Knoxville Smokies defeat Biloxi Shuckers while other Cubs affiliates fall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 1:32 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

The Knoxville Smokies secured a 12-2 victory over the Biloxi Shuckers on August 30. Edgar Alvarez led the offense with three hits and four RBI, including his 11th home run of the season. In other minor league action, the Iowa Cubs lost 3-1 to the Omaha Storm Chasers despite a strong start from Javier Assad. South Bend Cubs fell 11-10 to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in a high-scoring contest. Logan Poteet contributed two home runs for South Bend in the loss. The Smokies represented the only win among the Cubs affiliates in the latest slate of games.
- •Knoxville Smokies defeated Biloxi Shuckers 12-2 behind four RBI from Edgar Alvarez.
- •Iowa Cubs lost 3-1 to Omaha Storm Chasers.
- •South Bend Cubs fell to Wisconsin Timber Rattlers with a final score of 11-10.
- •Logan Poteet recorded two home runs and five RBI for the South Bend Cubs.
- •Javier Assad allowed one run over 5.1 innings in his start for the Iowa Cubs.
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies shell Shuckers, 12-2
"The Smokies notched the only win today. The Pelicans blew a huge lead to lose.
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