Komar Cruises, Cardinals Down Naturals in Series Opener
July 1, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGDALE, AR - Brandon Komar tossed 5.1 scoreless innings of relief and the Cardinals plated three runs in the 4th inning with four straight two-out hits as Springfield defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 4-2 in the opener of a split six-game series at Arvest Ballpark. With the win the Cardinals snapped an 8-game losing streak against the Naturals.
Decisions:
W: Brandon Komar (2-0)
L: Tyson Guerrero (1-5)
S: Matt Svanson (11)
Notables:
In three outings since returning to the Cardinals from Triple-A Memphis, Brandon Komar has allowed just 1 R in 11.0 IP (0.81 ERA).
Matt Svanson's 11 saves leads the Texas League.
The Cardinals went 4-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
Jacob Buchberger went 0-for-4, ending his on-base streak at 14 straight games.
None of the Cardinals' 8 hits came from the 1-3 spots in the lineup.
Of the Cardinals' 4 runs, 3 scored with two outs.
NW Arkansas' bullpen did not allow a hit over 5.0 innings.
On Deck:
Tuesday, July 2: SPR LHP Cooper Hjerpe (2-1, 3.55 ERA) vs NWA RHP Luinder Avila (6-3, 3.76 ERA)
Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com and MiLB.TV.
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