
Scarlyn Lebron pitched the next 1.2 innings and did not allow a hit or a run. The run allowed by Kipp was the only run he’s allowed over his past four starts, totalling 18.2 innings. The loss snapped the Birds’ six-game winning streak.Ī very strong start from Grant Kipp, who allowed just one run on four hits over eight innings. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans were blue after losing to the Salem Red Sox, 3-2 in 11 innings.

Wetzel was 1 for 2 a walk and a two-run double. Everyone in the lineup had at least one hit, including Jacob Wetzel, who replaced Alcántara. South Bend had 12 hits in this game-four singles and eight doubles. Alcántara was 1 for 3 with one run scored. He scored once.Ĭenter fielder Kevin Alcántara led off the top of the first inning with a double, but he left the game after pulling up lame after running out a ground ball in the fourth inning. Shortstop Kevin Made went 2 for 4 with a double and a walk. Ball was 2 for 3 with two walks, the two doubles and the two RBI. Reed allowed an RBI double (run charged to Laskey, of course) to the first batter he faced, but then got a fly out to center to end the game and claim the save.įirst baseman Bryce Ball hit two doubles, including a two-run double in the top of the eighth. Laskey got rocked for five runs on five hits and walk before getting pulled with two outs for Sheldon Reed. South Bend led this game 11-3 going into the ninth inning, but Adam Laskey came out for a second inning after retiring the side in order in the eighth inning. Tyler Santana relieved Espinoza in the fourth inning and got the win after giving up two runs on three hits, including one solo home run. Espinoza struck out three and walked one. Starting pitcher Manuel Espinoza went three innings and allowed just one run on four hits. If it’s not, it’s one of the very few times. This may or may not be the first time I’ve written this since 2019. Nick Madrigal gives us the early lead with this solo home run! /AWSAtdER2e- Iowa Cubs May 30, 2023
