Mendoza Homer Highlights Big Comeback in Ninth
Published on September 4, 2025 under Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGDALE, AR - The Springfield Cardinals rallied for six runs with two outs in the top of the ninth inning to come back and beat the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 9-8, on Wednesday night at Arvest Ballpark. Ramon Mendoza blasted a game-tying three-run home run, his team-leading 14th of the season, and Dakota Harris later followed with the game-winning RBI to help the Cardinals to their eighth consecutive win.
DECISIONS:
W: Sean Harney (1-1)
L: Mauricio Veliz (0-1)
S: Luis Gastelum (9)
NOTES:
- The five-run deficit was the largest overcome by the Cardinals this season. Miguel Ugueto started the scoring with a two-run single.
- Sean Harney picked up the win in relief in his first appearance back off the injured list. Luis Gastelum earned his team-leading ninth save.
- Ricardo Velez threw 3.1 scoreless innings in relief of starter Chen-Wei Lin. Lin allowed six runs over 2.1 innings.
- Springfield has tied its season-best win streak at eight games. Its the club's third win streak of eight games.
UP NEXT:
- Springfield (38-21, 81-47) at Northwest Arkansas (31-28, 64-64)
- Thursday, September 4, 7:05 p.m. CT at Arvest Ballpark
- LHP Pete Hansen vs. LHP Ryan Ramsey
- Radio: Classic Rock 106.7 FM, classicrock1067.fm, and springfieldcardinals.com
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