The Iowa Cubs were seized by the Columbus Clippers (Cleveland), 7-4.
Starter Cory Abbott took the loss after allowing six runs on six hits over 4.2 innings. Two of the hits allowed by Abbott were home runs. He struck out four and walked two.
The I-Cubs scored four runs in the second inning to take an early lead, but that’s all they would score. Center fielder Trayce Thompson hit a two-run home run in the second, his ninth this season. Thompson went 2 for 5.
Michael Hermosillo left this game in the sixth inning with an apparent leg injury.