DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — The Omaha Storm Chasers scored three runs in the second inning and held off the Iowa Cubs for a 6-4 victory in the first game of a doubleheader Friday at Principal Park.

Omaha’s John Rave went 3 for 3 with two RBIs, including a sixth-inning double. Iowa’s Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run homer in the fifth. Both teams finished with seven hits.

Winning pitcher Eric Cerantola tossed two scoreless innings in relief. Aaron Sanchez started for Omaha, allowing two runs over 4 2/3 innings with five strikeouts. Ryan Jensen took the loss for Iowa. Andrew Pérez earned the save.

The game drew an announced attendance of 711 and lasted 2 hours, 47 minutes. Both teams moved to 6-5 on the season.