SAINTS, INDIANS SET FOR SUNDAY RUBBER MATCH

INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Saint Paul Saints and Indianapolis Indians will conclude their opening series Sunday afternoon at Victory Field, with first pitch scheduled for 2:05 p.m. EDT under clear skies and a temperature of 46 degrees.

The Saints (1-0) look to secure a series sweep after a 9-7 victory Saturday afternoon, while the Indians (0-1) aim to even the record in the young season.

Saint Paul is projected to start right-hander Andrew Morris. Indianapolis will counter with right-hander Antwone Kelly. Both pitchers’ season records were not specified.

A player to watch for the Saints is reliever Marco Raya, who was dominant in Saturday’s win, striking out three in a perfect inning of work. For the Indians, center fielder Dominic Fletcher looks to build on a strong opening day where he went 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs.

Saturday’s contest was an offensive affair. Saint Paul’s Kaelen Culpepper drove in three runs with a home run, while reliever Andrew Bash provided 2 1/3 scoreless innings. For Indianapolis, Alika Williams added three hits and two RBIs.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projection favors the Indians to salvage the series finale with a 7-4 victory.

Following Sunday’s game, the Saints return home to host the Worcester Red Sox for a six-game series beginning Tuesday. The Indians hit the road for a six-game series against the Columbus Clippers, also starting Tuesday.