Reese lifts Clippers in 10th

June 6, 2006

Kevin Reese had four hits, including the go-ahead RBI double in the top of the 10th inning, as Columbus edged Ottawa, 3-2, on Tuesday.

Reese, who forged a 2-2 tie with a solo homer in the eighth, followed Andy Cannizaro's two-out single off reliever Scott Rice (0-2) in the 10th with a double to right field.

Clippers reliever Colter Bean (5-2) pitched two perfect innings to pick up the win, and Jose Veras worked around two walks in the 10th to record his sixth save as Columbus (23-34) ended a five-game losing streak.

Clippers starter Tommy Phelps gave up two runs -- one earned -- on seven hits over a season-high seven innings, but did not receive a decision. He struck out three and walked two.

Ottawa starter Brian Burres allowed one run on six hits with five strikeouts in 6 1/3 frames. Todd Donovan went 3-for-3 for the Lynx (29-30).

Robert Stratton's solo shot in the fifth gave the Clippers a 1-0 lead.

Ottawa rallied for a 2-1 advantage in the bottom of the frame. Val Majewski scored from third base on Donovan's bunt single, and Howie Clark added an RBI single. -- Eric Justic/MLB.com>