Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 28, 2018
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 27
The Iowa Cubs declawed the Sacramento River Cats (Giants), 4-2.
Starter Trevor Clifton got the win after giving up two runs on six hits over five innings. He walked one and struck out two.
Dillon Maples retired the final four River Cats batters in a row, striking out three of them for the save.
Right fielder Mark Zagunis hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, his fifth of the season. He also had an RBI double in the eighth inning. Zagunis was 3 for 4 on the night.
Left fielder Bijan Rademacher went 2 for 4 and scored one run.
Tennessee Smokies
The Tennessee Smokies were extinguished by the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 5-2.