CARDINALS SET SINGLE-SEASON FRANCHISE ATTENDANCE RECORD
JOHNSON CITY - For the fourth consecutive season, the Johnson City Cardinals have set their single-season attendance record. On Wednesday evening, August 21st, the Cardinals welcomed their 69,632nd fan to TVA Credit Union Ballpark for the contest against the Elizabethton Twins. 1,813 fans entered the ballpark to see the game vs.
JOHNSON CITY - For the fourth consecutive season, the Johnson City Cardinals have set their single-season attendance record. On Wednesday evening, August 21st, the Cardinals welcomed their 69,632nd fan to TVA Credit Union Ballpark for the contest against the Elizabethton Twins. 1,813 fans entered the ballpark to see the game vs. Elizabethton. That mark surpassed last year's previous franchise-record of 68,881 fans.
"We can't thank this community enough for all of their support over the last several seasons," said Cardinals general manager Zac Clark. "We have seen our fan base continue to grow over the last four years and we are blown away by their passion for being at TVA Credit Union Ballpark and their love for the game. To have broken this record for the fourth straight season means the world to us. We have had so much fun watching our organization grow together with this community and are extremely grateful for the continued support we have received."
Jackson picked up all three RBIs in the game for Johnson City. He also scored
The Cardinals (32-29) now lead the Bristol Pirates (30-30) by 1.5 games in the chase for the Appalachian West title. The Twins (28-32) drop to 3.5 games out of first with the loss.
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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.