Seven-Run Second Inning Dooms Missions
SAN ANTONIO - A seven-run explosion from the Iowa Cubs was the beginning of the end for the San Antonio Missions as they fall to the Cubs 12-2. The Cubs combined for 15 hits including two home runs.Cubs first baseman Jim Adduci jumped on the first pitch of his at-bat
SAN ANTONIO - A seven-run explosion from the Iowa Cubs was the beginning of the end for the San Antonio Missions as they fall to the Cubs 12-2. The Cubs combined for 15 hits including two home runs.
Cubs first baseman
The Cubs opened the flood gates on the Missions in the top of the third as Iowa batted around before recording an out. Belisario was pulled midway through the inning for
Following the seven-run inning, the Missions responded with their first run of the game. Missions first baseman
After a successful fourth inning from Guerra, the Cubs nearly batted around once again in the fifth inning. Iowa added four more runs to bring the lead up to 12-1.
Johan Belisario made his Triple-A debut in Saturday night's game, getting the start for the Missions. After two solid innings, the wheels fell off in the third inning and Belisario saw an early exit against Iowa. In a losing effort, Belisario lasted two innings, allowed eight earned runs on nine hits, and struck out two batters.
The Missions continue their five-game series with the Iowa Cubs Sunday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Right-hander
Post-Game Notes
-With the loss, San Antonio falls to 50-32 on the season.
-Hager's third inning home run extended San Antonio's home-run streak to a season-long 13 games.
2019 is the 118th season of baseball in San Antonio and first as the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Single game tickets are on sale now at the Wolff Stadium Box Office or online at samissions.com. Season seat memberships are available now by calling 210-675-PARK (7275).