The Clippers edge the Mets 5-4 in a thrilling contest at NBT Bank Stadium. Nick Lorusso shone brightly, going 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBI to lead the charge. David Fry and Ralphy Velazquez each contributed with their own long balls, but it wasn't enough for the Mets to clinch the win.
Nick Lorusso was the star of the night, driving in three runs and hitting a homer to propel the Clippers to victory. With eight hits, the Mets had plenty of chances, but they stranded seven runners on base, failing to capitalize on key opportunities.
The Clippers flexed their power with three home runs, showcasing a strong offensive performance that outshined the Mets' lone homer. Despite solid pitching from Austin Peterson, who struck out six in four innings, it was the Clippers' timely hitting that ultimately sealed the game.
The Mets' pitching struggled late, allowing four runs in the final innings, which proved costly. Ralphy Velazquez and David Fry both added homers for the Mets, but they couldn't overcome the Clippers' offensive firepower.
The Clippers are losers of 2 straight, 5-5 over their last 10. The Mets are coming off a win, 8-2 over their last 10.
The Clippers are up next at Indians (Aug 27-29). The Mets are up next at IronPigs (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.

Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLColumbus Clippers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| SYRSyracuse Mets | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Schneemann CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kahlil Watson DH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| David Fry C | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Manzardo 1B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ralphy Velazquez LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kody Huff 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Milan Tolentino SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Blake Perkins RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayan Frias 2B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Austin Peterson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Espino P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rorik Maltrud P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlos Hernández P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peterson | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Daniel Espino | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rorik Maltrud | 3.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Carlos Hernández | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | COL 100.0 | 17.6 | |
| B9 | COL 82.4 | 16.7 | |
| B9 | COL 65.7 | 5.3 | |
| B9 | COL 78.6 | 12.5 | |
| B9 | COL 66.1 | 12.8 | |
| B9 | COL 78.9 | 11.6 | |
| T9 | COL 90.5 | 0.9 | |
| T9 | COL 91.4 | 0.4 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.