Late rally unravels Cardinals at St Stephens, 3-2

Cardinals Kyle Guzik pitched a strong game into the 5th for Ireton in the season opener for each ballclub.

Kyle Guzik was cruising behind a crisp Cardinal defense and a scrappy offense until the Saints scored three runs in the home half of the 5th inning and escaped with a 3-2 win in the opener for both teams.

Chandler Wilder’s fielder’s choice plated Brian Hoffman in the top of the third, a lead that held up until the Saints’ 3-run fifth. St Stephens threatened in the 4th, but a double play ended the home team’s chances.

St Stephens used a pair of walks and a base hit to tight the game, a hit batter pushed across their second run and a sacrifice fly plated the third . Ireton scratched out a run in the 6th inning to make it 3-2 but left the bases loaded as the frame ended. Viateur Commeree was stranded on second after doubling in the top of the 7th to end the game.

For Bishop Ireton, weather continues to cause havoc with the schedule. Monday’s contest with Flint Hill is postponed, while the home opener, now set for Tuesday with St John Paul the Great awaits ground crew’s efforts.