The Boys Are Back in Town
Published on July 6, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Columbus Clippers News Release
The Clippers return today for a four game homestand against division rivals Toledo Mud Hens and the Indianapolis Indians. The Clippers are riding a seven game winning streak, despite Cleveland calling up Carlos Santana, Matt LaPorta, Shelley Duncan, Frank Herrmann and Michael Brantley to the mother ship.
The youngsters that have taken their place have been exciting to watch and are filled with great stories. Third baseman Jared Goedert is hitting .321 and has blasted 11 home runs in less than a month! The Clippers young double play combination is red hot, second baseman Cord Phelps is hitting .366 and shortstop Josh Rodriguez is at .339.
Jose Constanza, the fleet footed centerfielder was voted onto the All-Star team despite being the Clippers' fourth outfielder for most of the season.
Last season's batting champion Jordan Brown is heating up after missing the first part of the season with an injury.
The starting pitching has been solid with Josh Tomlin (8-2, 2.45) Carlos Carrasco (7-3), Yohan Pino (7-4), and David Huff (3-0, 1.45). Jeanmar Gomez has found his groove. The youngster is 3-0 in his last four starts with a microscopic 1.04 ERA.
Jensen Lewis (2-0, 1.20), Vince Pestano (2.38), Josh Judy (3.00) and Jess Todd (3.06) have been joined in the bullpen this week by Bryce Stowell. The 23-year-old California flame thrower is averaging 14 strikeouts per nine innings this season!
The first place Clippers will leave on a road trip Saturday and will not return until Friday July 23. Be sure to come out to Huntington Park this week and enjoy all the excitement!
International League Stories from July 6, 2010
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- Duckworth Worth His Weight in Gold - Pawtucket Red Sox
- Minor Impresses Home Crowd with Win vs. Norfolk - Gwinnett Stripers
- Knights Defeat Division Leader Durham Bulls - Charlotte Knights
- Syracuse 5-4 Winners over Bisons on Tuesday - Syracuse Mets
- Bulls Routed at Charlotte, 10-4 - Durham Bulls
- Matt Maloney to Start for Reds - Louisville Bats
- IronPigs Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- MLB Network to Carry Live Broadcast of Bisons/Red Wings on July 20 - Buffalo Bisons
- Durham Athletic Park Web Site Launched - Durham Bulls
- Bisons Notes - Buffalo Bisons
- Hens Losing Streak at 11 Games - Attendance Still High - Toledo Mud Hens
- Gwinnett Braves Announce Grant Program - Gwinnett Stripers
- The Boys Are Back in Town - Columbus Clippers
- Hens To Wear Hawaiian Jerseys This Saturday - Toledo Mud Hens
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