Clippers 9, Bats 3

LOUISVILLE – Bobby Bradley’s two-run home run in the sixth inning broke a 3-3 tie and the Clippers went on to beat the Louisville Bats 9-3 at Louisville Slugger Field Friday.

Will Brennan added a three-run homer in the seventh as Hunter Gaddis (1-0) reasserted himself after giving up three runs to get the win for Columbus.

Bo Naylor put the Clippers in front with a three-run home run in the fourth before Gaddis allowed the tying run to score on a wild pitch.