Poppen pitched on May 17, earning the pitcher's win in a 7-4 victory over Peoria at Perfect Game field in Cedar Rapids. Poppen's line: 6 IP, 5 hits, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO Poppen also hit a batter. Per MiLB, Poppen was spotted two runs in the bottom of the first inning, and the top of the second began with a Peoria batter reaching via an error. Peoria then scored the 3 runs off of Poppen on four singles and a sacrifice fly, three of singles being called ground balls, per MiLB. There was also an outfield assist at second base to help Poppen out of the inning. His Poppen's top line in 7 starts is now 2-1, 2.38 ERA, with a BA-against of .240, WHIP 1.10, and a 8:44 BB:SO in 45.1 innings