Palm Beach Starts Day with Walk-off, Drops Game Two to Clearwater
JUPITER, FL - In a day that started with the completion of a suspended game, the Palm Beach Cardinals (48-35, 11-6) finished with a double-header split of the Clearwater Threshers (49-35, 6-12) with a walk-off win of 5-4 in eight innings in game one and a 7-4 loss in seven
JUPITER, FL - In a day that started with the completion of a suspended game, the Palm Beach Cardinals (48-35, 11-6) finished with a double-header split of the Clearwater Threshers (49-35, 6-12) with a walk-off win of 5-4 in eight innings in game one and a 7-4 loss in seven innings in game two on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. With the loss in game two, the Cardinals' four-game win streak was snapped while Clearwater's four-game losing streak was also snapped.
GAME ONE
The first game featured the continuation of Wednesday night's suspended game which was called in the top of the fifth inning with two outs and the Cardinals leading by a 4-3 score.
Clearwater would resume scoring in the top of the sixth inning when Diego Gonzalez hit an RBI infield single to score Pierce Bennett to tie the game at 4-4 (Gonzalez hit a three-run home run in the top of the fourth inning prior to the game being suspended).
The Cardinals could not come up with the winning run in the seventh so the game needed extra innings. In the top of the eighth inning, Angel Cuenca (W, 2-0) came out of the Palm Beach bullpen and did not allow the placed-runner to score. In the bottom of the frame, Trey Paige was the placed-runner at second base. Chase Adkison moved Paige to third base on a sacrifice bunt. Chase Davis came up to the plate and drove in Paige on a sacrifice fly to give the Cardinals a 5-4 walk-off victory to take the second game of the series.
Davis became the sixth different Cardinal with a walk-off in six walk-off wins this season for Palm Beach. Adkison also had a two-RBI single and Kade Kretzschmar had a two-RBI triple in the first part of the game.
GAME TWO
Game two on Thursday was the scheduled Thursday game which became a seven-inning, back-and-forth contest. Clearwater would score the first run for the first time in the series when Devin Saltiban hit a solo home run off of Palm Beach starting pitcher Ixan Henderson in the top of the first inning which quickly put the Threshers on top 1-0.
Palm Beach provided an immediate response in the bottom of the frame when Adkison hit a solo home run, his second of the season, to tie the game at 1-1.
After a scoreless second inning, Clearwater got back to work on offense in the top of the third inning. With runners at first and third base, Henderson tried to pick off Saltiban at first but Cardinals' first-baseman Ross Friedrick had the baseball bounce off of his glove for an error allowing the runner to score from third base and Clearwater to take a 2-1 lead.
Later, in the bottom of the fourth inning, Palm Beach got the runs back and then some. With the bases loaded and no outs, Sammy Hernandez scored on a wild pitch which tied the game 2-2. Friedrick followed that with an RBI single to score Anyelo Encarnacion and in the same play a throwing error was made allowing Brayden Jobert to score which gave Palm Beach the lead at 4-2.
However, in a back-and-forth affair, Clearwater eventually took the lead back and back for good. In the top of the fifth inning, Augusto Calderon (L, 1-5) surrendered a solo home run to Dakota Kotowski which put the Threshers on top 5-4. In the top of the seventh inning, Zack Showalter allowed an additional two runs which gave Clearwater a 7-4 lead. The Cardinals had no further answer on offense as they fell to Clearwater 7-4 in seven innings.
As the All-Star break approaches, the Cardinals and Threshers continue the series with game four of six on Friday, July 12th with first pitch scheduled for 12:05 p.m. for Splash Day at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jose Davila (2-5, 5.05 ERA) is projected to start on the mound for Palm Beach. Click here to purchase tickets for the game.
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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 “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 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.
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.