Cardinals inch closer to First-Half title with Wednesday win
Springfield can clinch playoff berth on Thursday.
(PJ Maigi)
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals evened the series with Corpus Christi thanks to a 7-2 win on Wednesday afternoon. The win sets up a chance for the Cardinals to clinch a playoff spot on Thursday evening. DECISIONS W: Jack Ralston (1-2) L: Wilmy Sanchez (1-2)
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals evened the series with Corpus Christi thanks to a 7-2 win on Wednesday afternoon. The win sets up a chance for the Cardinals to clinch a playoff spot on Thursday evening.
DECISIONS
W: Jack Ralston (1-2)
L: Wilmy Sanchez (1-2)
Joshua Baez 454 foot TANK! This game is tied. pic.twitter.com/jkbRAyRNy2
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) June 18, 2025
NOTES:
- Wednesday was Springfield's 39th win of the season. 39 wins matches 2024's first-half win total.
- After trailing 2-0, the Cardinals scored seven unanswered runs.
- Trey Paige launched his first home run in Double-A as a part of a three-run frame in the sixth.
- Ixan Henderson took over the Texas League lead in strikeouts with seven in the game. He has 77 on the year.
- The magic number to clinch the First-Half North Division title is down to two with Wichita still to play later on Wednesday evening.
UP NEXT:
- Thursday, June 19, 7:05 PM CT at Hammons Field
- LHP Pete Hansen (3-2, 3.81) vs RHP Ethan Pecko (0-2, 7.00)
- Thirsty Thursday, Cashew Chickens Night
- Radio broadcast available on Classic Rock 106.7 FM | TV broadcast available on Bally Sports Live and MiLB.TV