Palm Beach Defeats Clearwater 4-0 on Friday Afternoon for League-Leading 11th Shutout of the Season
JUPITER, FL - The Palm Beach Cardinals (49-35, 12-6) earned their league-leading 11th shutout of the season with a 4-0 victory over the Clearwater Threshers (49-36, 6-13) on Friday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. It is the second shutout of the series for the Cardinals after defeating the Threshers
JUPITER, FL - The Palm Beach Cardinals (49-35, 12-6) earned their league-leading 11th shutout of the season with a 4-0 victory over the Clearwater Threshers (49-36, 6-13) on Friday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. It is the second shutout of the series for the Cardinals after defeating the Threshers 2-0 in game one of the series. Palm Beach takes a 3-1 series lead and will look for their 10th series win of the season.
The game started as a pitchers' duel between Palm Beach starting pitcher Jose Davila (W, 3-5) and Clearwater starter Wen-Hui Pan (L, 0-1) who was here on a minor league rehab appearance from High-A Jersey Shore.
In the bottom of the third inning, the Cardinals' offense started to figure out Pan. With one out, Sammy Hernandez hit a double and Chase Adkison drove in Hernandez on an RBI single to put the Cardinals on the scoreboard first. After Kade Kretzschmar hit a single to put two runners on, Anyelo Encarnacion hit a two-RBI double to right field to pad the lead. Ross Friedrick capped off the scoring in the inning with an RBI double to left field to score Encarnacion and Palm Beach jumped out to a 4-0 lead.
That was all the run support for Davila who didn't allow a hit until the top of the sixth inning with two outs. Davila finished his start matching a season-high seven innings and also struck out 12 batters to match a career-high (August 10, 2023 at St. Lucie). Hunter Hayes came out of the Palm Beach bullpen and tossed the final two innings and kept the Threshers off the scoreboard to secure the 4-0 shutout victory Friday afternoon.
For Davila, it is his first win since May 11th against the Jupiter Hammerheads when he tossed six scoreless innings in a 2-0 shutout win. Friedrick, Encarnacion, and Hernandez each had two hits in the game to lead the offensive charge for the Cardinals.
The Cardinals will look for their 50th win of the season and the series victory against the Threshers on Saturday, July 13th on "County Fair Night" presented by Cracker Barrel. Chen-Wei Lin (5-4, 3.13 ERA) is scheduled to make the start on the mound for Palm Beach. Click here to get your tickets and enjoy a day at the fair and at the ballpark.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS AT ROGER DEAN CHEVROLET STADIUM
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County Fair Night: This Saturday, July 13th come to “County Fair Night” presented by Cracker Barrel as the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Clearwater Threshers at 6:00 p.m. There will be inflatables, carnival games, raffle prizes, and so much more. Plus, the Cardinals will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit Little Smiles.
South Florida PBS Night: Come to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for “South Florida PBS Night” on Saturday, July 20th when the Jupiter Hammerheads host the St. Lucie Mets at 4:00 p.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog and Luna the Moon will make an appearance at the ballpark with the chance to meet them and get your picture taken.
Dog Day: Enjoy baseball with man’s best friend for another “Dog Day” on Friday, July 26th when the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:30 p.m. All dogs get in free if their owners have a game ticket.
Space Night: Blast off into the final frontier for “Space Night” at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Saturday, July 27th when the Jupiter “Gas Giants” host the Daytona Tortugas at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy baseball while learning about STEM and space exploration. There will be real rocket artifacts on the concourse and an augmented reality experience to make you feel like you are in space.
Back to School Night: Parents, bring your kids to the ballpark for “Back to School Night” presented by FPL on Saturday, August 3rd when the Palm Beach Cardinals host the Bradenton Marauders at 6:00 p.m. The first 500 kids will receive a Cardinals backpack and be sure to get to the ballpark early to get your school supplies throughout the concourse.
Noble Meyer/Masyn Winn Bobblehead Giveaways: You won’t want to miss out on two limited-edition collectors’ items. On Saturday, August 10th, the Jupiter Hammerheads host the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels at 6:00 p.m. where the first 500 fans will receive a mini Noble Meyer bobblehead presented by Gordon and Partners. 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 mini Masyn Winn bobblehead presented by Window Gang. Fans have the option of purchasing a guaranteed bobblehead package for $40 which gets you both mini bobbleheads and a reserved box ticket to both games. Visit the ticket office or call Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium for more information.
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 pregame 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.
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.
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.
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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.