Cardinals Drop Season Opener to Surge, 4-1
April 6, 2023 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springfield, MO - The Springfield Cardinals (0-1) dropped their season opener to the Wichita Wind Surge (1-0) Thursday night 4-1 at Hammons Field.
Decisions:W - RHP Tyler Beck (1-0)
L - RHP Jose Martinez (0-1)
Notables:
- RHP Michael McGreevy went 4.0 IP allowing just 1 run on 4 hits and 3 strikeouts
- CF Mike Antico went 2-for-4 with a lead-off double in the top of the first and three total bases on the night
- C Pedro Pagés went 2-for-4 with a double and three total bases; caught 2-of-3 baserunners attempting to steal 2B
- 3B Irving Lopez hit a solo HR in the 5th inning off of RHP Blayne Enlow
On Deck:
- Friday, April 7, 6:35pm - SPR RHP Connor Lunn vs. WCH RHP David Festa
- Opening Weekend Friday Night Fireworks
- Broadcast live on 106.7 The River, 1067TheRiver.com, MiLB.TV and SpringfieldCardinals.com
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