Keep your fingers crossed for Jordan Wicks.
The Iowa Cubs lost to Indianapolis (Pirates), 6-2.
Starter Matt Swarmer got the loss after he gave up three runs on three hits over three innings. Swarmer struck out four and walked four, although one of those four walks was intentional. All three runs and all three hits came in the third inning.
Manuel Rodriguez struck out the side in order on 12 pitches in the eighth inning.
Second baseman David Bote went 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI groundout.