DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — The Iowa Cubs used a pair of three-run innings to rally past the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-3 on Saturday afternoon at Principal Park. Omaha struck early with two runs in the first inning, but Iowa responded with three runs in both the fifth and sixth to seize control before 2,555 fans.

Vince Velasquez started for Iowa, allowing two earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Luke Little earned the win in relief, improving to 3-0. Omaha’s Ryan Ramsey took the loss, falling to 1-2 after yielding three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. James Triantos and Ben Cowles each drove in two runs for the Cubs. Both teams finished with nine hits. The victory evened both teams’ season records at 7-6.