Cards score late in win over Leafs

HAMILTON – Brandon Nicoll’s two-run home run in the seventh inning broke a tie game and gave Hamilton a 3-1 win over Toronto on Friday at Bernie Arbour Memorial Stadium.  

Yolki Pena went 2-for-4 with an RBI, and Hamilton relief pitcher Corben Peters (2-0) struck out one in a scoreless seventh to earn the win. Cardinals starting pitcher Owen Boon struck out 10 over six innings. He gave up a run on three hits and three walks.  

Fernando Rodney struck out two in the ninth to earn his third save as Hamilton improved to 5-4. 

For Toronto (6-7), Rando Moreno drove in a run. Ryan Dos Santos singled and scored.  

Sam Spencer (0-1) took the loss on the mound. He allowed two runs on three hits and struck out one in two innings of relief. Wilgenis Alvarado struck out 11 over six innings. He gave up a run on four hits and three walks.