Cornwell, Lloyd Propel Cardinals to Blanking of Hooks
June 23, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - Alex Cornwell fired 6.0 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts, and Ryan Shreve and Matt Svanson followed with 3.0 one-hit innings of relief as the Cardinals defeated the Corpus Christi Hooks 5-0 on Saturday night at Whataburger Field. The Cardinals' win combined with an Arkansas loss brings Springfield to within a ý game of first place going into the last day of the first half on Sunday.
Decisions:
W: Alex Cornwell (4-1)
L: Aaron Brown (2-4)
Notables:
The shutout was the Cardinals' 2nd of the series and 4th of the season.
Making his first start in nearly 2 months since April 28, Cornwell's 6.0 innings were a season high.
Making his first start at first base, Matt Lloyd had a big day at the plate for Springfield, going 2-for-3 with a double, a two-run homer and 3 RBIs. Lloyd also walked twice.
Lloyd's homer was the Cardinals' first since last Saturday at home against NW Arkansas and just the Cards' 4th in June.
The Cardinals drew a season-high 11 walks.
With the Travelers playing at 1:35 pm on Sunday, the Cardinals will know by the time first pitch is thrown at 5:05 in Corpus Christi whether or not they will have a chance to win the North Division first half.
On Deck:
Sunday, June 23: SPR RHP Tink Hence (4-2, 3.19 ERA) vs CC RHP Tyler Guilfoil (3-6, 3.92 ERA)
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