Jesus Rodriguez (JR) delivers in Game 1 of a double header as Tigers beat Rangers 4-2 and take over first place in the 35+ National Division
Game # 1 Sunday, June 16, 2019 - Cherry Hill, NJ -- Tigers' move into first place, after they batted in two second inning runs, and two six-inning runs to beat the Haddonfield Rangers 4-2 on Sunday morning. Amaury Mena hit a one run single and Scott Marshall got a walk with bases loaded in the second inning. Willie Rivera batted two more runs in in the sixth inning off the Rangers starting pitcher. JR shined on the mound going into the seventh inning for the first time this season. The lefty allowed two earned runs on five hits, striking out three batters and walking three.
Ricardo led the team with two hits. JR and Jimmy Capalbo had one single each and Jose Hernandez had a stolen base.
Game # 2 - Tigers win second game of double header, beat struggling Reds, 6-5
Game two featured Tigers starter Mike Terlizzi facing off against a Marlton Reds curveball specialist. It was rough beginning for Terlizzi, as he struggled to feel comfortable on the mound due to a toe bothering him when landing after each pitch. He was able to dominate the Reds for the first fourth innings allowing only two earned runs on three hits, striking out two batters and walking two.
Mike Terlizzi had to be taken out as a result of a leg injury. Amaury came in as a reliever to finish off the game with two solid innings; securing the 6-5 game 2 victory for the Tigers. Amaury allowed two earned runs on two hits, striking out four, and walking just one batter.
In the bottom of the 9th inning, JR reached first base and moved to second due to a wild pitch. Jim Capalbo bunted to move JR to third base and Tommy hit a ground ball to short allowing JR to score and win the game for the Tigers.
Jesus Rodriguez (JR) and Joan Hereida lead the way with 2 singles each. Nine Tigers had one single each. Jose Hernandez had 2 RBI’s and Tommy, Amaury, Joan, and JR had an RBI each.
S.J Tigers return to action on Sunday, June 23, 2019 against the Washington Twp. Senators at their home field at Washington Lake Park field in Sewell, NJ.
