Chihuahuas Sneak Past I-Cubs
Published on June 5, 2019 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Iowa Cubs News Release
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Cubs (34-26) dropped a close 6-4 game to the El Paso Chihuahuas (38-21) Wednesday at Principal Park as they were held scoreless after the first inning.
Iowa exploded for a four-run first that kept the home team ahead through five frames. Mark Zagunis sparked the drive with a leadoff double and moved to third on a Taylor Davis groundout. The I-Cubs rallied with two outs as Phillip Evans drew a walk and Robel Garcia was hit by a pitch to load the bags. On a 2-2 count, Wynton Bernard singled in a pair and an error on the play allowed Garcia to score from first. A Trent Giambrone RBI single capped the effort.
El Paso slowly chipped away at its deficit, starting with an Esteban Quiroz home run in the second. The Chihuahuas took advantage of a leadoff walk to Luis Urias in the fourth as a double from Francisco Mejia cut the Iowa lead to 4-2. Urias would help El Paso inch closer with an RBI single in the fifth, before Jose Pirela punched a homer to left to lock the game 4-4 in the sixth.
Mejia propelled the Chihuahuas ahead with a solo shot in the sixth and Matthew Batten helped add insurance with an RBI double in the ninth.
I-Cubs starter Alec Mills left with a no-decision as he allowed three earned runs through 5.0 frames. The righty limited the Chihuahuas to five hits and walked only one while fanning seven. Tim Collins (1-1) was tagged with the loss after serving up the Mejia home run in the sixth inning.
Postgame Notes:
- Mark Zagunis went 2-for-4 today with a double and is batting .360 (9-for-25) through seven games since joining the I-Cubs from Chicago.
- Alec Mills holds a 2.45 ERA (3ER/11.0IP) with three walks and 13 strikeouts through his last two starts.
The I-Cubs are back in action tomorrow for a 7:08 first pitch against El Paso for A Night OUT at the Ballpark. For more information or tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.
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