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Saints build early lead to win series opener against Cubs in Iowa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 2:48 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Saints build early lead to win series opener against Cubs in Iowa

Summary

The St. Paul Saints defeated the Iowa Cubs on July 7 in Des Moines, starting their road trip on a positive note. John Klein pitched five innings, allowing one unearned run while striking out four. The Saints took a commanding 7-0 lead in the first three innings, highlighted by Ryan Jeffers' home run during his rehab assignment. This win marks a strong start to the series, which continues Wednesday at 12:08 p.m. CDT.

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By the Numbers

•John Klein allowed one unearned run in five innings.
•Ryan Jeffers hit a home run during his rehab assignment.
•Saints led 7-0 after three innings.
•Cody Morissette and Ben Ross contributed key RBIs.
•The series continues Wednesday afternoon.

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2:48 AMYahoo Sports — Saints open road trip with win in Iowa against Cubs

What they're saying

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Getting a strong start from John Klein, the St. Paul Saints opened a road series by beating the Iowa Cubs on Tuesday in Des Moines. Ryan Jeffers homered again on his rehab assignment as St. Paul jumped out to a 7-0 lead after just three innings. In four games with the Saints after recovering from a broken hamate bone in his left hand, Jeffers has six hits in 13 at-bats (a .464 average) with ...
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