Cardinals take series from RockHounds on Kirtley's 11th-inning walk-off
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Springfield Cardinals (26-40) took the three-game series from the Midland RockHounds (32-33) by a 9-8 final on 1B Zach Kirtley's 11th-inning walk-off single in front of 6,255 fans at Hammons Field on Thursday night.DECISIONS:W: RHP Junior Fernandez (1-1)L: RHP John Gorman (3-4)MOMENTS THAT MATTERED:- Kirtley's walk-off
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Springfield Cardinals (26-40) took the three-game series from the Midland RockHounds (32-33) by a 9-8 final on 1B
DECISIONS:
W: RHP
L: RHP
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED:
- Kirtley's walk-off winner was set up in part by a wild pitch that allowed LF
- It was Capel that tied the game for the Cardinals in the 11th when he laced a one-out double to the wall in left, scoring C
- Springfield erased a 6-3 hole in the bottom of the seventh with a four run inning courtesy of an RBI double by
NOTABLES:
- Fernandez more than earned the win, striking out five over 3.0 innings while allowing just one unearned run and one hit.
- Kirtley led all Cardinals batters with a 3-for-4 night. It's already his second three-hit game at the Double-A level in just eight games with Springfield.
- Capel (2-for-5) and DH
- Cardinals starting pitcher RHP
WHAT'S ON DECK:
The Cardinals open a three-game series with the Corpus Christi Hooks (HOU) on Friday at 7:10 p.m. with gates opening at 6:10 p.m.
Friday night promotions include:
- Fans-On-Field Fireworks and Dance Party with DJ CEO
Check out all the upcoming fun and get your tickets today at SpringfieldCardinals.com/promotions.