Cardinals Drop Series Opener to Missions 8-4
September 7, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springfield, MO - The Cardinals (30-28, 61-66) drop the series opener against the San Antonio Missions (27-31, 65-60) Tuesday night 8-4 at Hammons Field. Both teams had 11 hits with 10 runners left on base, but the Missions found a way to capitalize.
Decisions:
W: RHP Grant Gavin (2-0)
L: RHP Connor Lunn (3-7)
Notables:
-STL LHP Steven Matz made his MLB Rehab Start for the Cardinals today going 1.1 IP / 0 H / 0 R / 3 BB / 3 K through 30 pitches
-CF Mike Antico stole his 60th base of the 2022 season tonight, 37 of them stolen in his time with Peoria and 23 with Springfield
-RF Jordan Walker drove in his 61 RBI of the season with a double in the 5th
On Deck:
-Wednesday, September 7, 6:35pm - SPR RHP Michael McGreevy (6-3, 4.57) vs. SA RHP Henry Henry (3-1, 5.40)
-Purina Woof Wednesday / Happy Half-Hour
-Broadcast on ESPN The JOCK 96.9FM, 99.9FM,1060AM, MiLB.TV and SpringfieldCardinals.com
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- Amarillo Rallies to Stun Travs in 10 - Arkansas Travelers
- Drillers Blanked 11-0 in Frisco - Tulsa Drillers
- Missions Shut Out Cards 7-0 - Springfield Cardinals
- Riders Dominate Drillers on Wednesday Night - Frisco RoughRiders
- Henry Dominates as the Missions Win Third in a Row - San Antonio Missions
- Cedeño Named Texas League Player of the Month for August - Amarillo Sod Poodles
- Homestand Highlights: September 13 - September 18 - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Gentry Drives in Five, Veneziano Deals Six Scoreless in Series-Opening Win at Wichita - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Berroa Honored as TL Pitcher of the Month - Arkansas Travelers
- Cardinals Drop Series Opener to Missions 8-4 - Springfield Cardinals
- Ona Homers, Drives in Five as Missions Take Series Opener in Springfield - San Antonio Missions
- Surge Drop Opener to Naturals - Wichita Wind Surge
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