A light schedule today as MLB would prefer there not be other games opposite the All-Star Game. Sometimes the minor leagues accommodate their wishes. Sometimes they don’t.
In their All-Star Break. Colin Rea will represent the Iowa Cubs in tomorrow night’s Triple-A All-Star Game in El Paso.
Tennessee Smokies
The Tennessee Smokies were served up by the Montgomery Biscuits (Rays), 4-3.
Starter Cory Abbott took the loss after giving up four runs on just three hits over 5.1 innings. One of those hits was a two-run home run. Abbott battled control problems as he walked four and struck out three.