COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Clippers’ offense deserted them during a doubleheader to open a series against the International League West-leading Indianapolis Indians.
Trailing Indy by two games in the standings, Columbus was swept 1-0 and 14-2. The losses put the Clippers on a five game losing streak.
As the score indicates, pitching dominated game one as Danny Salazar and Nick Kingham were in an old-fashioned standoff. Salazar (3-6) dominated early but six walks were his undoing. After he intentionally walking the bases loaded in the sixth, Salazar gave up the game’s only run by walking Mel Rojas
Kingham (3-1) retired the first 17 batters he faced.
John Holdzkom (2-0) got the win out of the bullpen in game two. Josh Outman (0-1) took the loss, allowing four runs.
Trailing 2-1, the Indians exploded for five runs in the third and seven more in the sixth inning of the seven-inning game.
Game three of the six-game series is Friday at 7:15. Another doubleheader is scheduled for Saturday and an afternoon game Sunday will be the final game before the All-Star break.