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Steven Matz throws three perfect innings in rehab

Springfield fell 14-7 on Sunday.
(PJ Maigi)
June 16, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Steven Matz rehabbed for the second time this week for Springfield on Sunday, working three perfect innings with five strikeouts. The Cardinals however fell 14-7 in the finale at the hands of the NW Arkansas Naturals. Decisions: W: Will Fleming (2-3) L: Alex Cornwell (3-1) Notables: -

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Steven Matz rehabbed for the second time this week for Springfield on Sunday, working three perfect innings with five strikeouts. The Cardinals however fell 14-7 in the finale at the hands of the NW Arkansas Naturals.

Decisions:

W: Will Fleming (2-3)

L: Alex Cornwell (3-1)

Notables:

  • The Cardinals allowed 21 hits, a season-high
  • Catcher Luis Rodriguez pitched for Springfield in the ninth. He was the first Cardinal position player to pitch this season.
  • Springfield has lost seven straight games, their longest stretch of the season.
  • NW Arkansas swept the six-game series, the first time that's happened to Springfield in 2024.
  • The Cardinals remain a game and a half back of first with six games left in the first half.

On Deck:

  • Tuesday, June 18 at 6:35 PM: SPR RHP Edwin Nuñez (0-3, 5.91) vs CC RHP Tyler Guilfoil (3-6, 4.07)
  • Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com, Bally Live app and MiLB.TV