The Cardinals started out a bit sloppy in the first, & were down 3-0 at the end of one. After a first inning chat by the coaches, they responded with 3 stellar defensive innings, only allowing one additional run. At the end of 4 innings, the Cards were down 4-0. Although the team was able to get runners on base, we couldn't get them around. In the top of the 5th, up stepped Deven Koehler, who smashed one to deep center. Deven's triple ignited the team & sparked a 6 run 5th inning rally to propel the Cards to a 6-4 lead after 5 innings. Our pitchers only allowed 2 more Yankee runs, while our bats exploded. Deven led the charge with 3 singles to add to his triple, & ended up going 4 for 4. These Cardinals never give up & play hard to the end. Their on base percentage is staggering with Dean & Tyler going 8 for 8 at the top of our lineup. Defensive highlights included: Alex Dott's catch in deep right field, Jeremy Zackon's over the shoulder catch in shallow center while playing SS, and Casey Ogden's snag of a bullet ripped down the third baseline. Lastly, who can forget the pickle where seemingly all 9 players on the Cards were involved to finally get the runner out. Great team effort Cardinals. Best of luck to Manager Romano and his Yankee team the rest of the way. Pitchers: Derek, Kodi, & Matt recorded 8 K's, & allowed only 5 hits. Great job!!! Catchers: Tyler & Dean did awesome.... Stats: Dean...single, 3 BB's, on base 4 for 4 Tyler...Single, 2 BB's, FC, on base 4 for 4 Alex K...Double, on base 2 for 4 Matt...2 BB's, on base 2 for 4 Timmy...Single, on base 2 for 4 Derek...Single, 2 BB's, on base 3 for 4 Deven...3 Singles, Triple, on base 4 for 4 Kodi...On base 1 for 3 Jeremy... Single, on base 2 for 3 Billy...2 BB's, on base 2 for 3 Casey...Single, on base 2 for 3 Alex D...BB, HBP, on base 2 for 3 Way to go Cardinals....We are real proud of you.... Coach Buff