IL Indianapolis Indians

Clippers Blank Indians, 7-0

Published on July 14, 2022 under International League (IL)
Indianapolis Indians News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio - Despite starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff throwing 6.0 two-run innings, the Indianapolis Indians lost their second consecutive contest against the Columbus Clippers on Thursday afternoon, 7-0.

In the bottom of the third, Will Benson smacked a leadoff home run over the right-center fence to give Columbus (49-38) a 1-0 lead. The Clippers would lead for the remainder of the ballgame, and tacked on insurance with a home run by Richie Palacios in the sixth and burst for five more runs in the seventh.

RHP Peyton Battenfield (W, 6-5) tossed 8.0 shutout innings with six strikeouts. He threw 5.1 perfect innings before Jared Oliva ripped a single up-the-middle to give the Indians (41-44) their first baserunner of the contest. Oliva was erased in the following at bat when Jamie Ritchie grounded into a double play.

Eickhoff (L, 5-4) deposited his second consecutive quality start for the Indians. In 6.0 innings of work, he allowed two runs on three hits - two of which were solo home runs.

The Indians and Clippers continue their six-game series on Friday at 7:05 PM ET at Huntington Park. RHP Osvaldo Bido (1-5, 5.16) will take the mound for the Indians while the Clippers have yet to name a starter.

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