ApL Johnson City Doughboys

Cardinals Take Series Against Devil Rays, Win Game Three in 8-5 Decision

Published on July 1, 2004 under Appalachian League (ApL)
Johnson City Doughboys News Release


The Johnson City Cardinals (6-4) defeated the Princeton Devil Rays (2-8) by a score of 8-5 at Howard Johnson Field on Wednesday night. With the win the Cardinals win the series.

The Cardinals' took the early lead in the bottom of the first with two runs batted in by Brandon Yarbrough (Ellerbee, N.C.). Billy Becher (Chandler, Ariz.) then batted in Yarbrough for the third and final run of the inning.

The Devil Rays were held scoreless in the top of the second, while the Cardinal's increased their lead by two runs. Left fielder Brian Schwarze (Chesterfield, Mo.) increased the lead by one run when he came in off of sacrifice fly by Simon Williams (Portland, Maine). Sandy Diaz (Azua, Dominican Republic) furthered the Cardinal's lead when he brought in José Delgado (San Juan, Puerto Rico) on a double bringing the score 5-0 in Johnson City's favor.

Both teams were scoreless in the next two innings. Princeton then broke the silence in the top of the fifth scoring two runs. The Devil Rays tied it up in the top of the seventh with runs by Blake Schultz, Shane Shelley, and Brandon Rousseve.

Juan Lucena (Lara, Venezuela) scored for the Cardinals in the bottom of the seventh to regain the lead with a score of 6-5 off of a double by Yarbrough, it was his third RBI of the night.

Delgado then came up in the bottom of the eighth to bat in two insurance goals. The runs were scored by Tony Granadillo (Valencia, Venezuela) and Williams.

Johnson City's pitcher Dan Spring (Washington D.C.) improves to 2-1, while Princeton's Ken Brock is dealt his first loss. Mark Worrell Jr. (Boynton Beach, Fla.) was credited with his first save.

The Cardinals travel to Kingsport for one game on Thursday and then will return home to play host to the Kingsport Mets at Howard Johnson Field for two nights beginning on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets to a home game please call the Johnson City Cardinals Office at (423) 461-4866.

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Stay up-to-date with all of the Johnson City Cardinals Stats by visiting:

www.jccardinals.com/stats.htm

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The 2004 Johnson City Cardinals Team Roster is available at:

www.jccardinals.com/roster.htm

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Visit us and experience an exciting baseball game at Howard Johnson Field!

Season Tickets are now on sale: $35 for Grandstand General Admission and $75 for Box Seat Reserved Seating. Call 423-461-4866 for more information.

Need a great place for a fun company, church or organization outing? Take them out to a ball game! Howard Johnson Field is located at the corner of Legion and Cranberry Streets in Johnson City. Take I-181 to exit 32, left on East Main, through light onto Legion Street. Standard Game Time is 7 p.m. Visit www.jccardinals.com/schedule.htm for our game schedule or call 423-461-4866 for more information.

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Get your favorite Johnson City Cardinals Merchandise

Visit www.jccardinals.com/merchandise.htm then stop by or call our office to check availability and to place your order. Call 423-461-4866 for more information.

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The Johnson City Sports Foundation Job Opportunities

We have openings for unpaid internships and volunteers for the 2004 Baseball Season in the following areas: Marketing, Promotions, Press Box, Food Service and Merchandising.

Visit www.jccardinals.com/jobs.htm to download our employment application. The Johnson City Sports Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Call 423-461-4866 for more information.

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