I-Cubs Drop Sixth Straight in 10-4 Loss to Toledo

DES MOINES, IA. – The Iowa Cubs fell to the Toledo Mud Hens in the ninth inning as they scored six unanswered runs for a 10-4 final.

The I-Cubs got on the board early in the second inning as Chase Strumpf ripped an opposite-field homer for the second consecutive game as the lead was 1-0.

Then, Toledo notched two runs and took its first lead of the game in the top of the fourth inning for a 2-1 score.

In the bottom of the sixth inning, Iowa tied the game with a 2-2 score as Jonathon Long drove in Billy Hamilton.

The I-Cubs regained the lead with a 4-2 score as Dixon Machado plated two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning.

In the top of the eighth inning, Toledo tied the game with a 4-4 score off a ground out and a fielding error by Iowa.

The Mud Hens regained the lead in the top of the ninth inning as bases were loaded and were able to score six unanswered runs for a 10-4 final.

The Iowa Cubs continue this week’s series against the Toledo Mud Hens on Friday, September 19 and first pitch is at 7:08 p.m. CT.