Recorder Rewind: Indians fall to Clippers 5-2 in series finale

The Indianapolis Indians fell short in the series finale against the Columbus Clippers, with a final score of 5-2 at Huntington Park in Ohio on Aug. 25. The Indians failed to hold back the Clippers, with the home team taking the lead in the first inning with a home run from Clippers catcher Juan Brito. Despite a fleeting lead after the second inning, thanks to an RBI single from Indians catcher Dylan Shockley, the Indians were unable to maintain the momentum. INDIANAPOLIS, IN – APRIL 30: Indianapolis Indians infielder Liover Peguero (2) scores during a Milb baseball game between the Buffalo Bisons and the Indianapolis Indians on April, 30, 2024 at Victory Field in Indianapolis, IN.(Photo/Jeff Brown) Following the contest, Shockley expressed joy for simply playing baseball. “My 5-year-old self would be proud of me,” Shockley said regarding playing minor (and major) league baseball. “It is definitely a dream.” The Clippers all but secured their victory with a three-run fourth inning, underscored by a two-run home run from outfielder George Valera. Pitchers Carmen Mlodzinski and Ryan Borucki put up a strong defense for Indianapolis, with Mlodzinski firing 1.2 scoreless innings and Borucki putting forth strikeouts in a scoreless eighth inning....