CARDS SURGE LATE, DOWN YANKEES IN EXTRAS
PULASKI, Va. - The Johnson City Cardinals won for the first time in extra innings this season Monday at Calfee Park, downing the Yankees 6-3 in 10 frames. Aaron Antonini and Jhon Torres each went deep to spur the 19th comeback win of the season for the Cards.Jake Sommers got
PULASKI, Va. - The Johnson City Cardinals won for the first time in extra innings this season Monday at Calfee Park, downing the Yankees 6-3 in 10 frames.
The Cardinals struck for three runs in the top of the tenth beginning with designated runner
The Cardinals were outhit 9-7. The win was the seventh this season for the team when an opponent records more hits. Gil finished with three hits. Antonini also caught two runners stealing from behind the plate.
Johnson City (30-29) will go for the series split Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. ET vs. the Yankees (39-20). RHP
Johnson City returns home August 21st to begin the final homestand of the season vs. Elizabethton. August 21st will be an All You Can Eat Wednesday. Fans can enjoy all you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, nachos with cheese, chips, popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and Pepsi Products. August 22nd will be Thirsty Thursday presented by Coors Light. Fans are invited to enjoy $1, $2, & $3 beer specials, and $1 Pepsi Products.
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]