Bleed Cubbie Blue · Aug 4, 2023
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 3
Brian KalmerRight-handed pitcher Jozhan Oquendo was promoted from Myrtle Beach to South Bend.
Right-handed pitcher Tyler Duffey joined the Iowa squad. Outfielder Darius Hill was put on the development list.
Ted Lilly made his broadcast booth debut in the I-Cubs doubleheader alongside Alex Cohen.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs were swept in a doubleheader, losing game one 9-8 and game two 11-4.
Nick Niedert started game one and took the loss after getting battered around for five runs, four earned, on nine hits over just three innings. Niedert walked one and struck out one.
Josh Roberson allowed a run on two hits and a walk in one inning in his Cubs organization debut. He struck out one.