CUBS PROSPECTS — James Triantos homered for the Tennessee Smokies, and Jaxon Wiggins was stellar for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans on Thursday.
Cubs Prospects Report | June 28, 2024
Triple-A Iowa Cubs Prospects
The Iowa Cubs defeated the St. Paul Saints 11-9. Dan Straily gave up five runs in six innings, but Hunter Bigge and Michael Arias helped secure the win. BJ Murray Jr. and Jack Reinheimer hit solo home runs, and Cole Roederer‘s three-run home run put Iowa in the lead.
Notable Performances
Moises Ballesteros | 2-5, R
Owen Caissie | 2-4, RBI, R
Jack Reinheimer | 2-4, HR, 3 R
FINAL: Cubs 11, Saint 9 | Box Score
Double-A Tennessee Smokies Prospects
The Tennessee Smokies defeated the Birmingham Barons 4-1. Antonio Santos made his first start for the Smokies and earned his first win with the Cubs. Alex Troop pitched three scoreless relief innings, while Cam Sanders got the save. James Triantos hit a three-run home run in the third inning, and Christian Franklin had a productive game, going 2-for-4 with a walk and scoring twice.
Notable Performances
James Triantos | HR, 3 RBI
Matt Shaw | 1-4, 2B
Christian Franklin | 2-4, 2 R
Alex Troop | 3.0, 0 R, 0 H, 5 K
FINAL: Smokies 4, Barons 1 | Box Score
High-A South Bend Cubs Prospects
The South Bend Cubs lost 3-2 to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Nick Dean started the game and gave up one run on four hits over four innings. Marino Santy allowed two runs in the seventh inning and was charged with the loss. Brett Bateman had an RBI double, and Ed Howard had an RBI double as well.
Notable Performances
Ed Howard | 2-4, 1 RBI
Brett Bateman | 2-4, RBI
Pedro Ramirez | 1-4
Nick Dean | 4.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 3 K
FINAL: Cubs 2, Timber Rattlers 3 | Box Score
Low-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans Prospects
The Myrtle Beach Pelicans defeated the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 5-0. Pitchers Jaxon Wiggins and Luis Rujano combined on a three-hit shutout. Right fielder Andy Garriola had a perfect night at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base. Third baseman Christopher Paciolla scored with a two-run double in the sixth inning.
Notable Performances
Andy Garriola | 3-3, 2 R
Reginald Preciado | 1-3, RBI
Jaxon Wiggins | 4.0 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 K
FINAL: Pelicans 5, Woodpeckers 0 | Box Score