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Cardinals Turn Triple Play, Fall in Midland 4-1

July 1, 2018 - Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


Midland, TX - The Springfield Cardinals turned their fourth all-time triple play, and second this season, but dropped the series opener in Midland, 4-1, before 2,660 fans at Security Bank Ballpark on Sunday evening.

The RockHounds (2-7, 35-43) came out swinging with a two-run shot by 3B J.P. Sportman in the bottom of the first against LHP Austin Warner (L, 0-2).

Midland then added a third run as they worked four walks against Warner in the second, opening the lead to 3-0.

Cardinals RHP Austin Sexton took over to start the third and settled things down, twirling three perfect innings and striking out six of the nine batters he retired in order.

Midland RHP Parker Dunshee (W, 1-1) had opened his start with 4.1 perfect innings, retiring the first 13 Cardinals that he faced, before DH Chris Chinea broke up the perfect game bid in the top of the fifth. With one away and the bases empty, Chinea slugged a solo home run to left field to get the Cardinals (1-9, 34-46) on the board, 3-1. Chinea has hit safely in all four games on the trip, going yard in three of them.

After Sexton's third perfect frame, RHP Ramon Santos took over for the seventh. Midland opened the inning with a single and a walk, getting two on with no outs. Santos, though, induced a ground ball to third from 1B Edwin Diaz that led to a 5-4-3 triple play as 3B Evan Mendoza fielded the ball, stepped on third for the first out and threw to second. 2B Ramon Urias stepped on second for out number two and then fired to first to complete the triple play.

Midland, though, padded the lead in the eighth with their final run on a sacrifice fly by RF Seth Brown, before RHP Nolan Blackwood (S, 9) tossed a scoreless ninth to close the 4-1 win.

Three Independence Day Fireworks Shows, July 4th Concert, Replica Red Batting Practice Jerseys, Mike & Tate Matheny Bobbleheads and much more July 4 - 9

The Cardinals continue the road trip in Midland on Monday at 6:30pm. Catch all the action live on Jock 98.7FM and SpringfieldCardinals.com, and tune in 15 minutes early for the Coyotes Sports Cafe Pregame Show.

Springfield then returns home to celebrate Independence Day with a huge homestand from Wednesday, July 4 - Monday, July 9, featuring:

-Wednesday, July 4, 6:30pm - Freedom Week Fans-On-Field Patriotic Fireworks Show and Postgame Concert featuring 'The Dirty Saints.' Gates open at 5:30pm.

-Thursday, July 5, 7:10pm - Great Southern Bank Replica Red Batting Practice Jersey Giveaway (2,000), Freedom Week Fireworks with Pure American Country Songs, Klement's $1 Bratwurst Night and Pregame On-Field Happy Hour. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Friday, July 6, 7:10pm - Freedom Week Fireworks with American Love Songs and Foodie Friday Theme Ticket featuring All-You-Can-Eat Street Tacos and Chips and Salsa. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Saturday, July 7, 6:10pm - Hiland Dairy Mike & Tate Matheny STL/MSU Dual Bobblehead Giveaway (2,000) and Missouri Lottery Baseball Bingo. Gates open at 5:10pm.

-Sunday, July 8, 6:10pm - Grandparents Day with Pregame On-Field Photos from 5:10 - 5:40pm, Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday with free pregame ice cream for kids and Kids Run the Bases. Gates open at 5:10pm.

-Monday, July 9, 6:30pm - Monday Night Baseball vs. Midland RockHounds. Gates open at 5:30pm.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

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