Four-Run Ninth Lifts Cardinals over Naturals
July 3, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGDALE, AR - The Cardinals scored four runs in the top of the 9th inning to come from behind and defeat the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 6-3 on Wednesday night at Arvest Ballpark. With the win Springfield tallied it's 4th straight victory.
Decisions:
W: Matt Svanson (2-3)
L: Anderson Paulino (1-3)
Notables:
The Cardinals' come from behind was their first win when trailing after 8 innings, and are now 1-27 in such occasions.
Jack Ralston fired 2.2 scoreless innings of relief, running his scoreless streak to 9.1 consecutive innings.
Bryan Torres went 1-for-4 to run his on-base streak to 12 games.
Dakota Harris and Aaron McKeithan each had 3 hits.
The Cardinals' 4-run 9th was their 4th inning with 3+ runs over their last 4 games.
Lars Nootbaar went 0-for-3 with 2 BB and an RBI in his 5th game with the Cardinals during his rehab stint.
After dropping 8 straight against the Naturals, the Cardinals have now won 3 straight in the series.
On Deck:
Thursday, July 4: SPR RHP Max Rajcic (2-3, 8.54 ERA) vs LHP Noah Cameron (4-2, 6.54 EFRA)
4th of July Fans-On-Field Patriotic Fireworks Celebration, Postgame Concert Presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates and Thirsty Thursday for fans 21+
Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com and MiLB.TV
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