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Cardinals inch closer to First-Half title with Wednesday win

Springfield can clinch playoff berth on Thursday.
(PJ Maigi)
June 18, 2025

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)

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.

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  • Radio broadcast available on Classic Rock 106.7 FM | TV broadcast available on Bally Sports Live and MiLB.TV