Cory Abbott had his best start of the year against the powerful Mud Hens lineup. He tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits. He struck out ten and walked only two as he collected his third win of the season.
Left fielder Trayce Thompson gave the I-Cubs an early 3-0 lead with his 19th home run of the year with two men on. Thompson went 1 for 4.
The very next batter up, shortstop Abiatal Avelino, made it 4-0 in the bottom of the first with his fifth home run this season.