Rajcic Dazzles in Springfield's First Shutout Win of 2024
May 10, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGDALE, AR - Max Rajcic fired six scoreless innings, combining with Leonardo Taveras and Matt Svanson on the Springfield Cardinals' (20-10) first shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (14-15) on Friday night at Arvest Ballpark. The Cardinals ensured a winning road trip, improving to 6-3 with two games remaining in Springdale.
Decisions:
W: Max Rajcic (4-2)
L: Tyson Guerrero (0-2)
S: Matt Svanson (4)
Notables:
Rajcic set a new career high with nine strikeouts and moved into a tie for most wins in the Texas League with JT Ginn of Midland.
Leonardo Taveras has not allowed an earned run over 9 appearances (10.2 IP) this season.
The Cardinals' only runs came on a two-run shot by Jacob Buchberger to right field in the 2nd
The Cardinals have scored all 13 of their runs in the series with two outs.
Cardinals catcher Jimmy Crooks had two hits and is 6-for-10 in the series with three doubles.
Springfield outfielder Bryan Torres struck out three times for just the third time in 275 career games.
The two teams combined to leave 20 runners on base and go 1-for-20 with runners in scoring position.
On Deck:
Saturday, May 11: SPR RHP Ian Bedell (1-1, 6.29) vs NWA RHP Luinder Avila (1-3, 7.02)
Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com and MiLB.TV
Simply Rajcical!#Cardinals number 13 prospect Max Rajcic dazzles tonight, setting a new career high with nine K's.
Final line: 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, BB, 9 K
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