{
  "id": 8369015,
  "title": "Iowa Cubs Minor League Wrap: Steele dazzles as I-Cubs sweep DH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/iowa-cubs-minor-league-wrap-steele-dazzles-as-i-cubs-sweep-dh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T03:17:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/iowa-cubs-minor-league-wrap-031742352.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On March 27, 2025, the Chicago Cubs' affiliate, the Iowa Cubs, swept a doubleheader against the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals) at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. Pitcher Justin Steele, who was making a rehabilitation appearance, shone in the first game, allowing no runs or hits over two innings, striking out five while walking just one. In the second game, Steele did not pitch but right-hander Connor Noland, who was likely done for the year following his previous start, was placed on the Development List.\n\nGrant Kipp secured the win in game one with a strong performance, allowing one run on two hits over three innings, striking out three and walking one. Tyler Ferguson finished the game strong, entering with two outs and the bases loaded in the bottom of the sixth, striking out two and recording a save after getting the last three outs.\n\nThe Iowa Cubs capitalized on their former teammate BJ Murray's prowess, with Murray hitting a home run in the second inning and then a grand slam in the sixth inning to help boost the team's score. Murray's grand slam marked his 17th home run of the season. In game two, Iowa's offense exploded in the sixth inning, scoring five runs following the departure of starter Luke Little. Catcher BJ Murray also contributed significantly with a grand slam, increasing his yearly home run total to 17.",
  "summary": "Iowa takes two from Omaha as BJ Murray hits a grand slam.",
  "key_points": [
    "Iowa Cubs sweep Omaha Storm Chasers 2-0 in doubleheader",
    "Pitcher Justin Steele strikes out 5 in first game",
    "BJ Murray hits 2 home runs, including grand slam"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Iowa Cubs' sweep of the doubleheader showcases their strong pitching and hitting depth, with Justin Steele's successful rehabilitation appearance and BJ Murray's significant contributions with the bat.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}