Clingstones' Offense Breaks out in 13-9 Win over Birmingham
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Clingstones' Offense Breaks out in 13-9 Win over Birmingham

Published on April 23, 2026 under Southern League (SL)
Columbus Clingstones News Release


BIRMINGHAM, AL. - A four-RBI game from Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. powered a strong night for the Columbus Clingstones (10-8) on offense as the club overcame a three-run deficit and bounced back to win 13-9 over the Birmingham Barons (8-10) on Thursday night at Regions Field.

Decisive Plays: Down 1-0 in the top of the second, a two-run single from Kilpatrick Jr. kicked off a string of six-straight two out hits that put Columbus ahead 5-1. Birmingham responded with a six-run bottom of the fourth, with a two-run home run from Alec Makarewicz pushing the Barons to an 8-5 lead. Columbus tied the game in the sixth inning on a balk from Birmingham starter Shane Murphy and erupted with a two-run single from Kilpatrick Jr. and a two-run double from Cal Conley to score five times in the seventh and lead 13-8. Birmingham managed one run in response, and Tyler LaPorte retired the Barons in order in the ninth to seal the comeback win.

Key Contributors: Kilpatrick Jr. (3-for-5, 4 RBI, 3 SB) and Conley (3-for-4, 2 2B, 3 RBI) powered the Clingstones on offense while Jordan Groshans, Archer Brookman, and Ambioris Tavarez collected extra-base hits. For Birmingham, Makarewicz (3-for-5, HR, 3 RBI) had a team-high in RBIs.

Notable: Columbus tied its season high in runs (13) and surpassed its season high in hits (16). The Clingstones claimed their first victory over a North Division opponent this season after beginning the season at 0-5. Kilpatrick Jr. recorded the third 4-RBI performance of his professional career and first in Double-A.

Next Game (Friday, April 24): Columbus at Birmingham, 8:00 p.m. at Regions Field. LHP Herick Hernandez (0-1, 1.74 ERA) makes the start for Columbus while LHP Jake Palisch (0-1, 5.11 ERA) will start for Birmingham. Radio Broadcast: 7:45 p.m. on SportsVisions 92.1 FM. Stream: Bally Sports Live.

Next Home Game (Tuesday, April 28): Columbus vs. Montgomery, 6:05 p.m. at Synovus Park. Radio Broadcast: 5:50 p.m. on SportsVisions 92.1 FM. Stream: Bally Sports Live.

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