TL1 Springfield Cardinals

Cards Now 4-1 on Road Trip after Sunday's Win

Published on May 25, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


The Springfield Cardinals picked up their fifth win in their last six games, taking down Corpus Christi for a second straight night, winning 4-1 at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi.

Cards' starter Clayton Mortensen won his second straight decision, allowing just three hits over eight scoreless innings.

Springfield fell just three outs shy of a second straight shut-out, but pinch hitter Ole Sheldon took Jonathan Mikrut's first pitch in the ninth out for his fourth home run, Corpus Christi's first run in the series.

Allen Craig belted a two-run homer in the first inning to put the Cards up 2-0, his team-leading 11th of the year.

Springfield would add one in the third and another in the fourth inning against Corpus Christi starter Sergio Perez (2-2).

Clayton Mortensen's first RBI as a professional brought home Casey Rowlett in the second, as Mortensen's RBI single made it 3-0.

Rowlett delivered his second hit of the game in the third, chasing home Steven Hill for a 4-0 lead.

That would be plenty for Mortensen (3-3), who didn't allow a single base-runner to reach second over his eight innings.

Jonathan Mikrut's first pitch of the ninth inning was taken out by Corpus Christi's Ole Sheldon, making it 4-1. Mikrut retired the final three batters to give Springfield a 4-1 mark through the first five games of the six-game road trip.

Springfield (22-27) is still four games back of first place in the North Division. The Cards send Tyler Herron (1-2) to the mound, looking for his second straight win on Monday afternoon. Corpus Christi will go with right-hander Tip Fairchild (0-1), who will make just his second career start in the Texas League. Game time on Monday will be a special Memorial Day start time of 1:05pm.

Your Springfield Cardinals return from a six-game road trip on Wednesday, May 28th, as they open a six-game home stand against the San Antonio Missions and Corpus Christi Hooks.

On Wednesday, May 28th, 2,500 fans will receive a Springfield Cardinals Fan Scroll, thanks to Henry's Towing. Game time is 7:10pm and gates open at 6:10pm.

The upcoming home stand also includes the Hardee's "Star of the Game" Promotion, as we'll give away a Big Gas Grill, thanks to Hardee's on May 30th.

Also on May 30th, 1,500 Kids 12 and under will receive a free Red Cardinals' Bike Helmet, thanks to American National Insurance!

Fans can also bring a canned food item to help out with American Family Insurance / Ozarks Food Harvest Days on May 31st and June 1st.

Tickets for all Cardinals' home games at Hammons Field are available by calling (417) 863-2143 or online at springfieldcardinals.com. Hope to see you very soon at Hammons Field!

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