The Cubs released right-handed pitchers Starlyn Pichardo and Diego Dugarte.
Iowa Cubs
The Iowa Cubs calmed the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 6-3.
Connor Noland started and picked up the win after allowing just one run on six hits over five innings. Noland struck out three and walked one.
Keegan Thompson pitched the ninth inning and got the save. He allowed no runs but two hits. Thompson struck out two and walked no one.
Catcher Moises Ballesteros hit a two-run home run in the third inning.