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CUBS PROSPECTS — A home run of home runs wasn’t enough to save the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday against the St. Paul Saints.
Cubs Prospects Report | June 26, 2024
Triple-A Iowa Cubs Prospects
The Iowa Cubs lost to the St. Paul Saints 6-5. Starting pitcher Kyle McGowin allowed five runs on seven hits, walked four, and struck out one. Edwin Escobar gave up a home run and ended up with the loss. All five I-Cubs runs were scored via home runs. Second baseman Hayden Cantrelle hit a two-run home run, center fielder Cole Roederer hit a solo home run and left fielder Alexander Canario hit a two-run home run. Catcher Moises Ballesteros had two doubles and scored on Canario’s home run.
Notable Performances
Moises Ballesteros | 2-4, 2 2B, R
Alexander Canario | HR, 2 RBI
Cole Roederer | 1-4, HR, RBI, R
FINAL: Cubs 5, Saints 6 | Box Score
Double-A Tennessee Smokies Prospects
The Tennessee Smokies lost 9-3 to the Birmingham Barons. Pitcher Chris Kachmar started and took the loss, giving up four runs on six hits over five innings. Right fielder Christian Franklin had a strong game, going 2-for-3 with a double and a triple, and second baseman James Triantos went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Franklin and Triantos accounted for all of the Smokies hits on Tuesday.
Notable Performances
Christian Franklin | 2-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, R
James Triantos | 2-4, R
Chris Kachmar | 5.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 4 K
FINAL: Smokies 3, Barons 9 | Box Score
High-A South Bend Cubs Prospects
The South Bend Cubs defeated the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers 8-4. Ty Johnson performed well, giving up no runs in four innings. First baseman Jonathon Long had a standout game, going 3-for-3 with two walks and a three-run home run. Right fielder Parker Chavers hit a two-run home run and came a double shy of the cycle, adding four RBIs.
Notable Performances
Pedro Ramirez | 2-5, R, BB
Parker Chavers | HR, 3B, 4 RBI
Jonathon Long | 3-3, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R
Ty Johnson | 4.0 IP, 0 R, 3 H
FINAL: Cubs 8, Timer Rattlers 4 | Box Score
Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans Prospects
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans lost 8-4 to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. Kenton Egbert struggled at the start but improved, striking out eight and allowing three runs on three hits. Kenyi Perez gave up four runs in relief. Miguel Pabon hit a solo home run, Alfonsin Rosario had two RBI, and Andy Garriola went 2-for-4.
Notable Performances
Alfonsin Rosario | 2-4, 2 RBI
Miguel Pabon | 1-3, HR, RBI
Reginald Preciado | 1-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R
Kenton Egbert | 4.0 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 8 K, 0 BB
FINAL: Pelicans 4, Woodpeckers 8 | Box Score
