Doyle Dominates Early, Cardinals Rally Late
Published on May 9, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Liam Doyle twirled his best start as a pro, striking out a career-high eight Corpus Christi Hooks batters in a 7-5 Cardinals' win on Saturday night at Route 66 Stadium.
Doyle allowed two runs on five hits without issuing a walk. He completed five innings for the first time this season but did not factor into the decision.
The Cardinals jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first inning, but the Hooks came back to eventually tie the game, 5-5.
Jeremy Rivas delivered a go-ahead two-run single in the bottom of the eighth and Mason Burns shut the door in the ninth for his third save.
DECISIONS:
W: Love (1-3)
L: Rodriguez (0-1)
S: Burns (3)
NOTES:
- Miguel Ugueto homered in the first inning to get the scoring started for the Cardinals. He also doubled and recorded Springfield's first triple of the season. He finished a single shy of Springfield's first cycle since Thomas Saggese in 2023.
- Rivas extended his hitting streak to seven games with his game-winning hit in the eighth.
UP NEXT:
- Springfield (11-21) vs. Corpus Christi (15-17)
- Sunday, May 10, 1:15 p.m. CT at Route 66 Stadium
- SHP Jurrangelo Cijntje vs. LHP Trey Dombroski
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