Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 2

Greg DeichmannThe Iowa Cubs were excommunicated by the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 12-5 in ten innings.

Iowa starter Cam Sanders gave up a two-run home run in the second inning to Tim Beckham, and there’s a name I haven’t heard in a while. Other than that, Sanders was pretty tough. His final line was two runs on three hits over five innings. Sanders struck out four and walked two.

This game was tied 2-2 going into the ninth inning when Cayne Ueckert came on to pitch. Ueckert gave up two runs in the top of the ninth and then stayed on to pitch the tenth and gave up four more runs. Ueckert’s final line was six runs, four earned, on two hits and three walks. One of those three walks was…