Cardinals sweep Drillers to close trip on 5-game winning streak

Tulsa, OK - The Springfield Cardinals outlasted the Tulsa Drillers, 5-2, in 10 innings before 4,193 fans at ONEOK Field on Wednesday. With a three-game sweep of the Drillers, the Cardinals close the road trip on a five-game winning streak.

After Cardinals RHP Connor Jones and Tulsa LHP Kyle Lobstein alternated a pair of scoreless innings apiece, the Cardinals (14-19, 47-56) broke through in the top of the third. RF Randy Arozarena rifled a double off the right-center field fence, before scoring on an RBI single from SS Evan Mendoza for the 1-0 lead.

Jones kept the narrow lead intact with scoreless work through his first four frames, before an unearned run for Tulsa (20-12, 54-48) evened it in the fifth. With two away, SS Errol Robinson reached safely on a fielding error, before taking second on a wild pitch. He then scored on a pinch-hit RBI single from C Keibert Ruiz that just squeaked through the left side, tying the game at 1-1.

Both sides kept the tie intact until the Cardinals jumped back in front in the top of the 10th inning against RHP Andrew Istler (L, 2-3). With the bases loaded and two away, 2B Andy Young delivered a go-ahead, two-run single to right field. LF Victor Roache and C Jeremy Martinez then both added RBI singles, padding the lead to 5-1.

RHP Will Latcham took over to start the bottom of the 10th and got the first batter to fly out to right, though it did advance SS Errol Robinson, the automatic runner to third. An RBI single from 1B Luke Raley brought home Robinson, but Latcham dug in with consecutive strikeouts to slam the door in the 5-2 extra-innings win for Springfield. RHP Derian Gonzalez (W, 1-0) tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning to log the win for the Cardinals.
Route 66 Super Soft Shirts, Christmas in July Fireworks and Giveaways and much, much more July 26 - August 1
Springfield returns home for a fun-filled homestand from Thursday, July 26 - Wednesday, August 1, featuring:

-Thursday, July 26, 7:10pm - Aaron Sachs & Associates Route 66 Super Soft Shirt Giveaway (2,000) and Klement's $1 Bratwurst Night. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Friday, July 27, 7:10pm - Friday Fireworks with Christmas in July Music and Topps Baseball Card Set Giveaway with a special Joe Torre Card (500 fans, Main Gates Only). Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Saturday, July 28, 6:10pm - Christmas in July American National "FRAGILE" Player Leg Lamp Figurine Giveaway (2,000). Gates open at 5:10pm.

-Sunday, July 29, 6:10pm - Christmas in July Price Cutter & Bar-S Foods Louie Claus Christmas Ornament Giveaway (2,000), Hiland Diary Ice Cream Sunday and Kids Run the Bases with a Christian Family Day Pregame Speech from Speaker/Author Jennifer Rothschild. Gates open early at 4:55pm.

-Monday, July 30, 6:30pm - Monday Night Baseball vs. the Tulsa Drillers. Gates open at 5:30pm.

-Tuesday, July 31, 6:30pm - Great Southern Bank $1 Dog Day. Gates open at 5:30pm.

-Wednesday, August 1, 6:30pm - Purina Woof Wednesday with dogs welcome at the ballpark (General Admission areas encouraged, please enter with dogs through Gate 3). Gates open at 5:30pm.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.
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