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Lyall McMillan Has Lots Of Hits In St. Albert Cardinals Tie Versus Barrhead Orioles

By GameChanger Media

Lyall McMillan collected three hits in three at bats, as St. Albert Cardinals tied Barrhead Orioles 8-8 on Tuesday at Legion Memorial Ballpark Eng-Con Diamond. McMillan tripled in the first inning, singled in the third inning, and singled in the sixth inning.

St. Albert Cardinals were the first to get on the board in the first when Todd Whitney singled, scoring one run.

Barrhead Orioles took the lead in the top of the third. Logan Branden singled, scoring two runs, to give Barrhead Orioles the leg up, 2-1.

A single by Daniel Simmonds gave St. Albert Cardinals the lead, 3-2, in the bottom of the third.

St. Albert Cardinals committed an error, which helped Barrhead Orioles tie the game at three in the top of the fourth.

In the bottom of the fifth, St. Albert Cardinals broke up the tie when Chase Noppers doubled, scoring three runs. Then a single by Kevin Dryburgh followed to extend the lead to 7-3.

Johnney Klein tripled down the right field line, which helped Barrhead Orioles tie the game at eight in the top of the seventh.

Connor Zaharichuk pitched three and two-thirds innings in relief for St. Albert Cardinals. The pitcher surrendered six hits and five runs (three earned) while, striking out one and walking two. Ian Pollard led things off on the bump for St. Albert Cardinals. The pitcher allowed three hits and two runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking four. Riley Schaffrick stepped on the mound first for Barrhead Orioles. The starter surrendered eight hits and seven runs over five innings, striking out six and walking four.

St. Albert Cardinals tallied 10 hits in the game. Noppers led St. Albert Cardinals with three runs batted in. The first baseman went 1-for-3 on the day. Whitney and Simmonds each collected multiple hits for St. Albert Cardinals. St. Albert Cardinals had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game.

Barrhead Orioles amassed 11 hits in the game. Kayden Rentz and Klein were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected three hits for Barrhead Orioles while hitting back-to-back. Branden led Barrhead Orioles with two runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-4 on the day. Barrhead Orioles had patience at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Schaffrick and Lee Worobec led the team with two free passes each. Barrhead Orioles turned one double play in the game.

St. Albert Cardinals play at home on Tuesday against Parkland Twins in their next game.