Velazquez picks up four RBI as Cubs beat Captains 6-1
Eastlake, OH: The South Bend Cubs got their important three game series against the Lake County Captains started in a big way on Wednesday night from Classic Park as they beat the Cleveland Indians affiliate 6-1. With the Lansing Lugnuts still on their tail for the wild card spot, South
Eastlake, OH: The South Bend Cubs got their important three game series against the Lake County Captains started in a big way on Wednesday night from Classic Park as they beat the Cleveland Indians affiliate 6-1. With the Lansing Lugnuts still on their tail for the wild card spot, South Bend's game one win keeps them in sole possession of a playoff spot.
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The Cubs scored four combined runs in their final four innings at the plate and the bullpen backed up Carrera's start.
With the series opening win, the Cubs improve to 65-54 on the season. Lansing also won tonight, so the Cubs will remain one game ahead of the Lugnuts for the wild card spot. South Bend can win the series tomorrow night in game two against Lake County. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 PM.