JACKSON POWERS DRAMATIC COMEBACK WIN IN DANVILLE
DANVILLE, Va. - The Johnson City Cardinals erased an early 8-0 deficit en route to a dramatic, improbable 14-9 win vs. the Braves Saturday at Dan Daniel Memorial Park. Zach Jackson powered the late surge with a career-high seven RBIs, including six in the eighth and ninth.Cardinal starter Dalton Roach
DANVILLE, Va. - The Johnson City Cardinals erased an early 8-0 deficit en route to a dramatic, improbable 14-9 win vs. the Braves Saturday at Dan Daniel Memorial Park.
Cardinal starter
Trailing 8-0 in the fifth, the Cardinals exploded for five runs to reduce the deficit to three. Jackson picked up his first RBI in the frame. It was the first multi-run inning of the year for the Cardinals.
After Danville struck for another run in the sixth, the Cardinals entered the final two frames down 9-5.
Reliever
Both the 14 runs and 10 hits were season-highs for the Cardinals. Gil finished with two hits, two runs and two RBIs. Soler added a pair of hits plus two runs scored.
Dulle picked up the win to move to 1-0 in his professional career. He,
The Cardinals return home for a fun-filled homestand June 28-July 3 vs. Kingsport and Greeneville. The full 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 BRIAN CENDEJAS]