The Iowa Cubs boarded and seized the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 9-3.
It was a strong start today for Jordan Wicks, who allowed just one run on three hits over five innings for his first win of the year. Wicks struck out six and walked one.
Catcher Carlos Pérez smashed a three-run home run as part of a six-run second inning, his 17th blast of the season. Pérez went 1 for 3 with a walk.
Center fielder Christian Franklin was 4 for 5. He hit a two-run single in the second and an RBI single in the third for three total runs batted in.