Right-hander Erian Rodriguez was promoted from High-A South Bend to Double-A Knoxville.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs blasted off against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros), 7-2.

Chris Kachmar shut down the Space Cowboys for 5.2 innings and got the win. Kachmar gave up just one run and one hit. He did walk four while striking out ten, a Triple-A career high for him.

First baseman Jonathon Long cranked a solo home run in the fifth inning, his 19th on the year. Long was 2 for 5. He scored twice and drove home two.

I don’t care much for “on-base streaks,” but Long has reached base in 34 straight games. That’s impressive.

Right fielder Kevin Alcántara had a pair of doubles in a 2 for 5 evening. He scored one run.

Shortstop Ben Cowles was 2 for 4 with an RBI single in the third inning.

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