Cardinals Bounce Back with 12-5 win

The Hamilton Cardinals dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs in a high-scoring game at Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium. The Cardinals came out strong, scoring consistently throughout the game, while the Maple Leafs struggled to get their offense going.

Hamilton took an early lead in the second inning when Tyler Duncan hit the first ever Jagerbomb home run on Friday nights. As the Cardinals fans celebrated with 50% off Jagerbomb, the team continued to extend their lead in the third and fourth innings, scoring two and five runs respectively. Duncan was a key contributor for the Cardinals, driving in three runs in the game. Laine Renaud hit a 3 run home run to further extend the lead for the Cardinals. Both Tanner Rempel and Clayton Keyes had multi-RBI nights.

The Maple Leafs struggled to find their footing offensively, failing to score a run until the ninth inning. In the final frame, they managed to put together a late rally, scoring five runs, but it was too little too late. Marra and Castaldo had productive outings at the plate for Toronto, each recording two hits.

On the pitching side, Colby Ring of the Cardinals was outstanding, pitching six scoreless innings while striking out eight batters. He was in control throughout the game and earned the win. Zach Sloan started the game for the Maple Leafs but struggled, allowing six runs in just 3.1 innings of work and took the loss.

Despite the Maple Leafs' late offensive surge, the Cardinals maintained their lead and secured a decisive 12-5 victory. The Cardinals' strong offensive performance, coupled with Ring's dominant pitching, proved to be the difference in the game.

With this win, the Hamilton Cardinals improved their record to 5-3-0, while the Toronto Maple Leafs dropped to 6-3-0. The Cardinals' victory showcased their offensive firepower and solid pitching. Both teams meet again from Christie Pits at 2:05pm on Sunday afternoon.