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Cards Edge Blazers 5-3 Friday
May 10, 2002 | Baseball
May 10, 2002
LOUISVILLE, KY - Mike Budak's two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth, broke a 2-2 tie and proved to be the difference in Louisville's 5-3 win over UAB Friday at Cardinal Stadium.
Louisville(33-13, 17-8) notched two unearned runs in the second inning. With the bases loaded and two out, centerfielder Dave Williams Jr. grounded a ball to the right side and beat pitcher Jon Burgett to the bag scoring DH Ken Tirpack, who was on third.
While Burgett finished his run to cover the bag at first, catcher Fernando Isa scampered in from second base to score the second run on the play.
UAB(15-35, 6-19) knotted things at two in the sixth on back-to-back home runs by DH Joe Yarbrough and third baseman Matt Gaulden.
In the bottom of the sixth, left fielder Josh Bolen reached on an error for the Cards, and Budak followed with his sixth home run of the season to put the Cards back up by two 4-2.
Bolen doubled home shortstop J.T. LaFountain in the seventh to add to the Cardinals lead, 5-2.
UAB second baseman Seth Rollin launched his eighth home run of the season, the third Blazer solo home run of the game, for the final run, 5-3.
Josh Ring (7-3) picked up the win, allowing three runs on six hits and four walks, striking out eight in eight innings of work.
Carlos Fernandez pitched the ninth, picking up his third save of the season, giving up a hit and striking out one.
Blazer starter Jon Burgett (1-3) took the loss, allowing four runs, one of which was earned on five hits and three walks while striking out one.
Yarbrough tossed the final three frames, surrendering one run on three hits, while fanning one.
Williams Jr. extended his career-high hitting streak to 13 games with a pair of knocks, while first baseman Morgan Bojorquez ended his streak at 12 games. Bolen also had a pair of hits for the Cards.
The Cardinals will meet UAB Saturday at Cardinal Stadium beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET. Admission is free.
