Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa falls short to Toledo, 9-7
Both Iowa and Knoxville lost today.
The Iowa Cubs suffered a 9-7 defeat against the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers) in a Minor League Baseball game on August 11, 2026, at Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. Starting pitcher Andrew Wantz allowed three hits over 3.1 innings, walking four and striking out three. Toledo scored six runs in the fifth inning, tying the game, with Luis Peralta giving up five runs on four hits in one inning.
Tyler Ferguson, the losing pitcher, allowed two runs on three hits in one inning, striking out two and walking none. Chas McCormick, the Cubs' right fielder, hit a crucial two-run home run in the fourth inning, his 14th of the season. Jordan Nwogu of the Cubs went 2 for 4 with three RBI, including a two-run triple in the same inning. Despite their best efforts, the Iowa Cubs could not overcome the Toledo Mud Hens.
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