Game Day Preview: St. Lucie Mets vs. Palm Beach Cardinals
Published on April 2, 2026 under Florida State League (FSL)
Palm Beach Cardinals News Release
The Palm Beach Cardinals are looking to start the season strong in their home opener against the St. Lucie Mets on April 2, 2026.
The two teams met for the last time in the 2025 season for a six-day series at the end of August in Jupiter, FL. The Mets took four out of the six games and would eventually go on to compete in the first round of Florida State League playoffs, falling to the Daytona Tortugas.
The Cardinals ended the season last year with a 63-67 record, with their longest winning streak occurring against the Jupiter Hammerheads from July 20th to July 24th. Palm Beach saw strength in their hitting, with Rainiel Rodriguez, Deniel Ortiz, and Josh Kross paving the way. They also saw strength in their bullpen with Braden Davis, Liam Doyle, and Christian Worley while also having alumni Quinn Mathews, Tink Hence, and Chen-Wei Lin make rehab appearances throughout the season.
THE BIRDHOUSE
- This is the Palm Beach Cardinals' 23rd Opening Day at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium since 2003. The stadium will have its 54th and 55th Opening Days after next Tuesday, April 7th.
- Palm Beach Manager Rich Benjamin will make his season debut at tonight's game
- Cardinals Top Prospects Ryan Mitchell (#12), Cade Crossland (#24), and Jack Gurevitch (#29) appear on the Opening Day Roster for Palm Beach.
PROJECTED LINEUP (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Ryan Weingartner, SS
Ryan Mitchell, CF
Jack Gurevitch, 1B
Michael Dattalo, 3B
Ian Petrutz, RF
Yordalin Pena, LF
Jonathan Mejia, 2B
Alex Birge, C
Chase Heath, DH
Ethan Young, RHP
HOW TO WATCH
WHEN: April 2nd, 2026
WHERE: Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida.
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- Opening Day vs. Bradenton Postponed, Doubleheader Saturday - Dunedin Blue Jays
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- Mighty Mussels Opening Night Postponed, Doubleheader on 4/3 - Fort Myers Mighty Mussels
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- Marauders Announce 2026 Opening Day Roster - Bradenton Marauders
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