Cardinals Hold off Drillers, Win 7-6 in Series Opener
Published on July 12, 2022 under Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springfield, MO - Malcolm Nunez 3 RBIs on the night helped the SpringBirds to a 7-6 win over the Tulsa Drillers (5-8, 45-35) Tuesday night at Hammons Field. The Cardinals (7-6, 38-44) take an early 1-0 series lead.
Decisions:
W: RHP Michael McGreevy (5-2)
L: RHP Jose Martinez (3-2)
S: RHP Dalton Roach (2)
Notables:
-1B Malcom Nunez went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs, including his 13th homerun of the season
-CF Mike Antico went 1-for-3 with 3 stolen bases
-SS Masyn Winn went 1-for-4 with his 10th double of the season and a sac-fly
-C Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-4 with a 2-out solo homerun
-DH Matt Koperniak went 2-for-4
-LF Chase Pinder went 1-for-3 with 2 walks and 2 stolen bases
On Deck:
-Wednesday, July 13, 6:35pm - SPR RHP Gordon Graceffo (4-1, 3.50) vs. TUL RHP Gavin Stone (5-2, 1.29)
-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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