Church's Grand Slam Starts Big Night for Cards
May 22, 2025 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
TULSA, OK - Nathan Church blasted a grand slam, the first of his career, in the second inning to help the Springfield Cardinals to a 13-3 rout of the Tulsa Drillers on Wednesday Night at ONEOK Field. Leonardo Bernal added a two-run homer, marking his second-straight game with a home run, in a six-run sixth inning that put the game away for the Cardinals.
DECISIONS:
W: Andrew Marrero (3-0)
L: Jacob Meador (0-4)
NOTES:
- Springfield drew 10 walks in the game. Each player walked at least once.
- The Cardinals have won four-straight to match their longest winning streak of the season and improved their record to 21-20. It marks their first winning record since they were 8-7 on April 19.
- Max Rajcic allowed three runs on five hits over 3.1 innings in his eighth start of the season.
- Andrew Marrero earned the win his 2.2 scoreless innings of relief.
ON DECK:
- Springfield (21-20) at Tulsa (18-23), 7 p.m. CT, Thursday, May 22 at ONEOK Field
- RHP Tekoah Roby (1-2, 3.10) vs. RHP Peter Huebeck (0-2, 4.15)
- Cardinals broadcast available on Classic Rock 106.7 FM, classicrock1067.fm, and springfieldcardinals.com
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