TL1 Springfield Cardinals

Cardinals Fall to Travelers 3-2

Published on May 16, 2012 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


Little Rock, AR - Winners of two straight against the Travelers, the Cardinals looked to make three in a row Wednesday night at Dickey-Stephens Park.

Springfield sent newcomer Richard Castillo to the mound making his first Double-A start since April 26th of 2011. Arkansas countered with righty Ariel Pena who had lost four straight starts.

The Cardinals had a golden opportunity to jump out in front in the 2nd as Chris Swauger tripled and Jake Shaffer walked to start the innings. After two strikeouts and a walk loaded the bases, Kolten Wong grounded sharply to short to end the threat with nothing coming across.

Arkansas; however, would capitalize as Carlos Ramirez was hit by a pitch with one out and back to back two out singles brought him home to give the Travs a 1-0 lead.

In the 4th with two outs, Xavier Scruggs connected for his 5th home run of the season, a solo shot to center field, to tie the game 1-1.

Richard Castillo retired eight straight heading into the 5th, but allowed a one out triple to Angel Castillo, his second hit and first mutli-hit game of the season, and a double to Renny Osuna to give Arkansas the lead again, 2-1.

Castillo would go seven strong innings allowing just the two runs on the six hits while striking out six.

The Cardinals had left eight men on base and did not collect a hit with runners in scoring position, but in the 9th with one out Audry Perez singled and Greg Garcia doubled before Kolten Wong singled to left to tie the game 2-2. Springfield would load the bases after an intentional walk to Oscar Taveras, but Kyle Conley flied to left to end the inning.

In the bottom of the 9th, Michael Blazek continued on the mound after striking out the side the inning prior. Adam Heether led off with a single before Blazek retired the next two batters. With two out, Rian Kiniry walked and Angel Castillo got on with an infield single. Renny Osuna came up with the bases loaded and did not have to swing the bat as Blazek walked him on four straight pitches to force in the winning run.

The Redbirds will conclude their four-game series with the Travelers Thursday night at 7:10pm. Tyler Lyons will start for Springfield against Orangel Arenas of the Travs.

Springfield will return home Friday May 18th for a quick four game series against the Tulsa Drillers. Every Friday is a Fireworks Night thanks to AM Pyrotechnics. Also the Missouri Lottery will be giving away $2,000 worth of lottery tickets during their Baseball Bingo promotion . Great tickets are still available, so visit the Hammons Field Ticket Office, go online at springfieldcardinals.com or by call (417) 863-2143.

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