SJ Tigers advance to the SJMSBL 35+ National Championship Series

First-seeded SJ Tigers (12-2-1) scored one in the first, three in the second and third, and added one in the seventh and eighth innings to beat No. 5 SJ Cardinals (9-7), 9-8, and advance to the championship series next Sunday.

First baseman, Joan Hereida went 3-for-4 with 2 RBIs. Tommy Gardiner went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs. Jose Hernandez went 2-for-2 with 3 RBIs, two walks, and two runs scored.

Jenuel Vargas went 2-for-3 with one RBI and two runs scored. Ricardo Rodriguez went 2-for-4 and two runs scored. Willie Rivera, Allan Forsyth, and Alex Rosado had a single and one run scored each.

Starting pitcher, Mike Terlizzi, pitched 6.1 innings, allowing 7 runs and 5 hits while fanning 3. JR came on in relief and pitched 2.2 innings, allowing 1 run, no hits, two walks, and striking out 1.

The SJ Tigers will return to action Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Cherry Hill, NJ for a double header against the Delco Warrior in a best of 3 championship series.