Springfield Falls Twice on Friday Night
May 2, 2025 - Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals (11-14) dropped both ends of a doubleheader to the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Friday night. Game one finished in a 3-2 final, while game two went into extra innings and finished 3-1 for Northwest.
DECISIONS:
Game 1
W: Chazz Martinez (2-0)
L: Max Rajcic (1-3)
SV: Brandon Johnson (5)
Game 2
W: Henry Williams (4-0)
L: Nathanael Heredia (0-1)
SV: Ben Sears (2)
Chase Davis shows off the wheels, pushing the envelope to score from first on a single and an error. pic.twitter.com/ZfuKruKrLj - Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) May 3, 2025
NOTES:
In game one, Max Rajcic tossed five innings while taking the loss despite only surrendering two earned runs (one unearned).
With hits in game one and game two, Miguel Ugueto extended his hitting streak to 13 straight games.
In game two, Osvaldo Berrios struck out four batters in the first three innings as the opener for a bullpen game.
In game two, Jack Ralston tossed three scoreless innings, including preserving a 1-0 lead in the sixth. The Naturals had runners on first and second with nobody out but didn't allow anyone to score. He struck out five.
The Cardinals had a 1-0 lead with two outs to get in the seventh but allowed a game-tying home run before falling behind in extra innings.
ON DECK:
Friday, May 3 vs NW Arkansas, 6:05 PM
RHP Tekoah Roby (1-1, 1.06) vs LHP Hunter Owen (0-1, 6.91)
Cardinals broadcast available on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com, Bally Sports Live, MiLB.tv, KYTV
• Discuss this story on the Texas League message board...
Texas League Stories from May 2, 2025
- Tulsa Wins on Walk-off Error - Tulsa Drillers
- Springfield Falls Twice on Friday Night - Springfield Cardinals
- Travs Foiled in Tulsa - Arkansas Travelers
- Melendez's Homer Powers Soddies to Victory - Amarillo Sod Poodles
- Wind Surge Cede to RoughRiders - Wichita Wind Surge
- Hooks Win Again - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Ortiz's Homer Fuels Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Wind Surge - Frisco RoughRiders
- Hooks Hold off Missions on Friday Night - San Antonio Missions
- Homestand Highlights: May 6 - May 11 - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Former RoughRider Owens Makes MLB Debut - Frisco RoughRiders
- Labrada Lifts Travs to Split in Twinbill - Arkansas Travelers
- Tulsa Splits Doubleheader with Arkansas - Tulsa Drillers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
