Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa blows out St. Paul, 11-4

Feb 26, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Chas McCormick (55) hits a double in the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs deconsecrated the St. Paul Saints (Twins), 11-4.

Starter Ty Blach gave up three runs in the second inning, but nothing else as he picked up the win. Blach’s final line was three runs on four hits (including one two-run home run) over five innings. Blach walked one and struck out six.

Third baseman Pedro Ramírez tied the game in the top of the third inning with a two-run home run. Ramírez went 1 for 4 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch (on a 35 mph pitch from a position player). He also stole two bases and scored three times.

Ramírez now has eight home runs this year, which ties a career-high for a season for him and we’re not finished with April yet. Right fielder Chas McCormick was the big star tonight, going 3 for 4 with an RBI double and a two-run home run in the fifth. It was McCormick’s fourth home run this year.