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!
Texas League Stories from April 7, 2019
- Sunday's Game Suspended in 11th Inning - Frisco RoughRiders
- Late Homer Propels Hooks over Sod Poodles in Series Finale - Amarillo Sod Poodles
- Peterson's Blast Sends Naturals to 6-5 Walk-Off Win - Springfield Cardinals
- Raspas Claim Series in Sunday Thriller - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Peterson Delivers Walk-Off Homer as Naturals Sweep Cardinals - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Sweep Denied in Tulsa - Arkansas Travelers
- Drillers Win First Game - Tulsa Drillers
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