I-Cubs Power By Albuquerque

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Thursday April 21, 2011
Posted: 10:15 p.m.
CUBSIowa AAA
Lou Montanez grand slam capped a six-run third inning and powered Iowa by Albuquerque, 9-4, Thursday night at Principal Park.

Montanez was 4-for-5, pushing his average to .423. Hes in the top five in the Pacific Coast League in batting and is second with 19 RBIs. The rest of the I-Cubs combined for four hits, but it was more than enough for Jay Jackson, who joined the club from extended spring on Thursday to make his first start of the year.

Jackson, who had been fighting a sore shoulder, allowed two runs on two hits over five innings while striking out four. Polin Trinidad closed it out for his first save.

In other news, catcher Welington Castillo was called up Daytona. Castillo, who had a double and scored twice, had been recovering from a thumb injury wand was serving as a DH for Daytona until he was able to move back behind the plate. Pitcher Jake Muyco was released and INF Jonathan Mota was placed on the DL.
Daytona A
The Cubs earned their third consecutive victory Thursday night to retain a one-game lead over Clearwater in the Florida State Leagues North Division. The superb relief pitching of Brent Ebinger marked Daytonas 5-3 victory over Lakeland at Jackie Robinson Stadium.

The left-hander pitched 4 23 shutout innings, striking out five and scattering four hits in after coming on for Zach Rosscup.Mike Burgess had two hits, including a homer and three RBIs, for the Cubs.
Peoria A
Arismendy Alcantara collected a career high four RBIs Thursday night as Peoria upended Beloit, 5-4, in a rain-shortened game at OBrien Field. Alcantara had a pair of hits, including a three-run triple.

Eric Jokisch 2-0 earned the victory.Greg Rohan went hitless in three at-bats, ending his hitting streak at 12 games.Peoria pitchers saw their scoreless-inning streak snapped at 23 13 innings when Beloit scored in the fifth inning.
Tennessee AA
Brett Jackson continues to tear through the Southern League though his efforts at the plate went for naught Thursday night as the Smokies dropped a 5-3 decision at Carolina.

Jackson had a pair of hits, including a solo homer, and has now hit safely in 12 of 14 games this year. The former top pick is hitting is batting .426 and took over the batting lead on the Double-A circuit. Hes also tops in OPS.

Trey McNutt 0-1 took the loss, tying a career high by allowing eight hits in four innings. He struck out four and gave up three runs in that stretch. Only two of the five runs three Tennessee pitchers allowed was earned.
WHITE SOXCharlotte AAA
The Knights have been streaky this season, starting out the year 5-0 before losing the next six straight games. Theyve begun a new winning streak, though, taking their second in a row Thursday night at Durham Athletic Park, this one a 6-4 victory over the Bulls.

Jeff Marquez 2-1 earned the win with a solid seven-inning effort. She allowed two runs and scattered six hits while striking out three. Only one of the runs he surrendered was earned, lowing his ERA to 1.50 in three starts. Anthony Carter pitched 1 23 perfect innings for his first save.

Gookie Dawkins three-run homer in the eighth inning proved to be the difference. Lastings Milledge had an RBI and drew a pair of walks but it still hitting .182 since joining the Knights. Alejandro De Aza, conversely, had three hits and is batting .333.
Winston-Salem A
The Dash lost their fourth straight Thursday night, this one a 7-6 decision to Wilimington at BB&T Ballpark.

Winston-Salem scored a combined three times in the seventh and eighth innings but could draw no closer after Wilmington had taken a 7-3 lead after four innings. Hector Santiago 0-1 allowed all seven runs in four innings as the Dash fell to 6-7.

Jose Martinez and Ian Gac each had three hits with Martinez effort pushing him to second in the Carolina League in hitting a .434. Jared Mitchell had a pair of hits and two RBIs as he extended his hitting streak to five games. ... Utility man Kyle Shelton and RHP Tyson Corley were promoted to Birmingham while RHP Addison Reed and INF Jake Oester join the Dash.
Kannapolis A
Matt Heidenreich pitched his best game of the season, earning his first victory Thursday night as Kannapolis defeated West Virginia, 4-1, at Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium.

Heidenreich 1-1, a former fourth-round selection, allowed three hits over six shutout innings. He was supported by Kannapolis 10-hit attack as five players collected two hits apiece. Dan Black had the biggest impact, hitting a homer and collecting three RBIs.

Kevin Czerwinski can be reached at ktczerwinski@gmail.com.

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