Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jun 5, 2023
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 4
Pete Crow-ArmstrongThe Iowa Cubs were sent to Davy Jones’ Locker by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 10-7.
Starter Riley Thompson surrendered two runs on five hits over 3.1 innings. He struck out two and walked two.
Brendan Little relieved Thompson in the fourth inning and got tagged for the loss. Little allowed three runs (and one inherited runner) on two hits over 1.2 innings. The big blow was a two-run home run by Zack Collins. He walked one and struck out one.
The big bat for Iowa today was second baseman David Bote, who was 3 for 3 with a double, a two-run home run and two walks. The home run came in the bottom of the ninth and was his fourth in 2023. Bote scored three times.