Iowa Falls in Series Finale

May 4, 2025 - DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Cubs (16-13) fell to the Buffalo Bisons (13-18) by a 3-1 score today in the series finale at Principal Park. The I-Cubs scored first in the third inning as Carlos Perez hit a solo home run. Buffalo tied the game at 1-1 in the fifth as Steward Berroa drove in a run on sacrifice fly. Buffalo scored two runs in the ninth on a triple from Will Robertson and a sacrifice fly from Ali Sanchez to take a 3-1 lead. Cade Horton made the start for Iowa and worked 6.0 innin... Full Story

May 4 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Buffalo Bisons

May 4, 2025 - IOWA CUBS (16-12) vs. BUFFALO BISONS (12-18) May 4 - 1:08 PM CT - Principal Park - Des Moines, IA RHP Cade Horton (2-1, 1.17) vs. RHP Lazaro Estrada (0-3, 10.93) TODAY'S GAME: The Iowa Cubs take on the Buffalo Bisons in the final game of a six-game series...right-hander Cade Horton is slated to make his sixth start with Iowa this season...right-hander Lazaro Estrada is scheduled to make his sixth start as well with Buffalo. SATURDAY DUB: Iowa Cubs crushed the Buffalo Bisons 10-2, tak... Full Story

Barnstormers Fall to Sharks

May 3, 2025 - DES MOINES - The Iowa Barnstormers fell to 1-4 on the young season Saturday, May 3 dropping 53-22 in a road loss to the Jacksonville Sharks. The Sharks got out to an early lead by way of a safety on the opening kickoff and a touchdown on the ensuing drive. Iowa quarterback James Cahoon tallied three touchdowns in the game, but interceptions hindered the Barnstormers from getting back into the game. Wideouts Quian Williams, Jalen Bracey and Keshaun Taylor each had touchdown scores off pa... Full Story

I-Cubs Crush the Bisons 10-2 as Cowles Leads with Four RBIs

May 3, 2025 - DES MOINES, IA. - The Iowa Cubs take a three games to two series lead over the Bisons with a 10-2 win at Principal Park. The Bisons opened the game scoring first for the fourth straight time as Joey Loperfido ripped a double and scored Michael Stefanic for the 1-0 lead. Iowa immediately answered back with three runs of their own and never gave up the lead from there on out. Jonathon Long grounded a single into left field and scored Owen Caissie and Matt Shaw after drawing back-to-back walk... Full Story

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May 4	IL	Buffalo 3 at Iowa 1	Final
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May 2	IL	Buffalo 2 at Iowa 4	Final
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