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rink23 · 08-20-2019, 03:42 AM

Record: 54-51, 3rd, 12 GB Des Moines
Rookie Dahlandy Johnson homered twice including a three-run shot in the ninth inning to help St. Louis rally for a 6-4 win over Columbus at Forbes Field (1959).
Clayton Kershaw and a trio of relievers limited the River Walkers to a single hit -- a Johnson two-run homer in the third off Kershaw -- to help the Golden Bears own a 4-1 advantage going into the top of the ninth.
But St. Louis went to work right away in the ninth against the Golden Bears bullpen.
Bo Bichette greeted Omar Garcia with a lead-off double, and he moved to third when Andrew Benintendi followed with a single.
Kyle Gibson took over, and in the span of two batters the Columbus lead was gone.
Rhys Hoskins started it with an RBI single.
Johnson followed with a three-run shot, and St. Louis was 6-4.
Walkers starter Aaron Nola worked 6.1 innings, giving up two runs on eight hits. He struck out seven and walked none.
Brad Hand struggled, allowing two runs on three hits in 1.2 innings, ut still came away with his second win of the season.
John Curtiss got a rare opportunity for a save, and converted it for his third of the season.

08-20-2019, 03:42 AM	#209
rink23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 24,351	Walkers news: August 5 -- St. Louis 6, Columbus 4 Record: 54-51, 3rd, 12 GB Des Moines Rookie Dahlandy Johnson homered twice including a three-run shot in the ninth inning to help St. Louis rally for a 6-4 win over Columbus at Forbes Field (1959). Clayton Kershaw and a trio of relievers limited the River Walkers to a single hit -- a Johnson two-run homer in the third off Kershaw -- to help the Golden Bears own a 4-1 advantage going into the top of the ninth. But St. Louis went to work right away in the ninth against the Golden Bears bullpen. Bo Bichette greeted Omar Garcia with a lead-off double, and he moved to third when Andrew Benintendi followed with a single. Kyle Gibson took over, and in the span of two batters the Columbus lead was gone. Rhys Hoskins started it with an RBI single. Johnson followed with a three-run shot, and St. Louis was 6-4. Walkers starter Aaron Nola worked 6.1 innings, giving up two runs on eight hits. He struck out seven and walked none. Brad Hand struggled, allowing two runs on three hits in 1.2 innings, ut still came away with his second win of the season. John Curtiss got a rare opportunity for a save, and converted it for his third of the season. Attached Images