Four-Run Ninth Lifts Cardinals Over Naturals

SPRINGDALE, AR – The Cardinals scored four runs in the top of the 9^th inning to come from behind and defeat the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 6-3 on Wednesday night at Arvest Ballpark. With the win Springfield tallied it’s 4^th straight victory.

Decisions:

W: Matt Svanson (2-3)

L: Anderson Paulino (1-3)

Notables:

• The Cardinals’ come from behind was their first win when trailing after 8 innings, and are now 1-27 in such occasions.
• Jack Ralston fired 2.2 scoreless innings of relief, running his scoreless streak to 9.1 consecutive innings.
• Bryan Torres went 1-for-4 to run his on-base streak to 12 games.
• Dakota Harris and Aaron McKeithan each had 3 hits.
• The Cardinals’ 4-run 9^th was their 4^th inning with 3+ runs over their last 4 games.
• Lars Nootbaar went 0-for-3 with 2 BB and an RBI in his 5^th game with the Cardinals during his rehab stint.
• After dropping 8 straight against the Naturals, the Cardinals have now won 3 straight in the series.

On Deck:

• Thursday, July 4: SPR RHP Max Rajcic (2-3, 8.54 ERA) vs LHP Noah Cameron (4-2, 6.54 EFRA)
• 4^th of July Fans-On-Field Patriotic Fireworks Celebration, Postgame Concert Presented by Aaron Sachs & Associates and Thirsty Thursday for fans 21+
• Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com and MiLB.TV

Down 3-2 entering the ninth, Springfield tags NW Arkansas with four runs to take the lead! pic.twitter.com/pYVV8fKPhN

— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) July 4, 2024