Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jul 9, 2023
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 8
BJ Murray Jr.Futures Game
The National League beat the American League, 5-0.
Pete Crow-Armstrong started in center field and went 0 for 2 with a strikeout. But the one ball he put in play he hit hard and on a line, but in the general area of the center fielder. BJ Murray Jr. was 0 for 1 with a strikeout, but he made a great play at first base, robbing the Astros’ Drew Gilbert of an RBI double.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs lost to the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 5-2.
Nick Neidert started and pitched quite well, allowing just one run and one hit over five innings. The one hit was an RBI double in the third inning by Austin Martin. Neidert struck out six, walked two and hit oen batter.