Steller Pitching Lifts Palm Beach over Florida in Series Opening Win
A true pitching duel was on display at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium as both team's pitchers were locked in from the first pitch. Cardinals RHP Mike O'Reilly showed great command throughout the game, tossing 83 pitches, 60 for strikes.
A true pitching duel was on display at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium as both team's pitchers were locked in from the first pitch. Cardinals RHP
Fire Frog batters were clearly having a difficult time picking up on O'Reilly tonight, totaling only three hits off the New York native. O'Reilly's night ended after 7 innings of work.
What won't show up in the box score is
Skipping ahead to the bottom of the 9th inning, score is still tied 0-0. After back-to-back hits by
However, two outstanding defensive plays made by the Fire Frogs third baseman and center fielder stranded the runners to force extra innings.
With the newly established Minor League Baseball extra inning rules, the runner who recorded the last out in the previous inning starts out the 10th inning on second base. If nobody scores, this continues until the end of the game.
Despite the added pressure, right-handed pitcher
With the bases loaded once again and only one out, the Fire Frog defense played the infield, hoping for a double play or force out at home.
They got what they wanted as
Cardinals advance to 6-3 with the 1-0 win.
The Cardinals pitchers totaled for 15 strikeouts.
Game 2 taking place tomorrow. First pitch- 5:30pm
W- Ian McKinney (1-0)
L-
Time- 2:38