Cardinals Bounce Back with 3-1 Victory over Hammerheads Wednesday Night

JUPITER, FL – The Palm Beach Cardinals (67-41, 30-12) became the first Florida State League team with 30 wins in the second half of the season with a 3-1 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads (57-51, 21-21) on Wednesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. In the regular season “Dual of the Dean” series, the Beach Birds improve to 11-6 over the Sharks.

Sem Robberse tossed a scoreless top of the first inning with just one hit allowed and recorded one strikeout as part of a minor league rehab appearance from Triple-A Memphis. Eliazar Dishmey (L, 4-4) got the start for the Hammerheads on the mound as Hunter Kublick (W, 4-2) came out of the Cardinals’ bullpen in long relief.

The game was a pitchers’ duel until the bottom of the fourth inning when the Cardinals got on the scoreboard first. After Josh Kross drew a one-walk, Jose Cordoba smacked an RBI double down the left field line to give Palm Beach an early 1-0 lead.

After a scoreless fifth and top of the sixth innings, the Cardinals added to their lead. With two outs, Kross reached on a fielding error by Yiddi Cappe. Then, Cordoba hit another RBI double down into the left field corner to extend the Palm Beach lead to 2-0.

Jupiter got on the scoreboard for the first time in the top of the seventh inning as Kublick went back out on the mound. Jacob Jenkins-Cowart drew a leadoff walk and after a steal and a wild pitch, Fenwick Trimble hit an RBI single to cut the Cardinals’ lead to 2-1.

However, Palm Beach responded and got the run back in the bottom of the frame. With Jupiter relief pitcher Chase Centala making his professional debut, Christian Martin and Lizandro Espinoza drew back-to-back walks to start the inning. Two batters later after a double play, Ryan Campos hit an RBI single to score Martin to put the Cardinals on top by a 3-1 score.

Luis Gastelum (H, 4) and Henry Gomez (Sv, 11) combined for three scoreless innings and six strikeouts as the Hammerheads had no more answers on offense as Palm Beach secured the 3-1 victory on Wednesday night to even the series.

Kublick matched a season-high five innings pitched and allowed just one run on five hits while striking out six batters. Campos finished 3-for-4 with an RBI at the plate.

Tonight marked the final “Hope At-Bat” night, an initiative between Minor League Baseball and the American Cancer Society, as part of “Give Every Child a Chance to Run.” For every run scored across MiLB, 15 dollars will be donated from MiLB to the American Cancer Society for every run scored, with 60 dollars coming because of this game. Donations to the American Cancer Society are accepted here.

The “Dual of the Dean” series continues between Jupiter and Palm Beach on Thursday, August 15^th for another edition of “Thirsty Thursdays” with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Click here to purchase your tickets.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS AT ROGER DEAN CHEVROLET STADIUM:

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Women Run the Diamond: Come to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for “Women Run the Diamond Night” on Saturday, August 17^th when the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals take the field at 6:00 p.m. There will be a women expo beginning at 5:00 p.m. with a chance to meet-and-greet women throughout the game and industry. Nominate women of the community by going to rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com/women-run-the-diamond with six winners being selected to be recognized before the game and treated to a suite and behind-the-scenes tour.

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 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.