Jose Cordoba Delivers Third Walk-Off Hit of 2024 to give Palm Beach a 3-2 Victory Over Jupiter in Series Finale

JUPITER, FL – For the eighth time this season, the Palm Beach Cardinals (69-43, 32-14) delivered a walk-off win as they defeated the Jupiter Hammerheads (59-53, 23-23) by a final score of 3-2 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jose Cordoba smacked his third walk-off hit of the season, an RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning, to score Ian Petrutz to give Palm Beach a series split against Jupiter.

After no runs scored through the first three innings, the Hammerheads picked up right where they left off in the top of the fourth inning off of Palm Beach starting pitcher Leonel Sequera. After Fenwick Trimble led off the frame with a triple, Carter Johnson drove him in on an RBI groundout to put Jupiter in front 1-0.

The Beach Birds had no answer on offense against Jupiter starting pitcher Walin Castillo who went five scoreless innings and allowed just three hits on 49 pitches.

Sequera worked his way into the top of the seventh inning. After getting the first two outs, Sequera walked Payton Green which ended his start. Henry Gomez (W, 6-3) was the first Cardinal out of the bullpen and after Connor Caskenette hit a single, Ryan Campos committed a throwing error trying to get Caskenette stealing which allowed Green to score from third base to give the Hammerheads a 2-0 lead.

For the first time since the bottom of the seventh inning on Friday night, the Cardinals finally crossed home plate in the bottom of the seventh inning in the finale. After Petrutz led off the frame with a double, Anyelo Encarnacion got Petrutz across home plate two batters later on an RBI groundout to cut the deficit to 2-1.

Palm Beach went back to work on offense in the bottom of the eighth inning as Bryce Madron led off with a double and Christian Martin reached on a bunt single. With runners at the corners and no outs, Campos hit a sacrifice fly to score Madron to tie the game at 2-2.

Gomez escaped a jam in the top of the ninth inning as he left two runners on base to keep the game tied. Jesse Bergin (L, 1-1) came out of the Hammerheads’ bullpen for the bottom of the ninth inning. Petrutz led off with a single and with nobody out Cordoba ripped a double down the left field line to give the Cardinals the 3-2 walk-off win on Sunday.

The Cardinals now lead the regular season “Dual of the Dean” series 13-8 over the Hammerheads and with one more win take bragging rights in 2024. Petrutz led the Palm Beach offense as he finished 3-for-3 at the plate with two runs scored. Madron also went 2-for-3 as the only other Cardinal with a multi-hit game.

Sequera finished with a career-high 6 2/3 innings pitched in a no-decision allowing just two runs of which only one was earned.

The Cardinals hit the road for six games as they visit the St. Lucie Mets beginning Tuesday, August 20^th. Palm Beach returns home to host the Daytona Tortugas on Tuesday, August 27^th before closing the regular season against the Jupiter Hammerheads from September 3-8.

The Palm Beach Cardinals special game-worn, pink jerseys, worn on Saturday, August 17^th for “Women Run the Diamond Night,” are up for auction now with proceeds benefiting Susan G. Koman for the Cure. The auction ends Sunday, September 1^st at 8:00 p.m.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS AT ROGER DEAN CHEVROLET STADIUM:

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Baseball and Brews: Combine beer and baseball for “Baseball and Brews Night” presented by Southern Eagle Distributing on Saturday, August 24^th when the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. With a special $30 advanced ticket ($35 at the gate), it includes admittance to the craft beer tasting event from 5:00-7:00 p.m., souvenir tasting mug, and a seat at the game. Plus, there will be fireworks after the game.

Final Dog Day: Be sure to bring your dog to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for the final “Dog Day” of 2024 on Friday, August 30^th when the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:30 p.m. All dogs get in free if their owners have a game ticket.

Masyn Winn Bobblehead Giveaway: On Saturday, August 31^st, the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. where the first 500 fans will receive a Masyn Winn mini bobblehead presented by Window Gang. You won’t want to miss out on this limited-edition collector’s item for one of the young stars in St. Louis.

E.R.A.S. Night (Hammy’s Version): It's been a long time coming...Join us on September 6th for E-R-A’S Night (Hammy's Version) at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium! There will be bracelet making, a silent disco, a 360-degree photo booth, and more! Come dressed as your favorite popstar from your favorite era and enter our costume contest! All ages are welcome! Bring your friends, your kids, and the whole family! Get your tickets today at Roger-Dean-Chevrolet-Stadium-Dot-Com. Are you ready for it?!

Dollar Night: End the season on a night dedicated to dollar deals and baseball for “Dollar Night” at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Saturday, September 7^th at 6:00 p.m. when the Palm Beach Cardinals and the Jupiter Hammerheads hit the diamond.

About Jupiter Stadium, LTD:

Opening in 1998, the 110-acre complex/stadium is specially designed to house two Major League and two Minor League Baseball Teams. The stadium is home to the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals for Spring Training. The Florida State League’s Jupiter Hammerheads (Class A Affiliate of the Miami Marlins) and Palm Beach Cardinals (Class A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) make their home at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium from April through September. This year-round facility can accommodate the smallest birthday party to the largest corporate outing, while never forgetting that each and every fan is our most important product.