PAPILLION, Neb. (Interstat) — Connor Noland threw five hitless innings, and the Iowa Cubs held off the Omaha Storm Chasers 3-2 on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in an International League (AAA) game at Werner Park. Iowa improved to 58-80-1, while Omaha dropped to 62-77. Noland (4-5) struck out six and earned the win. Tony Gonsolin (1-2) took the loss, allowing three earned runs on four hits over five innings with three strikeouts. Gabe Klobosits secured his fifth save with a scoreless inning. Iowa scored all its runs in one rally. Chas McCormick doubled home Owen Ayers and Kevin Alcántara, then scored on Jordan Nwogu’s sacrifice fly. Omaha got a home run from Jacob Berry and later scored on a double play. Omaha grounded into two double plays. Iowa finished with four hits, while Omaha had five. Omaha relievers Carlos Duran, Easton McGee, James McArthur and Connor Seabold each worked a scoreless inning. Attendance at Werner Park was 4,191, and the game lasted 2:19.