COLUMBUS – The Clippers lost to Sacramento, 4-0, Tuesday in the Triple-A National Championship game at AutoZone Park in Memphis.
River Cats starter Caleb Baragar struck out five batters while surrendering only two hits over five scoreless innings en route to being named MVP.
Columbus had runners get as far as second base only twice and could not score against Bargar or the River Cats’ bullpen.
The Clippers got to the game by downing Gwinnett, 3-1, and sweeping Durham in three games to win the International League’s Governors’ Cup for the 11th time.
The AAA affiliate of the Cleveland Indians led the IL with 213 home runs, including 33 by the league’s home run champ, Bobby Bradley.
The Clippers have a 3-1 record in their four appearances in the AAA national championship game while Sacramento, out of the Pacific Coast League improved to 3-0.