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Lopez and Cards Slam Naturals, 16-6

Published on May 21, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


Springdale, AR - LF Irving Lopez belted a grand slam in a massive nine-run 8th inning, as the Springfield Cardinals (17-22) blew out the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (18-21) with a 16-6 win to split the series on Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark.

Decisions:

W - RHP Edgar Escobar (5-2)

L - LHP TJ Sikkema (1-2)

Notables:

LF Irving Lopez crushed a grand slam after already placing an RBI single all in the 8th inning, and finished 2x4 with a team-high five RBIs... 2B Nick Dunn went 2x3 with a solo home run and a triple... CF Mike Antico went 3x4 with a go-ahead three-run homer in the 6th, as well as two walks, two steals and two runs... 3B Noah Mendlinger went 2x4 with his first Double-A homer, a two-run shot in the 6th, and three total RBIs... 1B Chandler Redmond hit his Double-A leading 14th homer of the year... DH Wade Stauss went 3x3 with a double.

On Deck:

-Tuesday, May 23, 6:35pm - SPR LHP Kenny Hernandez (3-1, 5.81) vs. WCH RHP Carlos Luna (0-2, 5.20)

-Great Southern Bank $2 Tuesday with hot dogs and bratwursts for just two bucks

-Broadcast live on 106.7 The River, Bally Live and SpringfieldCardinals.com; Coyotes Sports Cafe of Springfield Pregame Show at 6:20pm




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