Angel Cepeda hits two home runs in South Bend Cubs victory

The South Bend Cubs defeated the Cedar Rapids Kernels 8-4 on Tuesday behind a multi-homer performance from shortstop Angel Cepeda. Cepeda went 3-for-4 with four RBIs and three runs scored, while teammate Josiah Hartshorn added a solo home run, setting a new single-season RBI record for the South Bend affiliate. On the mound, Nate Williams earned the win in relief, and Yoendris Gonzalez secured the save. Elsewhere in the system, the Knoxville Smokies recorded a 12-3 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts, fueled by home runs from Carter Trice and Karson Simas. Meanwhile, the Iowa Cubs lost 7-6 to the Columbus Clippers, despite a two-double effort from Owen Miller and a rehab appearance by Edward Cabrera. Both South Bend and Myrtle Beach are entering the final week of their respective regular seasons.

• 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Angel Cepeda 2 HRs as South Bend cruises to 8-4 win