Bleed Cubbie Blue · Aug 17, 2022
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 16
Ethan HearnRyan Jensen was named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week. He threw five scoreless innings and allowed just one hit in a 1-0 Smokies win over the Mississippi Braves. He struck out seven in that start.
RHP Zac Leigh was promoted from South Bend to Tennessee. LHP CD Pelham was promoted from Tennessee to Iowa.
The Iowa Cubs beat Indianapolis (Pirates), 2-1.
Wade Miley made a rehab start he he gave up just one unearned run on two hits over five innings. Miley struck out two and walked one. He threw 75 pitches and 45 were strikes.
The win went to Luke Farrell, who pitched the next 2.2 innings after Miley. Farrell allowed two hits and no runs. He struck out four and walked one.