Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jun 23, 2024
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 22
Haydn McGearyIowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs topped Indianapolis (Pirates), 3-2.
Riley Thompson started and got the win after pitching five innings and surrendering two runs, both unearned, on four hits. Thompson walked two and struck out three.
Jorge López pitched one scoreless inning, Michael Arias pitched two innings and Hunter Bigge pitched the ninth and got the save. Bigge struck out all three batters in the ninth.
First baseman Matt Mervis was 1 for 4 with a double and a run scored in the second inning.
Left fielder Darius Hill was 1 for 3 with an RBI double.
A Michael Arias strikeout.
Michael Arias with a big strikeout to keep the lead after seven innings! pic.twitter.com/72yvbXpl3m