Game #55 Preview

It's game two of the four-game set in Iowa.

The Teams:
June 6, 1:00 CT
New Orleans Zephyrs: 25-29, third in the PCL South
Iowa Cubs: 29-26, last in the PCL North

The Pitching Matchup:
Zs: Sean West (0-0 --- ERA)









The lefty Sean West is the newest addition to the Zs rotation. In his first AAA start of the season, he allowed five baserunners in 1 2/3 innings and managed to wiggle free with four Ks. The Zs would like to see some length from the big lefty after the bullpen blowup last night.

Cubs: Jay Jackson (3-3, 2.28 ERA)









Jackson is just 22 years old, but rumblings from the Cubs have been that he could get the call soon if Carlos Zambrano re-enters the rotation (which should happen). Jackson is starting for Iowa, and doing so effectively for his third consecutive season in the minors. Throughout his pro career, he's always given up less hits than innings pitched, the walks are low, and he induces ground balls. Sounds like an effective bullpen piece to Mr.Z. He's currently the Cubs #5 prospect and has zipped through their system. Listen, Jackson' real first name is Randy, so Zs fans in Iowa tonight should chant RA-NDY RA-NDY and get in the guy's head like Mets crowds do with Chipper Jones. Just a thought.