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Lyall McMilan A Difficult Out As St. Albert Cardinals Defeat Edmonton Angels

By GameChanger Media

Lyall McMilan collected four hits in four at bats, as St. Albert Cardinals defeated Edmonton Angels 13-2 on Tuesday at Legion Memorial Ballpark Eng-Con Diamond. McMilan doubled in the first inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the third inning, and doubled in the fifth inning.

St. Albert Cardinals scored seven runs in the first inning on the way to victory.  Chase Noppers was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, McMilan doubled, scoring one run, Daniel Simmonds drew a walk, scoring one run, Chase Latta drew a walk, scoring one run, Alex Ermube grounded out, scoring two runs, and a wild pitch scored one run.

St. Albert Cardinals added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Ian Pollard grounded out, McMilan singled down the right field line, and Simmonds walked, each scoring one run.

St. Albert Cardinals added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning when McMilan singled, scoring one run, and a wild pitch scored two runs.

Connor Zaharichuk earned the win for St. Albert Cardinals. The starter gave up three hits and one run (zero earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking one. Zackary Creighton took the loss for Edmonton Angels. The righty went one inning, giving up seven runs (three earned) on two hits, striking out none and walking two. Logan Woodburn appeared in relief for St. Albert Cardinals.

Forrest Tobias led St. Albert Cardinals with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. St. Albert Cardinals turned one double play in the game.

Sam Mackenzie, Creighton, and Ty Brodie each collected one hit for Edmonton Angels. Ty Lau led the team with one run batted in.

Next up for St. Albert Cardinals is a game against Barrhead Orioles on Tuesday.