Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa hits 3 HR to beat Omaha
Wins for Iowa, South Bend and Myrtle Beach. The Smokies blow the game in the ninth.
On August 11, 2026, the Iowa Cubs defeated the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals) 7-6. Starting pitcher Braxton Garrett struggled, giving up three solo home runs and allowing five runs over five innings. Jayden Murray, who led off the bottom of the first inning with his 16th home run of the season, pitched 1.2 innings and did not allow a hit or a run, securing the save for Eduarnial Nuñez in the ninth inning.
Iowa infielder Hayden Cantrelle was placed on the Development List, while right-handers Tyler Santana and Andrew Wantz were activated and placed on the temporarily inactive list.
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