Cards Make Springfield History with 2-1 Win over Missions

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Cards Make Springfield History with 2-1 Win over Missions

September 12, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


SPRINGFIELD, MO - Benito Garcia matched a career high with 8 strikeouts over 4.2 innings of relief and Nathan Church went 3-for-4 as the Cardinals defeated the San Antonio Missions 2-1 on Wednesday night at Nelson Wolff Stadium. With the win the Cardinals set a new franchise record with their 78th win of the 2024 regular season, passing the 77 wins for the 2012 & 2017 teams.

Decisions:

W: Benito Garcia (4-1)

L: Austin Krob (4-11)

S: Matt Svanson (26)

Notables:

The Cards' record-setting 78th win of the season was also their 41st road win of the season, continuing to build on a franchise record.

Nathan Church went 3-for-4 out of the leadoff spot, his 7th three-hit game of the season.

Jimmy Crooks went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI in his 2nd game back off the injured list.

Chase Davis has now hit safely in all 4 games in a Springfield uniform going 1-for-3 with an RBI.

Benito Garcia's 8 strikeouts matched a career high. The last time he struck out 8 in a game was on July 17, 2018 in the Dominican Summer League while still pitching for the Mets.

Matt Svanson is now 26-for-26 in save opportunities and is one shy of the Springfield record for saves in a season of 27, held by Mark Worrell (2006) and Chris Perez (2007).

On Deck:

Thursday, September 12: SPR LHP Alex Cornwell (7-3, 5.01 ERA) vs RHP Henry Baez (4-1, 3.30 ERA)

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