CARDS POST TEN RUNS, EXTEND WIN STREAK TO FIVE
JOHNSON CITY - The Johnson City Cardinals extended their win streak to five straight games with a 10-5 win over the Greeneville Reds Tuesday at TVA Credit Union Ballpark. Jhon Torres picked up a season-best three hits and three RBIs as the Cardinals clinched the series.Johnson City leapt out to
JOHNSON CITY - The Johnson City Cardinals extended their win streak to five straight games with a 10-5 win over the Greeneville Reds Tuesday at TVA Credit Union Ballpark.
Johnson City leapt out to an early 2-0 lead when
The Cardinals put the game out of reach with a seven-run explosion in the third. The team reached nine straight spots without recording an out vs. Ashcraft (1-2) and relief man
Torres recorded his best game at the plate this season by going 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored. Gil finished with two hits. He now has five multi-hit efforts this season.
The Cardinals (9-4) will look to finish the homestand a perfect 6-0 by defeating Greeneville (5-9) tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Fans are invited to celebrate Independence Day at TVA Credit Union Ballpark Wednesday and help finish the homestand right. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and fans will be invited to stick around after the game for a huge fireworks display. The full Johnson City Cardinals schedule for this season and season ticket information can be found online at jccardinals.com, or by calling the Cardinals Ticket Office at 423-461-4866.
ABOUT THE JOHNSON CITY CARDINALS
The Johnson City Cardinals are the Rookie affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Members of the ten-team Appalachian League, Cardinals baseball has been entertaining families and fans of America's national pastime in the East Tennessee region for over 50 years. To learn more about the Johnson City Cardinals, visit www.jccardinals.com.
[STORY PHOTO BY ROBERT KELL]