Iowa Drops Rain-Shortened Finale with Buffalo
April 28, 2024 - International League (IL)
Iowa Cubs News Release
BUFFALO, NY - The Iowa Cubs (15-12) suffered a 2-0 defeat against the Buffalo Bisons (16-10) on Sunday afternoon as the game was called in the bottom of the fifth inning due to rain.
The I-Cubs and Bisons went scoreless through the first three frames of the contest as they battled rainy conditions. But Buffalo was able to plate a pair of runs in the bottom of the fourth.
Steward Berroa knocked in the first run for the Bisons on a single to right field. After a pitching change, Spencer Horwitz grounded into a double play but was able to bring home a run.
As the rain continued to come down, the game was officially called with one out in the bottom of the fifth and a 1-0 count on Rafael Lantigua .
POSTGAME NOTES:
- Dan Straily made his season debut for the I-Cubs today and got the starting nod. He ended with a final line of 3.0 innings, four hits, two runs (one earned), five walks, and four strikeouts.
- Miles Mastrobuoni , Owen Caissie , and David Peralta each recorded hits for Iowa.
Iowa will return to Des Moines to host the Omaha Storm Chasers for a six-game series starting on Tuesday, April 30. First pitch from Principal Park on Tuesday night is slated for 6:38 p.m. You can listen to all Iowa Cubs games on Hope AM940 and stream every home game for free on the Bally Live App. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.
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