Springfield fights back to snag win over Wichita
It's Springfield's first win as the Cashew Chickens in 2024.
(Steve Rackley)
Matt Lloyd unties this game, ripping a double to the alleyway as RJ Yeager scores from first. pic.twitter.com/Iwi2fgD4RS
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) July 12, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Cardinals scored three runs in the 5th and two in the 7th to overcome a 3-1 deficit and three Springfield pitchers did not walk a batter as the Cardinals defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 6-4 on Thursday night at Hammons Field. The Cardinals have won 8 of their last 10 overall and 5 of 7 at home.
Decisions:
W: Andrew Marrero (2-1)
L: Scott Angler (4-1)
S: Matt Svanson (13)
Notables:
- With a leadoff single in the 5th inning, Bryan Torres extended his on-base streak to 17 straight games.
- Mike Antico gave the Cardinals their first lead of the game with a two-run homer in the bottom of the 5th. The Cardinals have homered in 5 straight game, a season-long streak.
- Tommy Edman went 1-for-3 with a walk in his 2nd rehab outing for Springfield.
- All but one Cardinal starter recorded at least one hit.
- All four Wichita runs scored on solo homers.
- Matt Lloyd drove in two runs for the 2nd straight game and extended his on-base streak to 7 straight games.
- Matt Svanson picked up his league-leading 13th save of the season. He is 13-for-13 in save opportunities this season.
On Deck:
- Thursday, July 11: SPR RHP Trent Baker (3-6. 6.02 ERA) vs WCH RHP Travis Adams (4-6, 4.80 ERA)
- Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com and MiLB.TV