Cardinals Ready for Opening Night!
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Opening night at Cardinal Park is almost here! The Johnson City Cardinals open their season across town at Kingsport on Tuesday, June 23rd. They return to Cardinal Park for the home opener brought to you by GAAM Wealth Advisors on Thursday June 25th.
The home opener marks our first Old South Thirsty Thursday of the 2015 season at Cardinal Park. 16-ounce Rolling Rock Drafts are just two dollars all night courtesy of Old South. Old South is located at 601 Spring Street in downtown Johnson City and will keep specials going after the game!
2014: A Season to Remember
The Cardinals are coming off yet another Appalachian League Championship season. After struggling early in 2014, the Baby Birds rallied to clinch the fourth and final playoff spot at the end of the regular season. All they needed was a chance. Johnson City defeated Elizabethton in three games to advance to the Championship against Danville. After splitting the first two games with Danville, the Cardinals got out to an early lead in Game 3 and never looked back. They went on to win 4-2, winning their third Appy League title in five years.
Familiar Faces
Fans will see many familiar faces in the Cardinal Red and White this season. Of the 29 players listed on the 2015 Opening Day Roster, seven of them return from the 2014 championship team: Jesus Ustariz, Chris Rivera, Anthony Ray, Sasha Kuebel, Josh Wirsu, Magneuris Sierra and Julio Mateo.
Former hitting coach Chris Swauger returns to the home dugout in 2015 as the Manager of the Johnson City Cardinals. Before joining the coaching ranks, Swauger played seven seasons in the Cardinals organization. This will be his first season as Manager.
2015 Promo Line-up
The Cardinals play four home games in a row starting June 25th. Each game will feature a different promotion:
June 25th: Opening Night! / Thirsty Thursday
June 26th: Bark in the Park
June 27th: Jurassic World Night
June 28th: WCQR Faith and Family Night
The Johnson City Cardinals will begin their 2015 home season on Thursday, June 25th when they take on the Kingsport Mets. For more information on the schedule, season tickets, promotional nights and/or partnership opportunities please contact the Johnson City Cardinals office at (423) 461-4866, email at [email protected] or visit their website at www.jccardinals.com.