Cubs notes: Suzuki does well in first rehab game; Fulmer makes pitch for closer's role. McGrawDHSports Cubs
Seiya Suzuki's first rehab game with the Iowa Cubs seemed to go well. He had a single, sacrifice fly, walk and run scored as Iowa beat St. Paul 9-7 in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in Minnesota. Suzuki is expected to play for Iowa again on Sunday, then the Cubs will determine what's next. Suzuki has been sidelined with a left oblique strain since early in spring training.
Suzuki's presence gave Iowa a powerful lineup, as he hit between Christopher Morel and Matt Mervis. Morel went 1-for-3 with a double, while Mervis was 1-for-3 with 3 RBI. Catcher Dom Nunez tied the game with a 2-run homer in the sixth, then Darius Hill's 2-run single in the seventh provided the winning margin.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service "There were a number of things going on ," Ross said before Saturday's game,"but was efficient and there was a pocket that stood out that we really valued him. He had a lot of days off, so that helps. I want him available as much as possible.
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