St. Mary's Cardinals Sweep Doubleheader Against St. John's Johnnies

Standout pitching and hitting performances from players like Hannemann and Csida lead the Cardinals to victory.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 3:25pm

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In a thrilling series, the St. Mary's Cardinals took down the St. John's Johnnies in both games of a doubleheader. The Cardinals' pitching staff, led by Eric Stomberg, Andrew Miner, and Brady Patten, held the Johnnies' offense in check, while the Cardinals' offense was powered by strong performances from Alex Hannemann, Steve Golden, and Ryan Csida.

Why it matters

This series showcases the competitive nature of the rivalry between the two schools and highlights the talent and depth of both teams' rosters. The results will impact the standings and playoff positioning in the conference.

The details

In the first game, the Cardinals were out-hit by the Johnnies 8-6 but managed to come away with a 3-2 victory. Hannemann went 2-4 with an RBI and a stolen base, while Golden drove in a run. On the mound, Stomberg, Miner, and Patten combined to limit the Johnnies' offense. In the second game, the Cardinals won 4-1, with Csida hitting a home run and driving in two runs, and Schulte adding a double and two RBIs. Carlson, Tilley, and Windschitl pitched well for the Cardinals, holding the Johnnies to just one run.

  • The doubleheader took place on Sunday, March 29th.
  • The first game was a 3-2 victory for the Cardinals.
  • The second game was a 4-1 win for the Cardinals.

The players

Alex Hannemann

A key offensive contributor for the Cardinals, going 2-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in the first game.

Ryan Csida

Hit a home run and drove in two runs to lead the Cardinals' offense in the second game.

Brandon Hemr

The Johnnies' right fielder went 4-4 with a double and scored a run in the second game.

Hunter Hoen

The Johnnies' junior right-handed pitcher threw 7 1/3 innings in the second game, giving up four runs.

Kasey Carlson

The Cardinals' starting pitcher in the second game, throwing six innings and allowing just one run.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough series against a talented St. John's team, but our guys really stepped up and played some great baseball.”

— Steve Golden, Cardinals Player

“It's disappointing to come away with two losses, but we'll learn from this and come back stronger next time we face the Cardinals.”

— Will Koeppen, Johnnies Shortstop

What’s next

The two teams will meet again later in the season for another doubleheader, with the Johnnies looking to avenge these losses.

The takeaway

This series showcased the depth and talent of both the Cardinals and Johnnies rosters, with standout performances on the mound and at the plate. The rivalry between these two programs continues to be one of the most competitive in the conference.