Cards Get Hooked on Saturday
Published on August 15, 2009 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
The Springfield Cardinals dropped the opening game of their three-game set in Corpus Christi, falling to the Hooks by a final score of 5-2, on Saturday night at Whataburger Field.
Collin DeLome's two-run double with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning put the Hooks ahead to stay.
Cards' starter Brandon Dickson pitched well in the early-going, as he was spotted a pair of one-run leads.
Steven Hill's sac fly in the first put the Cards on the board at 1-0, over Hooks' starter Sergio Perez. After the Hooks tied the game in the second on DeLome's first of two hits, Hill answered again, as his team-leading 19th of the year, put Springfield up 2-1.
Dickson held that advantage until the sixth, when he surrendered DeLome's two-out double, which put the Hooks ahead 3-2.
Corpus Christi added a pair of runs and chased Dickson in the seventh, taking a 5-2 lead.
Hooks' closer Evan Englebrook worked a 1-2-3 ninth, fanning two of the three he faced to record his fifth save.
Dickson (7-9) allowed five runs over 6 2/3 innings, suffering his third straight defeat.
Perez (9-10) captured the win, allowing just two runs, one earned over six frames.
The Cards (21-26, 59-58) and Corpus Christi Hooks continue their three-game series on Sunday night, as Ryan Kulik (5-8) takes on Andy Van Hekken of Corpus Christi in the second game of the series. Game time is 6:05pm on Sunday evening.
The Cards will return to Hammons Field on Wednesday, August 19th, for a six-game home stand. August 19th is Star Wars Night at Hammons Field, as fans are invited to dress as their favorite Star Wars character and enjoy the theme night. Tickets are available by calling (417) 863-2143 or online at springfieldcardinals.com. We hope to see you at Hammons Field...Escape to Cardinals Baseball!
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