Clippers Escape Jams to Edge Indians, 5-4
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Indianapolis Indians offense amassed 13 hits, but they stranded 16 runners on base as the Columbus Clippers held off the Tribe on Friday night, 5-4. All but two of the Tribe batters collected at least one hit, but just one of the Tribe's 13 knocks came
COLUMBUS, OHIO - The Indianapolis Indians offense amassed 13 hits, but they stranded 16 runners on base as the Columbus Clippers held off the Tribe on Friday night, 5-4. All but two of the Tribe batters collected at least one hit, but just one of the Tribe's 13 knocks came with a runner in scoring position.
Indianapolis (35-30) struck first with a run in the top of the first inning.
Columbus (33-32) responded with a four-run frame in the bottom of the first.
The Indians tied the game in the top of the fourth, as
Columbus was able to escape bases-loaded jams in the third, fifth, and seventh innings. The Indians had two men aboard when the game ended.
Indy continues the brief road trip on Saturday night, first pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. The Indians return to Victory Field on Tuesday night to open a six-game homestand. To purchase tickets for any Indians home game, contact the Victory Field Box Office at 317-269-2282 or [email protected]. For more on the Tribe, visit IndyIndians.com.