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Dramatic Darlin Moquete homer lifts Cardinals over Hooks

The three-run homer in the seventh was Springfield's first hit with a runner in scoring position.
(Steve Rackley)
June 21, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals took Saturday night's game over the Corpus Christi Hooks 5-3. The Cardinals are 30-10 over their last 40 games and have just one game left to play in the first half. DECISIONS W: Luis Gastelum (2-1) L: Wilmy Sanchez (1-3) SV: Ricardo Velez (1)

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals took Saturday night's game over the Corpus Christi Hooks 5-3. The Cardinals are 30-10 over their last 40 games and have just one game left to play in the first half.

DECISIONS

W: Luis Gastelum (2-1)

L: Wilmy Sanchez (1-3)

SV: Ricardo Velez (1)

NOTES:

  • Max Rajcic struck out eight batters over 5.2 innings of work. His career-high is nine.
  • Luis Gastelum fired 1.1 innings of shutout baseball out of the bullpen. It was his 22nd appearance for Springfield this season, 16 of which have been scoreless.
  • Saturday's victory was Springfield's 42nd of the season, which marks a new franchise record for most wins in a first half.

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