Iowa's Near Miracle: 10-9 Loss in St. Paul Comeback Attempt

All-Star Futures Game Highlights

The All-Star Futures Game saw the National League triumph over the American League with a final score of 4-2. The game featured several standout performances, including Owen Caissie, who played the entire game in right field and went 1 for 2 with an RBI double and two walks. One of his walks came after a strikeout was overturned on an ABS review.

Among the most notable players was Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula, who hit a three-run home run and was named the game’s MVP. His performance was a key factor in the National League's victory.

Iowa Cubs Fall to St. Paul Saints

The Iowa Cubs faced off against the St. Paul Saints (Twins) and fell short with a final score of 10-9. The game was a bullpen affair, with Luke Little starting and pitching the first two innings. He allowed two runs on two hits and three walks but did not record a single strikeout.

Brandon Hughes took the mound for the third inning and suffered the loss after giving up back-to-back solo home runs. His final line included two runs on two hits over one inning, with two strikeouts.

The I-Cubs made a late rally in the ninth inning, but it wasn't enough. Left fielder Greg Allen hit a two-run home run in the ninth, marking his fifth of the year. He went 1 for 4 with a walk. First baseman Chase Strumpf nearly tied the game with an RBI triple but was thrown out at the plate on a grounder to third. Strumpf finished 1 for 3 with two walks and one run scored.

Third baseman Jonathon Long had a strong game, hitting a three-run home run in the third inning, his 14th of the season. He also added an RBI double in the ninth. Long went 3 for 4 with four total RBI and two runs scored.

Knoxville Smokies Suffer Setback

The Knoxville Smokies were defeated by the Montgomery Biscuits (Rays) with a final score of 6-3. Antonio Santos started the game and took the loss, allowing three runs—two earned—on five hits over five innings. He struck out five batters and walked one.

Second baseman Corey Joyce had a solid game, going 3 for 4 with an RBI. Third baseman Pedro Ramirez contributed with a double and two runs scored.

Joyce's single in the first inning plated Ramirez, showcasing the team's offensive efforts.

South Bend Cubs Edge Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

The South Bend Cubs fell to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers (Brewers) with a final score of 3-2. Ryan Gallagher dominated the game early, retiring the first 16 batters before giving up a single in the sixth inning. He exited after allowing a two-run home run and a solo home run in the seventh, resulting in the loss.

Gallagher allowed three runs on four hits over seven innings, striking out four batters without issuing any walks.

South Bend managed only four hits, with catcher Ariel Armas walking in the fourth inning and scoring on a sac fly. Armas went 1 for 3 with a double and a walk.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans Shut Out Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans shut out the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (White Sox) with a 5-0 victory. Three pitchers combined to hold the Cannon Ballers to just two hits. Starter Kevin Valdez earned the win, allowing two hits over six innings while striking out five and walking two.

Relievers Yoendris Gonzalez and Luis Martinez-Gomez closed out the game, retiring the final nine batters in order. Gonzalez threw one inning without a strikeout, while Martinez-Gomez struck out five of the six batters he faced.

Catcher Owen Ayers hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, his fourth of the season. He went 1 for 4. Third baseman Christian Olivo drove in a run with a two-run single in the fourth inning, finishing 2 for 3 with a walk and a run scored.

Second baseman Alexis Hernandez had a strong game, going 2 for 4 and scoring one run. Ayers’ home run traveled an impressive 430 feet.

ACL Cubs Drop Game to Rockies

The ACL Cubs fell to the Rockies with a final score of 10-3. The game highlighted the challenges the team faced, as they struggled to keep pace with the Rockies' offense. Despite some individual efforts, the Cubs could not overcome the deficit.