Chicago Cubs Minor League Wrap: July 13

Matt ShawMatt Shaw used a Tennessee Smokies batting helmet but wore a Iowa Cubs cap in the field at the Futures Game. Whether anything should be read into that is unclear.

Futures Game

The National League beat the American League, 6-1.

Neither Cubs prospect started, but Matt Shaw played third base and lined to center field and struck out. James Triantos played left field and grounded out to second.

Moises Ballesteros only competed in the skills competition, which was won by Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony.

Iowa Cubs

The Iowa Cubs made more beautiful music than the Nashville Sounds (Brewers), 4-3.

Thomas Pannone threw the first four innings and surrendered two runs, both unearned, on three hits. He…