Bleed Cubbie Blue · May 22, 2022
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 21
Ethan HearnSo only the Pelicans won today. All four teams are still over .500. The Pelicans are way over .500 at 27 and 11.
The Iowa Cubs were blockaded by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 3-2.
Matt Swarmer threw the first five innings and allowed three runs on three hits. One of the three hits was a two-run home run in the second inning by David Fry. The run Swarmer allowed in the fourth inning was unearned. He walked two and struck out three.
Both Wyatt Short and Brandon Little pitched two scoreless innings of relief and allowed just one hit. Short struck out two and walked no one while Little struck out four and walked one.