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Canaan Smith-Njigba's homer off James Karinchak lifts Indianapolis past Columbus Clippers

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Saturday's game: Indianapolis 3, Columbus 1

Recap: Canaan Smith-Njigba's two-run home run off James Karinchak in the eighth inning proved to be the difference as the Clippers lost for the third straight day and for the 15th time in 17 games. It was the eighth homer of the year for Smith-Njigba, the brother of former Ohio State football star Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Jhonkensy Noel homered for the Clippers in the ninth inning. Raynel Delgado had two of Columbus' five hits. Clippers starter Joey Cantillo pitched 5⅔ shutout innings, allowing three hits.

Jun 14, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pinch hitter Canaan Smith-Njigba (28) reacts after hitting a double in his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 14, 2022; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pinch hitter Canaan Smith-Njigba (28) reacts after hitting a double in his major league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Attendance: 9,157

Next game: 1:35 p.m. Sunday at Indianapolis

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Next home game: 7:05 p.m. Wednesday vs. Toledo at Huntington Park

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Canaan Smith-Njigba's homer off James Karinchak lifts Indianapolis past Columbus Clippers