Micah Pries, Johnkensy Noel homer to lead Columbus Clippers past Louisville Bats 5-3

Tuesday's game: Columbus 5, Louisville 3

Recap: Micah Pries and Johnkensy Noel hit home runs as the Clippers won a game shortened to seven innings after a rain delay. Noel and Oscar Gonzalez each had two hits for Columbus. Jose Barrero homered for the Bats. Clippers starter Peyton Battenfield allowed three runs on five hits in 4⅓ innings, striking out six, and got shutout relief from Cade Smith (2-0) and James Karinchak.

Attendance: 4,766

Next game: 6:35 p.m. Wednesday at Louisville

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