Cubs Club Chasers 8-3 in Front of 8,601
August 24, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
Early home runs from Iowa third baseman Jason Vosler , right fielder Jacob Hannemann and shortstop Mike Freeman gave plenty of run support to starter Duncan Robinson , who earned the win in his Triple-A debut, while Storm Chasers second baseman Nicky Lopez extended his hit streak to ten games with two hits and two runs driven in in the Cubs' 8-3 victory over the Omaha Storm Chasers in front of 8,601 fans on Friday night at Werner Park.
Iowa struck first with a three-spot in the opening frame courtesy of Vosler's three-run blast to right. After Hannemann began the second with a solo shot, 2B Chris Coghlan followed with a two-run double to right, prior to coming across on Freeman's two-run homer to right to extend the advantage to 8-0. Omaha vanquished Iowa's shutout thoughts thanks to CF Donnie Dewees ' RBI single to left in the eighth. That deficit narrowed to 8-3 in the ninth when Nicky Lopez slapped a two-run double to left.
Robinson (6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, BB, 3 K) earned the victory in his Triple-A debut with six shutout frames, yielding five hits, and was supported by relievers Brian Duensing (1.0 IP, H, BB), Craig Brooks (1.0 IP, H, R, ER, BB, K) and Dillon Maples (1.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K). Omaha starter Scott Barlow (1.1 IP, 6 H, 8 R, 7 ER, 3 BB, 2 K), meanwhile, suffered the defeat. The Storm Chasers bullpen combined for the final seven-plus scoreless innings, including 5.2 strong frames from Zach Lovvorn (5.2 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 8 K).
Vosler (2-5, R, HR, 3 RBI) and Coghlan (2-4, R, 2 RBI) were joined by 2B Stephen Bruno (2-5) and 1B Ryan Court (2-3, R, 2 BB) in posting multi-hit efforts for the I-Cubs. Dewees (2-4, RBI) and Nicky Lopez (2-3, R, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 BB), along with CF Billy Burns (2-5, R) and 1B Frank Schwindel (2-5) all recorded multiple knocks, with Lopez upping his hit streak to ten games.
Omaha and Iowa are set to continue their four-game set on Saturday evening at Werner Park, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT. LHP Jonathan Dziedzic (6-9, 4.02) is expected to get the nod for the Storm Chasers, with the Cubs anticipated to send RHP Jen-Ho Tseng (2-13, 6.49) to the hill.
Tickets are still available for all remaining 2018 Storm Chasers contests, and may be purchased at www.omahastormchasers.com/tickets as well as by calling the Werner Park Ticket Office at (402) 738-5100.
Pacific Coast League Stories from August 24, 2018
- Sky Sox Hang on to Win Series Opener, 6-5 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Sky Sox Pull into First Place with 6-5 Win over Dodgers - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Cubs Club Chasers 8-3 in Front of 8,601 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Iowa Storms Past Omaha, 8-3 - Iowa Cubs
- Isotopes Top Aces in Pitchers' Duel - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Redbirds One Win from Division Title After 9-3 Victory - Memphis Redbirds
- Early Deficit Dooms Sounds in Memphis - Nashville Sounds
- Three Home Runs Power 'Cakes to 9-2 Win - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Homers Bake Express in 9-2 Loss to Baby Cakes - Round Rock Express
- Game Notes: Memphis Redbirds (77-52) vs Nashville Sounds (68-61) - Memphis Redbirds
- Nashville Sounds Game Information: Nashville Sounds (68-61) at Memphis Redbirds (77-52) - Nashville Sounds
- Salt Lake Bees Grounds Crew Honored with 2018 PCL Sports Turf Management Presidential Commendation - Salt Lake Bees
- Reno Aces Game Notes at Albuquerque - Reno Aces
- Isotopes Head Groundskeeper Clint Belau Wins PCL Field of the Year Presidential Commendation - Albuquerque Isotopes
- OKC Dodgers Game Notes - August 24, 2018 - Oklahoma City Comets
- El Paso's Howard Again Honored as Sports Turf Manager of the Year - El Paso Chihuahuas
- Salt Lake Wins in Final Game at Cashman Field - Salt Lake Bees
- El Paso's Howard Again Honored as Sports Turf Manager of the Year - PCL1
- Cheney Stadium Home Radio Suite to be Renamed in Honor of Legendary Broadcaster Bob Robertson - Tacoma Rainiers
- Storm Chasers Homestand Highlights: August 24-30 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- River Cats have no answers for Grizzlies in finale - Sacramento River Cats
- Fresno sweeps Sacramento behind an offensive explosion - Fresno Grizzlies
- Rainiers Blank Aces, 3-0, to Collect Series Win - Tacoma Rainiers
- Fireworks in Tacoma Don't Shine on Reno - Reno Aces
- Chihuahuas Win Ninth Straight - El Paso Chihuahuas
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
