Later Homer Stuns Missions in Opener
Bruce Caldwell's clutch, pinch-hit, two-run homer in the eighth was the difference as Springfield stole Tuesday night's series opener 3-2 over San Antonio before 5,129 at Wolff Stadium.In a much anticipated matchup of division leaders, the Missions and Cardinals did not disappoint. Springfield came into Tuesday's opener tied for first
In a much anticipated matchup of division leaders, the Missions and Cardinals did not disappoint. Springfield came into Tuesday's opener tied for first with Tulsa in the North Division second half standings, while San Antonio entered with a six-game lead on Corpus Christi on the South side.
As expected, pitching was the theme Tuesday, with Missions lefty
Lauer allowed just one run on five hits and no walks, while fanning five over six strong innings. Springfield's only tally against the former Kent State University star came in the third when
The Missions immediately countered in the bottom half against Ellis when
Bousfield gave San Antonio a 2-1 lead in the fifth when he followed a
And that opportunity came in the eighth against All-Star reliever
San Antonio (26-18, 67-47) resumes its three-game series with Springfield (29-16, 64-51) Wednesday at 7:05 PM. Right-hander