FSL1 Palm Beach Cardinals

Cards sweep doubleheader, take over first place in East

Published on July 25, 2005 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Palm Beach Cardinals News Release


JUPITER, FL - Eric Haberer's seven-inning complete game put the finishing touch on the Cardinals' sweep of a doubleheader against the Sarasota Reds on Monday night at Roger Dean Stadium.

Haberer (7-3) allowed just two runs on six hits while striking out five, as he recorded a win for his third consecutive start.

The Reds scored twice in the second inning on three straight singles, but Haberer was able to settle down after that.

The Cardinals answered back with one in the bottom of the second on a home run by Joe Mather, his seventh of the year. In the third, the Cardinals tied the game as Brian Martin hit into a double play with the bases loaded.

In the fifth, the Cardinals scored two runs to put the game away off reliever Eric Lohse (6-4). With two outs, Andy Schutzenhofer was hit by a pitch. Reid Gorecki and Martin followed with doubles to plate the third and fourth runs.

In game one of the doubleheader, the Reds also jumped out to an early lead by scoring one run in the first. The Cardinals tied the score in the bottom of the first, and then took the lead for good with two runs in the fifth - again with a two-out rally.

Mike McCoy walked and stole second base. Schutzenhofer singled to score McCoy, advanced to second on a throwing error, and scored on a double by Martin.

Roberto Batista (4-2) picked up the win in relief of Mark Michael, who threw just two innings. It was Michael's first start since coming off the disabled list late last week.

With the wins, the Cardinals have secured first place in the East Division to themselves. Depending on the outcome of Vero Beach's game at Ft. Myers, the Cardinals will either lead the division by ½ game or one full game.

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