Ralphy Has Arrived in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH - For the second straight day, a highly touted Guardians prospect played his first game with the Clippers. On Wednesday, first baseman Ralphy Velazquez made his Clippers debut, chipping in a double and scoring a run as Columbus knocked off the visiting Louisville Bats, 2-1.
COLUMBUS, OH - For the second straight day, a highly touted Guardians prospect played his first game with the Clippers. On Wednesday, first baseman Ralphy Velazquez made his Clippers debut, chipping in a double and scoring a run as Columbus knocked off the visiting Louisville Bats, 2-1.
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Velazquez came home on a throwing error, marking the game's first tally. Kody Huff later singled in a run to give Columbus a two-run advantage.
Left-handed veteran Kolby Allard started the game, tossing 4.0 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Franco Aleman earned the win in relief, improving his record this season to 2-1. Trenton Denholm earned a save by pitching the final 4.0 innings, surrendering just one run while punching out four batters.
The Clippers see their record improve to 25-22, while the Bats fall to 26-21.
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