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Walker Jenkins hits leadoff homer before Saints game suspended

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Walker Jenkins hits leadoff homer before Saints game suspended

Summary

Walker Jenkins hit a leadoff homer on the first pitch of the game, giving the St. Paul Saints an early lead against Columbus on Wednesday. The game was suspended in the third inning due to rain. Additionally, Tristan Gray homered in the second inning, while Ricky Castro pitched 2 1/3 hitless innings. The game will resume on Thursday at 11:05 CDT, followed by a regularly scheduled contest.

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By the Numbers

•Saints lead the game 1-0 after Jenkins' home run
•Tristan Gray also homered for St. Paul in the second inning
•Ricky Castro had 2 1/3 no-hit innings pitched
•Game resumes Thursday at 11:05 CDT
•Regularly scheduled game follows the conclusion of the first game

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2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Walker Jenkins homers before Saints game suspended for rain

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Walker Jenkins hit a leadoff homer on the first pitch of the game to give the St. Paul Saints an early lead Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, before the game was eventually suspended in the third inning due to rain. Tristan Gray homered for St. Paul in the top of the second, while Ricky Castro didn’t allow a hit in his 2 1/3 innings pitched. It was Gray’s first homer for the Saints since being sent ...
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