Iowa Cubs win over Indianapolis with strong hitting and pitching
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Iowa Cubs defeated the Indianapolis Pirates, 13-7, on June 17, 2026. Kevin Alcántara hit a solo home run and finished 3 for 3, contributing to a strong performance alongside Christian Bethancourt, who drove in four runs. Starting pitcher Jordan Wicks struggled, allowing six runs before Tyler Beede secured the victory in relief. Meanwhile, the Knoxville Smokies lost to the Chattanooga Lookouts, putting them in a tie for first in the division.
- •Iowa Cubs score 13 runs against Indianapolis
- •Alcántara hits his 16th home run this season
- •Beede earns the win after a solid relief outing
- •Knoxville Smokies fall to Chattanooga, creating a first-place tie
- •Bethancourt records four RBIs in the win
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa blows by Indianopolis, 13-7
"Knoxville loses and falls into a tie for first. Everyone else won.
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