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Right-hander Chris Kachmar was promoted fromm Double-A Knoxville to Triple-A Iowa, replacing the recalled Jordan Wicks.

Smokies right-hander Mitchell Tyranski was promoted off the Development List.

The Iowa Cubs drained the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 7-2.

Chris Kachmar started and got the win in his first Triple-A start this year. Kachmar allowed just one run on four hits over five innings. He struck out nine and walked three.

First baseman Jonathon Long clubbed two two-run home runs tonight. The first came in the sixth inning and the second came in the top of the ninth.