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DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (24-33) beat the St. Paul Saints (28-31) 1-0 in game one and 3-2 in game two, sweeping the doubleheader, Sunday at Principal Park. In game one, Iowa threw a no-hitter, their second of the season and beat St. Paul 1-0 on a walk
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (24-33) beat the St. Paul Saints (28-31) 1-0 in game one and 3-2 in game two, sweeping the doubleheader, Sunday at Principal Park.
In game one, Iowa threw a no-hitter, their second of the season and beat St. Paul 1-0 on a walk off sacrifice fly.
Congratulations to Iowa Cubs outfielder
Michael Hermosillo, who you voted as the BCB Minor League Player of the Month for June!
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The Iowa Cubs martyred the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 15-2. It was the first time Iowa has ever beaten the Saints in Des Moines in ten attempts.
Matt Swarmer kept the Saints from scoring for six innings, allowing just four hits. Swarmer walked two and struck out four as he collected his first win of the season.
Third baseman
Tyler Ladendorf had a huge night, going 4 for 5 with his second home run of the year. The home run came with the bases empty in the second inning. Ladendorf had five total RBI on the evening.
Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 27
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Trevor Williams made a rehab assignment today and it went well. Williams faced seven batters over two innings and the only one to reach was hit by a pitch. Williams struck out two. He threw 32 pitches and 22 were strikes.
Justin Steele also made a rehab appearances. He pitched the seventh inning and gave up the Storm Chasers’ only run of the game on a solo home run. But that was the only baserunner he allowed in his inning of work. Steele did not strike anyone out.
Nico Hoerner played three innings at second base in a rehab assignment. He was 1 for 2 at the plate.