Springfield Drills Tulsa 9-1 in Series Opener
September 5, 2023 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
Springfield, MO - A 6-run 8th inning by the Cardinals (30-28, 64-63) secured their 9-1 victory over the Drillers (22-36, 63-64) in Tuesday night's series opener at Hammons Field. With tonight's win, the Cardinals are just two games back from first place behind the Wichita Wind Surge. The Cardinals lead the series 1-0.
Decisions:
W: RHP Brandon Komar (4-6)
L: RHP Kendall Williams (2-3)
Notables:
CF Mike Antico swiped his 50th base of the season, becoming the first Springfield Cardinal to steal 50 bags in a single season
1B Chandler Redmond went 0-for-2 with a sac fly, giving him his 191st RBI of the season. He is just 3 RBIs away from breaking the Springfield Cardinals all-time RBI record of 193.
Every Cardinal in tonight's lineup reached base safely
Arquimedes Gamboa went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs, thanks to his bases-clearing double
RHP Brandon Komar had another spectacular outing for the Cardinals with a final line of 8.0 IP / 6 H / 1 R / 1 ER / 0 BB / 6 SO
On Deck:
Wednesday, Sept. 6, 6:35pm - SPR RHP Tink Hence (2-4, 6.47) vs. TUL RHP Orlando Ortiz-Mayr (3-5, 4.27)
Purina Woof Wednesday
Broadcast on 106.7 The River, 1067TheRiver.com, SpringfieldCardinals.com, Bally Live app and MiLB.TV
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