St. Paul Saints secure 80th win of the season against Columbus

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Last updated Sep 17, 2026

St. Paul Saints secure 80th win of the season against Columbus
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The St. Paul Saints triumphed over the Columbus Clippers 3-2 in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday. This victory marked the Saints' 80th win, achieving this milestone for only the second time in franchise history. Early in the game, St. Paul established dominance with three consecutive doubles. Matt Wallner contributed significantly by driving in the game-winning run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning. Saints pitcher Aaron Rozek delivered an impressive performance, allowing just one run over six innings. The teams will continue their series Thursday at 5:35 p.m. CDT.

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  • Saints win 3-2 in Columbus on September 16, 2026.
  • Matt Wallner drives in the winning run with a sacrifice fly.
  • Saints started with three consecutive doubles.
  • Aaron Rozek allows one run over six innings.
  • Series continues Thursday at 5:35 p.m. CDT.
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  • 1:36 AMYahoo SportsMatt Wallner drives in a pair of runs as St. Paul Saints beat Columbus
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The St. Paul Saints season is coming to a close, but after a summer spent with a standout offense, St. Paul had another milestone to hit. With a 3-2 win in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, the Saints reached the 80-win threshold for the second time in franchise history. A franchise first helped lead to the victory. For the first time, St. Paul started the game with three straight doubles to score ...

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