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Boggs Shines in 5-1 Win

May 18, 2007 - Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


Mitchell Boggs and the Springfield Cardinals won their third straight game overall, beating the Tulsa Drillers 5-1 on Friday night at Drillers Stadium in Tulsa.

Boggs (3-3) not only pitched seven strong innings, but picked up two hits and three RBIs, helping the Cards win their fourth game in five tries on the current road trip.

Although he struggled with his control, walking five men, Boggs allowed just one run on two hits, earning his second win over the Drillers this year.

The offense gave Boggs an early lead, as Cody Haerther picked up a two-run single in the first, putting Springfield up 2-0.

In the second inning, Boggs took Tulsa starter Samuel Deduno (0-2) over the wall in left field, becoming the first Cards' pitcher to homer this year. Boggs' first professional hit came with Mike Ferris aboard, giving Springfield a 4-0 lead.

Tulsa scored their only run of the night in the third, as Boggs walked lead-off man Corey Wimberly. After two wild pitches advanced Wimblerly to third, Joe Gaetti lifted a sacrifice fly to center field, putting Tulsa on the board at 4-1.

The Cardinals got that run back in the fourth, as Juan Richardson scored on another Boggs hit, an RBI single to center field, making it 5-1.

After Boggs finished the seventh, Nick Webber came out of the bullpen to fire two scoreless innings, allowing just one base hit.

Colby Rasmus went 0-3 on Friday night, ending his team-best 12-game hitting streak.

Springfield improves to 18-20 with the win, now just 2 ½ games back of first-place Tulsa in the North Division. The Cards will send Cory Rauschenberger to the mound on Saturday night in the third game of the four-game set. Rauschenberger (3-2), who's won three straight decisions, will be opposed by Tulsa's Matt Daley (1-1). Game time on Saturday night from Tulsa is 7:05pm.

The Cardinals will return to Hammons Field after their 14-game road trip on Monday, May 28th. Don't forget that Tuesday, May 29th is the next World Series Replica Ring Giveaway Night, as 1,250 fans will receive a FREE St. Louis Cardinals' World Series Championship Replica Ring. The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest is also coming to Hammons Field during the next home stand, on Tuesday, June 5th. The Family Fun Fest includes a Minor League Baseball Museum, an X-Box 360 Video Game Trailer and more than 20 inflatable attractions. The event is free for fans that have a ticket to the June 5th game. The Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest will begin at 4:10pm, giving fans three hours to enjoy the festivities before the Cards take on the Tulsa Drillers at 7:10pm. Tuesday, June 5th is also another World Series Replica Ring Giveaway Night. Gates will open at 6:10pm, so get there early and be one of 1,250 fans to receive a St. Louis Cardinals World Series Replica Ring. Tickets are available for the upcoming 10-game home stand by calling (417) 863-2143 or online at www.springfieldcardinals.com.

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