Saints win finale in Iowa, snapping skid

The Saints claimed a victory in its series finale at Iowa, defeating the I-Cubs 5-4 to snap a four-game losing streak.

Orlando Arcia’s third-inning double scored Matt Wallner and Aaron Sabato to give St. Paul (50-41) the lead for good in the third inning.

Iowa scored twice in the ninth and threatened to steal away the win before reliever Trent Baker struck out Christian Bethancourt to end the game and earn the save.

Ben Ross and Kyler Fedko hit homers for the visitors.

Matt Bowman, who relieved Saints starter Aaron Rozek in the fifth inning, claimed the win.