Angel Cepeda hits two home runs in South Bend Cubs victory
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:44 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

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.
- •Angel Cepeda hit two home runs and drove in four runs for South Bend.
- •Josiah Hartshorn set a new South Bend single-season RBI record with 82.
- •Knoxville defeated Chattanooga 12-3 behind a three-run home run from Carter Trice.
- •Iowa fell to Columbus 7-6 while pitcher Edward Cabrera made a rehab appearance.
- 2:44 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Alexey Lumpuy has 5 hits as South Bend routs Cedar Rapids
- 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kade Snell hits a walk-off HR in South Bend
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Angel Cepeda 2 HRs as South Bend cruises to 8-4 win
"Edward Cabrera has a shaky rehab appearance for Iowa, but the other three affiliates win.
"South Bend and Knoxville both win. Edward Cabrera makes a rehab appearance with Iowa.
"South Bend wins a walk-off. Iowa and the Pelicans cruise to wins.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:44 AMCubs Minor League Wrap: Alexey Lumpuy has 5 hits as South Bend routs Cedar Rapids
Edward Cabrera has a shaky rehab appearance for Iowa, but the other three affiliates win.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:28 AMCubs Minor League Wrap: Kade Snell hits a walk-off HR in South Bend
South Bend wins a walk-off. Iowa and the Pelicans cruise to wins.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 2:50 AMCubs Minor League Wrap: Angel Cepeda 2 HRs as South Bend cruises to 8-4 win
South Bend and Knoxville both win. Edward Cabrera makes a rehab appearance with Iowa.
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