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Cards Make History, Sweep Twinbill in Corpus Christi

Published on June 22, 2024 under 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)

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