News Summary
In a hard-fought game, the Iowa Cubs lost 1-0 to the Nashville Sounds despite a standout performance from pitcher Kenta Maeda, who delivered seven scoreless innings. The loss marked the end of their series, with the decisive run scored in the eighth inning. The Cubs are now looking ahead to their upcoming series against the Columbus Clippers, along with a notable Deaf Culture Night event planned for later in the week.
Iowa Cubs Fall to Nashville Sounds 1-0 Despite Kenta Maeda’s Impressive Seven-Inning Performance
The Iowa Cubs endured a tough loss against the Nashville Sounds, falling 1-0 in the final game of their series on Sunday, June 22. Despite the Cubs’ pitcher Kenta Maeda delivering a stellar performance, the team was unable to capitalize offensively, resulting in the narrow defeat.
Kenta Maeda showcased exceptional skill on the mound, pitching seven scoreless innings while allowing just one hit and recording three strikeouts. This outing marked Maeda’s first time pitching at least 7.0 scoreless innings since September 11, 2020. The game remained tightly contested, with both teams scoreless through the first eight innings.
The decisive moment came in the bottom of the eighth inning when the Nashville Sounds managed to push a lone run across the plate against Iowa pitcher Porter Hodge. This solitary run proved to be enough for Nashville, securing their victory in the series finale.
Upcoming Schedule
The Iowa Cubs will take a break on Monday before gearing up for a six-game series against the Columbus Clippers, which commences on Tuesday, June 24. The first pitch for this series is scheduled for 6:38 p.m. CT at Principal Park.
Special Event at Principal Park
On Thursday, June 26, the Iowa Cubs will celebrate Deaf Culture Night at Principal Park. The team plans to wear specialty jerseys featuring “IOWA” depicted in American Sign Language. Proceeds from the auction of these jerseys will benefit the Iowa Baseball Camp for the Deaf (IBCD), an initiative established in 2015 that aims to provide baseball experiences for children who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing.
This year, IBCD will host a record-high of 42 campers. Activities during the camp will include signing the national anthem in American Sign Language, throwing out the first pitch, and participating in between-inning promotions, allowing for meaningful engagement and visibility for the Deaf community.
Previous Series Highlights
The Iowa Cubs faced the Nashville Sounds earlier in the series on Saturday, June 21, where they also struggled, losing 7-4. In that game, Nashville took an early lead, going up 4-0 during the first five innings. The Cubs managed to tie the game in the sixth inning with a grand slam by Carlos Pérez, marking his third grand slam of the season and his 14th homer overall this year. However, Nashville responded by scoring three additional runs in the bottom of the eighth to clinch their victory.
The Iowa Cubs concluded their contest against the Nashville Sounds on Sunday, June 22, with the first pitch starting at 2:05 p.m. CT. Despite the team’s recent challenges, they remain optimistic as they prepare for their upcoming match against the Columbus Clippers.
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HERE Resources
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Additional Resources
- MiLB: Maeda Tosses Seven Scoreless Innings in 1-0 Loss to Nashville
- Clarksville Online: Nashville Sounds Outduels Iowa Cubs
- MiLB: Nashville Holds Iowa to One Run in Loss
- Wikipedia: Nashville Sounds
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Baseball
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