Hens Fall in Series Finale vs. Clippers
IL Toledo Mud Hens

Hens Fall in Series Finale vs. Clippers

Published on May 31, 2026 under International League (IL)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release


Toledo, OH - The Toledo Mud Hens (26-31) fell to the Columbus Clippers (31-25) on Sunday, May 31, at Fifth Third Field in a 6-4 series finale. The Hens tied it in the fourth with a three-run inning, but the opponent pulled away late in the game.

To open the afternoon, Dylan File's second pitch went flying off the bat of a Clipper, over the walls for an almost immediate lead (1-0). They added three more before the inning ended forcing an early game of catch up for the Hens. (4-0)

Gleyber Torres led off the home order with a single, then Max Clark and Ben Malgeri each took a pitch to the arm loading the bases. A trio of strikeout stopped the Hens from their chance at narrowing the gap.

Defense held the opponent to a scoreless second. Max Burt attacked at the plate with a solo home run for Toledo (4-1), his first of the year. Andrew Navigato came up behind with a double, and Torres a walk. The bases were loaded again with two men gone then a fly out sent them back to the dugout, score untouched.

Navigato and Clark tallied hits in the fourth, before Malgeri's single brought in two runs, one from a throwing error in attempts to get Navigato out. (4-3). Valencia sacrificed one for the game tying run (4-4).

Prior to the top of the sixth, Max Anderson stepped in for Torres at 2B and Konnor Pilkington relieved File. During the inning, Columbus snagged the lead back with a bases loaded run (5-4); defense held them to just one in a situation where the odds of more were high.

Pilkington struck out two in the seventh to end the top half, offense was held to back-to-back groundouts and a strikeout in the bottom.

Yoniel Curet saw some action out of the bullpen after Pilkington, he put two away in his opening stanza but allowed the sixth Clipper run (6-4). Bottom of the eighth ended with the tying runner on first.

Defense did its job in holding the opponent to a scoreless final inning, needing offense to bring it home. In need of three, two-out batter Cal Stevenson drew a walk. Pinch-hitter Jace Jung, who replaced Burt, popped one in the air that dropped into the glove of a Clipper to end the contest.

Toledo is on the road for the first time since May 17, where they will open a new series at the Iowa Cubs on June 2. First pitch is set for 7:38p.m. and the Hens will look to reset with a win.

Notables

M. Burt - 1/4, HR,

B. Malgeri - 2/3, R, RBI, BB

A. Navigato - 2/3, R, 2B, BB

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