COLUMBUS – The Iowa Cubs scored four runs in the fifth inning and went on to beat the Clippers, 7-3, in the opening game of a three-game series.
The Clippers resume their regular season schedule following baseball’s All-Star break with a brief home stand at Huntington Park.
Jhonkensy Noel hit a two-run homer in the fourth to cut Iowa’s lead to 3-2.
Jake Slaughter brought in two runs with a bases-loaded double to center field to highlight the Cubs’ big inning.
Rowan Wick (4-3) and other relievers shut out the Clippers on two hits over the final five innings.
Dom Nunez hit a solo home run off Clippers starter Zach Plesac (2-4) in the second.