We have said all through our preseason practices, that good pitching and defense win games, and it was evident once again this past Saturday (May 10th).
In game 1, Anthony "Cy Young" Wallistch pitched 4 2/3 innings of shut out ball, striking out 9 , and Andrew "Mo" Purcell came on for the 3 pitch save in a 10-0 win over St Patrick's. Good defense by catcher Matt Arnone, throwing out a would be base stealer in the first and applying the tag on a play at the plate in the 4th.
Offensively, the entire Cardinal team put together some excellent at bats, with runs scoring on RBIs by leftfielder Chris Sarni (2 RBIs), Catcher Matt Arnone (2 RBIs), Third Baseman Sammy Hizaji, Right Fielder Mike "Ozzie" Osmundsen and shortstop Andrew Purcell. The other three runs scored on steals of home by Purcell, Wallitsch and Dan "the Man" Lembo. Centerfielder Matt Tsotras had two stolen bases and a run scored, as every Cardinal batter either scored a run or knocked one in.
In game two, the Cardinals got on the board early, with a lead-off single by Leftfielder Ryan Fama, who then stole 2nd and 3rd and scored on a groundout by Purcell. The Cardinals plated 2 more runs in the 3rd on on run scoring singles by Sammy Hijazi and Andrew Purcell. Two more Cardinals scored in the 5th. After a lead off walk and a stolen base by Matt Arnone, 2nd baseman Jack McGovern moved Arnone to 3rd with a well placed ground out to the right side. Catcher Chris Sarni reached on a HBP and promptly stole 2nd base. That Man Sammy came through again with an RBI ground out to score Arnone, with Sarni scoring on a steal of home plate.
Kyle "Knucksie" Carroll had the knuckleball working, as he worked the first 4 innings in scoreless fashion, with 4 strikeouts. Good defensive plays by Matt "Bull Dog" Arnone at 3rd, Jack "Big Mac" McGovern at 2nd base and Tyler Coyle in right.
In the 5th, some untimely errors led to 4 unearned runs, making the game a nail biter at 5-4, but Ryan Fama came on for a 1-2-3 6th inning to notch his 2nd save of the year.
This Week in Cardinal Baseball
- Tuesday May 13: Practice at Giese Park from 5:00-6:30.
- Saturday May 17: Game at Giese Park at 10am vs St Patrick's. Please be at the field by 9am.
On behalf of the Cardinals and the Carroll Family
Happy Mother's Day to all.
Coach Carroll
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