Cardinals Rally in Game Two, Split Doubleheader Friday
May 30, 2025 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals split a doubleheader with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Friday night. After a shutout 1-0 loss in the opener, the Cardinals offense dramatically came to life late in game two to earn the nightcap victory.
DECISIONS:
Game 1:
W: Oscar Rayo (2-2)
L: Ixan Henderson (3-3)
SV: Caden Monke (1)
Game 2:
W: Andrew Marrero (4-0)
L: Hunter Owen (2-2)
SV: Jack Ralstoni (2)
NOTES:
Ixan Henderson lasted 6.2 IP in game one. He was tagged with one unearned run while striking out eight batters.
In game one, Springfield was shut out 1-0. It was just their second shutout loss this season (7-0 L @ WCH April 26). It was their first 1-0 loss since May 9, 2024 also against Northwest Arkansas.
Carlos Linarez launched his first home run of the season in game two, a 104 MPH, 383 foot blast.
Joshua Baez gave Springfield the lead with a two-run double in the bottom of the sixth of game two.
Andrew Marrero tossed 2.1 shutout innings with four strikeouts to earn the game two win.
Jack Ralston struck out a pair in the seventh to earn his second save of the season.
ON DECK:
Cardinals vs. Naturals: Saturday, May 31, 6:35 PM CT at Hammons Field - Purina Bark in the Park
TBA vs LHP Cole Ragans (MLB Rehab)
Radio broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7 FM, classicrock1067.fm, and springfieldcardinals.com, TV broadcast on Bally Sports Live and MiLB.TV
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