Iowa's Near-Miss Comeback in St. Paul Ends 10-9

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 from top prospects, showcasing their talent on the national stage.

Owen Caissie played the entire game in right field and had a solid performance, going 1 for 2 with an RBI double and two walks. One of his walks was initially called a strikeout but was overturned following an ABS review. His contributions helped the National League secure the win.

Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula was named the game’s MVP after hitting a three-run home run. His powerful swing and clutch performance were key to the National League's victory.

Iowa Cubs: A Close Call

In a high-stakes game against the St. Paul Saints (Twins), the Iowa Cubs fell short, losing 10-9. The game turned into a bullpen battle, with Luke Little starting strong by throwing 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 loss in the third inning, surrendering back-to-back solo home runs. His line showed two runs on two hits over one inning, with two strikeouts. Despite a late rally, the I-Cubs couldn't overcome the deficit.

Greg Allen, the left fielder, hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning, marking his fifth of the season. He went 1 for 4 with a walk. Chase Strumpf, the first baseman, narrowly missed tying the game with a home run but settled for an RBI triple. However, he was thrown out at the plate while trying to score the tying run on a grounder to third. Strumpf finished with 1 for 3 and two walks.

Jonathon Long, the third baseman, had a strong day, hitting a three-run home run in the third inning—his 14th of the year. He also added an RBI double in the ninth. Long went 3 for 4, scoring twice and driving in four runs.

Knoxville Smokies: A Tough Loss

The Knoxville Smokies faced the Montgomery Biscuits (Rays) and fell 6-3. Antonio Santos started the game and took the loss, allowing three runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out five batters and walked one.

Corey Joyce, the second baseman, had a standout performance, going 3 for 4 with an RBI. Pedro Ramirez, the third baseman, contributed with a double and two runs scored. Joyce’s single in the first inning brought in Ramirez, highlighting his offensive impact.

South Bend Cubs: A Dominant Performance

The South Bend Cubs were defeated by 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 came out for the seventh inning but allowed a two-run home run to tie the game and a solo home run to put Wisconsin ahead.

Gallagher ended up with the loss, allowing three runs on four hits over seven innings. He struck out four batters without walking anyone. 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: Strong Pitching Leads to Victory

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. He struck out five batters and walked two.

Relievers Yoendris Gonzalez and Luis Martinez-Gomez kept the momentum going, 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.

Owen Ayers, the catcher, hit a solo home run in the eighth inning, his fourth of the season. He went 1 for 4. Christian Olivo, the third baseman, drove in a run with a two-run single in the fourth inning. He went 2 for 3 with a walk and a run scored. Alexis Hernandez, the second baseman, had a solid game, going 2 for 4 and scoring a run.

Ayers’ home run traveled 430 feet, showcasing his power at the plate.

ACL Cubs: Another Loss

The ACL Cubs fell to the Rockies with a final score of 10-3. Despite their efforts, they were unable to keep up with the strong performance of the opposing team.