Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 5, 2021
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 4
Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Happy Independence Day from Minor League Wrap!
The Cubs named Iowa Cubs outfielder Michael Hermosillo and Iowa Cubs reliever Ben Leeper as the Cubs Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs defeated Indianapolis (Pirates), 5-2.
Adrian Sampson turned in a quality start and got the win after allowing two runs on seven hits over six innings. Sampson walked one and struck out four.
Ben Leeper retired the side in order in the bottom of the eighth to run his hitless streak in Triple-A to 11.1 innings.