The Iowas Cubs were blinded by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 4-3.
Caleb Kilian pitched well today, going six innings and allowing just two runs on six hits. Both runs scored in the first inning. Kilian struck out six and walked two.
Luke Farrell gave up a two-run home run in the top of the ninth and took the loss. Farrell’s final line was two runs on six hits over three innings. He struck out two and walked no one.
Third baseman David Bote hit his second home run of the season—and second in as many games—with the bases empty in the eighth inning to give the I-Cubs a 3-2 lead.