Church, Lloyd Power Cards to 7-6 Victory
May 21, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Matt Lloyd homered for the second straight games and Nathan Church had two hits and two outfield assists as the Cardinals (23-16) defeated the Tulsa Drillers (16-22) 7-6 on Tuesday night at Hammons Field. The Cardinals have now won three straight after dropping six in a row the previous week.
Decisions:
W: Ryan Shreve (3-1)
L: Kendall Williams (1-5)
S: Matt Svanson (5)
Notables:
Ryan Shreve picked up the win for the Cardinals for the second straight game.
Matt Lloyd extended his on-base streak to 18 straight games with a leadoff walk in the first inning.
Cards IF Jacob Buchberger extended his hitting streak to 7 games with a 2-for-4 night. He has 12 hits during the streak.
Springfield OF Mike Antico had his hitting streak come to an end at 8 games with an 0-for-4 night.
Nathan Church's two assists are the most for a Springfield outfielder this season.
Matt Svanson picked up his first save since May 10.
On Deck:
Tuesday, May 22, Game 1: RHP Edwin Nuñez (0-2, 6.53) vs TUL RHP Yon Castro (0-1, 11.32)
Game 2: SPR RHP Max Rajcic (4-3, 7.28) vs TUL TBA
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Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com, Bally Live app, MiLB.TV
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