Ben Cowles hits two home runs as Iowa Cubs rout St. Paul Saints

The Iowa Cubs defeated the St. Paul Saints 10-3 on August 11, 2026, with Ben Cowles leading the way by hitting two home runs. Kohl Franklin pitched four solid innings, giving up only one run, which came from Walker Jenkins' home run. The Cubs scored six runs in the first inning, fueled by home runs from Owen Miller and Ethan Hearn, alongside Cowles' three-run homer. Knoxville Smokies also secured a 6-1 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas, with strong pitching from Brody McCullough and a three-run double from Miguel Useche. Meanwhile, the South Bend Cubs faced a tough challenge, trailing the Great Lakes Loons 8-6.

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