Clippers update
August 3, 2004 - International League (IL1)
Columbus Clippers News Release
The Clippers return home Thursday and we are gearing up for the big August push. We have 21 home games this month (and the beginning of September.) Rumors are that we may have All-Stars John Olerud and/or Fred McGriff with the Clippers this homestand.
Both are great stories. Olerud is one of the few players never to play in the minor leagues. McGriff needs seven home runs to reach 500. Experts say McGriff needs the seven home runs to qualify for the Hall of Fame. I will let you know as soon as I hear something.
Down the stretch they come
The Clippers begin play today 1.5 games out of first place. Here is what the Clippers have left on the schedule. 10 games vs. Indy (6/4), 9 vs. Louisville (5/4), 5 with Toledo (2/3), 5 with Norfolk (2/3), 4 against Durham (4/0), 2 with Richmond (2/0) and one with Pawtucket. The Clippers and the Mud Hens are the two classic franchises have been in the same league for over 100 years and once again they are racing neck 'n neck for the pennant. This will be fun.
Late inning rally
Last night the Clippers scored 8 of their 10 runs in the final three innings, continuing dominance over its opponents in the late innings. This season, Columbus has out scored the opponents 178-123 from the 7th inning on. On the season Columbus has 8 wins when trailing after 6 innings.
Streaking
Going into today's game Felix Escalona has an 18-game hit streak, going 25-60 (.416) over this stretch. This is the longest hitting streak this season for the Clippers and is currently the 3rd long-est in the IL this season.
Clippers playing long ball
During the 11 games of this road trip the Clippers have hit 18 home runs including a home run in each of the last 8 games.
Clippers finishing up long road trip
Today the Clippers conclude a 12-game road trip. Columbus is 4-7 on this trip and overall has dropped 12 of its last 19 games.
Among the leaders
John Rodriguez is tied for 2nd in triples and 6th in slugging percentage. Brad Halsey is 2nd in ERA and tied for 2nd in complete games. Alex Graman is 8th in ERA and 6th in strikeouts. Colter Bean is 4th in appearances.
Versus the PawSox
Today Columbus and Pawtucket will meet for the 8th and final time. Pawtucket leads the season series 4-3. Individually John Rodriguez is hitting .417 with 3 HR and 8 RBI. Kevin Reese is hit-ting .400 in 6 games. Felix Escalona is hitting .400 with a HR and 5 RBI in 7 games. Michael Vento is hitting .381 with a HR and 2 RBI in 5 games. Mike Kelly is hitting .375 with a 2 HR and 5 RBI in 6 games.
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