Left fielder Jerad Head went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs to lead Columbus against the Pacific Coast League champs.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. -- Left fielder Jerad Head went 3-for-4 and drove in four runs to lead Columbus, champions of the International League, past Tacoma (Wash.), champions of the Pacific Coast League, 12-6, in the Class AAA championship Tuesday night.
The Clippers had 19 hits, including three from DH Jason Kipnis and three from shortstop Josh Rodriguez. Kipnis was a single shy of hitting for the cycle.
Columbus shelled Rainiers left-handed starter Ryan Feierabend, a graduate of Midview High in Grafton, for seven runs on 10 hits and one walk in three innings.
Lefty David Huff started for Columbus and got the win despite allowing six runs on seven hits in six innings.
Clippers right-handed relievers Zach Putnam, Josh Judy and Vinnie Pestano each pitched a scoreless inning to close out the victory.