Cardinals Snap Losing Streak Saturday

GUELPH – Hamilton did all of its damage in the first five innings of a 6-2 victory in Guelph on Saturday, which snapped the Royals’ five-game win streak.  

Josh Williams went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI for the Cardinals (18-16). Jommer Hernandez, Yolki Pena and Tommy Reyes-Cruz all drove in a run, while Niko Kekatos and Jaden Brown both had a pair of hits and scored.  

Enrique Saldana (3-2) allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits before he departed with two outs in the seventh inning. He walked one and struck out three.  

Keinner Pina and Garrett Takamatsu drove in Guleph’s runs. Franklin Torres had two of the Royals’ eight hits.  

Jacob Kush (3-4) yielded six runs on seven hits in 4.1 innings. He walked four and fanned five as Guelph dropped to 16-19.