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July 23, 2004 - Florida State League (FSL1)
Palm Beach Cardinals News Release


CHRISTMAS IN JULY...HO HO HO

The Cardinals will be out of town on July 24, but come and celebrate Christmas in July at Roger Dean Stadium with the Jupiter Hammerheads. The Christmas in July Food Drive benefits the Salvation Army. Fans, if you bring three non-perishable food items to Roger Dean Stadium, you will receive one FREE ticket to watch the Hammerheads take on the St. Lucie Mets on July 24. The following items are in greatest need by the Salvation Army: cereals, peanut butter, jelly, non-refrigerable milk, canned meats (tuna, chicken, beef), canned soup, beans, bagged soup mixes, canned fruit, canned vegetables, pasta, stuffing mixes, mashed potato mixes, pasta sauce, juices, snacks for children's lunches, macaroni & cheese, spam, Vienna sausages, slim jims, drink mixes and water, anything with a pop-open lid. ALL ITEMS MUST BE CANNED OR DRY GOODS FOR STORAGE.

CARDINALS RETURN TO FACE THE MANATEES ON JULY 26

The Palm Beach Cardinals return to Roger Dean Stadium on Monday, July 26th when they begin a four-game series with the Brevard County Manatees. The Cardinals continue their homestand through August 2nd as they face the St. Lucie Mets for four games. Great seats are still available for the Manatee and Mets series, so get your tickets now by visiting the Roger Dean Stadium box office or at Ticketmaster.com.

Jordan Pals Named Florida State League Pitcher-of-the-Week

Palm Beach Cardinals pitcher Jordan Pals was named Florida State League Pitcher-of-the-Week for the July12-18 period.

Pals threw 13 scoreless innings giving up five hits with nine strikeouts en route to two victories after only three starts in the Florida State League. The right-hander out of Eastern Illinois University was the Cardinals 20th-round pick in the 2003 draft. Pals began the season at Peoria (A) compiling a 5-3 record with a 2.84 ERA before being called up on July 4th.

During the week of July 12-18, Pals hurled six innings against Lakeland for a 3-2 win on July 12th and came back to lead Palm Beach to a 4-0 shutout over Western Division leader Tampa in seven innings on July 17th.

Pals is the third pitcher in the Palm Beach Cardinals two-year history to earn a Florida State League Pitcher or Player of the week award. Former Cardinals pitcher Justin Pope, now with the Yankees organization, was the first winning the honor for the week of August 11-17, 2003, while Jared Smith took the honor for the May 10-16 week earlier this season.

WEEK IN REVIEW

Jeff Karstens threw a two-hit shutout for the Tampa Yankees dismantling Palm Beach 3-0 at Roger Dean Stadium on July 16. Karstens gave up a double and a single, and faced just three batters over the minimum while fanning nine batters in 107 pitches. Cardinals' right-hander Mike Wodnicki was the hard luck loser scattering nine hits over seven innings allowing two runs with six strikeouts. Andy Schutzenhofer doubled while Kevin Estrada singled to account for the Cardinals two hits. The two hits by Palm Beach was the exact same output managed by the Cardinals for the third consecutive game.

Jordan Pals, Roberto Batista and Anthony Rawson combined on a five-hit shutout as Palm Beach defeated Tampa 4-0 at home on Saturday night. Pals tossed seven scoreless innings of four-hit ball with a walk and five strikeouts for his second win since joining Palm Beach and ran his consecutive scoreless inning streak to 13 innings. Roberto Batista came on in the eighth inning and put two runners aboard before Anthony Rawson put out the fire and closed out the ninth inning for his fourth save of the season. Kevin Estrada and Shaun Boyd each had two hits on the night to lead the Cardinals.

On Sunday afternoon, Charlie Isaacson and Ben Julianel combined on a six-hit shutout as Tampa defeated Palm Beach 6-0 at home. The shutout was the third of the weekend series as the Yankees took the season series leading 5-2 with a game to play Monday. Josh Teekel took the loss giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits with five walks and stranding nine runners on base on four innings. Rayner Laya led the Cardinals going 2-for-4 with a triple and a stolen base.

On July 19th, Tampa and Palm Beach combined for 18 runs, 23 hits and 16 walks as the Yankees pulled off a 10-8 win at Roger Dean Stadium. Buddy Blair took the loss allowing seven runs on six hits with six walks and two strikeouts. Five Cardinals relievers combined to allow three runs on six hits with six walks and five strikeouts. In all, Palm Beach pitchers threw 220 pitches, with 115 strikes, faced 48 batters and ran 22 to three-ball counts. Shaun Boyd came through for Palm Beach going 2-for-5 with his second home run of the season and a three-RBI triple in the first inning. Matt Lemanczyk had a two-RBI pinch-hit double in the seventh inning, while Andy Schutzenhofer was a perfect 3-for-3 with a run scored.

Tuesday night's game between Palm Beach and Sarasota was postponed due to inclement weather in the Sarasota area and soggy and unplayable field conditions at Ed Smith Stadium. As part of the make-up doubleheader on Wednesday evening, Kevin Estrada provided all the Cardinals offense on the day going 2-for-6 with two RBI doubles as Palm Beach was swept by Sarasota by the scores of 3-1 and 7-1. Tyler Adamczyk threw his second complete game of the season allowing three runs on six hits in six innings, but was provided one run of support as Estrada knocked home Andy Schutzenhofer in the second inning. In the nightcap, Luis Mendoza held the Cardinals to two hits and gave up one unearned run for the win. Jared Smith lasted two innings in his first start off the disabled list. Smith allowed two runs on three hits with two walks and a strikeout.

Thursday's night game against the Sarasota Red Sox saw Jordan Pals throw his fourth consecutive gem since being called up from Peoria only to have the bullpen break down in the ninth inning and eventually lose in the 11th inning as Palm Beach dropped their fifth straight, 3-2. Pals, the incumbent Florida State League Pitcher-of-the-Week, allowed just one run on seven hits through six innings. Anthony Rawson held the Red Sox scoreless through the seventh and eighth innings before yielding to Justin Garza. Shane Wallace came on in the 11th inning in relief.Palm Beach scored both its runs in the top of the first inning. Rayner Laya tripled home Matt Leamanczyk following a lead-off single. Shaun Boyd grounded out to knock home Laya to make the score 2-0. Laya led the Cardinals going 3-for-5 with a triple, RBI and two stolen bases. Laya's 29th stolen base moves him past teammate Shaun Boyd for single season stolen bases.

To read more about the games and gather information about the Palm Beach Cardinals, remember to check out their website at www.palmbeachcardinals.com.

Hey Kids...Want to Run the Bases?

Following every Sunday afternoon game, kids are invited onto the field to take a lap around the bases. Running the bases is fun for everyone...just remember your running shoes!

Dial up the Cardinals

Did you know that all of the Palm Beach Cardinals games played at Roger Dean Stadium are broadcasted over the Internet? You can get connected and listen to all of the action by visiting the Palm Beach Cardinals website (www.palmbeachcardinals.com) and clicking on the Live365.com button. Don't miss any of the home action during the season!

FUN FOR ALL EVERY NIGHT!

There is action for you and your friends or family every night of the week at Roger Dean Stadium. Sunday is "Family Day" and allows families to purchase 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and 4 popcorns for only $20. Monday is "Abacoa Mondays" and features complimentary admission to all Abacoa residents (with Abacoa Mondays card). Cards can be picked up at the Ticket Office with proof of Abacoa residency. Tuesday is the "Knothole Gang Kids Club Night" and features FREE admission, a FREE hot dog and FREE soda for all members (must be 14 years or under to join). Wednesday is "Senior/Bingo Night" which features 2 for 1 admission on regular priced ($7) tickets for all seniors (62 years and older). Baseball Bingo is played during the game for prizes. Thursday is "Ladies Night" which gives all ladies 2 for 1 admission on a regular priced ($7) ticket. "Ladies Night" also features $1 hot dogs and $1 popcorn throughout the game and features prizes with the ladies in mind. Friday is "Party in the Park Fireworks Night". The gates open at 5:30 PM and a fantastic fireworks display immediately follows the game. Saturday is reserved for our Special Giveaways and Promotions. For more information, log onto www.palmbeachcardinals.com and take advantage of all of the options at Roger Dean Stadium.

BRING YOUR GROUP OUT TO THE BALLPARK!

Why not bring your group out and experience all the fun and excitement associated with Florida State League Baseball? There are four different options for you to choose from this season. Your group will experience all of the benefits of coming as a group, along with enjoying exciting Minor League action. Call the stadium office at (561) 775-1818 to get more information or www.palmbeachcardinals.com/tickets/groups/. Remember that it is always more fun in groups!

KNOTHOLE GANG IS STILL AN OPTION!

Every Tuesday at Roger Dean Stadium is Knothole Gang night during the 2004 season. If you haven't signed up yet, you should sign up today. The cost to join is still only $10 per child and all children receive a kids club t-shirt and membership card, as well as a game ticket, hot dog and soda at every Tuesday Night home game during the 2004 Florida State League season. Don't forget about the other prizes that you can receive based on attendance. For more information on the Knothole Gang Kids Club, log onto www.palmbeachcardinals.com/knothole/.

CAUGHT IN YOUR CAP

The Roger Dean Stadium front office staff is out-and-about with free tickets for you. If you are spotted wearing Palm Beach Cardinals or Jupiter Hammerheads gear you'll receive two FREE general admission tickets to be used during the 2004 season.

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