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The Indianapolis Indians defeated the Columbus Clippers 6-5 in a thrilling game highlighted by pitcher Brandan Bidois’ first Triple-A save. Bidois struck out five batters in a scoreless final inning to seal the win, contributing significantly to the team’s overall record. The game saw early offensive efforts from the Indians followed by a comeback attempt by the Clippers, including a pivotal four-run rally. This match continues the season rivalry with scheduled rematch upcoming, emphasizing the Indians’ competitive spirit and Bidois’ standout performance.
Columbus, Ohio – Brandan Bidois achieved a significant milestone in his baseball career on Friday night, recording his first Triple-A save as the Indianapolis Indians defeated the Columbus Clippers 6-5 at Huntington Park. This victory pushes the Indians’ record to 35 wins and 26 losses for the season and 77 wins and 58 losses overall.
Bidois, making a crucial impact late in the game, entered the matchup in the eighth inning with a narrow one-run advantage. He demonstrated remarkable skill on the mound, striking out five of the six batters he faced during his appearance, ultimately sealing the game by striking out all three batters in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The game opened with an early offensive surge by the Indians, scoring two runs in the first inning. Alika Williams was hit by a pitch, then later scored after Nick Solak grounded out. Ji Hwan Bae contributed to the run total with a single that set the stage for Rafael Flores, whose single to left field brought Bae home.
Indianapolis managed to capitalize on Columbus Clippers’ starting pitcher Triston McKenzie, who faced five batters in the first inning and issued four walks, leading to one run being forced in from Mike Jarvis’s at-bat. Williams then hit into a fielder’s choice that allowed Jase Bowen to score, putting the Indians ahead 2-0 early in the contest.
The Columbus Clippers began to respond in the fourth inning, scoring their first run as they sought to rally against the Indians. However, the Indians continued their offensive push, adding two more runs in the fifth inning. A double from Nelson Velázquez allowed Solak to cross the plate, followed by an Anthony Prato single, which brought Flores home, expanding the Indians’ lead.
The turning point of the game came during the bottom of the fifth inning, where the Clippers mounted a significant four-run rally. This surge was facilitated by two walks and a wild pitch from the Indians’ pitchers. A crucial hit by Jonathan Rodriguez, who delivered a single to right, allowed two runs to score. Kody Huff played a vital role as well during this critical inning.
As the game progressed, Chase Shugart took the mound for the Indians, contributing to the team’s success by pitching scoreless frames in both the sixth and seventh innings. The loss for the Clippers was attributed to Jake Miller, who allowed two runs in his three innings of work.
This matchup marks yet another chapter in the ongoing competition between these two teams, with the Indians and Clippers scheduled to meet again on Saturday night. The first pitch for the upcoming game is set for 7:05 p.m. Nick Dombkowski, holding a record of 2-5 and an ERA of 5.95, is slated to start on the mound for the Indians, while Doug Nikhazy, who has a record of 5-7 and an ERA of 5.31, is expected to start for the Clippers.
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