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Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 28

Right-hander Luis Martinez-Gomez joins the Myrtle Beach Pelicans from Mesa.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs clipped the wings of the Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals), 4-2.

Brandon Birdsell dominated the Redbirds for six scoreless innings and got the win. Birdsell allowed just three hits, all singles, and one walk and one hit batsman. He struck out six.

Lucas Luetge gave up a two-run home run in the eighth inning to let the Redbirds back into the game. But Eduarniel Nunez retired the side in order in the ninth for the save.