Cubs Minor League Baseball Blog

Scott Moore had a huge day at the plate in Iowa’s 13-2 win over Omaha.  He went three for three with a walk, two homeruns, five RBIs and two runs.  Matt Murton went two for five with two doubles, three RBIs and a run.

Juan Mateo had an impressive start and he improved to 1-0 on the season.  He gave up one run on eight hits and a walk with three strikeouts in six innings of work.

Iowa lost to Omaha 6-5 and it was Josh Kroeger who provided most of the offense for the Cubs.  He belted a three run homer in the second inning.  Matt Murton singled twice and he scored two runs.

Bret Prinz took the loss and he dropped to 1-1 on the season.  He gave up one unearned run in two innings of relief.