Clippers Beat up Braves
Published on August 22, 2013 under International League (IL1)
Columbus Clippers News Release
The Clippers brought out their bats and used them to pummel the Gwinnett Braves 11-4 on Italian Heritage Night at Huntington Park.
Stefan Gartrell got the Braves on the board with a two run single to left in the top of the fourth. Joe Leonard later plated Gartrell with an RBI double to right center as Gwinnett jumped out to an early 3-0 lead. The Clippers quickly responded with a two run homer by Matt Carson in the bottom half of the frame.
Former Indians righty Josh Tomlin made a rehab start for Columbus. Tomlin went five innings, giving up three runs at seven hits while striking out two and not walking a single batter.
The big frame for Columbus came in the bottom of the sixth. Jeremy Hermida came off the bench and knocked in a run with an RBI single. Nate Spears, another guy who had to come off the bench to bat, drove home a run with an RBI sacrifice fly.
Roberto Perez then gave Columbus a 5-4 lead with an RBI single to right. Tim Fedroff would cap the inning with a mammoth three run homer over the Wendy's Hamburger Balcony. It was a six run frame for Columbus as the Clippers amassed an 8-4 advantage.
In the bottom of the seventh, Hermida tallied another RBI single and Carson scored from third on a passed ball by Gwinnett catcher Jose Yepez. Ryan Rohlinger added to the large Clippers lead with a solo homer in the eighth.
Blake Wood (W, 2-0) got the win for Columbus. Andrew Russell (L, 2-5) took the loss for Gwinnett.
The Braves and Clippers will be back at it on Friday night. The Clippers will have lefty T.J. House (6-10, 4.32) get the start on the mound. The Braves will counter with righty David Hale (6-7, 2.80). First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 PM.
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