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Columbus Clippers lost to Iowa Cubs, 8-1, now 8-8. Akron RubberDucks fell to Harrisburg Senators, 2-9, but remain 6-4. Lake County Captains won against Fort Wayne, 13-4, evening record at 5-5. Hill City Howlers lost to Wilson Warbirds, 5-7, now 6-4.

In Columbus, Petey Halpin and C.J. Kayfus each went 2-4, with Halpin scoring the only run. Pedro Avila struck out 8 in 3.2 innings but gave up 3 runs, and Tommy Mace struggled in relief. Bullpen rebounded with clean frames from Leftwich and Walters.

Akron stole 7 bases and made the most of their chances despite the loss. Alfonsin Rosario hit a homer, and Matt Wilkinson impressed on the mound with a 1.16 ERA. Lake Countys offense was on fire, with every starter reaching base twice, led by Dean Curleys 5 times on base.

Lake Countys first-round pick from 2022 dominated with 3 shutout innings, mid-90s heat, and a 1.23 ERA. Jaison Chourio and Bennett Thompson added power with homers and doubles. Hill Citys kids showed pop too, with Juneiker Caceres and Dauri Fernandez launching their first homers of the season, and Luis De La Cruz hitting .407 so far. Will McCauslands 4 scoreless relief innings kept it close.

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