I-CUBS DROP SEASON OPENER IN EXTRAS
PAPILLION, NE – The Iowa Cubs (0-1) lost its 2024 season opener against the Omaha Storm Chasers (1-0) on Friday evening from Werner Park by a score of 5-4 in 11 innings. The first two frames of the contest went scoreless, but it was Iowa that claimed the early lead.
PAPILLION, NE – The Iowa Cubs (0-1) lost its 2024 season opener against the Omaha Storm Chasers (1-0) on Friday evening from Werner Park by a score of 5-4 in 11 innings.
The first two frames of the contest went scoreless, but it was Iowa that claimed the early lead.
Iowa extended its lead in the top of the fifth plating three runs in the frame. Following a single to center by
Left-hander
Omaha did strike back, however, once Pannone’s outing was over. In the bottom of the sixth,
In the eighth, the Storm Chasers tied the game at 4-4. Alexander continued to do damage against I-Cub pitching and brought in his fourth RBI on the night with a bloop single to left field.
The contest remained tied after nine innings of play pushing the game to extras. After a scoreless 10th frame, Omaha eventually came away with the victory. A sacrifice bunt put
POSTGAME NOTES:
· Tonight’s game marked the first extra innings season opener for Iowa since April 3, 1997. That game also came on the road in Omaha with the I-Cubs winning, 6-5.
· Iowa’s 1-4 hitters combined to go 9-for-18 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, and all four runs driven in.
Iowa and Omaha will take to the diamond for game two of their three-game series with first pitch from Werner Park slated for 2:05 pm CT. You can listen to all Iowa Cubs games on Hope AM940 and stream every home game for free on the Bally Live App. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com