I-Cubs Top Storm Chasers for Third Straight Victory
PAPILLION, NE – The Iowa Cubs (49-68) came out on top of a back-and-forth contest with the Omaha Storm Chasers (64-53) on Thursday at Werner Park, notching an 8-5 victory to extend their winning streak to three games. The I-Cubs struck first when Zach Davis led off the game with
PAPILLION, NE – The Iowa Cubs (49-68) came out on top of a back-and-forth contest with the Omaha Storm Chasers (64-53) on Thursday at Werner Park, notching an 8-5 victory to extend their winning streak to three games.
The I-Cubs struck first when
The Storm Chasers extended their lead to 3-1 in the second with a solo shot by
Both starters settled down after that.
The scoring started up again as both teams got into their bullpens. The Storm Chasers jumped on
Iowa added two more insurance runs in the eighth, including one on a solo homer from
POSTGAME NOTES:
- Despite his rocky first inning,
Matt Swarmer ended his outing with five innings pitched and just three earned runs. He left the game in line for the win, but ended up with no decision. - The I-Cubs hit back-to-back homers for the second straight night and the third time in their last seven games. Prior to that stretch, they’d done it just once this season.
Tyler Ladendorf ’s homer was his second in as many games. He is the eighth I-Cub this season to homer in back-to-back games.Brennen Davis collected his third straight multi-hit game, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. The home run was Davis’ third in the three games he’s played with Iowa so far.
Iowa will face off with Omaha again tomorrow for game four of the six-game series. First pitch between the two teams is scheduled for 7:05. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.