Everyone wins! Even the Smokies!
The Iowa Cubs outslugged the Louisville Bats (Reds), 11-9.
Starter Will Sanders gave up three home runs over five innings, but he still got the win. Sanders gave up six total runs on seven hits. He walked two and struck out two.
Porter Hodge pitched the eighth inning on a rehab assignment. Hodge allowed one run on one hit—a solo home run—over one inning. Hodge struck out two and walked no one.
Nate Pearson retired the side in order in the ninth for the save.