HURLERS STRIKE OUT 12, CARDS SALVAGE FINALE VS. BRAVES
JOHNSON CITY - The Cardinals ended the six-game homestand with a 7-4 victory over the Danville Braves Monday at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. Jose Moreno picked up the win, and Wilfredo Pereira picked up the save. The two combined for 12 strikeouts. The Cards built an early lead with a three-run second
JOHNSON CITY - The Cardinals ended the six-game homestand with a 7-4 victory over the Danville Braves Monday at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.
The Cards built an early lead with a three-run second and a two-run third.
Moreno (2-3) overcame four walks in the first two innings to card a solid performance. He struck out eight while limiting the Braves (14-19) to two runs (two earned). He handed the ball to Pereira to start the sixth.
Pereira allowed a pair of Danville home runs but also struck out four in four innings of relief. He stranded two men aboard on a diving catch in right field by
Much of the game took place in a light to steady rain. Despite a bleak weather forecast, the game began on time and did not experience any delays. Starter
The Cardinals (16-16) will open a three-game series at Kingsport (15-17) Tuesday. First pitch vs. the Mets at Hunter Wright Stadium is slated for 11 a.m. ET. The Cardinals will start RHP
The Cards return to TVA Credit Union Ballpark for Fireworks Friday July 26 vs. Greeneville. The full Cardinal schedule for this season and season ticket information can be found online at jccardinals.com, or by calling the Cardinals Ticket Office at 423-461-4866.
ABOUT THE JOHNSON CITY CARDINALS
The Johnson City Cardinals are the Rookie affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Members of the ten-team Appalachian League, Cardinals baseball has been entertaining families and fans of America's national pastime in the East Tennessee region for over 50 years. To learn more about the Johnson City Cardinals, visit www.jccardinals.com.
[STORY PHOTO BY ROBERT KELL]