Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa silences the Bats, 8-6
Iowa wins their 4th-straight game. The Pelicans stay perfect on the young season.
Mar 17, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Pedro Ramirez against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs burned the Louisville Bats (Reds), 8-6 in a game that ended in the sixth inning because of rain. Jaxon Wiggins had a rough start today, going four innings and giving up four runs on five hits. Wiggins walked three and struck out four.
Luke Little didn’t pitch any better, but got the win because Wiggins didn’t go five and Little was the only other pitcher in the game. Little pitched 1. 2 innings and allowed two runs on one hit and three walks.
He struck out three. Iowa got on the board with a solo home run by DH BJ Murray Jr. It was Murray’s third home run already this season.