Sailing the Ship

The Game – Today, the Columbus Clippers will be facing the Gwinnett Braves at 7:05 at Huntington Park.

The Stats – Tonight’s game will be their first game after being on the road for the last 8. On that trip, the Clippers went 2-2, 2-2, 4-4 for all respective stats. Tonight is the first game of a 4-game series between these two teams. It is also the first game in a 8-game Homestand for the Clippers.

Columbus is 47-58 putting them at last (4th) in the International League West. Gwinnett is 59-48 putting them in second (of 4) in the International League South. They are also in first in the wild card race.

Starting Pitchers – Tonight, the Clippers will be starting LHP Zach Jackson (4-7). The Braves are answering with LHP Jo-Jo Reyes (1-1). In 4 showings against the Clippers, Jo-Jo is 2-0. Last time he faced Columbus, he faced just one batter before being injured.

Notes – Michael Brantley is just dominating this year. Not only did he hit his fifth home run (personal best), he stole his 36th bag of the season, another best for him. Furthermore, it ties him with Gerald Williams for 10th best in Clippers history!

Lou Marson Had a 19-game onbase streak going, but it was snapped last night. 18 of those games were when he played with the Lehigh Valley IronPigs.

I will be live twittering the game (MiLB rules state no more than once per half-inning of actual game stuff) and writing up a full story after. Feel free to send me any questions or comments throughout the night, as I will attempt to help you out.

Promotions – Tonight, there are three different promotions that you should check out.

Good Luck Boys!

Robert M. Barga is a student at The Ohio State University (Go Bucks) and is majoring in Political Science, with an American Policy focus, and minoring in English and Philosophy. He is an avid blogger on Whalertly, technology guru, and gamer (computer, table-top, and console). He is also highly involved in the student government at OSU. He also writes general articles and reviews on Blogcritics. In the little free time he has he enjoys hanging out with his girlfriend, playing games with friends, and long walks on the beach. Robert M. Barga also thinks that you are the greatest person ever.

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