Brett Sears throws seven strong innings in Columbus victory

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Brett Sears throws seven strong innings in Columbus victory
Summary

On August 7, Brett Sears pitched seven innings for the Columbus Clingstones, leading them to a 4-2 win over the Biloxi Shuckers. Sears allowed one run on two hits and struck out three, marking his third consecutive start of at least seven innings pitched. Columbus fell behind early but regained the lead thanks to back-to-back home runs in the third inning. Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. contributed significantly with two home runs, while John Gil and Eric Hartman also had notable performances on offense. The Gwinnett Stripers vs. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp game was postponed due to rain.

Source Links
By the Numbers
  • Brett Sears threw seven innings with one earned run for Columbus.
  • Columbus came back from an early deficit to win 4-2.
  • Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. hit two home runs in the victory.
  • Gwinnett's game was postponed due to rain and will be played as a doubleheader.
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 PMYahoo SportsBraves Minor League Recap: Brett Sears tosses seven innings for Columbus
What they're saying
"

Sears posted his third straight start of at least seven innings on Friday.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days