
Cardinals Blow Out Naturals, 11-2
Published on May 18, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springdale, AR - RHP Connor Lunn dealt 7.0 innings as the Springfield Cardinals (15-20) swung past the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (16-19) with an 11-2 win on Wednesday night at Arvest Ballpark.
*Decisions:
*W - RHP Connor Lunn (1-3)
L - LHP TJ Sikkema (1-2)
Notables:
RHP Connor Lunn tossed a season-high 7.0 frames with just two runs on five hits and five strikeouts, closing his outing with six straight scoreless innings... RF Justin Toerner went 2x4 with a three-run home run and a triple... 2B Irving Lopez went 3x4 with two RBIs and a double... 3B Noah Mendlinger went 2x5 with an RBI and three runs... CF Mike Antico went 1x3 with a double and two RBIs.
*On Deck:
*-Thursday, May 18, 7:05pm - SPR RHP Logan Gragg @ NWA LHP Anthony Veneziano
-Broadcast live on 106.7 The River and SpringfieldCardinals.com; Coyotes Sports Cafe of Springfield Pregame Show at 6:50pm
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