Chris Roller homers as Columbus Clippers top Iowa Cubs 5-3
Saturday's game: Columbus 5, Iowa, 3
Recap: Chris Roller homered and Daniel Schneemann went 2 for 4 as the Clippers won at Iowa. The Cubs scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth and had two runners on when pinch-hitter Nick Madrigal grounded into a fielder's choice to end the game. Clippers starter Touki Toussaint allowed one run on two hits in 3⅔ innings. Thomas Ponticelli (2-3) and Jhon Romero pitched 3⅓ shutout innings. Tim Herrin allowed two runs in two innings. Oscar Gonzalez tripled for the Clippers.
Attendance: 10,692
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Of note: Infielder Brayan Rocchio was recalled to Cleveland. Pitcher Aaron Civale was activated by the Guardians from the injury list.
Next game: 2:08 p.m. Sunday at Iowa
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Next home game: 7:05 p.m. Tuesday vs. Louisville at Huntington Park
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