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Tink Hence, Bullpen Combine for Shutout over Lakeland

July 13, 2022 - Florida State League (FSL)
Palm Beach Cardinals News Release

The Palm Beach Cardinals relied on starting pitcher Tink Hence as well as their bullpen en route to a 1-0 win over the Lakeland Flying Tigers at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium on Wednesday night.

Allowing just five hits against the Detroit farm club, a Thomas Francisco RBI single in the third was the only run needed for the Cardinals to even the six-game series after Tuesday's loss.

Tink Hence saw his earned run average drop to 0.99 with the four-inning start. The No. 9 overall Cardinals prospect struck out eight batters, and the 19-year-old allowed just two baserunners in his no-decision.

Nobody hits it over the fence with Hence throwing!

His four-inning, eight-strikeout night featured plenty of swings and misses! pic.twitter.com/Ji4r6xMARW

Offensively, Francisco led the way for Palm Beach, going 3-3 with a walk and the matchup's sole RBI.

The Cardinals will look to take a series lead on Thursday night, with the 6:30 p.m. tilt also being Thirsty Thursday at the park! Enjoy $1, $2, and $3 beer specials presented by Southern Eagle Distributing!

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