TL1 Springfield Cardinals

Drillers Win Finale, 2-0, in Rain-Shortened Five Innings

Published on June 16, 2015 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


Tulsa, OK - The Tulsa Drillers took the finale of the series against the Springfield Cardinals, 2-0, in a rain-shortened five innings at ONEOK Field on Tuesday night. The Cardinals close the road trip by going 5-3 and are 10-4 through the first 14 games in June.

Cardinals LHP Jimmy Reed (L, 1-1) and Drillers RHP Jose De Leon (W, 1-2) battled back and forth with scoreless innings through the first four, before the Drillers (27-36) broke through in the bottom of the fifth. With one away, C Ali Solis placed an infield single to the left side. After De Leon bunted Solis over to second, SS Ronald Torreyes ripped an RBI double to crack the scoreless tie. With the rain intensifying, CF Peter Lavin pulled an RBI double of his own into the right field corner, bringing in Torreyes from second base. Midway through the at-bat of LF Adam Law, the rain began to pour down and the umpires called for the tarp, sending the game into a delay with the Drillers ahead, 2-0.

After a 33-minute rain delay, the umpires called the game and the Drillers collected the 2-0 win against Springfield (27-37), as the two teams split the series, two-games-to-two.

Two Fan Vote Mini Bobblehead Giveaways, two Fireworks Shows, Military Appreciation Night, Bark in the Park and more from June 17 - 24

The Cardinals come back from the road for a huge eight-game homestand at Hammons Field from June 17 - 24. Don't miss all of the upcoming fun, including:

-Wednesday, June 17 - Wednesday Night Baseball vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals. First Pitch is 7:10pm, gates open at 6:10pm.

-Thursday, June 18 - Great Southern Bank 2005 Fan Vote Mini Bobblehead Giveaway (1 of 10) featuring Rick Ankiel Bobbleheads for 2,500 fans. It is also Klement's "Buck a Brat" Night with $1 Klement's bratwursts and will feature the Bass Pro Shops Gone Fishing Event. First Pitch is 7:10pm, gates open at 6:10pm.

-Friday, June 19 - AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks featuring Summertime Anthems. First Pitch is 7:10pm, gates open at 6:10pm.

-Saturday, June 20 - Mid Missouri Credit Union / Fort Leonard Wood Military Appreciation Night with Military Appreciation Fireworks, Camo Themed Jersey Auction to benefit MSU ROTC and AT&T Dreams Come True Night. First Pitch is 6:10pm, gates open at 5:10pm.

-Sunday, June 21 - Purina Bark in the Park, St. Louis Cardinals Pet Leash Giveaway (2,500), Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday and Kids Run the Bases. First Pitch is 6:10pm, gates open at 5:10pm.

-Monday, June 22 - Pasta Express $1 Kids Orders of Toasted Ravioli. First Pitch is 7:10pm, gates open at 6:10pm.

-Tuesday, June 23 - American National 2006 Fan Vote Mini Bobblehead Giveaway (2 of 10) featuring 2,500 bobbleheads of Jason Motte as a catcher. It is also Great Southern Bank $1 Dog Day. First Pitch is 7:10pm, gates open at 6:10pm.

-Wednesday, June 24 - Day Baseball at Hammons Field with The Hamels Foundation Educational Day Game. First Pitch is 12:10pm, gates open at 11:10am.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a The Cup Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

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