Nuñez Slams, Indians Pour It on to Snap Skid in Rochester, 13-4

June 29, 2024 - International League (IL)
Indianapolis Indians News Release

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Despite allowing four first inning runs, the Indianapolis Indians countered with early offense to snap a four-game losing streak against the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday night at Innovative Field, 13-4.

Trailing 4-0 after one inning, the Indians (1-4, 34-44) jumped on Rochester starter Jackson Rutledge (L, 4-5) for six runs in the top of the third, highlighted by a pair of two-run doubles from Ji Hwan Bae and Matt Gorski.

An inning later, the Indians continued their offensive onslaught on the Red Wings (4-1, 42-36) with a five-run fourth, headlined by a grand slam from Malcom Nuñez. All of the scoring in the fourth inning came with nobody out, and it marked the second inning in a row that the Indians lineup hit around. Indianapolis tacked on two more in the top of the ninth thanks to an RBI double from Seth Beer and a run-producing single from Gilberto Celestino.

After a shaky first, Indians starter Domingo Germán (W, 3-4) settled in to throw four shutout innings on the heels of the four-run opening frame. Germán at one point retired nine Red Wings hitters in a row. This start for Germán came just one day after the one-year anniversary of his perfect game with the New York Yankees in Oakland.

The Indians and Red Wings conclude their six-game set on Sunday afternoon at Innovative Field at 1:05 PM ET. Neither team has announced a starting pitcher. After the game, the Indians will travel to Louisville for a three-game set with the Reds-affiliated Bats at Slugger Field, beginning on Monday evening.

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