Clippers are red hot
May 14, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Columbus Clippers News Release
The Columbus Clippers moved into second place yesterday as they have battled back to the .500 mark. The Clippers have been red hot after a cold April start (2-10) both on the field and with the weather. The Hometown heroes are 8-3 since May 3rd.
The pitching has been strong all season. Tim Redding leads the league with five wins. Chris Booker is leading the circuit with 12 saves. When the Nationals called up Winston Abreu after he struck out 21 hitters in nine innings in relief, he was replaced in the bullpen by Anastacio Martinez. Anastacio picked up where Winston left off. He has not been scored on since coming to Columbus.
Darnell McDonald, last week's I.L. Player of the Week has stayed hot. Over the past ten games, Darnell is hitting .372 with 14 RBIs. He currently has a 14 game hitting streak. But McDonald is not caring the load on his shoulders alone. Brandon Watson (.421, with a 13 game hitting streak), D'Angelo Jimenez (.406), Abraham Nunez (.333) and Bernie Castro (.333) are wearing out pitchers.
With the Clippers returning home tomorrow, there are a few good story lines...
Skipper John Stearns has ignited the club despite eight players (pitchers Chris Michalak, Emiliano Fruto, Jason Simontacchi, Joel Hanrahan, Arnie Munoz, catcher Juan Brito, first baseman Larry Broadway and outfielder George Lombard) at times on the DL and 36 player transactions, so far this spring. Clippers outfielder Kory Casto, third baseman Tony Batisita and pitchers Jason Simontacchi, Winston Abreu and Jerome Williams are currently with Washington. John is a good interview. He doesn't hold anything back. John has never met a mike he doesn't like.
McDonald is a part of a great athletic family. His brother Donzell played for the Clippers. His Dad, Donzell Sr., played professional baseball in the Pirates organization. His uncle Ben played in the NBA with Golden State and his uncle James played in the NFL with the Rams. Darnell was a great high school tailback in Colorado (over 6,000 yards rushing) and turned down a football and baseball scholarship to Texas, to play professional baseball.
Big Chris Booker has more saves than 12 teams in the International League! But the real hero in his family is his sister Kewanna, who is about to be deployed with her second tour of duty in Iraq with the Army's 50th Signal Battalion.
D'Angelo Jimenez is in top form. D'Angelo was the 1999 Clipper of the Year. That winter he was in a near fatal car accident. He fractured the second cervical vertebrae when his car collided with a bus. Amazingly, he returned to play major league baseball for the past seven seasons.
The Clippers start a ten game homestand tomorrow with a lot of great promotions:
May 10, 2007 - Tuesday, May 15 vs. Charlotte Knights @ 7:05 PM
Mascots Token Giveaway
The first 500 kids (17-years-old and younger) get a $1 Mascot token that can be used at the concession stands or the souvenir shop.
Telhio Two For Tuesday
Purchase any Clippers ticket at regular price and receive a similar ticket for that days game for FREE!
Food Special will be Donatos Pizza for a $1 a slice (while supplies last).
Wednesday, May 16 vs. Charlotte Knights @ 7:05 PM
Giant Eagle "Kids Eat Free!"
The first 1,000 youngsters, age 12 and under, will receive a coupon for a FREE Pepsi, hot dog and snack!
$5.00 Wednesday
All seats are JUST Five Bucks
(Box, Club, Reserved Seat and Adult G.A. tickets)
Giant Eagle Advantage Card Day
Adult GA tickets for just $3.00 when you present your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at the Ticket Window (Limit 2 tickets per card.)
The Ohio State University Sports Management Silent Auction
In the Right Field Pavilion starting at 6 PM. Sports
Memorabilia, Gift Certificates and more!
Enter for a chance to win a roof suite at a future Clippers game!
Thursday, May 17 vs. Charlotte Knights @ 7:05 PM
Quencher Corner Night!
Fun & Games plus Food & Beverage Specials
Friday, May 18 vs. Charlotte Knights @ 7:25 PM
Authentic Autographed Baseball Giveaway sponsored by the US ARMY
(first 1,000 youths 12 and under)
Party-at-the Park
Food Special - Bob Evans $1 Brats
Plus Dollar 12oz BEER, Soft Drinks, hot dogs and popcorn from 6 PM to 7:15 PM
Saturday, May 19 vs. Louisville Bats @ 7:05 PM
Authentic Autographed Baseball Giveaway
(first 1,000 youths 12 and under)
Bob Evans Weekend - $1 Italian Sausage
Sunday, May 20 vs. Louisville Bats @ 1:05 PM
"Victory Over Breast Cancer" Pink Bell Giveaway
(First 1,000 ladies)
Bob Evans Family Day
Two adults and up to four children (18 and under) for just $10.00.
Bob Evans Weekend - $1 Sausage Sandwich
Benadryl Night
Monday, May 21 vs. Louisville Bats @ 7:05 PM
Dime-A-Dog Night!
A Columbus tradition!
Ten Cent Hot Dogs all night long!
Receive your choice of one of four FREE Dime-A-Dog T-Shirts, with the designs (above) with the purchase of a Box, Club or Reserved Seat ticket at regular price, in advance of game date, while supplies last.
Tuesday, May 22 vs. Louisville Bats @ 11:35 AM
Two For Tuesday
Purchase any Clippers ticket at regular price and receive a similar ticket for that days game for FREE!
Business Day Special/Education Day
May 23 vs. Off Day
Thursday, May 24 vs. Toledo Mud Hens @ 7:05 PM
Quencher Corner Night!
Fun & Games plus Food & Beverage Specials
Friday, May 25 vs. Toledo Mud Hens @ 7:25 PM
FIREWORKS!
Clippers Victory Bell Giveaway
(first 2,000 fans of all ages)
Party-at-the-Park featuring Marquis 66
Food special are 20 cent Gibbys Wings Dollar 12oz BEER, Soft Drinks, hot dogs and popcorn from 6 PM to 7:15 PM.
Receive a FREE T-Shirt, with our Memorial Day design (below) with the purchase of a Box, Club or Reserved Seat ticket at regular price, in advance of game date, while supplies last.
Hope to see you at The Coop!
International League Stories from May 14, 2007
- Bisons Take 6-2 Decision Over Wings - Rochester Red Wings
- John Van Benschoten Named League Pitcher Of The Week - Indianapolis Indians
- Indians Roll Past Lynx 15-10 In Front Of 12,862 - Indianapolis Indians
- Braves Drop Series Finale - Gwinnett Stripers
- Exciting Homestand Starts Tuesday - Norfolk Tides
- Bulls Down Braves With Two Hitter And Two Home Runs - Durham Bulls
- Knights Rally Washes Away - Charlotte Knights
- Lynx Baseball Hits Rogers Television 22 This Summer - Ottawa Lynx
- House helps Tides rally past Knights in sixth - Norfolk Tides
- Bisons Notes - Buffalo Bisons
- Collier Claims Batter Of The Week Honours - Ottawa Lynx
- Bats Win Series, Defeat Chiefs 5-4 - Louisville Bats
- Jim Thome at The Coop tomorrow - Columbus Clippers
- Ottawa's Collier Hits .524; Indians' Van Benschoten Wins A Pair - IL1
- Pink Knights Raises Lots of Green - Charlotte Knights
- Clippers are red hot - Columbus Clippers
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