Cubs Minor League Baseball Blog

After being down by two heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, the Smokies mounted a three run rally to win it.  Matt Craig doubled home two runs to tie it and then Chris Robinson singled home the game winner on a fielders choice.  Craig finished the game three for four with two doubles, three RBIs and two runs in the 7-6 win.

Adalberto Mendez picked up the win and he improved to 3-3 on the season.  He threw a perfect ninth inning.

The Smokies picked up two quick wins in one day as the Smokies beat Huntsville in both of their doubleheader games and it was Mark Holliman that made the headlines.  He threw a seven inning no hitter in which he gave up just one walk with three strikeouts.  Mark Holliman even helped out his own cause by providing the bulk of the offense with a two run homer.

Game two saw a solid pitching performance by the bullpen.  After starter Matthew Avery gave up two runs in three innings, the pen held Huntsville scoreless the rest of the way.  Adalberto Mendez threw two of those scoreless innings and he picked up the win.  Issmael Salas went two for three with two RBIs and Casey McGehee went two for three with two runs.

Adalberto Mendez gave up two runs in the top of the thirteenth inning and he took the loss in the Smokies 7-5 loss to the Barons.  He dropped to 1-2 on the season and it was his second inning of work.

Jacob Fox had only one hit but it was a two run homer.  Jorge Cortes went three for six with two doubles and two runs.

The Smokies scored five runs in their final two frames to come from behind to beat the Suns 9-5.  Josh Kroeger homered and drove in two runs in the win.  Jacob Fox drove in two runs and scored one without getting a hit.

Sean Gallagher was hit hard and he gave up four runs in 5 1/3 innings.  Adalberto Mendez gave up one run in 1 2/3 innings and he picked up the win.

The Smokies made three errors in their 4-3 loss to Mississippi and it resulted in two unearned runs.  While Kevin Hart had a tough start, he held Mississippi in check.  Adalberto Mendez took the loss when he gave up the losing run in the fifth inning.

Casey McGehee doubled and he drive in two runs.  Jacob Fox went two for four with a run.