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Cardinals Capers - 4 March 2022

Published Fri 04 Mar 2022

Howdy. Just a quick re-cap of the last two Division 1 games

Division 1 v Adelaide: Well, what an unusual game. Adelaide jumped us at the start with five hits and put on three runs and our thoughts were oh it’s going to be one of those days.

Fortunately, Austin Gallagher evened the score with a three-run hr. Phew, were back in the game and with a further five runs for the innings we were 8-3 up.

Our batting continued on scoring another three in our second followed by two in the third.

The fourth produced another 9 runs from solid batting with Jack Platten’s double batting in two runs and Kosei Suzuki bringing in another two with a long bomb over the centerfield fence. Some 11 batters contributed to the nine runs.

A solitary run in the fifth gave the Cardinals 23 runs. The highlight was surely Bryce Allen’s Gs Hr, his first ever, you just couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. Great stuff Bryce!

The Angels managed only three more runs after a change of pitchers. The final scoreline being 23-6.

Our hitters were Kosei Suzuki, Adrian Chenoweth 3 each; Riley Moore, Greg Mosel, Jack Platten, Bryce Allen 2 each; Austin Gallagher, Michel Bishop, Josh Whelan 1 each - 17 hits in total! RBIs came from Bryce Allen 6, Kosei Suzuki 3, Adrian Chenoweth, Austin Gallagher, Riley Moore, Josh Whelan 2 each, Greg Mosel, Jack Platten 1 each.

Pitching was entrusted to Greg Mosel who had an unfortunate start when he gave up 5 hits and Adelaide scored their three runs in the first. From that point Greg pitched a further 4 innings not conceding a hit or giving up a walk while striking out 3 batters. Well done, Greg! Mike Bishop rolled the arm over for two innings, in preparation for when the finals come

Division 1 v Woodville: The Senators always give you a hard time and one has to be on ones game to beat them.

After a somewhat slow start and scoring one run in our second the team opened up in the third and some 1 betters faced up highlighted by Kosei Suzuki’s three-run Hr adding 9 runs to the scoreline.

We petered out somewhat for the next three innings with only two hits and no runs - we took the foot off the pedal!

The Senators scored two in the fifth, two in the sixth from home runs and one in the seventh.

The seven innings finished in an hour and 40 minutes giving the Cardinals a 10-5 win

Our hitters were Kosei Suzuki 3, Bryce Allen 2, 1 each to Adrian Chenoweth, Auatin Gallagher, Mike Bishop, Greg Mosel, Cooper Peacock, Jack Platten. RBis came from Kosei Suzuki 3, Jack Platten 2 and 1 each from Mike Bishop, Greg Mosel, Cooper Peacock

Pitching saw Riley Moore take the pill to the hill and for 7 innings gave he up 8 hits, struck out 5 with 0 walks and conceding 5 runs.

Other Senior Graades

Division 2 had a convincing win over Adelaide - 11 2

Division 3 got pipped on the post and went down 5-4 against Adelaide

Division 6 cleaned up Adelaide to the tune of 15-7

Division 7 started well, 6 runs in their first, but could not maintain the momentum and finished 17-8 down against Adelaide.

Division 8 just could not get the extra couple of runs in their last at bat and came up short by the two runs to claim a victory and lost 10-9 to Adelaide.

Women’s League were decimated by injuries to key players during the game and lost to

Adelaide 14-4.

Our Junior Results

Senior League could not get on the board and went down 6-0 to Southern Districts.

Junior League D1 continued to dominate the opposition and cleaned up Southern Districts 15-5

Junior League D2 gave Golden Grove no chance and cleaned them up 11-3

Intermediate League battled hard against Goodwood before going down 14-6.

Little League D1 were a little outclassed against Northern Districts, but tried hard

Minor League Kensi had another close one against Port Adelaide and came away 5-4 winners. Port have not been beaten in the last two years. Great effort guys!

Minor League Cards are really finishing the season off with a rush, cleaning up East Torrens 12-1. Highlight was Chris Clayton’s grand slam Hr. Great stuff Chris!

PeeWee League had a Bye

Finals Contention

With thee minor round coming to a close for the minor grades and juniors the Division 6, Women’s League, Junior League D1, Junior League D2, Intermediate League, Minor League Kensi and Minor League Cards are in the mix for finals. A couple are on the borderline and this weekend’s games will determine the outcome. Good luck to all!

Division 1 have three games to play - Glenelg this Saturday at Anderson Reserve at 4.00; Southern Districts next Tuesday at 6.00 and the last game at home at 4.00 next Saturday against West Torrens

Two Proud Stars of the Future!