Morimando, Gonzalez Lead Columbus To 3-0 Win Over Toledo
Published on August 10, 2016 under International League (IL1)
Columbus Clippers News Release
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Erik Gonzalez hit two solo homers, and Shawn Morimando allowed just four hits over 5 1/3 innings as the Columbus Clippers defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 3-0 on Tuesday.
Morimando (4-1) picked up the win after he struck out three.
In the top of the first, Columbus grabbed the lead on a solo home run by Gonzalez. The Clippers then added single runs in the sixth and seventh innings. In the sixth, Gonzalez hit a solo home run, while Yhoxian Medina hit an RBI single in the seventh.
Thad Weber (7-10) went six innings, allowing two runs and seven hits in the International League game. He also struck out four and walked one. Josh Martin pitched two scoreless innings for his third save of the season.
The Mud Hens were held off the scoreboard for the 10th time this season, while the Clippers' staff recorded their 13th shutout of the year.
Columbus improved to 9-4 against Toledo this season.
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