Grant Kipp Leads Knoxville Smokies to Shutout Victory
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Grant Kipp shines in Smokies shutout
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In a dominant performance, Grant Kipp pitched five scoreless innings, leading the Knoxville Smokies to a 3-0 victory over the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in Biloxi, Mississippi. The Iowa Cubs lost to the Columbus Clippers 5-3, while the South Bend Cubs fell to the Beloit Sky Carp 6-5, and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans lost to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 5-2 in ten innings.
- 01Grant Kipp pitched five innings, striking out seven and allowing only one walk in the Smokies' shutout win.
- 02Iowa Cubs' Vince Velasquez had a solid outing, allowing just one run over 4.2 innings.
- 03BJ Murray contributed significantly for the Iowa Cubs with two hits and an RBI.
- 04South Bend Cubs fell short despite a late rally, scoring three runs in the ninth inning.
- 05Myrtle Beach Pelicans lost in extra innings after a strong start from Edwardo Melendez.
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In the latest minor league action, Grant Kipp of the Knoxville Smokies delivered an impressive performance, pitching five innings with seven strikeouts and only one walk, leading his team to a 3-0 victory against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. The Smokies' right fielder Alex Ramírez contributed with two hits, including an RBI single, and showcased his speed by stealing two bases, one of which was home. Meanwhile, the Iowa Cubs fell to the Columbus Clippers, 5-3, despite a solid start from Vince Velasquez, who allowed just one run over 4.2 innings. BJ Murray stood out with two hits and an RBI. The South Bend Cubs lost a close match to the Beloit Sky Carp, 6-5, managing a late-game surge but failing to score the tying run. Lastly, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans were edged out by the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in a 5-2 loss that extended into ten innings, despite a strong outing from starter Edwardo Melendez.
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The performances of these minor league players are crucial for their development and could influence their chances of being called up to the major leagues.
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