By Rob Hamilton
Cardington cruised to a 10-2 win over visiting Delaware Christian in their Division IV playoff opener Wednesday.
The Pirates advanced past sectionals to districts thanks to taking a commanding lead over their opponents. After scoring once in the second inning, the team added two runs in the third and five more in the fourth to lead 8-0 in the game.
Cardington outhit their opponents 13-4 with Nate Hickman registering a triple and double and A.J. Hall adding a double as part of a four-hit day. Wyatt Wade finished with three singles. Dillon Minturn went the distance for the win. He struck out five, walked three and gave up four hits.
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