Omaha Edges Out Iowa 3-2
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (42-57) dropped a close one in game three against the Omaha Storm Chasers (54-44) on Thursday night, falling 3-2 at Principal Park. Luis Lugo started the game for Iowa and went five innings in his second appearance since his August 18 promotion from
DES MOINES, IA – The Iowa Cubs (42-57) dropped a close one in game three against the Omaha Storm Chasers (54-44) on Thursday night, falling 3-2 at Principal Park.
The Iowa offense got off to a quick start too, as
From there, it was a pitchers’ duel through the middle innings. Lugo allowed only one more walk and no more hits through his final three innings of work, while Omaha starter
Both bullpens took over in the sixth, and it yielded quick results for the Storm Chasers.
That’s where the game would stay until the top of the eighth, when
While the I-Cubs threatened in the ninth after a pair of walks, they couldn’t finish the job against
POSTGAME NOTES:
Marcus Walden was credited with the loss after two innings of work, moving him to 1-1 after two outings for Iowa.Scott Effross pitched a hitless, scoreless ninth. He has not allowed an earned run since July 30, a streak which spans eight outings and 11.1 innings.Taylor Gushue went 1-for-3 with a walk tonight, breaking his five-game hitless streak.- Although he took two walks,
Alfonso Rivas went 0-for-2 tonight and ended his season-long hitting streak at 12 games.
Iowa will face off with Omaha again tomorrow for game four of the six-game series. First pitch between the two teams is scheduled for 7:08. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.