CARDS UP TO THE TASK; ONE-HIT IRISH

STRUTHERS, OH- Five runs in the sixth inning led Canfield past Ursuline Fighting Irish 9-1 on Saturday. the Cardinals batters contributing to the big inning included Ben Slanker, AJ Havrilla, Landon Beidelschies, and Michael Patellis, who all drove in runs.

Canfield scored five runs in the sixth inning. Canfield’s offense in the inning came from a walk by Slanker, a single by Patellis, a sac fly by Beidelschies, and a double by Havrilla.

Connor Miller pitched Canfield to victory. The pitcher lasted four innings, allowing two hits and one run while striking out two. Jake Grdic threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen.

Jack Ericson took the loss for Ursuline. The bulldog went two innings, allowing five runs on three hits and striking out three.

Nick Bako started the game for Ursuline. Bako went three innings, allowing four runs on four hits and striking out one Nate Shaw started the game for Canfield. The righty went two innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out four, and walking one

Canfield saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Havrilla, Josh Juliano, and Patellis each had multiple hits for the Cardinals. Juliano and Havrilla each collected three hits to lead the Red Birds.

Canfield (16-6) is set to host Massillon Jackson on Monday at The Nest.