Cards Make History, Sweep Twinbill in Corpus Christi
June 22, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Cooper Hjerpe and Andrew Marrero combined to throw the first no-hitter in Springfield Cardinals history as the Cards swept a doubleheader against the Hooks 5-0 and 4-2 on Thursday night at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi. Springfield snapped an 8-game losing streak with the sweep.
Decisions:
Game 1:
W: Cooper Hjerpe (1-1)
L: Andrew Knorr (0-6)
Game 2:
W: Ryan Shreve (5-2)
L: Joey Mancini (0-1)
S: Matt Svanson (10)
Notables:
The Cardinals allowed just one baserunner in their first ever doubleheader: a two-out walk of Jordan Brewer in the bottom of the 3rd
The Cards also got through 6 innings of no-hit ball in the season opener on April 5 at Arkansas, but it was broken up in the 7th on a leadoff double by Spencer Packard.
Springfield went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, but still were able to score 5 runs in the first game.
Cooper Hjerpe picked up his first Double-A win in the no-hitter in game one.
In game two, Trent Baker, Ryan Shreve and Matt Svanson combined to allow just one hit after the 1st
The Cardinals racked up 7 stolen bases in the doubleheader.
Springfield is now 7-3 in doubleheaders this season.
On Deck:
Friday, June 21: SPR RHP Max Rajcic (6-5, 4.91 ERA) vs CC RHP Miguel Ullola (3-3, 4.67)
Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com, and MiLB.TV
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