Shortstop Alexis Hernandez was promoted to High-A South Bend from Low-A Myrtle Beach. Hernandez will join his brother Cristian in South Bend.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs were run through the wringer by the Worcester Red Sox, 9-5.

Connor Noland started and took the loss after allowing six runs on eight hits over 3.1 innings. Noland walked three and struck out two.

Catcher Moisés Ballesteros hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning, his 11th on the year. Ballesteros went 1 for 5.

Third baseman Chase Strumpf was 3 for 4 and scored one run.

The Bally bomb.

Knoxville Smokies

The Knoxville Smokies blasted past the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels), 5-3.

Tyler Schlaffer pitched the first six innings and got the win after allowing just one run on five hits. He struck out nine and walked t

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