The Iowa Cubs were egged by the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 6-0.
Javier Assad allowed just two hits over the first 5.1 innings. Unfortunately, they were both solo home runs—one in the fifth inning and one in the sixth. Assad’s final line was two runs on two hits. He struck out eight and walked just one.
First baseman Matt Mervis was 2 for 4.
Tennessee Smokies
The Tennessee Smokies burned the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 5-3.
I think we can call Ben Brown’s Cubs and Double-A debut a success.