Toyota Road Report: April 7-12

April 8, 2026 - The first road trip of the season has arrived for the South Bend Cubs, and it's a key road stint in a West Division battle to set the tone for the first half. The rivalry is back on, with the Cubs taking on the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park in Central Illinois. Weather wise, it's going to be a wide-ranging series. With a chilly Tuesday expected to lead into a beautiful end to the week, momentum is on the line, and whoever may be able to steal a cold series opener on Tuesday night could have an ... Full Story


April 8, 2026 - Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Cubs (7-4) scored 12 runs on 11 hits, defeating the Omaha Storm Chasers (5-6) 12-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Principal Park. Iowa scored six runs over the first three innings of the game. A two-run home run from Pedro Ramirez in the first inning, followed by a three-run home run by Eric Yang in the second inning, and an RBI single from Yang in the third inning helped Iowa build an early 6-0 lead. After Omaha responded with a combined three runs in the fourth throu... Full Story

April 8, 2026 - IOWA CUBS (6-4) vs. OMAHA STORM CHASERS (5-5) April 8 - 12:08 PM CT - Principal Park - Des Moines, IA RHP Charlie Barnes (2-0, 1.42) vs. RHP Ethan Bosacker (0-0, 6.75) TODAY'S GAME: The Iowa Cubs and the Omaha Storm Chasers are set to play the second of a six-game series at Principal Park today...right-hander Charlie Barnes is slated to make his third appearance (first start) of the season for Iowa...right-hander Ethan Bosacker is scheduled to pitch for Omaha. SOMETIMES GOOD THINGS E... Full Story

April 8, 2026 - COLUMBIA, S.C . - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (4-0) bested the Columbia Fireflies (1-3) 5-1 for a series opening win at Segra Park on Tuesday night. The Pelicans found themselves down 1-0 entering the top of the third but ultimately tied the game. Eli Lovich and Ty Southisene cracked a one-out singles to put runners on first and second base. After a walk drawn by Josiah Hartshorn loaded the bases, Cole Mathis flew out into a sacrifice double play to make the score 1-1. With the score deadloc... Full Story

• Pelicans Shake up Fireflies, Secure Series Opener 5-1 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (CarL) April 8
• Early Lead Evaporates as Cubs Fall to Chiefs 10-1 - South Bend Cubs (MWL) April 8
• Iowa Offense Goes Cold, Fall 8-1 Versus Omaha - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 7
• April 7 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 7
• Iowa Cubs Begin Six-Game Homestand against Omaha - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 6
• Pelicans Tame 'Dogs Late-Inning Comeback 4-3, Complete Opening Series Sweep - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (CarL) April 6
• Iowa Extends Winning Streak to Five with 6-2 Victory at Louisville - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 5
• April 5 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs at Louisville Bats - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 5
• Mathis Mashes Go-Ahead Ninth Inning Homer , Birds Topple 'Dogs, 5-4 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (CarL) April 4
• Iowa Wins Fourth Straight in Rain-Shortened Game - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 4
• Cubs and River Bandits Postponed Saturday Evening - South Bend Cubs (MWL) April 4
• Iowa Wins Third in a Row with 7-2 Victory at Louisville - Iowa Cubs (IL) April 3
• Mathis Mashes Go-Ahead Ninth Inning Homer, Birds Topple 'Dogs 5-4 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans (CarL) April 3
• South Bend Cubs Opening Day Postponed Due to Infield Conditions - South Bend Cubs (MWL) April 3
• Smokies Opening Series Preview - Knoxville Smokies (SL) April 3
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April 10	SL	Rocket City at Knoxville	7:00 p.m.
April 10	CarL	Myrtle Beach at Columbia	7:05 p.m.
April 10	MWL	South Bend at Peoria	7:35 p.m.
April 10	IL	Omaha at Iowa	8:08 p.m.
April 9	IL	Omaha at Iowa	1:08 p.m.
April 9	SL	Rocket City at Knoxville	7:00 p.m.
April 9	CarL	Myrtle Beach at Columbia	7:05 p.m.
April 9	MWL	South Bend at Peoria	7:35 p.m.
April 8	SL	Rocket City 7 at Knoxville 8	Final
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• Trash Pandas Fall 8-7 - SL WAFF (April 9)
• Smokies earn walk-off win vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas in Knoxville - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 8)
• Ben Cowles back with Iowa Cubs after crazy offseason - IL Des Moines Register (April 8)
• Peoria Chiefs win battle between St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs prospects in opener - MWL Peoria Journal Star (April 8)
• Peoria Chiefs rout the South Bend Cubs in home opener at Dozer Park - MWL Peoria Journal Star (April 8)
• Knoxville Smokies host Rocket City Trash Pandas - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 8)
• Seeing Suzuki’s final Smokies game before Cubs return won't be easy - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 8)
• Knoxville Smokies stomp Trash Pandas 14-6, force five pitching changes - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 8)
• What's next for Cubs prospect Jonathon Long after a breakout year? - IL Des Moines Register (April 7)
• Easter Sunday at Knoxville Smokies basbeall - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 5)
• Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki rehabing with Knoxville Smokies - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 5)
• Smokies stumble early Easter Sunday, fall 10–5 to Barons in Knoxville - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 5)
• Charleston RiverDogs’ rally falls short against Myrtle Beach - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (April 5)
• Cubs' Suzuki can't help Smokies in 6-2 loss to Barons in Knoxville - SL Knoxville News-Sentinel (April 5)
• River Bandits opener postponed; scheduled for 2 on Sunday - MWL Quad City Times (April 5)
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