Chasers' Bats Awaken in 8-6 Victory
DES MOINES, IA (May 18) - The Storm Chasers enjoyed their best offensive night in over two weeks, as Omaha defeated Iowa 8-6 on Friday night at Principal Park.Omaha jumped on Cubs starter Duane Underwood Jr. for 2 runs in the top of the 1st. Ramón Torres singled, Frank Schwindel
DES MOINES, IA (May 18) - The Storm Chasers enjoyed their best offensive night in over two weeks, as Omaha defeated Iowa 8-6 on Friday night at Principal Park.
Omaha jumped on Cubs starter
Iowa took the lead in the bottom of the 3rd against
Scott Barlow was lifted with 2 outs in the 5th, having yielded 4 runs, 8 hits, and 2 walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out 3.
The Chasers erupted for 4 runs in the top of the 6th. Cam Gallagher hit his first home run of the season, and
Duane Underwood Jr. (L, 2-4) was charged with 6 runs on 11 hits in 5.1 innings. He struck out 3 and walked 1.
Ryan O'Hearn led off the top of the 7th with his 2nd home run of the year, stretching the lead to 8-4.
Iowa didn't go quietly, as Wynton Bernard singled and Mike Freeman homered, cutting the lead to 8-6. Broadway retired the next 2 batters before walking
The Storm Chasers (15-26) will continue the series tomorrow night at 7:08. RHP
Single-game tickets are available for all remaining 2018 Storm Chasers home contests, and may be purchased online at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets, or through the Werner Park Ticket Office during open hours from noon until 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday either in-person or by calling (402) 738-5100.