Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: April 28

Andy WeberNot as good a day today as yesterday. But the Birds are still the word.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs were bitten by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 7-1.

Starter Chris Clarke lasted three innings and allowed two runs on two hits. Reds prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand homered off of him, which was Encarnacion-Strand’s fourth home run in the past three games against Iowa. Clarke struck out five and walked one.

Iowa managed just four hits. Right fielder Brennen Davis drove in the only Iowa run when he singled home Jared Young in the second inning. Davis went 1 for 2 and was hit by a pitch.

Tennessee Smokies

The Tennessee Smokies were subjugated by the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 10-2.

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