DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — Owen Ayers doubled home James Triantos and Owen Miller in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Iowa Cubs to a 7-6 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at Principal Park.

Iowa took an early lead with three runs in the second and two in the fifth. Omaha answered with five runs in the sixth to tie the game, then moved ahead with one run in the eighth. Ayers’ walk-off double capped the Cubs’ two-run ninth.

Chas McCormick went 2 for 4 with two RBIs, and Ben Cowles was 2 for 3 with two RBIs for Iowa. Andrew Wantz struck out three over five scoreless innings, allowing three hits. Grant Kipp earned the win with two innings of relief. Nolan Hoffman took the loss.

Iowa outhit Omaha 11-8. The announced attendance was 4,326, and the game lasted 2:48. Iowa improved to 53-74, while Omaha fell to 60-67.