Steven Matz throws three perfect innings in rehab
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
.@Cardinals starter Steven Matz tossed three perfect innings with five strikeouts today for Springfield. pic.twitter.com/mXXO4Gj6Vn
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) June 16, 2024