The Worcester Red Sox’s offense scored the first nine runs of Saturday’s game in Iowa en route to an eventual 9-5 win at Principal Park.

Starting pitcher Payton Tolle allowed three hits and struck out five through five scoreless innings of action to help the Red Sox improve to 61-57. David Hamilton, meanwhile, finished 2-for-5 and scored three runs from the leadoff position.

On the opposing side, meanwhile, starting pitcher Connor Noland relinquished eight hits, six earned runs, three walks, and struck out two in 3.1 innings as the Cubs moved to 57-61.

Complete game statistics can be found here .

It didn’t take Worcester’s offense long to locate its stroke, as Kristian Campbell approached the plate with multiple runners in scoring position during the top of the first inning. Campbe

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