Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 31, 2023
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 30
Cristian HernandezEveryone lost today. Don’t shoot the messenger.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs were shut out by the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 2-0.
Ben Brown pitched around some control problems, but he ended up with the hard-luck loss anyway. Brown allowed just one run on four hits over five innings. He walked four and struck out four.
The I-Cubs had four hits in this game, all singles. Second baseman Jake Slaughter went 1 for 2 with two walks.
Tennessee Smokies
The Tennessee Smokies were blasted into orbit by the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 11-2.
Manuel Espinoza started and allowed two runs, one earned, on five hits over three innings. He walked three and struck out two.