Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: April 21

Miguel AmayaThe Iowa Cubs were winged by the Buffalo Bison (Blue Jays), 3-2.

Starter Nick Neidert allowed just one run on four hits over four innings. Neidert walked three and struck out four.

Brendan Little relieved Neidert and got the loss after he allowed two runs in the fifth inning. Little’s final line was two runs, one earned, on just one hit over two innings. He walked two and struck out two.

Third baseman Christopher Morel deposited the first pitch of the game over the left field wall for his sixth home run of the year. Morel went 2 for 3 with a walk. He scored both of the Smokies runs.

First baseman Matt Mervis had an RBI single in the third inning. He was 1 for 4.

Here’s Morel’s home…