Louisville Bats Notes: July 14
TONIGHT'S GAME: Louisville looks to avoid a series loss after dropping the first 2 games of the four-game series against Columbus. Last night, the Bats led 3-2 and 5-4 before ultimately losing by a 9-5 score after Eric Haase hit a go-ahead grand slam for the Clippers off Bats All-Star
TONIGHT'S GAME: Louisville looks to avoid a series loss after dropping the first 2 games of the four-game series against Columbus. Last night, the Bats led 3-2 and 5-4 before ultimately losing by a 9-5 score after
AGAINST COLUMBUS: The Bats and Clippers meet for the fifth of seven overall series this season and the final one at Louisville Slugger Field. Tonight and tomorrow night will be the final 2 matchups between these teams at LSF this season. The Clip Show has held an 8-4 edge through the teams' first 12 meetings at Louisville's home ballpark, while LOU took 2 of 3 from Columbus at Huntington Park. Through 15 total matchups this season, both clubs have scored 81 runs against one another.
HOME GAME #50: Saturday marks Louisville's 50th home game of the season, which will be tied with the Durham Bulls for most in the IL thus far in 2018. Last season, the Bats played their 50th home game on July 18 vs. Syracuse, winning 5-1 to improve to 38-57, and 21-29 in their home ballpark.
MASON-DIXON LINE: Last night was the first time all season that
REHAB STATS: Right-hander
SPOILED: For the second game in a row, the Bats dropped a game in which they led at one point, now giving them 21 losses on the season when leading in the game. In 2017, the Bats suffered 37 total losses after leading.
TRANSACTIONS: On Friday the Cincinnati Reds optioned to Class AAA Louisville right-handed relief pitcher
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