Ortiz's Walk-Off Homer Sinks Indy Comeback Bid
ALLENTOWN, PA. - Former Indianapolis Indians outfielder Danny Ortiz connected for a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Tribe's comeback bid was spoiled by the Lehigh Valley IronPigs on Thursday night, 6-5. The Indians had erased a 3-1 deficit in the eighth and were
ALLENTOWN, PA. - Former Indianapolis Indians outfielder
The bottom of the ninth had an ominous start, as
Indianapolis (66-57) mounted a comeback bid when they trailed 3-1 in the top of the eighth.
Brandon Waddell started for Indy and allowed a run in each of his first three innings, but he settled down and retired the final 10 batters he faced on the way to a quality start. Liranzo (2-2) was handed the loss.
The Tribe will look to level the series Friday night on the road, first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. The Indians return to Victory Field on Tuesday, August 21. 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.