Rodriguez and Cards Walk off against Frisco, 4-3
Published on August 6, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springfield, MO - LF Starlin Rodriguez worked a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Springfield Cardinals to the 4-3 walk-off win against the Frisco RoughRiders before 5,637 fans at Hammons Field.
The Cardinals (22-23, 55-58) seized the lead early with three runs against RHP Jerad Eickhoff in the bottom of the first inning. CF James Ramsey led off the frame by working a walk to get to first base. 2B Colin Walsh followed with a single to right field, which resulted in an error by the RoughRiders (18-27, 57-58) as RF Joe Benson misfired the ball in to 2B Rougned Odor, enabling Ramsey to score on the miscue. After Walsh swiped second base, 3B Ruben Gotay singled him to third. Gotay was caught stealing and Eickhoff got 1B Xavier Scruggs on a strikeout, but RF Stephen Piscotty extended the inning with a two-out walk. C Cody Stanley then struck with a two-run double to right-center field, plating both Walsh and Piscotty for the 3-0 lead.
Cardinals RHP Seth Blair kept the RoughRiders off the board through his first six innings, including a stretch of 10 straight batters retired from the end of the third through the sixth. However, Frisco got the bats going in the top of the seventh inning. DH Chih-Hsien Chiang opened the inning with a double, followed by a single from C Tomas Telis. Blair then gave way to RHP Kevin Thomas, who was welcomed to the game by an RBI single from CF Ryan Strausborger. Both runners advanced on a fly out to center field, before 3B Guilder Rodriguez drove a base hit to center field. Telis scored from third on the Rodriguez base hit, but CF James Ramsey fired a perfect throw to the plate to retire Strausborger and keep the Cardinals ahead by one run. Thomas then struck out SS Luis Sardinas, quickly concluding the top of the seventh with Springfield ahead, 3-2.
The RoughRiders did even the score in the top of the eighth inning. LHP Danny Miranda started the inning by hitting Odor, before battling back to strike out 1B Brett Nicholas. RF Joe Benson singled Odor to third base, and then Chiang brought him home with an RBI single to tie the game, 3-3.
However, the Cardinals countered in the bottom of the ninth inning against RHP Francisco Mendoza (L, 0-1). Scruggs started the charge with a base hit up the middle. Piscotty then laid down a sacrifice bunt that was fielded by Mendoza, who overthrew first base, enabling Scruggs to get to third and Piscotty to reach second base. After the RoughRiders intentionally walked Stanley to load the bases, Rodriguez worked the bases-loaded free pass to lift the Cardinals to the 4-3 walk-off win. LHP Lee Stoppelman (W, 3-1) retired the final out in the top of the ninth, logging the win for Springfield.
Two Bobbleheads, Championship Dry Fit T-Shirts and Fireworks coming up this week
The Cardinals continue the series against Frisco on Wednesday with a 7:09pm First Pitch. All fans who donate hygiene products at the game to benefit Care to Learn will receive a coupon to Pasta Express and $4 off the Day of Game price for a ticket to Wednesday's game. Gates open at 6:09pm.
Springfield then takes on the RoughRiders on Thursday at 7:09pm. Thursday features the U.S. Cellular Lance Lynn Bobblehead Giveaway for 2,500 fans, and it is also a Johnsonville "Buck a Brat" Night with delicious bratwursts for just a buck each. Gates open at 6:09pm.
This Friday is the next installment of the phenomenal AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks after the Cardinals take on the Midland RockHounds at 7:09pm. This week's can't miss show will feature music by The King. Gates open at 6:09pm.
The series with Midland continues on Saturday with the Mercy Texas League Championship Dry Fit T-Shirt Giveaway for 2,500 fans. First Pitch is 6:09pm with gates opening at 5:09pm.
The homestand wraps up on Sunday with the Maria's Mexican Restaurant Shelby Miller Bobblehead Giveaway for 2,500 fans. Sunday's game is also a Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday with a free ice cream party for kids before the game, and then all kids can run the bases after the game. First Pitch is 6:09pm, gates open at 5:09pm.
For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a Cake Pop Company Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.
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