Cards fight back in win in extra innings 12-9

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.

Date: May 22, 2012     Time: 5:30pm      Venue: Long Field