Dylan Pearce Helps Johnson City Win League Title A Year After Winning College World Series

Dylan Pearce has been on quite a ride the last 15 months.

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Playoffs: Johnson City Beat Burlington 8-6: Malcom Nunez Singles Twice & Drives In Three Runs; William Jimenez Doubles & Knocks In Two Runs; Dylan Pearce Strikes Out Three over Two Scoreless Innings For The Save

🎵🎵 WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! 🎵🎵 #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/umQjozCYg2

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) September 5, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Chandler Redmond started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Todd Lott started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two runs, one hit by pitch, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jhon Torres started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Malcom Nunez started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with three RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Carlos Soler started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
William Jimenez entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Aaron Antonini started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one caught stealing, and one throwing error.
Will Guay entered in the fourth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, hit one batter, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:57-38)(g/f:0-4)
Walker Robbins entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and picked one runner off for the hold (1).  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Dylan Pearce entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out for the save (1).  (p-s:30-17)(g/f:0-3)

Rough Outing:
Diomedes Del Rio started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Trejyn Fletcher started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jake Sommers started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (one earned), one walk, one throwing error, and struck three out.  (p-s:62-45)(g/f:8-1)

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Johnson City Starting Lineup 9-4-19

It all comes down to this! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ at @BRoyalsKC
⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET
🏟️ Burlington Athletic Stadium
🎙️ via @tunein w/ @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH & https://t.co/YvfROg2KlU pic.twitter.com/6BEtLMyrlO

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) September 4, 2019

Playoffs: Bristol Beat Johnson City 5-4: Jhon Torres Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Jake Sommer Strikes Out Eight & Allows Two Runs Over Five Innings; Tyler Peck Strikes Out Two Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one triple, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jhon Torres started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one sac fly.
Malcom Nunez started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and oen throwing error.
Zach Jackson started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, two passed balls, and allowed one stolen base.
Carlos Soler started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Kevin Vargas started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Jake Sommers started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck eight out.  (p-s:83-55)(g/f:2-3)
Tyler Peck entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:35-22)(g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Chandler Redmond started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, three strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Victor Garcia started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Diomedes Del Rio started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Walker Robbins entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)
John Witkowski entered in the eighth and pitched three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-1)

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Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-30-19

Playoff baseball starts tonight! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ at @BriBucs
⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET
🏟️ Boyce Cox Field
🎙️ via @tunein w/ @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH & https://t.co/YvfROg2KlU pic.twitter.com/GONqI4Zfty

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 30, 2019

Johnson City Beat Burlington 4-1: Jake Sommers Strikes Out Eight & Allows One Run Over Eight Innings For The Win; Zach Jackson Walks & Hits A Grand Slam; John Wikowski Strikes Out One over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

A slam by Jackson, a gem by Sommers, a save by Witkowski! #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/oTq5YwUiEJ

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 8, 2019

Individual Highlights:
William Jimenez started right field and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.
Todd Lott started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Jackson started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, four RBIs, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Aaron Antonini started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.
Jake Sommers started and pitched eight innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, struck eight out, and assisted in one double play for the winning decision (2-2).  (p-s:88-58)(g/f:11-2)
John Witkowski entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Trejyn Fletcher started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Malcom Nunez started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Kevin Vargas started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Diomedes Del Rio started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

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Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-7-19

Let's close the series right! Join us for @SusanGKomen Pink Out At The Park Night! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ vs. @BRoyalsKC
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
🏟️ @tvacreditunion Ballpark
🍔 All You Can Eat Wednesday
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/7rDQ8FGkjT

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 7, 2019

Johnson City Beat Bluefield 7-6: Liam Sabino Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Carlos Soler Singles & Knocks In Two Runs; Alex Gallegos Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

CARDS WIN! WALKOFF WALK! Liam Sabino with a pinch hit 2-RBI double to tie the game, and Diomedes Del Rio with a game-winning bases-loaded walk! #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/ylea0G3Dji

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 3, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Malcom Nunez started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one throwing error.
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Kyle Skeels started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Aaron Antonini started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Liam Sabino entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and two RBIs.
Carlos Soler started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.
Diomedes Del Rio started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Alex Gallegos entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-18)(g/f:3-2)
Enrique Perez entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Kevin Vargas started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raffy Ozuna started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jake Sommers started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, two home runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (p-s:80-49)(g/f:3-2)
Tyler Peck entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:35-24)(g/f:2-2)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-2-19

TGIF #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ vs. @BluefieldJays
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
🏈 @SteveSpurrierUF Bobblehead Giveaway
🏟️ @tvacreditunion Ballpark
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/Q0o1J7kdLD

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 2, 2019

Elizabethton Beat Johnson City 7-5: Victor Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run; Zach Jackson Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; John Witkowski Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one double, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Jhon Torres started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.
Zach Jackson started at catcher and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one strikeout, one throwing error, one passed ball, and allowed two stolen bases.
Victor Garcia started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Carlos Soler started in right field and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
John Witkowski entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:37-21)(g/f:1-3)

Rough Outing:
Liam Sabino entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Chandler Redmond started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raffy Ozuna started at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Jake Sommers started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, one pickoff error, struck six out, and assisted in one double play for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:77-52)(g/f:2-3)

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Johnson City Starting Lineup 7-16-19

Going for the split tonight! #GonnaFlyNow

⏰ 6:30 pm ET
⚾ at @ETwinsBaseball
🏟️ Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/VOYKhKnPJX

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) July 16, 2019

Johnson City Beat Bristol 4-2: Liam Sabino Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Jake Sommers Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Four Innings; Wilfredo Pereira Strikes Out Two Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Guay with the win, Pearce with the save, Redmond with the big swing again! #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/AHDODPejqU

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) July 12, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Trejyn Fletcher started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Chandler Redmond started at third base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Liam Sabino started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), and one caught stealing.
Brandon Purcell started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one stolen base, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed one stolen base.
Jake Sommers started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:59-36)(g/f:9-2)
Wilfredo Pereira entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:2-1)
Dylan Pearce entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the save (1).  (p-s:22-17)(g/f:2-2)

Rough Outing:
Zach Jackson started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Terry Fuller started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raffy Ozuna started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and one throwing error.
Will Guay entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:20-10)(g/f:1-1)

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Johnson City Starting Lineup 7-11-19

Let's clinch this series! #GonnaFlyNow

⏰ 6:30 pm ET
⚾ at @BriBucs
🏟️ Boyce Cox Field
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/HxljMfJQfa

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) July 11, 2019

Johnson City Beat Bluefield 14-3: Jhon Torres Doubles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs; Diomedes Del Rio Doubles, Triples, & Knocks In Two Runs; Liam Sabino Collects Two Doubles, One Walk, & Two RBIs

Cards score 13 times in the final three innings to win their fourth-straight series opener! Jhon Torres with the first 2 homers of his @JC_Cardinals career! #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/XJgwGtguYD

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) July 5, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Jhon Torres started in centerfield and moved to right, batting leadoff.  3-for-6 with one double, two home runs, three two-out RBIs, four runs, and three strikeouts.
Todd Lott started at first base and batted second.  2-for-6 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Chandler Redmond started at third base and batted third.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Victor Garcia started in left field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one run.
Liam Sabino started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run, one walk, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Diomedes Del Rio entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-2 with one double, one triple, two RBIs, three runs, and one walk.
Brandon Purcell started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two runs, three walks, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed ones tolen base.
Ben Baird started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sacrifice, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jake Sommers started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:58-39)(g/f:8-0)
John Witkowski entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)
Walker Robbins entered in the seventh and pitchedd 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (2).  (p-s:40-29)(g/f:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Soler started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Will Guay entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck four out.  (p-s:57-29)(g/f:0-1)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
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Johnson City Starting Lineup 7-4-19

Less than an hour til first pitch in Bluefield! #GonnaFlyNow

⏰ 6:30 pm ET
⚾ at @BluefieldJays
🏟️ Bowen Field
🚌 First of 4 straight on the road
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/Ijy6KrkZuH

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) July 4, 2019

Johnson City Beat Greeneville 14-6: Liam Sabino & David Vinsky Each Single, Homer, & Drive In Three Runs; Chandler Redmond Walks, Homers, & Knocks In Three Runs; Brandon Purcell Collects Two Singles, One Double, & Three RBI

That's three in a row!

Cards open the series in Greeneville with a convincing win vs. the Reds. Season-highs in runs and hits! #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/tcWXeLkPXU

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) June 26, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Zach Jackson started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, one triple, one RBI, three runs, and one strikeout.
Chandler Redmond started at third base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Liam Sabino started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Carlos Soler started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, and one fielding error,
Todd Lott started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-5 with one double, three runs, and two strikeouts.
David Vinsky started in left field and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Brandon Purcell started at catcher and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and assisted in one double play.
Diomedes Del Rio entered late in the game in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Enrique Perez entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-14)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Tyler Peck entered in the third and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:11-9)(g/f:0-1)
Jake Sommers entered in the fourth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:30-18)(g/f:1-1)
Saniel Santana entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:40-25)(g/f:1-2)
Leanardo Taveras entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out.  (p-s:20-13)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Terry Fuller started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-6 with four strikeouts.
Jose Moreno started and pitched one inning.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:41-22)(g/f:1-1)

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Johnson City Announces 2019 Opening Day Roster

The Johnson City Cardinals have announced their 35-man roster for Opening Night, which will take place Tuesday, June 18. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. ET and first pitch will be thrown at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Johnson City Official Site

Cardinals Signed 2019, Tenth Round Selection Jake Sommers For $10K

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Cardinals Officially Sign Tenth Round Pick Jake Sommers & 24th Rounder Will Guay

We have agreed to terms with the following 2019 MLB Draft picks:

▫ RHP Jake Sommers, UW-Milwaukee (Round 10)
▫ RHP Will Guay, Concord University (Round 24) pic.twitter.com/MJvoWSb6Jz

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 10, 2019

Daniel Ponce De Leon Recalled With Michael Wacha Making Start; Yadier Moilina Progressing Well; Jake Sommers & Will Guay Sign With Cardinals

After labeling pitcher Michael Wacha as a “heavy pencil” for Monday’s start in Miami, the Cardinals’ roster move Sunday officially set the plan in motion for Wacha’s return.

St. Louis Official Site