MIDLAND, Mich. (AP) — Eloy Jimenez hit a run-scoring double in the first inning, leading the South Bend Cubs to a 5-1 win over the Great Lakes Loons on Monday. The double by Jimenez, part of a two-run inning, gave the Cubs a 1-0 lead before Eddy Martinez hit an RBI single later in the inning. The Cubs later tacked on three runs in the second, including a double by Jimenez that scored P.J. Higgins. South Bend starter Justin Steele (4-5) picked up the win after allowing three hits over five scoreless innings. Opposing starter Jordan Sheffield (0-1) took the loss in the Midwest League game after allowing two runs and three hits while only recording two outs.
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