Watson's Homer a Highlight on Sunday
Published on August 24, 2025 under International League (IL)
Columbus Clippers News Release
COLUMBUS, OH - The Columbus Clippers were in a tight game through six innings, but ultimately lost to the visiting Omaha Storm Chasers in Sunday's series finale, 7-3.
The Clippers were down by three runs early, but trimmed the lead to 3-2 thanks a two-run single by Johnathan Rodriguez in the 5th inning. They tied the game in the 6th when Kahlil Watson hit his 5th homer as a Clipper over the center field wall.
Watson making it even! pic.twitter.com/CH31HWryNS - Columbus Clippers (@CLBClippers) August 24, 2025
Unfortunately for the 8,634 Clippers fans in attendance, the Storm Chasers pulled ahead with a run in the 7th and three more in the 8th.
With the loss, Columbus falls to 18-31 in the 2025 "Second Half", and 52-69 overall this season.
The Clippers travel next week to Louisville. The next home game at Huntington Park is the day after Labor Day. On September 2 it will be Tansky Tuesday Dime-A-Dog Night! Look for special theme nights and ticket offers all week, including Puppypalooza and two Harry Potter Nights! Tickets are available at ClippersBaseball.com.
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