Columbus Clippers Stories

Day after clinching, Clippers throw no-hitter
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Staff Reports

Typically, baseball teams that clinch a playoff spot and have regular season games remaining, have a bit of a letdown, especially the next day. The Columbus Clippers flipped the script Thursday when four pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter en route to a 2-0 win over the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field. [More] 

Clippers blank Toledo, clinch playoff spot
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers came into their afternoon game Wednesday in Toledo with the magic number of two to make the International League postseason. The Clippers were four games ahead of both Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Worcester coming into Wednesday’s action. Columbus cut the number to one with a 3-0 win over Toledo. [More] 

Clippers fall in Toledo, magic number still 2
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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Going into Tuesday night’s game at Toledo, the Columbus Clippers’ magic number to make the International League playoffs was two. After a 5-1 loss to the Mud Hens, and victories by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Worcester, the number remains at two with all three teams having five games left to play. [More] 

Rodriguez powers Clippers to another win
Sunday, September 15, 2024
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Every game is important for the Columbus Clippers in their effort to make the International League playoffs. Coming into Sunday’s contest with the St. Paul Saints at Huntington Park, they had seven games remaining and were in first place in the IL’s second half. On Sunday, the Clippers fell behind early but rallied for a 5-2 win. [More] 

Nikhazy pitches well, offense slugs away in Clippers’ win
Friday, September 13, 2024
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The push to the playoffs continues for the Columbus Clippers. On Wednesday and Thursday against the St. Paul Saints, they had to rally in the late innings to win. That was not the case Friday. The Clippers got outstanding performances from their starter, Doug Nikhazy, their bullpen, and their offense throughout the lineup in an 11-1 thrashing of the Saints. [More] 

Clippers come from behind for win in playoff chase
Thursday, September 12, 2024
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As the Columbus Clippers battle for first place in the International League’s second half of the season, every game is crucial. The Clippers rallied for a walk-off win in Wednesday’s home game with the St. Paul Saints. Thursday’s game was no easier. Raynel Delgado hit a three-run homer to deliver what was the game-winning blow in the Clips’ 8-7 victory. [More] 

Three home runs propel Clippers’ comeback
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
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The St. Paul Saints started their series against the Columbus Clippers with a 7-4 win Tuesday at Huntington Park. It looked as though the Saints would take the second game but the Clippers had other ideas, rallying with three home runs to even the series at a game apiece with a 7-6 victory. [More] 

Durham shellacs Clippers in series finale
Sunday, September 8, 2024
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The Durham Bulls scored at least a run in the first eight innings of their game with the Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park Sunday and came away with a 15-5 win in the teams’ series finale. With the loss, the Clippers’ lead in the Internationl League’s West Division was cut to four games over the Indianapolis Indians. [More] 

Big 7th inning propels Clippers to win
Saturday, September 7, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers found themselves behind early Saturday, but rallied with five runs in the seventh inning to grab the lead and go on to beat the Durham Bulls, 9-3, at Huntington Park. The win kept the Clippers five games up in the International League’s Western Division as the playoffs approach. [More] 

Clippers fall behind early, slug back to win
Friday, September 6, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers are battling for a playoff spot and every game is vital coming down the stretch. On Friday at Huntington Park, the rainy weather and a rough first inning against the Durham Bulls made the evening’s prospects bleak, but the Clippers rallied to win 10-7 and brighten the chances to play in the postseason. [More] 

Clippers lose lead, then grab win in 10th
Thursday, September 5, 2024
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After a day off Wednesday, the Columbus Clippers and Durham Bulls were back at it Thursday at Huntington Park. The Clippers took a 2-0 lead early. The Bulls tied things up in the middle innings. The Clips kept the “ghost” runner from scoring in the top of the 10th inning, then scored in the bottom ot that frame for a 3-2 victory. [More] 

Durham limits Clippers’ offense for second straight game
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
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For the last two months, the Columbus Clippers’ offense has propelled the team to a first place spot in the second half of this season. The bats have cooled in the first two games against the Durham Bulls in this week’s six-game series. On Tuesday, the Bulls’ pitching held the Clippers to three hits en route to a second straight 5-1 win. [More] 

Durham takes first game of series
Monday, September 2, 2024
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Both the Columbus Clippers and Durham Bulls had to travel and play without an off day as they started their six-game series at Huntington Park Monday. The Labor Day holiday did not allow the clubs to take their usual day off on Monday. The Bulls were able to adjust and came away with a 5-1 win. [More] 

Clippers fall as pitchers dominate in series finale
Sunday, September 1, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers and Gwinnett Stripers had hit well in the first five games of their series in suburban Atlanta. The Clippers had outscored Gwinnett 30-26 in taking four of the five contests. In the Sunday finale, starters Doug Nikhazy for the Clippers and A.J. Smith-Shawver for the Stripers did their jobs with Gwinnett coming away with a 1-0 win. [More] 

Clippers get hitting throughout lineup in win
Saturday, August 31, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers clinched another series with a 6-4 victory over the Gwinnet Stripers in suburban Atlanta Saturday. Seven of the nine Clipper batters had hits to nail down the fourth win in five days at Gwinnett. Columbus has not lost a series since the beginning of June. [More] 

Clippers fall to Gwinnett in pitchers’ duel
Friday, August 30, 2024
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Usually the term “pitchers’ duel” connotes a battle between two starters. In the Columbus Clippers’ game at Gwinnett Friday, it applied to both clubs’ pitching staffs. The Stripers’ hurlers were one run better, as Gwinnett won 2-1 on a walk-off single in the ninth inning. [More] 

Clippers win third straight at Gwinnett
Thursday, August 29, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers won the first two games of their series against the host Gwinnett Stripers by single runs, both in exciting fashion. Thursday’s contest was no different. The Clippers took a 5-2 lead into the bottom of the ninth inning and held on for a 5-4 win. [More] 

Clippers hang on for close win at Gwinnett
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers have been playing well for two months. It has not been without some drama. On Wednesday in suburban Atlanta, the Clippers took a big lead to the bottom of the ninth inning and held on, barely, for a dramatic 7-6 victory. [More] 

Clippers rally to beat Gwinnett in slugfest
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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In order to win Tuesday, the Columbus Clippers needed to scores runs, late and often. After falling behind to the Gwinnett Stripers 6-3 after four innings in the Atlanta suburbs, the Clippers took a lead in the seventh and hung on for an 11-10 victory. [More] 

Clippers take series against Indy with Sunday win
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Staff Reports

The Columbus Clippers have not lost a series since the beginning of June. This week’s set against the Indianapolis Indians kept the streak alive. The Clippers locked down at least a tie with Saturday night’s win, then took the series with a 5-2 victory. [More] 

Clippers score early and hold on to beat Indians
Saturday, August 24, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers won the first two games of their home series against the Indianapolis Indians this week. The Indians came back to win the next two. On Saturday, the Clippers took the series lead with a 6-3 victory. [More] 

Indianapolis cruises to victory over Clippers
Friday, August 23, 2024
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The Indianapolis Indians evened their series with the Columbus Clippers at two games apiece with a 6-2 win Friday at Huntington Park. The Indians scored all of their runs before the Clippers got on the scoreboard and then held on for the victory. [More] 

Indianapolis tops Clippers in extra innings
Thursday, August 22, 2024
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In the first two games of their series at Huntington Park, the Columbus Clippers and Indianapolis Indians relied on their pitching staffs to keep things close. In Thursday night’s game, it was the offenses’ turn. In a slugfest, with six home runs combined, the Indians won, 9-8, in ten innings. [More] 

Clippers use team effort to down Indians
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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As they did in Tuesday night’s 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Indianapolis Indians at Huntington Park, the Columbus Clippers’ pitching staff allowed only one run in their afternoon game against the Indians. The offense put together a balanced effort to beat Indianapolis, 5-1. [More] 

Clippers begin home stand with 11th inning win
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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On Tuesday, the Columbus Clippers opened a six-game home series with the Indianapolis Indians after spending two weeks on the road. The pitching staff suffered no road lag, holding the Indians to just one run in 11 innings, and the Clippers scored in the bottom of the 11th to win, 2-1. [More] 

Clippers cruise to win in series finale
Sunday, August 18, 2024
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On Sunday, in the series finale, the Columbus Clippers scored the first seven runs of the game, before giving up two to the Iowa Cubs in the ninth, to post a 7-2 victory. In his second Triple-A start, Ryan Webb (1-0) recorded his first win for Columbus. [More] 

Clippers split another doubleheader Saturday
Saturday, August 17, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers salvaged a 5-1 win in the nightcap of their twin bill at Iowa Friday, after falling 12-3 in the opener. The Clippers and Cubs split a doubleheader Thursday in the first two games of their scheduled six-game series, before Iowa posted a 4-3 win Friday night at Principal Park. [More] 

Iowa clip Columbus by one
Friday, August 16, 2024
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On Friday, after a doubleheader Thursday, the Columbus Clippers and Iowa Cubs played a single game. The Cubs took a 4-1 lead into the sixth inning when the Clippers fired back to get within a run, but could score no more and fell, 4-3. [More] 

Clippers split twin bill with Iowa
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers and Iowa Cubs had to wait until Thursday to get their six-game series under way. Games set for Tuesday and Wednesday were postponed because of excessive ground water at Principal Park in Des Moines. [More] 

Clippers edge St. Paul, win another series
Sunday, August 11, 2024
Staff Reports

With a 6-5 win at St. Paul Sunday, the Columbus Clippers captured the series, four games to two, and posted their fifth straight series win. Sunday’s victory was contested until the last out. The Clippers’ bullpen overcame a tough week with 3.2 solid innings of work. [More] 

McKenzie, Florial lead Clippers to win at St. Paul
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Staff Reports

On Saturday in St. Paul, the Columbus Clippers won, 11-8. Starter Triston McKenzie (2-1) picked up the win, going five innings and allowing two runs on five hits and two walks. He struck out three. The Clippers’ relief staff made it exciting, giving up six runs in their four innings of work. [More] 

Clippers blow lead, beat St. Paul in extras
Friday, August 9, 2024
Staff Reports

Going into Friday’s game at St. Paul, the Columbus Clippers had lost two in a row for the first time since late June. On Friday, the Clippers took a 3-1 lead into the late innings only to see the Saints knot the score at 3-3 in the eighth. Columbus scored two in the tenth and held on for a 5-3 road win. [More] 

Clippers fall in pitchers’ duel to St. Paul
Thursday, August 8, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers scored a run in their first at-bat Thursday at St. Paul when Will Brennan hit his first home run since being assigned to the Clippers last week. That’s all the Clips would score on the night. The Saints posted single runs in the second and ninth innings to win, 2-1. Brennan finished with three of the four Clippers’ hits. [More] 

Saints score four in eighth for comeback win
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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After winning the series opener at St. Paul Tuesday, the Columbus Clippers were on the verge of another victory Wednesday afternoon, taking a 2-0 lead into the eighth inning. The Saints had other ideas, pushing across four runs in the eighth and holding on for a 4-2 comeback win. [More] 

Clippers begin long road trip with win
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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After going 10-2 on their homestand that ended Sunday, the Columbus Clippers took to the road for 12 games over the next two weeks. The Clippers sprinted out to a 7-0 lead Tuesday, then hung on for a 7-4 win against the St. Paul Saints. [More] 

Clippers sail to victory behind solid pitching
Sunday, August 4, 2024
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For the second series in a row, the Columbus Clippers won five of six at Huntington Park. Last week, it was Memphis. On Sunday, behind outstanding pitching, they took the series finale from Syracuse, 4-1. [More] 

Clippers sweep Syracuse in Saturday twin bill
Saturday, August 3, 2024
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Columbus swept a doubleheader from Syracuse Saturday, 7-1 and 3-0. Timely hitting, good defense, and outstanding pitching highlighted strong performances by the Clippers against a good Mets’ club. [More] 

Clippers break tie for win just before rains come
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Staff Reports

The fears of meteorologists were warranted as the skies opened in the middle of the eighth inning in the Columbus and Syracuse game Thursday, but the Clippers had just taken the lead, 6-5, when the game was called. [More] 

Clippers top Mets in afternoon slugfest
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Columbus pitchers had a second straight rough outing Wednesday, but their hitters stepped on the accelerator to post a 12-8 win in front of a good crowd who, along with the players, battled the muggy noontime conditions. [More] 

Syracuse runs away with series opener
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers were coming off an impressive home series against the Memphis Redbirds, in which they won five of six games. Hopes were high as the Syracuse Mets came to town to continue the homestand. Instead, the Mets put together a convincing 7-1 win. [More] 

Clippers take five of six from Memphis with finale win
Sunday, July 28, 2024
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It was a productive week for the Columbus Clippers. They beat visiting Memphis 10-3 Sunday afternoon to win five of their six-game series with the Redbirds. The only loss for Columbus came Thursday when Memphis beat the Clips by just one run. On Sunday, Gabriel Arias was 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. [More] 

Clippers win see-saw battle with Memphis
Saturday, July 27, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers’ offense has seen a slight dip in performance in July, but it has re-emerged in its current home series with Memphis. On Saturday, it went full out in a back-and-forth battle with the Redbirds, winning 10-8. [More] 

Memphis rally comes up short in ninth
Friday, July 26, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers took a 5-0 lead into the top of the ninth inning against the visiting Memphis Redbirds Friday, then survived a three-run rally, leaving two on the basepaths, for a 5-3 win at Huntington Park. Raynel Delgado drove in three runs on two hits to key the Clippers’ offense. [More] 

Clippers’ comeback falls one run short
Thursday, July 25, 2024
By Logan Morris

The Columbus Clippers showed plenty of fight Thursday night but it wasn’t enough as the Memphis Redbirds came away with a 6-5 win. The loss snapped a modest three-game winning streak for Columbus. [More] 

Brito’s late home run lifts Clippers
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers hosted the Memphis Redbirds in a Business Day matchup at Huntington Park Wednesday and came away with a 2-1 victory. It was all due to an outstanding performance by the Clippers’ pitching staff and Juan Brito’s 14th home run of the season. [More] 

Clippers power their way to win over Memphis
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers kicked off a 12-game homestand with a power-driven 8-6 win on Tuesday over the Memphis Redbirds in front of a sell-out crowd at Huntington Park. George Valera knocked in two runs on a double and a sacrifice fly, then added the winning two-run homer in the seventh inning. [More] 

Clippers’ bullpen shines once again in win
Sunday, July 21, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers’ offense is down a bit in July, but their relief corps has kept them in ballgames. That theme played out again Sunday as the Clippers beat the Louisville Bats on the road, 5-2, to win the rubber match of their three-game series. [More] 

First-inning woes lead to Clippers’ loss
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Staff Reports

The Columbus Clippers don’t play well in the second game of a road series. They haven’t won one dating back to May 10, 2023. On Saturday, the Clippers were in Louisville for the second game of their short three-game series with the Bats, but couldn’t stop the streak, giving up five runs in the first inning and ultimately losing 6-4. [More] 

Back from break, Clippers win at Louisville
Friday, July 19, 2024
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After four days off, the Columbus Clippers got back on the diamond Friday, looking to extend their three-game winning streak at Louisville. The Clips jumped out to a 5-0 lead after the first two innings, then held on for a 6-4 victory. [More] 

Clippers hold on for weather-delayed win
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers and Indianapolis Indians were two outs into the bottom of the first inning and the rains came in Central Indiana. When play resumed more than two hours later, both teams had new pitchers on the mound. The Clippers proceeded to take a big lead, then held on for a 6-5 win. [More] 

Clippers edge Indians for road win
Saturday, July 13, 2024
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After splitting a doubleheader at Indianapolis’s Victory Field Friday, the Columbus Clippers came back to take a lead in Saturday night’s contest and held on for a 4-3 win. It was the first Triple-A start for Logan Allen this season after appearing in 18 games for the Guardians. He acquitted himself well, picking up the win. [More] 

Clippers split doubleheader in Indy
Friday, July 12, 2024
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Going into their doubleheader Friday, the Columbus Clippers and Indianapolis Indians had only been able to complete one of the three games scheduled so far this week. The Clippers won Wednesday, 3-1, but games Tuesday and Thursday were washed out. The Indians evened the series with a 5-2 victory in the opener Friday. The Clippers won the second game, 8-2. [More]

Clippers leave bases loaded for win
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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After being rained out Tuesday evening, the Columbus Clippers and Indianapolis Indians finally got their six-game series underway Wednesday with a matinee contest at Victory Field. Despite a threat from the Indians in the ninth inning, Columbus came away with a 3-1 win. [More]

After battling back twice, Clippers fall in extras
Saturday, July 6, 2024
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The visiting Toledo Mud Hens took an early 3-0 lead against the Columbus Clippers Saturday. The Clippers fought back to tie the game twice before falling 6-5 in 11 innings at Huntington Park. Both sides scored twice in the 10th inning, but Toledo pushed one across in the 11th for the win. [More]

Clippers’ Tena hits walk-off homer
Friday, July 5, 2024
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After falling to the Toledo Mud Hens in the ninth inning Thursday, the Columbus Clippers returned the favor when José Tena hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth Friday for a 4-3 victory. Anthony Gose (4-4) picked up the win, pitching a scoreless ninth inning. Earlier in the week at Toledo, Gose earned two saves. [More]

Ninth inning fireworks down Clippers
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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Toledo’s Ryan Vilade came to the plate in the top of the ninth inning and sent a ball over the wall for a grand slam and a 5-3 win in an Independence Day matinee. All three Columbus runs came off the bat of catcher Bryan Lavastida, who homered in the sixth inning. [More]

Clippers take short series in Toledo
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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With the series tied at 1-1, the Columbus Clippers and Toledo Mud Hens played their third straight night game at Fifth Third Field Wednesday. Columbus won 5-3 on Monday, while the Mud Hens responded with a 5-2 victory Tuesday. The Clippers, with solid pitching and timely hitting, came away with a 4-2 win. [More]

Clippers fall in Toledo to Mud Hens
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
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After winning 5-3 in their opening game at Toledo Monday, the Columbus Clippers lost 5-2 to the Mud Hens Wednesday at Fifth Third Field. Toledo jumped out to a 5-0 lead after a three-run sixth inning and held on for the victory. [More]

Clippers hold for win at Toledo
Monday, July 1, 2024
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The Columbus Clippers traveled to Toledo for a rare Monday game and came away with a 5-3 win over the Mud Hens. The Clippers jumped out to a 4-0 lead after a three-run third inning, including a two-run single off the bat of catcher Bryan Lavastida. [More]

Clippers fall in Sunday slugfest
Sunday, June 30, 2024
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The Omaha Storm Chasers split their six-game series with the Columbus Clippers, winning the finale, 12-9, at Huntington Park Sunday afternoon. Omaha hit seven homers on the day, which accounted for 11 of their 12 runs. [More]