Cubs Minor League Baseball Blog

Jeff Samardzija had his worst start of the season in Daytona’s 11-3 blowout loss.  He gave up seven runs on nine hits and a walk in just 1 2/3 innings. The loss drops him to 0-3 on the season.

Ryan Norwood went three for four and he scored two runs.  Jake Muyco went three for four with one run.

The Cubs didn’t get much offense in their 2-0 shutout loss to Vero Beach.  Ryan Norwood had two of the five hits while Matt Matulia tripled.

A really good start by Mitch Atkins went to waste in the loss.  He gave up one unearned run on four hits and two walks with four strikeouts in seven innings of work.

Scott Taylor was hit had in Daytona’s loss to Jupiter.  He gave up eight runs (six earned) on ten hits and one walk in 5 1/3 innings of work.

Ryan Norwood singled and drove in two runs in the 10-5 loss.  Jesus Valdez hit an two run single in his only at bat.

Chris Amador got it done with the stick today as the Cubs beat Jupiter 6-3.  He went three for five with a triple and two runs.  Ryan Norwood had two singles, two RBIs and a run.

Jerry Blevins picked up the win in a relief appearance.  He threw 2 1/3 innings of shutout ball and he struck out two.

The Cubs had a lot of hitting stars in their 12-4 blowout win over Brevard County but Robinson Chirinos was a notch ahead.  He went three for four with two doubles, a walk, an RBI and three runs in the win.  Chris Amador singled three times and scored three runs while Jake Muyco and Ryan Norwood each drove in three runs.

Todd Blackford was roughed up for four runs in 4 2/3 innings but he walked away with a no decision.  Grant Johnson picked up the win with 1 2/3 innings of shutout relief.