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Iowa 6, at Omaha 4

Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Final · International League (AAA)

Iowa Cubs edge Omaha Storm Chasers in afternoon Triple-A contest

PAPILLION, Neb. (Interstat) — Chas McCormick doubled home two runs and later scored on Jackson Cluff’s groundout as the visiting Iowa Cubs built a four-run first inning and held off the Omaha Storm Chasers 6-4 Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19, 2026, at Werner Park. McCormick went 3 for 5 with two RBIs, while BJ Murray Jr. added a two-run single and finished 2 for 5 with two RBIs. Andrew Wantz earned the win and improved to 5-1, allowing one earned run on three hits with two walks and four strikeouts over five innings. Gavin Hollowell struck out four in 1 1/3 hitless innings, and Jaxon Wiggins recorded his first save. Vince Velasquez took the loss and fell to 3-3. Omaha’s Jacob Berry hit a two-run homer, Matthew Lugo homered and had two hits, and Drew Waters doubled home a run. Mason Black and Hunter Patteson each pitched two scoreless innings for Omaha, which grounded into two double plays. The Triple-A International League game drew 2,994 fans and lasted 2 hours, 39 minutes. Iowa improved to 61-80-1; Omaha fell to 62-80.