Nootbaar homers again in rehab game for Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals' five-game win streak came to a close on Friday night after a 4-3 loss to the NW Arkansas Travelers. Lars Nootbaar hit a game-tying home run in the fifth inning, but Springfield ultimately fell. Decisions: W: Anthony Simonelli (4-4) L: Jack Ralston (1-1) Notables:
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals' five-game win streak came to a close on Friday night after a 4-3 loss to the NW Arkansas Travelers. Lars Nootbaar hit a game-tying home run in the fifth inning, but Springfield ultimately fell.
Decisions:
W: Anthony Simonelli (4-4)
L: Jack Ralston (1-1)
Notables:
- Nootbaar's fifth-inning homer was his second of this rehab stint. He is anticipated to play again on Saturday for Springfield.
- Jimmy Crooks continued his hot-hitting ways. He laced an RBI single in his first at bat.
- Trent Baker tossed three perfect innings with three strikeouts to start the night.
- Leonardo Taveras struck out three and walked three in two scoreless innings.
On Deck:
- Saturday, July 6: NWA LHP Tyson Guerrero (1-4, 5.64) vs SPR LHP Quinn Mathews (0-0, 0.00)
- Kids Hits Fireworks, St. Louis Cardinals Rawlings Kids Glove Giveaway (1,000 15-and-under)
- Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com, MiLB.TV, KYCW (Local)
Noot yeah! For the second time in this rehab stint, Lars Nootbaar launches a homer for Springfield. This solo shot gives the Cards the lead. pic.twitter.com/vy2rLFyZ8a
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) July 6, 2024