Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon

Back-and-Forth Affair Friday in Buffalo

Bisons even series with 9th inning rally
Kyle Datres hit a big home run for the Clippers in Friday's back-and-forth contest at Buffalo (Sarah Harris)
June 13, 2025

BUFFALO, NY – The Columbus Clippers dropped a well-fought, back-and-forth style game Friday night in Buffalo, 6-5. It was a tall order this evening against rehabbing legend Max Scherzer. Buffalo's Joey Loperfido singled home the game's first run in the 1st inning. Then in the top of the 2nd, C.J.

BUFFALO, NY – The Columbus Clippers dropped a well-fought, back-and-forth style game Friday night in Buffalo, 6-5. It was a tall order this evening against rehabbing legend Max Scherzer.

Buffalo's Joey Loperfido singled home the game's first run in the 1st inning. Then in the top of the 2nd, C.J. Kayfus deposited a Scherzer fastball over the right-center field wall to tie the game, 1-1.

Loperfido gave the Bisons the lead back with a 3rd inning RBI double, before Kayfus again tied the game with a sac fly in the 4th.

The teams traded solo home runs in the 7th. Kyle Datres gave Columbus a brief lead with his second long ball of the year, but Buffalo's Phil Clarke even the score in the bottom half of the frame.

Kody Huff's RBI single in the 8th inning finally tilted the game in the Clippers' direction. The Clippers added a seemingly big insurance run in the 9th when Yordys Valdes tripled and later scored on a passed ball, making it 5-3 in favor of the good guys.

Unfortunately, the lead disappeared in the bottom of the 9th as the Bisons rallied for three runs to walk it off.

Columbus starter Austin Peterson was impressive in his first career Triple-A outing, allowing two runs over 5.0 innings with a pair of punchouts. Franco Aleman (0-2) suffered the loss.

The series in Buffalo continues Saturday. The Clippers will return home to Huntington Park on Tuesday, June 17 as the Indianapolis club comes to town for a six-day series. Tansky Tuesday Dime-A-Dog Night gets it rolling. Tickets are available by visiting ClippersBaseball.com.

Independence Day Weekend at Huntington Park

Spend your holiday weekend with the Clippers
May 28, 2025

Huntington Park is the place to be for the big holiday weekend. Lots going on! Special deals and giveaways, fireworks, and the biggest baseball you'll ever see. TICKETS FRIDAY, JULY 4 (4:05pm) Stars and Stripes Replica Jersey Giveaway presented by UBS Financial to the first 1,000 fans! The first 1,000

Another Win for ClipShow on Sunday

Columbus and Indy battled each other and the heat on Sunday
4:08 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, OH – On a sweltering Sunday afternoon at Huntington Park, the Columbus Clippers knocked off Indianapolis, 8-6. The Columbus triumph sends the visitors home with just two wins in the six-game series. Indy jumped out to a modest 1-0 lead in the 1st, but the Clippers surged ahead with

Clippers Take Care of Business on Saturday

Cantillo and Davenport team up to stifle Indy Saturday
June 21, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Clippers defeated Indianapolis on Saturday night at Huntington Park, 4-1. Columbus pitching was dominant all evening, as two hurlers combined to hold the visitors to just one run on four hits. Left-hander Joey Cantillo was outstanding over the game's first 3.1 innings, allowing just one

Full House Cheers Clippers to Victory

10,121 fans filled Huntington Park on Friday
June 20, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – On Friday night in front of a packed Huntington Park, the Columbus Clippers defeated Indianapolis, 4-2. Indianapolis starting pitcher Thomas Harrington was perfect for the first 3 innings, but the Clippers got to him in the 4th when Brayan Rocchio tripled and came home to score on

Clippers Win One, Lose One Thursday

DeLauter continues to amaze Clippers fans
June 19, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – After an early afternoon rain delay on Thursday, the Columbus Clippers resumed their suspended game against Indianapolis from the previous evening and ultimately won, 8-7. The regularly scheduled game did not go as planned, with the Clippers blowing a six-run lead to fall 8-6. In the resumption

Huge Crowd Cheers on Clippers Tuesday

Clippers come up short in series opener
June 17, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – Over 10,000 fans packed Huntington Park for Tansky Tuesday Dime-A-Dog Night, and while most got plenty to eat, unfortunately they were not treated to a Clippers victory as Indianapolis won the series opener, 7-2. Indy struck first with a pair of runs in the 1st. A possible

Clippers Blow Open Pitchers' Duel in 10th

Bisons held to one hit through first 9 innings
June 15, 2025

BUFFALO, NY – The pitchers stole the show for most of Sunday's game in Buffalo, but the Columbus Clippers eventually broke the scoreless tie in the 10th inning with a seven-run explosion. Buffalo's attempt at a comeback in the bottom of the 10th fell short, and the Clippers depart town

Clippers Win Clash of Blue Jerseys

Velasquez strikes out seven to earn victory
June 14, 2025

BUFFALO, NY – The Columbus Clippers took care of business on "614 Day", defeating the Bisons at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, 6-1. Wearing their 1990's retro navy jerseys, the Clippers beat the royal blue-clad Bisons behind a dominant effort from starting hurler Vince Velasquez (3-2). He allowed just one run

Clippers Crush the Bisons on Thursday

Clippers lead the series with Buffalo two games to one
June 12, 2025

BUFFALO, NY – The Columbus Clippers rolled past the Bisons on Thursday in Buffalo, 7-1. Columbus homered four times in the game. Petey Halpin set the tone in the first at-bat of the night, blasting his sixth long ball of the season to right field.

Late rally carries Bisons past Clippers

Series evened 1-1
June 11, 2025

BUFFALO, NY – The Columbus Clippers lost Wednesday to the Buffalo Bisons, 5-2. The Clippers dented the plate first on an exciting play in the top of the 4th inning. Brayan Rocchio tripled off the right field wall, and was then able to score when the right fielder's throw hit

Clippers Win Series Opener in Buffalo

Huff knocks in winning run in 9th inning
June 10, 2025

BUFFALO, NY – The Columbus Clippers rallied late to defeat the Buffalo Bisons on Tuesday, 4-3. It was the first matchup in a six-game series at Sahlen Field. Will Wilson homered twice for the Clip Show, giving a much-needed boost upon his return to the Columbus lineup.

ClipShow Drops Finale against Toledo

Over 8,000 fans cheer on Clippers for Family Day
June 8, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Clippers came up short Sunday in the series finale against the Toledo Mud Hens, losing by a score of 11-9. Overall though the Clippers took four games out of six versus their in-state rivals this week at Huntington Park. Columbus trailed from the get-go Sunday,

Clippers Bullpen Comes Through Saturday

Nearly 8,000 fans saw the Clippers clinch the series victory over Toledo
June 7, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Clippers beat the Toledo Mud Hens 2-1 on Saturday evening at Huntington Park. Starter Ryan Webb had a rough first inning, giving up a run-scoring double and later taking a line drive off his leg. He finished the inning but was removed prior to the

Capacity Crowd Packs Huntington Park Friday

Chase DeLauter wows fans with leaping catch
June 6, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – It was a beautiful Friday night in the Arena District as 10,100 faithful Clippers fans packed Huntington Park to enjoy $5 Friday and fireworks. Unfortunately, the Clippers were beaten for the first time this week by Toledo, 8-3. Starting pitcher Parker Messick (3-2) was defeated for just

Los Veleros take care of the Mud Hens

Los Veleros defeat the Mud Hens Thursday
June 5, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – Playing for the first time at home this season as "Los Veleros", Columbus defeated the visiting Toledo Mud Hens on Thursday, 3-2. Left-handed hurler Doug Nikhazy once again turned in a stellar outing for the crowd at Huntington Park. He went 6.0+ innings and improved his record

Back-to-back wins over the Mud Hens

Clippers win again on Wednesday night
June 4, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – The Columbus Clippers won for the second straight night over the Toledo Mud Hens on Wednesday, cruising to a 5-2 victory in front of over 6,000 fans at Huntington Park. Starting pitcher Aaron Davenport was solid over 4.0 innings, surrendering just one run on two hits with

Full House Sees Clippers Prevail Tuesday

Velasquez dominant in front of huge Huntington Park crowd
June 3, 2025

COLUMBUS, OH – On a picture-perfect Tansky Tuesday Dime-A-Dog Night at Huntington Park, 10,688 fans packed Huntington Park to watch the Columbus Clippers best visiting Toledo, 6-1. Starting pitcher Vince Velasquez (2-1) delivered a fantastic outing for the ClipShow, striking out eight Mud Hens over 5.2 scoreless innings while allowing

Clippers Lose Another Close Game Sunday

ClipShow Swept by Red Wings
June 1, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY – The Columbus Clippers dropped their seventh game in a row Sunday afternoon at Rochester, falling to the Red Wings, 7-6. It was the fifth consecutive defeat at the hands of the Red Wings, and ninth overall in the last ten games for the ClipShow. Sunday's defeat was

Another Tough Loss for the Clippers Saturday

Six run lead evaporates for the ClipShow
May 31, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY – The Columbus Clippers dropped their sixth game in a row Saturday evening at Rochester, falling to the Red Wings, 7-6. It was the fifth consecutive defeat at the hands of the Red Wings, and eighth overall in the last nine games for the ClipShow. The Clippers jumped

Clippers See Come-From-Behind Effort Fall Short

Friday Night Under the Lights in Rochester
May 30, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY – The Columbus Clippers dropped their fifth game in a row Friday evening at Rochester, falling to the Red Wings, 10-9. It was the fourth consecutive defeat at the hands of the Red Wings, and seventh overall in the last eight games for the ClipShow. The Clippers scored

Extra Innings Unkind to Clippers Thursday

Clippers drop third straight at Rochester
May 29, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY – The Columbus Clippers dropped their fourth game in a row on Thursday evening at Rochester, falling to the Red Wings in ten innings, 8-7. It was the third consecutive defeat at the hands of the Red Wings, and sixth overall in the last seven games for the

Clippers Blanked by Red Wings Wednesday

Clippers drop second straight at Rochester
May 28, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY – The Columbus Clippers dropped their third game in a row on Wednesday afternoon at Rochester, falling to the Red Wings, 5-0. It was the second consecutive defeat at the hands of the Red Wings, and fifth overall in the last six games for the ClipShow. Starting pitcher

DeLauter Goes Deep on Memorial Day

Clippers fall in series opener at Rochester
May 26, 2025

ROCHESTER, NY – Chase DeLauter went deep for the first time this season on Monday afternoon in Rochester, but the Columbus Clippers fell to the Red Wings, 4-1. In just his third game since being activated from the Injured List, DeLauter led off the top of the 2nd inning with

Clippers Can't Keep Up with Cubs in Finale

Great crowd for the Sunday finale
May 25, 2025

COLUMBUS – Nearly 9,500 fans packed Huntington Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in the Arena District, but sadly the Columbus Clippers were defeated by Iowa, 9-3. The loss means the Clippers and Cubs finished the six-game series tied at three wins apiece. Johnathan Rodriguez provided the first run for