Meanwhile, on the offense side, Iowa native Brad Nelson smacked a solo home run in the fourth inning to give the Iowa Cubs a 2-0 lead, which was more than just enough to win the game.
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| Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks pitches against the Grizzlies during the first inning. |
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| Cubs third baseman Mike Olt throws the ball to first for an out against the Grizzlies during the first inning. |
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| Cubs catcher Chad Noble adjusts his mask against the Grizzlies during the third inning. |
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| The Cubs' Kyle Hendricks rounds third base and scores against the Grizzlies during the third inning. |
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| Cubs manager Marty Pevey scowls in the dugout against the Grizzlies between innings. |
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| The Cubs' Brad Nelson is congratulated by manager Marty Pevey after hitting a solo home run against the Grizzlies during the fourth inning. |
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| The Cubs' Brad Nelson is hugged by teammate Edwin Maysonet after Nelson hit a solo home run against the Grizzlies during the fourth inning. |
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| Cubs second baseman Edgar Gonzalez completes a double play over the Grizzlies' Juan Perez during the fifth inning. |
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| Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks pitches against the Grizzlies during the seventh inning. |
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| Cubs first baseman Brad Nelson receives a pickoff throw as the Grizzlies' Gary Brown dives back to first base during the eighth inning. |
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| Cubs closer Brian Schlitter and catcher Chad Noble celebrate their 2-1 victory over the Grizzlies. |