Iowa Cubs rout Saints 21-7 behind big offensive performances
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Iowa Cubs defeated the St. Paul Saints 21-7 at home on July 9. Christian Bethancourt highlighted the offensive explosion with two home runs and five RBIs. Jonathan Long added a perfect 5-for-5 night, including a home run, and multiple players contributed with significant hit totals. Pitcher Josh Fleming earned the win in his Cubs debut, allowing two runs over four innings. The Cubs scored in multiple high-scoring innings, overwhelming the Saints' pitching staff.
- •Christian Bethancourt hit two home runs and drove in five runs.
- •Jonathan Long went 5-for-5 with one home run and scored five runs.
- •Josh Fleming made his debut, allowing two runs in four innings.
- •Iowa scored 21 runs, contributing to a significant team performance.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa routs the Saints, 21-7
"Iowa puts up 3 TDs on the Saints. South Bend also wins big.
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