2025 Cardinals Overpower Trojans for MSBL A Title in MSBL of Southern Colorado

MSBL of Southern Colorado, MSBL A Division

Cardinals 10, Trojans 6

Submitted by Bud Maison, League President

The Trojans fell to the Cardinals, 10-6, on Sunday at Sturgeon Field.

The Cardinals were the first to get on the board in the first when Steve Baldridge singled, scoring one run.

James Lee grounded out, which helped the Trojans tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

The Cardinals jumped back into the lead in the top of the third inning after Craig Baker walked, and Todd Morse flew into a double play, each scoring one run.

The Cardinals scored three runs in the top of the fifth on a home run to center field by Greg Morris. Morris was selected as the MVP of the series.

Duane Prinzing earned the win for the Cardinals. The pitcher allowed eight hits and three runs over five innings, striking out two and walking one. Archie McKinley took the loss for the Trojans. The righty went four innings, giving up five runs on seven hits, striking out four and walking three.

The Trojans piled up 12 hits in the game. Lee provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led the Trojans with two runs batted in. The catcher went 1-for-3 on the day.

Reginald Key, McKinley, and Chris Lancaster each collected two hits for the Trojans. Lancaster stole three bases, as the Trojans stole six bases in the game. The Trojans also turned one double play in the game.

The Cardinals tallied 13 hits in the game. Morris drove the middle of the lineup, leading the Cardinals with three runs batted in. The shortstop went 2-for-3 on the day.

Baldridge went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Cardinals in hits. Jed Ponti collected two hits for the Cardinals in four at-bats. Morris and Baker each stole multiple bases for the Cards.

The Cardinals ran wild on the base paths, collecting six stolen bases for the game. The Cardinals turned one double play in the game.