Cardinals power past 'Hounds, 5-3

July 5, 2017

Springfield, MO - The Springfield Cardinals took the homestand opener against the Midland RockHounds, 5-3, before 3,902 fans at Hammons Field on Wednesday night.

Springfield RHP Matt Pearce (W, 9-5) dominated through a pair of perfect innings to start, but Midland (3-10, 38-45) broke through in the top of the third. Leading off the frame, LF Tyler Ramirez slugged a solo home run to right field, opening the early 1-0 RockHounds lead.

Pearce got right back on track with a scoreless fourth, before Springfield (7-6, 42-41) swung in front in the bottom of the fourth against RHP Casey Meisner (L, 0-2). With two away, LF Randy Arozarena worked a walk to extend the inning. C Andrew Knizner then pulled a two-run home run to left field, his first-career Double-A long ball, lifting the Cardinals into the 2-1 lead.

After Midland tied it with a solo shot from CF B.J. Boyd in the top of the fifth, the Cardinals catapulted right back into the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Rehabbing St. Louis Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong started the rally with a double, before 3B Jacob Wilson worked a walk. With two on, DH Bruce Caldwell hammered a three-run home run to right-center field, propelling the Cardinals into the 5-2 lead.

Pearce followed with scoreless work in the sixth and seventh, but the RockHounds added one final homer in the eighth. With one away, 3B Jordan Tarsovich drove a solo home run to left field, bringing Midland within two runs, 5-3.

After the homer in the eighth, LHP Corey Littrell and RHP Corey Baker (S, 5) combined for 1.2 scoreless innings to close the 5-3 win for Springfield.
Kolten Wong Rehab Assignment, two Freedom Week Fireworks Shows, Replica Home Jerseys, Carson Kelly & Luke Weaver Bobbleheads and more this week
The Cardinals continue the homestand from every day through Monday, July 10 with St. Louis Cardinals 2B Kolten Wong expected to rehab with Springfield throughout the week. Don't miss any of the upcoming fun, including:

-Thursday, July 6, 7:10pm - Great Southern Bank Replica Home Jersey Giveaway (2,000), Freedom Week Fireworks with Songs Across America and Klement's "Buck a Brat" Night. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Friday, July 7, 7:10pm - Freedom Week Fireworks with Songs about American Cowboys and Missouri Lottery Baseball Bingo. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Saturday, July 8, 6:10pm - Hiland Dairy Carson Kelly & Luke Weaver Cardinals Minor League Player & Pitcher of the Year Double Bobblehead Giveaway (2,000). Gates open at 5:10pm.

-Sunday, July 9, 6:10pm - Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday and Kids Run the Bases. Gates open at 5:10pm.

-Monday, July 10, 6:30pm - Monday Night Baseball vs. Frisco RoughRiders. Gates open at 5:30pm.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a 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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