Ben Judd (10) had a big game for the Cardinals in their final home regular season game in the WCAC.
The Bishop Ireton Cardinals and Bishop McNamara each put runners in scoring position on Wednesday, but the Cardinals capitalized on more RBI opportunities, pulling out a 3-2 win at Frank Mann Field Wednesday.
Bishop McNamara out-hit redbirds seven to six, but the Mustangs stranded nine runners on base. Ireton would not relinquish the lead, though the Mustangs tacked on a pair of runs late, but was unable to overcome a three-run fifth inning deficit. The visitors scored on an error in the sixth inning and a sacrifice fly by Styles in the seventh inning, but would get no closer.
Corey Phillips had a hot bat for the Cardinals. Phillips went 2-3 and scored two runs. He singled in the third and fifth innings. The game’s last lead went to the home team, thanks to a third inning rally that saw two runs cross the plate on a two-run single by John Todd. Ben Judd got the win in relief for the Cardinals pitching four innings and allowing one run.
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