Whitecaps Whitewash Cubs in Game Two 3-0
Published on July 29, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
South Bend Cubs News Release
Comstock Park, MI: After their bats produced just one run in the series opener last night, the South Bend Cubs had nothing going on Sunday afternoon in a matinee against the West Michigan Whitecaps. In a 3-0 defeat, South Bend dropped their fourth game in a row and fell out of first place in the Eastern Division.
The struggling offense continued on Sunday and West Michigan starter Tom de Blok dazzled in six scoreless innings with six strikeouts. The Cubs did get their opportunities off of de Blok, but failed to capitalize. Going 0/7 with runners in scoring position and leaving eight men total on base, the Cubs had nothing to write home about offensively in game two.
The South Bend pitching yet again gave the Cubs a chance to win. Making just his second start of the season, Enrique De Los Rios pitched a quality start in five innings, giving up just two runs. De Los Rios took the loss, however, as there was no run support given.
Out of the bullpen, Jake Steffens continued his solid run since being called up from short-season Eugene. Steffens pitched two innings and allowed a run on two hits along with three strikeouts. Closer Brian Glowicki pitched in a non-save situation in the game. Glowicki went a perfect inning with a strikeout to lower his ERA to 1.47.
For the Whitecaps, shortstop Luke Sherley provided all the offense with a three RBI day. On two singles, Sherley was able to give West Michigan the day game win.
With the loss, South Bend falls out of the first playoff position in the Eastern Division. With an overall record of 51-54 and now 17-19 in the second half, the Cubs will hope to retaliate tomorrow night in game three of the series set for 7:05 PM.
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