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Cards fight back and win 12-9 in 7 innings
The Cardinals had to fight back from being down 9-2 after 3 innings before erupting for 4 runs in the 4th and 3 runs in the 5th to send it to extra innings. The Red Birds then scored 3 runs in the top of the 7th for the 12-9 victory. Haden DeHaven got the come back started with a 2 run moon shot in the 4th inning. Haden also added a single. Rashaan Haines reached base all 5 times including 4 hits, 3 singles and blasted a double in the 7th for the game winning hit to go with his 3 RBIs. Caelan O'Toole had a rocket triple to center in the 2nd inning but was left stranded at 3rd. Sebastian Stewart had a single and hit hard line drive up the middle that was snagged by the centerfielder. Noah Buzzard had 2 singles and scored 4 runs. Noah pitched very well in relief coming in during the 2nd inning and giving the team a strong 3 innings on the mound. Jaden Jessie had a triple and a double with 2 RBIs and picked up the win in relief pitching the final 3 innings. Jaden came in with the score 9-9 and pitched 3 scoreless innings striking out 8. The Cardinals next play on Thursday at 730 against the young and talented Dodgers. The game will be broadcast on 1270AM WCBC.
The Cards hang on to beat the Tigers 7-4
The Red Birds defeated the Tigers 7-4 on Tuesday evening at Long Field to up their record to 2-0. Haden DeHaven got the start on the mound and pitched 5 2/3 innings striking out 10 and allowing 4 hits and 2 earned runs. Jaden Jessie then came in to close the game out with the bases loaded and struck out the only hitter he faced to pick up the save. The Cardinals tallied 9 hits led by Jaden Jessie with a triple and a single, Jay Talley with a double and single and Dylan Dignan with a double, a single and 2 RBIs. Also ripping hits for the Red Birds was Haden DeHaven, Damian Sudac and Caelan O'Toole, all with singles. The coaching staff was very impressed with the way the team put the ball in play, only striking out twice. The Cards return to action on Thursday at 7:30 vs the 2-0 Phillies.
The Cardinals open the season with a 13-3 win over the A's
The defending champs opened the season with an impressive performance against the Athletics scoring 5 runs in the bottom of the 1st and then 4 runs in the bottom of the 5th to win by the 10 run rule. Jaden Jessie got the start on the mound going all 5 innings giving up 1 earned run while striking out 13, walking 3 and allowing 4 hits. Jaden also made an impact with the bat stroking 2 singles and 2 RBIs. The leading hitters for the Red Birds were Rashaan Haines with a double, 2 singles and 2 RBIs and Haden DeHaven with 3 singles and 1 RBI. Noah Buzzard also collected multiple hits with 2 singles. Also adding a hit was Dylan Dignan with a beautiful 2 RBI single in the first inning. Jay Talley walked and came around to score on Dignan's basehit. Caelan O'Toole reached base on an error, walked and scored a run. Damian Sudac also reached base on an error. The Red Birds return to action on Tuesday with a 7:30 game with the Tigers.
The Dapper Dan announces playoff dates
The Dapper Dan announced this years Major Division playoffs to take place on Monday July 2, Tuesday July 3 and Thursday July 5.
The Championship Series will then take place on Monday July 9, Tuesday July 10 and Wednesday July 11.
The Cardinals get 3 radio games on WCBC 1270AM
WCBC 1270AM announced that they will do 3 of the Cardinals games this year. The radio station is once again banking on the team to be a ratings giant this year. The 3 games are:
May 24 Cardinals vs. Dodgers 7:30
May 31 Cardinals vs. Reds 5:30
June 11 Cardinals vs. Phillies 7:30
Welcome to the 2012 Season
I'd like to welcome our 5 new players to the team this year. They are Sebastian Stewart, Jay Talley, Damian Sudac, Caelan O'Toole and Jaden Lechliter. The coaching staff is very excited to add this group of kids to the 6 returnees we have coming back. They are Rashaan Haines, Jaden Jessie, Haden DeHaven, Noah Buzzard, Zeke Roddy and Dylan Dignan. It's time to defend our titles, fellas!!!
Upcoming Games
| Tuesday, May 29 | | Pirates @ Cardinals | 5:30pm | Long Field | | Thursday, May 31 | | Cardinals @ Reds | 5:30pm | Long Field | |
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