Phillies outlast Cardinals, 11-9

May 19, 2023

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Daniel Jones (8) slides into home plate ahead of the throw and tag in the first inning vs. the Cardinals on May 19. Photographic image by David Rogers

By David Rogers. BOONE, N.C. — Wendy’s Phillies starting pitcher Luke Rothrock gave up five runs to the Oil Exchange Cardinals, then found his groove in striking out the next three batters. He held the Cardinals scoreless for the next three innings.

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Meanwhile, the Phillies offense exploded for four runs in the bottom half of the first inning and added five more in the second inning to secure a lead they would never relinquish, winning the run-fest, 11-9.

Luke Rothrock gave up five runs in the top of the first inning, but then struck out three in a row and carried that momentum into the next innings as the Phillies defeated the Cardinals, 11-9. Photographic image by David Rogers

After the five-run first inning, the Cardinals did not score again until a four-run sixth inning but it was not enough to catch the Phillies.

The Phillies benefited from 12 walks, eight fielding errors by the Cardinals, and six passed balls. They also manufactured runs with the help of 13 stolen bases.

‘Judd’ scores the first run for the Phillies in the bottom of the first inning on May 19, just beating the throw and tag attempt. Photographic image by David Rogers

At the plate, Rothrock aided the Phillies’ cause with a single, a double, and a walk, scoring three runs and collecting a pair of RBIs. Gabe Pruess and Daniel Jones scored two runs each, both shimmying around the bases with three stolen bases each.

Next up for the Phillies is May 24 doubleheader vs. the Bridgeman Dentistry Rockies. The Cardinals have a May 23 doubleheader vs. the H&T Chair Co. Blue Jays.

Bonus Photos -all photographic images by David Rogers