Hens Skid as Clippers Claim Win
Published on July 2, 2019 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
TOLEDO, Ohio - The Toledo Mud Hens dropped a tight game with the Columbus Clippers 4-1 on Tuesday night at Fifth Third Field.
Dawel Lugo knocked his fifth home run of the season going 2 for 4 at the dish adding a triple.
Columbus started the scoring in the second inning as Eric Haase hit a monster home run over the video board in left field.
Lugo evened the score in the fourth inning as he crushed a home run out of the park onto Monroe Street.
The Clippers regained the lead in the fifth inning as Yu Chang doubled to left center and scored on a single by Daniel Johnson who was caught stretching at second for the second out of the inning.
In the seventh inning, Greg Allen put Columbus up by three with a two-run home run and the insurance it needed as the Clippers won 4-1.
What's Next:
The Toledo Mud Hens are back in action tomorrow for an early fourth of July celebration. First pitch with the Columbus Clippers is set for 7:05 p.m. A spectacular firework show lasting 20 minutes, 'Rock 'N' Blast', will follow the game.
Promotions:
? All-You-Can-Eat Backyard BBQ
? Rock 'N' Blast Rooftop Party
? Rock 'N' Blast Dugout Package
? Anthem Flag Package
? Ticket + Beer Bat Package
? Rock 'N' Blast Postgame Fireworks Show
? Hensville Live! Featuring Separate Ways - A Tribute to Journey
? Holy Toledo! Rooftop DJ
? BIGS Seeds Exit Giveaway
#RoadToDetroit Report (according to MLB.com 2019 Prospect Watch):
5. OF Daz Cameron: 0 for 3
7. IF Willi Castro: 0 for 3
10. RHP Kyle Funkhouser: DNP
12. C Jake Rogers: 0 for 3
16. OF Jacob Robson: 0 for 4
18. RHP Bryan Garcia: DNP
19. OF Danny Woodrow: DNP
22. RHP John Schreiber: DNP
26. RHP Sandy Baez: DNP (IL)
27. LHP Matt Hall: DNP
28. IF/OF Dustin Peterson: 0 for 3
Hens Notes:
? Dawel Lugo hit his fifth home run of the season.
? Top prospects went hitless in the loss.
? Daz Cameron returned from illness in tonight's game.
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