BURLINGTON, N.C. – The Johnson City Cardinals beat the Burlington Royals 8-6 last night to become the 2019 Appalachian League champions.
Jhon Torres, Malcom Nunez, and Carlos Soler picked up RBIs in the first to power an early 3-0 lead.
The Royals took advantage of Cardinal errors to steal the lead away at 5-3 in the third. Jake Sommers got the start and took a no-decision, allowing five runs (one earned) in three innings.
This is the 11th Appalachian League title in franchise history. Mike Shildt managed them to their 2010-11 back-to-back championships.
Mick Lite served for 12 years in the military and is now an entrepreneur and photographer. Has worked as the official scorer and social media manager for the River City Rascals, Statistician for the Missouri Monsters and St. Louis Attack arena football teams, and as the Team Photographer and social media consultant for the St. Charles Chill, SLU Hockey, St. Louis Slam, and Gateway Grizzlies.