Rajcic Whiffs Eight in Cardinals Loss
August 10, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The San Antonio Missions broke a close game open with a 6-run 7th inning as the Cardinals dropped game four of six at Hammons Field this week 9-0 on Friday night. The shutout represented the sixth time the Cards have been blanked this season.
Decisions:
W: Jason Blanchard (1-2)
L: Max Rajcic (9-9)
Notables:
The Cardinals have lost consecutive games for just the second time since the beginning of July. Springfield dropped the series finale to Corpus Christi on July 28 9-0 and the opener on July 30 in Tulsa 8-1.
Jimmy Crooks extended his hitting streak to a season-high 9 games with a 3rd inning single.
Springfield starter Max Rajcic came within one of a career high with 8 strikeouts.
Of the 9 runs scored by the Missions, 4 were unearned.
The Cardinals dropped back to .500 (28-28) at Hammons Field this season.
On Deck:
Saturday, August 10: SPR LHP Alex Cornwell (5-2, 5.85 ERA) vs SA RHP Sam Whiting (Double-A Debut; 0-1, 2.28 ERA with High-A Fort Wayne)
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