Jake Rucker's late double propels Saints past Clippers 4-3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:44 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

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Summary

Jake Rucker delivered a two-RBI double for the St. Paul Saints, leading them to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Clippers on September 18. Trailing 3-2 in the ninth inning with two outs and two runners on, Rucker's hit allowed Matt Wallner and Cody Morissette to score. The Saints had initially taken a 2-1 lead in the second inning, only for the Clippers to reclaim the advantage with two runs in the eighth. Rucker's performance followed a rough patch, where he had gone hitless for nine games after a strong debut. The win improves St. Paul's record to 82-65 as they continue their six-game series against the Clippers. The two teams will face off again on September 19, with both on the mound as St. Paul sends out Jack Anderson against Trenton Denholm of Columbus.

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•Jake Rucker's double scores two in the ninth inning.
•Saints improve to 82-65 with the win.
•Saints scored first but trailed after the eighth inning.
•Game 5 of the series is scheduled for September 19.
•Rucker had a rough spell of nine hitless games prior to this performance.

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Trailing 3-2 with two outs, two strikes and two runners on, it was time for St. Paul third baseman Jake Rucker to play the hero in Columbus. Rucker, hitting just .172 with the Saints since his call-up from Double-A Wichita on Aug. 31, rose to the occasion with a two-RBI drive down the left field line to score outfielder Matt Wallner and second baseman Cody Morissette with the would-be game ...
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