Iowa Cubs walk off against Omaha Storm Chasers in minor league action
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Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Iowa Cubs defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers 7-6 on August 27, 2026, after Owen Ayers hit a walk-off double in the ninth inning. Iowa initially led 5-0, but the Storm Chasers rallied to tie the game in the eighth. Andrew Wantz pitched five scoreless innings, but the relief pitching faltered, allowing Omaha to come back late in the game. The victory salvaged a rough day for the Cubs' minor league system, which saw other teams struggle significantly.
- •Iowa Cubs walk off in the ninth after trailing late in the game.
- •Owen Ayers delivers the game-winning hit with a double.
- •Andrew Wantz pitched five scoreless innings, striking out three.
- •Knoxville Smokies lost 8-1 to the Biloxi Shuckers.
- •South Bend Cubs shut out 9-0 by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers walks it off for Iowa
"Iowa blows a big lead and wins anyway. The rest of the system got hammered.
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