Gameday: Chiefs 0, Cubs 7 Final Score (07/19/2026)

The South Bend Cubs secured a shutout victory against the Peoria Chiefs this past Saturday. The final score settled at 7-0 after a strong display of pitching and timely hitting at Four Winds Field.

Pitching anchored the win for South Bend. Starter K. Franklin worked through four and a third innings, allowing two hits while striking out four. The team relied on a collective effort from the bullpen to preserve the shutout. Coppola earned the win, pitching three scoreless innings to finish the afternoon.

Offense arrived in the bottom of the fifth inning. Kane Kepley broke the tie with a bunt single that drove in Michael Hallquist. The inning continued when Josiah Hartshorn reached on a fielder's choice that scored three additional runs, aided by an error. Angel Cepeda provided insurance in the sixth with a solo home run to center field, his second of the season.

Peoria struggled to find rhythm against the South Bend arms. They left nine runners on base and were unable to convert on eight opportunities with runners in scoring position. Despite five hits throughout the game, the Chiefs could not push a run across the plate. The win moves South Bend to a 51-35 record while Peoria falls to 41-48.