Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 24, 2023
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 23
Kevin MadeThe Cubs’ 13th-round pick, Sam Armstrong, a right-handed pitcher out of Old Dominion, announced that he was signing with the Cubs. That leaves just second-round pick Jaxon Wiggins, a right-handed pitcher out of Arkansas, left unsigned.
There was a complete-game no-hitter in the Cubs’ system tonight! OK, there’s a bit of a catch to that.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs stopped Indianapolis (Pirates), 9-4.
Jordan Wicks started and got the win. Wicks allowed just one run on four hits over five innings. Wicks walked three and struck out two.
Right fielder Nelson Velázquez hit a two-run home run in the third inning, his 16th on the year. Velázquez went 1 for 5.