Iowa Wins Second-Straight Game at Toledo
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Iowa Wins Second-Straight Game at Toledo

Published on August 21, 2026 under International League (IL)
Iowa Cubs News Release


TOLEDO, OH - A five-run fourth inning led the Iowa Cubs (50-71) to an 8-3 win over the Toledo Mud Hens (58-65) tonight at Fifth Third Field.

The I-Cubs fell behind 2-0 heading to the fourth but scored five runs on walks from Ben Cowles and Justin Dean and a hit-by-pitch from James Triantos as well as a single from Matt Shaw.

In the fifth, Iowa extended their lead to 6-2 on a single from Jordan Nwogu. The I-Cubs scored unanswered runs in the seventh as Chas McCormick scored on a wild pitch and again in the ninth as Cowles singled to make it 8-2. Toledo pulled back a run in the ninth, but Iowa held on for the win.

Iowa will play at Toledo on Saturday for the fifth of a six-game series with first pitch slated for 6:05 p.m. CT. You can listen to all Iowa Cubs games on Hope AM940, 93.7 The Outlaw 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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