Iowa Cubs defeat Toledo Mud Hens as Braxton Garrett shines

On August 23, 2026, the Iowa Cubs defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 4-2 in a Minor League game. Braxton Garrett excelled on the mound, pitching five shutout innings while allowing only two hits and striking out seven. Chase McCormick contributed significantly with a two-run home run in the seventh inning. In another game, the South Bend Cubs secured a dramatic 3-2 win over the West Michigan Whitecaps, culminating in a walk-off hit by Angel Cepeda. The Knoxville Smokies faced a narrow defeat against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, losing 4-3, while the Myrtle Beach Pelicans were swept by the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in a doubleheader.

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