{"id":673960,"date":"2026-04-12T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/673960\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T09:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:00:23","slug":"south-bend-cubs-defeat-peoria-chiefs-9-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/673960\/","title":{"rendered":"South Bend Cubs Defeat Peoria Chiefs 9-3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Peoria%2C+IL&amp;city=Peoria&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=South+Bend+Cubs+Defeat+Peoria+Chiefs+9-3&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fil%2Fpeoria%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fsouth-bend-cubs-defeat-peoria-chiefs-9-3%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69db4a74cea25.jpg\" alt=\"A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with the vibrant colors of the teams' uniforms breaking down into overlapping planes and shapes.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>A cubist interpretation of the high-scoring affair between the South Bend Cubs and Peoria Chiefs minor league baseball teams.Peoria Today<\/p>\n<p>The South Bend Cubs defeated the Peoria Chiefs 9-3 in their minor league matchup on Saturday night. The Cubs scored 8 runs in the 7th inning to pull away for the victory.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>This win keeps the South Bend Cubs in contention for a playoff spot in the Midwest League, while the loss is a setback for the Peoria Chiefs as they look to improve their record this season.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>The game was close until the 7th inning, when the Cubs exploded for 8 runs to take a commanding lead. The big inning was fueled by timely hitting and some defensive miscues by the Peoria Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>        The game was played on Saturday, April 11, 2026.The Cubs scored 8 runs in the 7th inning to pull away.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          South Bend Cubs<\/p>\n<p>The minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, playing in the Midwest League.<\/p>\n<p>Peoria Chiefs<\/p>\n<p>The minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, playing in the Midwest League.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Peoria%2C+IL&amp;city=Peoria&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=South+Bend+Cubs+Defeat+Peoria+Chiefs+9-3&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fil%2Fpeoria%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F12%2Fsouth-bend-cubs-defeat-peoria-chiefs-9-3%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The two teams will play again on Sunday, April 12th to wrap up their weekend series.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>This was an important win for the South Bend Cubs as they look to secure a playoff spot in the Midwest League. The 8-run 7th inning outburst proved to be the difference in the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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