Cubs Minor League Wrap: Pedro Ramírez walks it off for Iowa
Wins for Iowa and South Bend during the day. A loss for the Birds at night. Rain extinguishes the Smokies.
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 Right-hander Vince Velazquez has rejoined the Iowa Cubs. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs embargoed the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 3-2 in 11 innings. Charlie Barnes pitched the first five innings without allowing a run.
Barnes allowed four hits, walked one and struck out four. Luke Little pitched the two extra innings. He let the automatic runner score in the tenth, but he kept Columbus off the board in the eleventh and got the win.
The final line on Little was one unearned run on one hit over two innings. He walked one and struck out two. The I-Cubs managed just four hits today and only one infield single before the eighth inning.