Cardinals blow out Naturals, 11-2, for third straight win

Springdale, AR - The Springfield Cardinals (28-38) blew out the Northwest Arkansas Naturals (31-34), 11-2, for their third straight win to start the series at Arvest Ballpark on Thursday night.

Decisions:
W - RHP Edgar Escobar (4-3)
L - RHP Alec Marsh (1-6)

Notables:
C Julio Rodriguez went 3x4 with four RBIs, including an RBI walk in the 1st, an RBI single in the 5th and a two-run double in the 9th... CF Justin Toerner went 2x3 with a two-run home run and an RBI single... 3B Jordan Walker went 2x5 with a triple and three runs scored... RHP Edgar Escobar dealt 5.0 innings with just two runs in the win... RHP Dalton Roach tossed 3.0 perfect relief innings, with RHP Michael YaSenka dealing a perfect 9th in his Double-A debut.

On Deck:
-Friday, June 24, 7:05pm - SPR RHP Michael McGreevy (2-2, 4.78) @ NWA LHP Angel Zerpa (1-4, 4.34)
-Broadcast on ESPN Radio The Jock 96.9 FM / 99.9 FM / 1060AM and SpringfieldCardinals.com