Cardinals Sweep Naturals in Six-Game Set with 8-2 Win Sunday
June 26, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springdale, AR - The Springfield Cardinals (31-38) completed their first-ever six-game sweep, taking the finale against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (31-37), 8-2, on Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark. The Cardinals close the 1st Half on a six-game winning streak and a 10-4 record in their last 14 games as they open the 2nd Half at Hammons Field on Tuesday when all records reset.
Decisions:
W - RHP Kyle Leahy (4-6)
L - LHP Anthony Veneziano (4-5)
Notables:
DH Nick Raposo belted a pair of two-run doubles in the 2nd and 3rd innings, going 2x5 with four RBIs... One day after matching a career-high with four hits, 2B Nick Dunn went 3x5 with three singles... SS Masyn Winn went 1x4 with three RBIs, including a two-run single in the 2nd... LF Matt Koperniak added an RBI single in a 1x4 game... RHP Kyle Leahy dealt 6.0 innings with two runs (only one earned) on five hits while striking out five.
On Deck:
-Tuesday, June 28, 6:35pm - SPR TBA vs. WCH TBA
-Great Southern Bank $2 Tuesday with $2 hot dogs and bratwursts
-Happy Half-Hour with drink specials on all adult beverages for fans 21+ during first 30 minutes after gates open at 5:35pm
-Broadcast on ESPN Radio The Jock 96.9 FM / 99.9 FM / AM1060, MiLB.TV and SpringfieldCardinals.com
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