Cardinals' Comeback Undone by Missions in Eighth
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Cardinals' Comeback Undone by Missions in Eighth

Published on August 7, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


SAN ANTONIO, TX - A four-run eighth inning sunk the Cardinals, 6-2, against the San Antonio Missions on Friday night at Wolff Stadium.

Chen-Wei Lin had retired seven-straight batters before allowing the four runs in the eighth inning to take the loss.

The Cardinals had rallied to tie the game after falling behind, 2-2. Rainiel Rodriguez got them on the board with a solo home run in the sixth inning and Zach Levenson brought home the tying run on a bases-loaded hit by pitch in the seventh.

Tanner Franklin allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits with seven strikeouts and two walks in his Double-A debut.

W: Mallitz (4-0)

L: Lin (4-6)

NOTES:

- Rodriguez's home run was his second of the series and his 14th of the season at Double-A.

- The series is tied, 2-2, heading into the final two games.

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