Rain, Records Favor Clippers as Indians Seek First Win

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Interstat) — The struggling Indianapolis Indians will look to snap an early-season skid Wednesday when they continue their series against the unbeaten Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., though forecasts call for rain and 78-degree temperatures.

Indianapolis (0-3) arrives winless after a 3-1 loss to Columbus on Tuesday. The Indians have scored just nine total runs in their three defeats, which include a pair of losses to Saint Paul to open the season. They will send right-hander Wilber Dotel to the mound.

The Clippers (3-0) have opened with three straight victories, including Tuesday’s series opener and a two-game sweep at Iowa. Columbus will counter with right-hander Trenton Denholm.

In Tuesday’s contest, Columbus pitchers held Indianapolis to one run. The Clippers’ Logan Allen earned the win, while Juan Brito and Nolan Jones provided key offensive contributions. For the Indians, starter Thomas Harrington took the loss, with Rafael Flores Jr. and Jhostynxon Garcia noted as productive players.

The Interstat game simulator projects a 7-5 victory for the Clippers.

This game is the second of a five-game set between the International League foes. The series continues through Sunday before Indianapolis returns home to face Louisville and Columbus embarks on a road trip to Worcester.