Iowa Cubs Wrap: I-Cubs bullpen meltdown leads to 7-5 loss
Starter Jaxon Wiggins was sharp, but reliever Tyler Santana was not as Iowa fell to Columbus 7-5
MESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 10: Jaxon Wiggins #70 of the Chicago Cubs participates in Spring Training workouts at Sloan Park on February 10, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Iowa Cubs were caught hibernating by the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 7-5. It was a good start for Jaxon Wiggins , who went four innings and allowed just one run on two hits.
Wiggins struck out six and walked two. Here’s Wiggins getting a strikeout. Jaxon Wiggins picking up right where he left off🔥 pic.
twitter. com/EQbCQXur38 — Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) March 29, 2026 Meanwhile, the I-Cubs took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first when right fielder Justin Dean doubled to lead off the inning and then second baseman James Triantos beat out an infield single to score Dean with two outs. The I-Cubs made it 4-0 in the bottom of the second with this three-run blast from third baseman Pedro Ramirez.
First Triple-A homer for Pedro Ramirez! 🚀 pic. twitter.