Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers breaks out in Smokies win
Knoxville outslugs Chattanooga. Iowa falls in extras.
Nov 9, 2025; Mesa, AZ, USA; Chicago Cubs catcher Owen Ayers during the Arizona Fall League Fall Stars Game at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J.
Rebilas-Imagn Images Other than the ones involving the major league team which we’ve covered elsewhere: Right-hander Jace Beck was promoted from Double-A Knoxville to Triple-A Iowa. Right-hander Ben Johnson was promoted to Knoxville from Low-A Myrtle Beach. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs got spooked by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 5-4 in 11 innings.
Trent Thornton was activated off the injured list and made his season and Iowa debut tonight. He pitched two scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. Thornton struck out two and walked one.
The I-Cubs went into the ninth with a 3-1 lead, but Ryan Jensen couldn’t hold it. Jensen allowed two runs on three hits and four walks over 1. 2 innings.
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