
Springfield Takes Opener over Wichita Tuesday
Published on July 28, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals News Release
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals shut out the Wichita Wind Surge 5-1 on Tuesday night. The Wind Surge tallied just three hits in the game as the Cardinals surrendered the lone run of the game on a solo shot in the top of the ninth with two outs.
W: Darlin Saladin (5-1)
L: Corey Lewis (1-5)
NOTES:
Braden Davis tossed four shutout innings without allowing a hit. He walked four and struck out seven.
Tre Richardson III launched a two run homer in the bottom of the second inning, his fifth at the Double-A level this season.
Jesús Báez launched a homer in the bottom of the seventh. It was his fourth straight game going deep.
Springfield pitching struck out 16 batters.
UP NEXT:
Wednesday, July 29 vs Wichita Wind Surge, 7:05 PM
RHP Blake Aita (2-3, 3.92) vs RHP Preston Johnson (0-3, 4.99)
Woof Wednesday, Wiener Wednesday, Worship Wednesday
Classic Rock 106.7, Bally Sports Live, SpringfieldCardinals.com
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