In what is getting to be monotonous, the Smokies won and everyone else lost. The Cubs signed outfielder Trayce Thompson to a minor league deal. Trayce played with the Iowa and Chicago Cubs previously in 2021.
Terrific pitching and a late rally leads Iowa past St. Paul. The Pelicans walk past Fayetteville—literally. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs defiled the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 8-1.
The Smokies playoff hopes stay alive with a win. Iowa and Myrtle Beach win as well. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs topped Indianapolis (Pirates), 3-2. Riley Thompson started and got the win after pitching five innings and surrendering two runs, both unearned, on four hits.