grounds and inclement weather in the forecast. To make up for it, they’ll play a doubleheader today.

Double-A Tennessee Smokies

Last night’s contest between the Tennessee Smokies and Biloxi Shuckers was postponed due to wet grounds and inclement weather in the forecast. To make up for it, they’ll play a doubleheader today.

High-A South Bend Cubs (7-15)

Jonathan Long and Felix Stevens each knocked in three runs for the Cubs as they topped the Lansing Lugnuts 8-5 in their series opener on Tuesday. Cubs starter Nick Hull allowed two earned runs on five hits and struck out five in five innings of work on the mound for South Bend.

Notable Performances

Pedro Ramirez | 4-5, 2 R
Jonathan Long | 3-4, R, 3 RBI
Felix Stevens | 2-5, HR, 3 RBI

FINAL: Cubs 8, Lugnuts 5 | Box Score

Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans (8-13)

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans powered past the Salem Red Sox 12-4 in their series opener, led by Andy Garriola‘s outstanding performance with six RBI, including two homers. Cristian Hernandez also contributed two RBI. Nick Dean secured the win with five shutout innings.

Notable Performances

Andy Garriola | 3-4, 2 HR, 6 RBI
Christian Hernandez | 1-5, 2 R, 2 RBI, 3 K
Reginald Preciado | 0-2, 3 BB, 2 K
Nick Dean | 5.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 4 K, 0 BB

FINAL: Pelicans 12, Red Sox 4 | Box Score

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