Storm Chasers Comeback Falls Short against Clippers
Published on June 2, 2026 under International League (IL)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Omaha Storm Chasers (26-31) couldn't complete a late comeback effort Tuesday night, falling 9-8 to the Columbus Clippers (32-25). Omaha collected 13 hits as a team, including a 3-for-5 game from Peyton Wilson, but the pitching staff couldn't hold back the Columbus offense in the 1-run loss.
Kameron Misner opened the scoring with a 2-run home run for Omaha in the top of the 1st inning to put the Storm Chasers ahead 2-0.
The Clippers worked a run back in the bottom of the 1st inning on an RBI double off Omaha starter Henry Williams, but the Storm Chasers scored 3 more in the top of the 2nd inning to extend their lead to 5-1. Omaha saw 6 straight batters each in the frame, with John Rave drawing a bases-loaded walk, Peyton Wilson placing down a run-scoring bunt single and Misner walking to plate the third run.
A trio of singles off Williams in the bottom of the 2nd inning brought home another run for the Clippers to cut the lead to 5-2, but the right-hander worked perfect 3rd and 4th innings, striking out 4 in that stretch to retire 7 straight.
Omaha added another run in the top of the 5th inning on a solo homer from Gavin Cross to make it a 6-2 game.
After Williams let the first two hitters reach in the bottom of the 5th inning, Andrew Pérez (2-2) took over on the mound but allowed a 2-out, 3-run home run to reduce the Storm Chasers' lead to 6-5.
Pérez returned for the bottom of the 6th inning, but allowed a home run, walk and RBI double to give the Clippers a 7-6 lead before Dan Altavilla relieved the left-hander with one on and nobody out. Altavilla allowed the inherited runner to score on an RBI single, then another run came across on a bases-loaded walk to extend Columbus' lead to 9-6.
The Storm Chasers made the game a little closer with an RBI double from Connor Kaiser in the top of the 7th inning, bringing the score to 9-7, then Helcris Olivárez struck out 2 in a 1-2-3 bottom of the 7th inning.
Misner picked up his 4th RBI of the night on a double in the top of the 8th inning to cut the Clippers' lead to 9-8, and after loading the bases, Olivárez worked out of the jam for a scoreless bottom half.
In the top of the 9th inning, Cross led off the frame with a walk, but the next 3 Storm Chasers went down in order, finishing the 9-8 loss.
The Storm Chasers return to Huntington Park for Game 2 of their series with the Clippers Wednesday night, and first pitch is set for 6:05 P.M. CT.
International League Stories from June 2, 2026
- Serna, Miller Power Jumbo Shrimp to Series Opening Win over Nashville - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Báez Smacks Four Hits in Extra-Inning Loss to Louisville - Memphis Redbirds
- Lewis Blasts Two More Homers, Saints Hang on for Third Straight Win, 7-6 - St. Paul Saints
- Wendzel Hits Grand Slam But Indians Fall at St. Paul - Indianapolis Indians
- Storm Chasers Comeback Falls Short against Clippers - Omaha Storm Chasers
- 'Pigs Thwarted in Extras in Series Opener against Red Wings - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Iowa Drops Third in a Row, Falls to Toledo 16-1 - Iowa Cubs
- Clippers Thrill Packed House with Comeback Win - Columbus Clippers
- Bats Survive to Beat Redbirds 6-5 in 11 - Louisville Bats
- YoYo Homers, House Picks up Two Hits in Series Opening Win - Rochester Red Wings
- Stripers Ride Fast Offense, Strong Murphy Start to 6-4 Victory over Norfolk - Gwinnett Stripers
- Alvarez and Polanco Dazzle in Rehab, Late Spark Erased by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Tuesday - Syracuse Mets
- Knights Pile on against the Bulls in Series Opener - Durham Bulls
- Road Trip Begins with Statement 6-1 Win - Charlotte Knights
- Worcester Scores Twice In The 9th Inning To Beat Buffalo, 3-2 - Worcester Red Sox
- Norfolk Drops Road Trip Opener - Norfolk Tides
- Bisons Doomed by Late Worcester Rally - Buffalo Bisons
- June 2 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Toledo Mud Hens - Iowa Cubs
- Buffalo Bills Tight End Dawson Knox Added to Greg Rousseau Charity Softball Game Lineup - Rochester Red Wings
- WooSox Game Information - Worcester Red Sox
- Chicago White Sox Player of the Month Goes to Jacob Gonzalez - Charlotte Knights
- SWB Game Notes - June 2, 2026 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - June 2 at Lehigh Valley - Rochester Red Wings
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.
