Upcoming Series Details
On August 12, the Iowa Cubs will kick off a six-game series against the Worcester Red Sox at Principal Park in Des Moines, IA, with first pitch scheduled for 6:38 PM CT. Iowa, holding a record of 55-58, will face Worcester, which has a 58-55 record.
Pitching Matchups
Right-hander Chris Kachmar is set to make his fifth start with the Cubs this season, aiming to improve upon his 1-3 record and 6.62 ERA. Opposing him will be Worcester's Tyler Uberstine, who carries a 2-3 record with a 3.36 ERA.
Recent Team Performance
The Cubs recently lost the series finale at St. Paul with a 3-2 score. Jonathon Long contributed with his 17th home run of the year and three hits, while Nicky Lopez and Ben Cowles added two hits each. Jordan Wicks pitched 4.2 innings, allowing two runs and striking out four. Relief pitchers Porter Hodge and Connor Noland each delivered a scoreless inning.
Team Performance by Time of Day
Iowa's daytime performance has been notably strong, with a 24-18 record this season, the best in the International League, surpassing Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's 23 wins. Conversely, their night games record stands ...