Jarod Bartnik’s 4th inning leadoff double provided the spark and Liam Dolphin’s 2 RBI Double provided the fire as the Tritons defeated the Cardinals 3-0 Wednesday night.
The Cards threatened in the top of the 4th when Brett Wilson and Jordan Dueck lead off with back to back singles and moved 2nd and 3rd on Bryan Arthur’s sacrifice bunt. Sebastian Wong followed with a single to left, but Bartnik threw Wilson out at home and Brooks flew out to end Abbotsfords only threat.
The Tritons got their opportunity in the bottom of the inning and they took advantage. Bartnik doubled down the firstbase line to open the innnig and Nick Senior drove him in with a single to right centre. Jake Bergsma followed with single, then Dolphin hit a 2 out 2 run double over the right fielder.
Tritons starter Blake Stewart kept the Cards at bay as he allowed only two more base runners in his 6 innings of work. Josh Stelting came on in the 7th and picked up the save.
The clubs meet again for a twin bill in Delair on Sunday.
