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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 Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineuyp 8-31-19

The @AppyLeague playoffs come through Johnson City tonight! Cards looking to even the series! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ vs. @BriBucs
⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET
🏟️ @tvacreditunion Ballpark
🎙️ via @tunein w/ @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVENV7 & https://t.co/YvfROfL8Xk pic.twitter.com/tqQMy5SPZ1

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 31, 2019

Johnson City Beat Kingsport 9-7: Diomedes Del Rio Doubles & Hits A Grand Slam; Victor Garcia Singles Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Chandler Redmond Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

2019 @AppyLeague West Division champions!!! #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/0m2kskHjHV

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 29, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Jhon Torres started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double and one run.
Chandler Redmond started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Victor Garcia started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.
Diomedes Del Rio started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, four RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
William Jimenez started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Rough Outing:
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Aaron Antonini started at catcher and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk and one passed ball.
Malcom Nunez started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Julio Puello started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out for the winning decision (5-4).  (p-s:90-64)(g/f:3-5)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-28-19

Division title on the line tonight! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ at @Kingsport_Mets
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
🏟️ Hunter Wright Stadium
🎙️ via @tunein w/ @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH & https://t.co/YvfROg2KlU pic.twitter.com/6kRTazzqLI

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 28, 2019

Johnson City Beat Kingston 9-4: Hector Soto Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Liam Sabino Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Todd Lott Singles & Knocks In Two Runs

CARDS WIN! Huge victory to put us back in first in the @AppyLeague West! #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/up0wW6SawH

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 28, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Aaron Antonini started at catcher and batted second.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jhon Torres started in left field and batted third.  1-for-3 with three runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Liam Sabino started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Todd Lott started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one sac fly, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
William Jimenez started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one walk.
Diomedes Del Rio started in centerfield and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
Hector Soto started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-1).  (p-s:80-48)(g/f:5-5)
John Witkowski entered in the seventh and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the save (4).  (p-s:23-17)(g/f:4-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Raffy Ozuna started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Chandler Redmond entered late in the game as a designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Luis Ortiz entered in the sixth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-0)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-27-19

The hottest playoff race in @MiLB continues tonight in Kingsport! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ at @Kingsport_Mets
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
🏟️ Hunter Wright Stadium
🎙️ via @tunein w/ @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH & https://t.co/YvfROg2KlU pic.twitter.com/QykNjjbj9Q

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 27, 2019

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-23-19

BIG SERIES! Tonight's game is sponsored by @Marsh_Blood #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ vs. @BriBucs
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
🏟️ @tvacreditunion Ballpark
🎆 #FireworkFriday pres. by Marsh
🇺🇸 @girlscouts/@boyscouts Night
🎙️ via @tunein w/ @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH & https://t.co/YvfROg2KlU pic.twitter.com/e9fzYQgYzi

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 23, 2019

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-20-19

Good morning! Going for the split in Pulaski! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ at @PulaskiYanks
⏰ 11 am ET
🏟️ Calfee Park
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVENV7 pic.twitter.com/MSGROq7lrA

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 20, 2019

Burlington Beat Johnson City 14-4: Liam Sabino Doubles & Drives In One Run; Kyle Skeels Walks & Knocks In One Run; Kevin Vargas Collects One RBI

Individual Highlights:
Kevin Vargas entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  0-for-2 with one RBI and oen stolen base.
Liam Sabino started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Trejyn Fletcher started in centerfield and batted in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.
Kyle Skeels started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
William Jimenez started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Rough Outing:
Raffy Ozuna entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Malcom Nunez started at third base and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Jose Moreno started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, nine runs (two earned), one home run, two walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (3-4).  (p-s:73-47)(g/f:4-1)
Wilberto Rivera entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and three walks.  (p-s:41-21)(g/f:2-2)(ir-s:2-2)
Dylan Pearce entered in the fifth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:57-34)(g/f:2-0)
Blake Drake entered in the seventh and one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and assisted in one double play.  (p-s:23-13)(g/f:1-1)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Beat Princeton 6-4: Trejyn Fletcher Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Raffy Ozuna Hits A Solo Home Run; Will Guay Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings

Heading into the off day with a W! #GonnaFlyNow pic.twitter.com/O9fjDE6CUI

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 14, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and one throwing error.
Malcom Nunez started at third base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.
Kyle Skeels started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Trejyn Fletcher started in centerfield and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Raffy Ozuna started at second base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
William Jimenez started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Will Guay started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, one pickoff error, and struck two out.  (p-s:49-31)(g/f:4-1)
Alex Gallegos entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)
Enrique Perez entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Todd Lott started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Diomedes Del Rio started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
John Witkowski entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the winning decision (3-0).  (p-s:36-26)(g/f:2-1)
Walker Robbins entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out for the hold (3).  (p-s:36-26)(g/f:1-1)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-13-19

Got the club goin' up... on a Tuesday! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ vs. @PrincetonRays
⏰ 6:30 p.m. ET
🌮 Tacos and Tall Boys pres. by Ole's Guacamoles
🏟️ @tvacreditunion Ballpark
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/X4minFlf6r

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 13, 2019

Johnson City Beat Elizabethton 8-7: Todd Lott Triples & Drives In Three Runs; Trejyn Fletcher Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs; Walker Robbins Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold

Individual Highlights:
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Malcom Nunez started at third base and bartted second.  0-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Todd Lott started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one triple, three RBIs, one run, one strikeout, and one unassisted double play.
Liam Sabino started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and three strikeouts.
Trejyn Fletcher started in centerfield and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and two strikeouts.
Zach Jackson started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one hit by pitch, and allowed two stolen bases.
William Jimenez started in right field and moved to left, batting eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Francisco Justo entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:1-2)
Walker Robbins entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the hold (2).  (p-s:24-18)
John Witkowski entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and sturck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Victor Garcia started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Kyle Skeels entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Hector Soto started and pitched three innings.  He allowed seven hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.  (p-s:72-49)(g/f:3-1)
Wilberto Rivera entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:34-23)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-9-19

Looking to level the series tonight! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ at @ETwinsBaseball
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
🏟️ Northeast Community Credit Union Ballpark
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/F2sGmuJfhO

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 9, 2019

Elizabethton Beat Johnson City 7-6 In 10 Innings: Mateo Gil Triples, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Blake Drake Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Malcom Nunez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Mateo Gil started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-5 with one triple, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, and assisted in three double plays.
Malcom Nunez started at third base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Chandler Redmond started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Liam Sabino started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.
Carlos Soler started in right field and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Blake Drake entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-18)(g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Trejyn Fletcher started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
William Jimenez started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Zach Jackson started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts, one passed ball, threw out two base runners, and assisted in one double play.
Raffy Ozuna started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Jose Moreno started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:88-60)(g/f:6-6)
Dylan Pearce entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

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Johnson City Official Site Post Game
Johnson City Press Post Game

Johnson City Starting Lineup 8-8-19

Top two teams in the @AppyLeague West going at it in JC! Tonight's game is presented by @Fanatics101 #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ vs. @ETwinsBaseball
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
🏟️ @tvacreditunion Ballpark
😋 Thirsty Thursday pres. by @CoorsLight
🎙️ via @tunein w/ @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/g1t6usEPAE

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 8, 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 Official Site Post Game
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 Starting Lineup 8-6-19

Looking to even the series tonight! #GonnaFlyNow

⚾ vs. @BRoyalsKC
⏰ 6:30 pm ET
🏟️ @tvacreditunion Ballpark
🌮/🍺 Tacos & Tall Boys Tuesday pres. by Ole's Guacamoles
🎙️ via @tunein with @joey_zana: https://t.co/TSxzhVWpjH pic.twitter.com/rwKPvcQCwo

— J.C. Cardinals (@JC_Cardinals) August 6, 2019

Blake Drake & William Jimenez Were Promoted From Short-Season Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League To Short-Season Rookie-Level Johnson City

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