Cards Ride Extra-Base Juice to Win Over Hooks
July 26, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Cardinals wrapped out a season-high 7 extra base hits and got 4.2 scoreless innings from two relievers as Springfield defeated the Corpus Christi Hooks 3-2 on Thursday night at Hammons Field. With the win the Cardinals improve to 14-7 in one-run games.
Decisions:
W: Benito Garcia (1-0)
L: Aaron Brown (2-6)
S: Matt Svanson (16)
Notables:
Matt Svanson's 16 saves leads the Texas League. The right-hander is 16-for-16 in save opportunities this season.
Benito Garcia picked up his first win in a Cardinals uniform.
With his 6th-inning home run, RJ Yeager extended his hitting streak to 8 games. He has homered in two straight contests.
In his sixth rehab game with Springfield, Tommy Edman went 2-for-4 with a double.
The Cardinals are 14-5 over their last 19 games.
Springfield has tied a season high at 11 games over .500.
On Deck:
Thursday, July 26: SPR LHP Alex Cornwell (4-2, 6.22 ERA) vs CC RHP James Hicks (0-2, 6.88 ERA)
Christmas in July night one, Knitted Socks Giveaway and 105.9 KGBX Holly Jolly Fireworks
Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com, and MiLB.TV
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