11th Inning Wild Pitch Walks It off for the Cashew Chickens
August 26, 2023 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springfield, MO - A 5-run 8th inning was just the momentum the Cashew Chickens (24-25, 58-60) needed to force the ballgame into extras and eventually walk the Hooks (24-25, 57-61) off 8-7, thanks to a wild pitch in the bottom of the 11th inning. The Cardinals lead the series 3-1. This was the third walk-off for the Springfield Cashew Chickens this season, the fourth for the Cardinals.
Decisions:
W: RHP Logan Sawyer (5-3)
L: RHP Adrian Chaidez (1-6)
Notables:
Thomas Saggese had his first two-homer night in his professional career, going 2-for-3 with 4 RBI, 2 runs, and 2 walks. He's now riding a 22-game on-base streak. He leads the league with 98 RBIs, 252 total bases, and 54 extra-base-hits and is tied for 2nd in with 24 home runs.
On Deck:
Saturday, August 26, 6:35pm - SPR RHP Tekoah Roby (2-3, 5.05) vs. CC RHP Rhett Kouba (7-5, 3.27)
St. Louis Cardinals Paul Goldschmidt MVP Bobblehead Giveaway (2,000) / Final Springfield Cashew Chickens Night / Cashew Chickens jersey auction benefiting the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools ends
Broadcast on 106.7 The River, 1067TheRiver.com, SpringfieldCardinals.com, Bally Live app and MiLB.TV
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