Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 6 (2024)

In case you haven’t heard, infielder Nick Madrigal went on the 7-day injured list with a broken left hand after getting hit by a pitch yesterday. It’s a safe bet that he’ll miss more than seven games.

Iowa activated right-handers Eduarniel Nunez and Zac Leigh. Both had been on the Development List.

Catcher Caleb Knight was activated off the Development List and demoted to Double-A Tennessee.

Smokies outfielder Bradlee Beesley retired. We wish him the best going forward with whatever he does.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs laid an egg against the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 8-4.

Starter Riley Thompson gave up just one run on one hit over three innings. Thompson walked two and struck out two

Brad Wieck got his first loss of the year in relief after he was knocked around for four runs, three earned, over just two-thirds of an inning. Wieck gave up four hits, including a two-run home run to Justice Bigbie. Wieck did not walk or strike anyone out.

Left fielder Darius Hill was 2 for 4. Hill had a two-run single in the fourth inning and scored later that inning on a throwing error.

Here’s that two-run single by Hill.

Tennessee Smokies

The Tennessee Smokies were shackled by the Birmingham Barons (White Sox), 12-8.

Starting pitcher Chris Kachmar surrendered three runs, two earned, on five hits over 3.1 innings. Kachmar struck out three and walked one.

The Barons won this game with a six-run eighth inning and Cam Sanders took the loss. Sanders entered the game with runners on first and second and no outs in the eighth. Not only did he allow those two inherited runners to score, he let in four more runs of his own.

The final line on Sanders was four runs, three earned, on two hits and two walks over one inning. Sanders struck out one.

First baseman Luis Verdugo tied the game at 3-3 in the fourth inning with a two-run home run. It was Verdugo’s first home run this season. He was 2 for 5 with three total runs batted in.

In the seventh inning, catcher Moises Ballesteros connected with the bases empty for his seventh home run this season. Ballesteros went 3 for 5 with a double, the home run and three runs scored.

Center fielder Kevin Alcántara was 2 for 5 with a double and two RBI.

Third baseman Matt Shaw went 2 for 5. He drove in one and scored one run.

Left fielder Christian Franklin was 2 for 5.

Alcántara’s double.

Verdugo’s home run.

A single by Matt Shaw.

Ballesteros’ blast.

South Bend Cubs

The South Bend Cubs wiped out on the West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers), 5-3.

Will Sanders kept the Whitecaps off the board until allowing a solo home run in the sixth inning. Sanders finished his day allowing just one run on three hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out five.

Ty Johnson made his South Bend debut in relief of Sanders and it didn’t go well as he picked up the loss. Johnson gave up four runs, two earned, on three hits and three walks over two innings. He struck out three.

Left fielder Jonathon Long hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, his sixth. Long was 1 for 3 with a walk.

Third baseman Pedro Ramirez went 2 for 4 with a double and a stolen base. He also scored one run.

Center fielder Parker Chavers went 2 for 4 with a steal.

Will Sanders highlights.

Long’s home run.

Myrtle Beach Pelicans

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans teed off on the Augusta GreenJackets (Braves), 5-2.

Jaxon Wiggins made his Pelicans debut in this game and he was impressive. Wiggins went three innings and allowed just one hit and no runs. Wiggins struck out five and walked no one.

The win went to Erian Rodriguez with three innings of relief. Rodriguez permitted just one unearned run on three hits. He also struck out five and walked no one.

Right fielder Andy Garriola hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, his ninth of the season. Garriola was 1 for 4 with a walk.

In the fifth inning, center fielder Jacob Wetzel connected for a solo home run. It was his third home run this year. Wetzel was 2 for 4 with a walk and two runs scored.

Second baseman Cristian Hernandez went 3 for 5. He drove in one run and scored one run.

DH Alfonsin Rosario was 2 for 4 with a double and a sacrifice fly.

Garriola home run.

Wetzel’s home run.

More on Wiggins.

ACL Cubs

Tied with the Rockies 6-6 in the fifth inning.