Cubs Minor League Wrap: June 17

In case you missed it, the Cubs came to terms with Hayden Simpson today.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs were too slow for the Round Rock Express, 6-5.

Jay Jackson had a rough start tonight, going only four innings and allowing all six runs on eight hits. He didn't walk anyone and struck out two. He was 2 for 2 at the plate.

Catcher Welington Castillo hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning, his seventh of the season. Castillo was 2 for 3 and he also had a double.

Left fielder Bryan LaHair had a double in a 2 for 4 game. He scored once and knocked one in.

Iowa's record is 35-31 and in third place. All four teams in the PCL American North Division are within two games of each other.

Tennessee Smokies

The Tennessee Smokies were mauled by the Mobile Bay Bears, 12-6.

Austin Bibens-Dirkx got batted around for seven runs in only 3.1 innings. He gave up eight hits, including two home runs. Bibens-Dirkx walked two and struck out two.

Shortstop Marwin Gonzalez was 3 for 5 with an RBI and a run scored. Left fielder Ty Wright was 2 for 4 with a walk. He also scored once.

Second baseman Tony Thomas had two doubles in a 2 for 5 game. Thomas had one RBI. Josh Vitters was 1 for 3 with a walk.

The good news was that West Tennessee also lost, so the Smokies keep a two game lead in the division with three games left to play.

Daytona Cubs

The Daytona Cubs were done in by the Dunedin Blue Jays, 6-4.

Rafael Dolis started and allowed three runs on four hits over five innings. Dolis walked two and struck out five.

David Patton got the loss in relief. Patton allowed three runs on two hits and three walks in 1.1 innings of work. One of the runs he allowed was unearned. Patton struck out one.

Both third baseman Ryan Flaherty and first baseman Rebel Ridling were 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI.

DH Kyler Burke was 2 for 4 with two RBI. Catcher Mark Reed went 2 for 3 with a walk.

Peoria Chiefs

Had the night off. Aramis Ramirez will rehab in Peoria this weekend.