Cardinals Drop Series Opener to Jupiter 3-1 Tuesday Evening
JUPITER, FL – In the series-opening game of another edition of the “Dual of the Dean” series, the Palm Beach Cardinals (66-41, 29-12) fell short against the Jupiter Hammerheads (57-50, 21-20) by a final score of 3-1 on Tuesday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach left 13 men
JUPITER, FL – In the series-opening game of another edition of the “Dual of the Dean” series, the Palm Beach Cardinals (66-41, 29-12) fell short against the Jupiter Hammerheads (57-50, 21-20) by a final score of 3-1 on Tuesday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach left 13 men on base and went just 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position.
The Hammerheads got right to work as Wilking Rodriguez (L, 0-1) made the start on the mound for Palm Beach as part of a rehab assignment from Triple-A Memphis. Rodriguez hit Jake DeLeo on the helmet to begin the ballgame and DeLeo promptly stole second and third base. Later in the frame with two outs off of new Cardinal pitcher Jason Savacool, Jacob Jenkins-Cowart hit an RBI double to give Jupiter the early 1-0 lead.
The 1-0 score remained until the top of the fifth inning. Connor Caskenette led off the frame with a double and later came around to score on a wild pitch by Savacool which extended the Jupiter lead to 2-0.
After the top of the fifth inning, both pitching staffs settled the game down until the top of the eighth inning. With Nolan Sparks out for his second inning of relief for the Cardinals and two outs, Yiddi Cappe grounded into a fielder’s choice but a throwing error by Palm Beach third baseman Cade McGee allowed DeLeo to score from first base which extended the Jupiter lead to 3-0.
The Cardinals finally got on the scoreboard in the bottom of the eighth inning. With the bases loaded and one out, Ross Friedrick hit a sacrifice fly to prevent the shutout and cut the deficit to 3-1. For Friedrick, it was his team-leading 40th RBI of the season.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, the Cardinals brought the winning run to the plate but were unable to score as Palm Beach dropped the series opener to Jupiter by the 3-1 final score on Tuesday evening.
On offense, Ian Petrutz led the Beach Birds by going 2-for-3 with two walks, reaching base safely four times out of the leadoff spot in the order.
The Cardinals and Hammerheads continue the series with game two on Wednesday, August 14th with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m. for another “Silver Sluggers” Wednesday at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. 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 17th 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 24th 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 30th 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 31st, 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 7th 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.