{
  "id": 31462,
  "title": "Cubs Minor League Wrap: Pelicans shut out Charleston, 6-0",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/cubs-minor-league-wrap-pelicans-shut-out-charleston-6-0",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T05:45:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-minor-league-wrap-pelicans-054549626.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On June 6, 2026, in Cary, North Carolina, the Iowa Cubs faced off against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Yankees) in a minor league baseball game, resulting in a 7-4 victory for the RailRiders. Starting pitcher Grant Kipp allowed four runs on just two hits over 4.2 innings, walking three and striking out two. Eduarniel Nuñez took the loss after surrendering two runs on three hits over 1.1 innings, walking one and striking out one. Hoby Milner, who pitched 1.1 innings in a rehab start, allowed one solo home run to the first batter he faced but struck out one and walked no one. Ethan Roberts made appearances on the ninth and tenth innings of the game, hitting the first batter he faced and striking out one. In other games, the Knoxville Smokies were held to a 3-2 loss by the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Marlins) in ten innings, with Ariel Armas tying the score with a three-run homer in the fourth inning. The South Bend Cubs defeated the Lake County Captains (Guardians) with a 10-3 win, as Alfredo Romero struggled with control, allowing five hits and five walks over 3.2 innings. Jackson Brockett earned the win with a scoreless third inning relief, walking two and striking out five. South Bend's Michael Hallquist and Kade Snell both homered, while Snell also stole two bases. The Myrtle Beach Pelicans shut out the Charleston RiverDogs (Rays) with a 6-0 shutout, featuring Noah Edders' two-hit performance and three Pelicans pitchers contributing to the shutout.",
  "summary": "The Iowa Cubs suffered a significant setback as they were heavily outplayed by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, with the latter prevailing 7-4. Starting pitcher Grant Kipp allowed four runs on just two hits over 4.2 innings, walking three and striking out two. The tide turned when Eduarniel Nuñez took the loss after surrendering two runs on three hits over 1.1 innings, including a three-run home run to the first batter he faced. Despite a few bright spots from second baseman Ben Cowles and right fielder Brett Bateman, the Cubs' pitching struggles ultimately led to their defeat.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pelicans shut out Charleston 6-0 on June 6, 2026",
    "Noah Edders pitched two-hit game in shutout",
    "Charleston RiverDogs lost 6-0 to Myrtle Beach"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}