Clippers, Rubber Ducks, and Howlers secure victories in Sunday minor league play

The Columbus Clippers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Sunday behind home runs from Kahlil Watson and Ralphy Velazquez, while Trevor Stephan struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning. In other action, the Akron Rubber Ducks finished a 14-6 victory over the Richmond Flying Squirrels with multi-hit performances from Nolan Schubart, Jace LaViolette, and Bennett Thompson. The Akron squad concludes the campaign with a 66-63 record. Elsewhere, the Lake County Captains ended their season with a 4-2 loss to the Great Lakes Loons, finishing with a 69-59 mark. Finally, the Howlers closed their season by earning a 10-7 win against the RidgeYaks, concluding the year with a 56-75 record behind a three-hit performance from Tre Broussard. Most affiliates concluded their schedules this weekend as the minor league season comes to a close.

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