Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 5, 2024
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 4
Photo by Parker Freedman/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe Iowa Cubs placed first baseman Matt Mervis on the 7-day injured list. It was reported that Mervis has a possible broken hamate bone.
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The Iowa Cubs stormed past the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 5-4.
Thomas Pannone went into the seventh inning and allowed two runs on five hits over 6.1 innings. He struck out six and walked no one.
The last hitter that Pannone faced hit a home run. After which, he was relieved by Frankie Scalzo Jr. The first batter Scalzo faced went back-to-back with a game-tying home run. Scalzo struck out the other two batters he faced.