Four-Run Third Inning Gives Iowa Series Lead
June 17, 2022 - International League (IL)
Iowa Cubs News Release
DES MOINES, IA - The Iowa Cubs (29-34) scored four runs in the third inning to beat the Omaha Storm Chasers (30-32) to take a 3-1 series lead, Friday at Principal Park.
Matt Dermody gave Iowa four scoreless frames, allowing just one hit and three walks while striking out six. The I-Cubs' offense gave him four runs of support in the third, highlighted by a two-run double from David Bote.
The game stayed at 4-0 until the sixth, when Vinnie Pasquantino hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Omaha's first run of the game. They scored a second run the following inning on a bases loaded walk, cutting Iowa's lead to 4-2.
Nelson Maldonado brought the lead back to three with a solo shot in the home half of the inning, but the Storm Chasers answered right back on an RBI single by Jose Briceno.
Up 5-3 in the ninth, Erich Uelmen entered the game and despite allowing a leadoff single, struck out the final three batters to earn Iowa their third win of the series.
POSTGAME NOTES:
- Matt Dermody had his best start of the year, throwing four innings of one-hit ball. The four scoreless innings lowered his ERA on the year to 5.48.
- Darius Hill went 2-for-4, bringing his average with Iowa to .400. The outfielder now has seven multi-hit performances through his first 12 games with the I-Cubs.
- Nelson Maldonado hit his second home run in as many games, giving him three on the year with Iowa.
- Erich Uelmen struck out the final three batters he faced to close the game out and give Iowa a 5-2 win. The righty earned his team-leading fourth save of the year.
Iowa and Omaha will continue their series with game five of the six-game set tomorrow night, with first pitch scheduled for 6:08 pm. For more information and tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.
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