Cardinals Defeat Kitchener 5-4 with Three-Run Third Inning

Cardinals Stage Dramatic Comeback in Five-Run Third HAMILTON, ON — The Hamilton Cardinals edged the Kitchener Panthers 5-4 on June 26, 2026, thanks to a pivotal five-run third inning at Bernie Arbour Stadium. Kitchener took an early lead in the first inning, scoring three runs. Yosvani Penalver drove in the first run with a single, and Josh Williams followed with a double that brought in another run. The Turning Point In the bottom of the third, Hamilton responded. Tyler Duncan hit a double, scoring Yolki Pena . Darlin German then added a sacrifice fly, bringing in Trevor Nicoll . Evan Magill capped the inning with a three-run home run, giving Hamilton a 5-3 advantage. Kitchener managed to add a run in the fifth inning when Penalver scored on a single, narrowing the gap to 5-4. However, the Panthers struggled to mount a comeback, managing only one hit after the fifth. Pitching Performance Hector Yan earned the win for Hamilton, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing four runs on six hits while striking out eight. Owen MacNeil took the loss for Kitchener, giving up five runs on five hits in five innings. Jacob Gajic secured the save for the Cardinals, throwing a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts. Standout Performances Evan Magill was the standout player for Hamilton, finishing 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Tyler Duncan contributed with a 2-for-3 performance, scoring once and driving in another run. For Kitchener, Rafael Gross went 2-for-4, while Josh Williams recorded an RBI with his double. Looking Ahead With this win, the Cardinals improved their record to 9-7 . They will face the London Majors on June 28. The Panthers, now at 6-13 , are set to take on the Welland Jackfish on June 27.