Perez and Cardinals shut out RoughRiders, 5-0
FRISCO, TX - RHP Williams Pérez allowed just one hit through his six scoreless innings, leading the Springfield Cardinals (11-20) to the 5-0 shutout win against the Frisco RoughRiders (18-13) at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Monday night.
FRISCO, TX - RHP
DECISIONS:
W: RHP
L: RHP Emmanuel Vasquez (0-1)
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED:
-The Cardinals jumped in front with a solo blast from SS
-Back-to-back doubles from C
-Springfield doubled the lead in the third with an RBI sac fly from CF
-The Cardinals final run came on an RBI fielder's choice hit by Hurst in the sixth.
NOTABLES:
-RHP Williams Perez opened his start with 3.1 no-hit frames, before a single ended the no-hit bid. He finished with six shutout innings, only allowing one hit while walking five and striking out five.
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-The shutout marks the Cardinals second shutout win of the year, as they also blanked Amarillo, 8-0, on 4/25 at Hammons Field.
WHAT'S ON DECK:
-The Cardinals conclude the series in Frisco on Tuesday at 7:05pm. Catch the game live on Jock 98.7FM and SpringfieldCardinals.com, and tune in 15 minutes early for the Harbell's Grill and Sports Bar Pregame Show.
-Springfield returns home for a seven-game homestand from Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 15. The homestand kicks off with a Klement's $1 Bratwurst Night this Thursday, as the Cardinals take on the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at 7:10pm. Check out all the upcoming fun and get your tickets today at SpringfieldCardinals.com.