TL1 Springfield Cardinals

Peterson's Blast Sends Naturals to 6-5 Walk-Off Win

Published on April 7, 2019 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


Springdale, AR - Naturals LF Kort Peterson powered the Naturals (4-0) to the 6-5 walk-off win with a two-run blast in the bottom of the ninth, completing the sweep of the Springfield Cardinals (0-4) to start the season on Sunday afternoon at Arvest Ballpark. The Cardinals had led from the top of the first until Peterson's blast in the ninth.

DECISIONS:

W: RHP Grant Gavin (2-0)

L: RHP John Fasola (0-1)

MOMENTS THAT MATTERED:

-RF Johan Mieses clobbered his first homer of the season with a two-run shot in the top of the first to provide the early lead.

-DH Conner Capel added an RBI single in the top of the third, before the Naturals countered with one in the bottom of the inning, leaving the Cards up, 3-1, through 3.0 frames.

-Springfield added single runs in the sixth and seventh with RBI sac flies from CF Dylan Carlson in the sixth and SS Kramer Robertson in the seventh, making it 5-1.

-The Naturals countered with three runs in the bottom of the seventh, including a two-run infield single by 2B Gabriel Cancel, clawing back within one run, 5-4.

-After a leadoff double by SS Taylor Featherston to start the ninth, Peterson struck with the game-winning blow.

NOTABLES:

-CF Dylan Carlson went 2x3 with two doubles, two runs, one RBI and one walk, and is hitting .400 with five RBIs through the first four games.

-DH Conner Capel's RBI single marked his third-straight game with a hit and an RBI.

-RHP Harold Arauz made his Cardinals debut with 6.2 innings and three runs, at one point retiring nine straight batters.

WHAT'S ON DECK:

-Game One of the series in Tulsa is Monday at ONEOK Field featuring Cardinals LHP Austin Warner (0-0, 0.00) vs. Drillers RHP Justin De Fratus (0-0, 0.00)

-First Pitch is 11:05am with the Harbell's Grill and Sports Bar Pregame Show at 6:50pm on Jock 98.7 FM and SpringfieldCardinals.com

OPENING DAY AT HAMMONS FIELD - THURSDAY, APRIL 11!

-Opening Day at Hammons Field is coming up quickly on Thursday, April 11 at 7:10pm (gates open at 6:10pm)

-Don't miss the Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks Red Truck Parade, the Great Southern Bank Magnet Schedule Giveaway (3,500), Opening Day Fireworks and much, much more

-And the KY3 66 Degree Guarantee is back! If it is not at least 66 degrees at the ceremonial first pitch on Thursday, April 11, all fans with a paid ticket to Thursday's game will receive a free ticket to another April, 2019 game, based on availability

Join us on Opening Day at Hammons Field on Thursday, April 11!

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