Liam Doyle's Strong Start Not Enough for Springfield
Published on May 2, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGDALE, AR - Major League Baseball's 29th-ranked prospect Liam Doyle had his strongest start of the 2026 season thus far on Saturday night. Despite pitching well, the Springfield Cardinals lost a back-and-forth fight to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 7-5.
DECISIONS:
W: Caden Monke (3-0)
L: Austin Love (0-3)
SV: Kody Molsky (2)
MLB's No. 29 prospect Liam Doyle looked strong today with five strikeouts across 4.1 IP, allowing just one run on a walk and two hits. pic.twitter.com/grHHNT64pc - Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) May 3, 2026
NOTES:
Doyle's final line: 4.1 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 5 K. It was the longest outing of his young professional career.
Noah Mendlinger launched his second homer of the season, a two-run shot in the sixth that give Springfield a 3-2 lead.
The Cardinals scored twice in the seventh inning thanks to four walks and a hit batter.
Darlin Saladin tossed 1.1 scoreless innings with two strikeouts out of the bullpen.
UP NEXT:
Springfield Cardinals vs NW Arkansas Naturals, Sunday, May 3, 2:05 PM CT at Arvest Ballpark
SHP Jurrangelo Cijntje (1-2, 5.82) vs LHP Frank Mozzicato (0-0, 6.46)
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