TL1 Springfield Cardinals

Cards Fall in Home Opener

Published on April 12, 2007 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


Despite a huge night from Joe Mather, the Springfield Cardinals dropped their Home Opener on Thursday night, losing to the Midland RockHounds by a score of 4-3 in front of a sold-out Hammons Field crowd.

Mather homered twice and drove in all three Springfield runs, but it was the home run by Midland's Richie Robnett that ended up being the game-winner.

With the Cards up 3-2 in the eighth, Cards' reliever Hugo Castellanos (0-1) gave up a lead-off single to Jason Perry. Robnett followed Perry's hit with a blast over the right-center field wall, giving Midland a 4-3 lead.

That lead held up, as Springfield's offense couldn't touch Jeff Gray, who retired all six men he faced over two scoreless innings. With Mather at the plate and two outs in the ninth, the Midland reliever got Mather to ground out to third base, giving Gray his first save of the year.

Cards' starter Chris Lambert gave up a run in the first inning, but watched Mather connect in the fourth for his first of two homers on the night, giving Springfield a 2-1 lead.

Lambert gave up an unearned run in the fifth, as Jeff Baisley reached on an error and scored on Perry's second of three hits, tying the game at 2-2. The Cardinals' starter didn't get out of the fifth, pitching four and two-thirds innings, allowing two runs, but just one earned.

Mather untied the game with his fourth homer of the year, crushing a seventh-inning pitch by eventual winner Andy Shipman (1-0) over the wall in center field for a 3-2 Springfield lead.

Springfield falls to 2-4 with the loss, while Midland improves to 5-1. Mitchell Boggs (0-1) will throw for Springfield on Friday night, while Midland sends Brad Knox (0-0) to the hill. Friday night is another AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks Extravaganza. Great seats are still available by calling (417) 863-2143 or online at www.springfieldcardinals.com. Game time is 7:10pm and gates open at 6:10pm.

PEP RALLY TOMORROW! (weather permitting)

The Springfield Cardinals and the Urban Districts Alliance are teaming up for a Springfield Cardinals Pep Rally, to help kick off the 2007 season. The Pep Rally will take place at 11:30am, at Park Central Square on Friday, April 13th.

Fans stopping by the Cardinals Pep Rally can enjoy live music from the Missouri State Brass and Sass band, giveaways and coupons from local downtown restaurants, as well as a chance to see and hear from Cardinals' players, staff members, Louie the Mascot and Team Louie! Everyone in attendance is encouraged to stick around afterwards and have lunch at one of the participating businesses in the downtown area.

Live radio broadcasts and remotes with special Cardinals' giveaways from US97, 105.9KGBX, 100.5 the Wolf and Alice @95.5 will also be taking place from a busy, but exciting Park Central Square.

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