Former MSU Bear Brandt Thompson returns to Hammons Field as professional

SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 4-2 in the series opener on Tuesday night. It marked the club's sixth straight victory. Their longest win streak this season is eight.

DECISIONS:

W: Jack Ralston (2-2)

L: Darren Bowen (3-7)

S: Luis Gastelum (7)

Tonight, former @MoStateBSB pitcher Brandt Thompson returned to Hammons Field, now with Double-A Springfield, where he played two collegiate seasons.

Thompson is the sixth former MSU Bear to be drafted by the St. Louis @Cardinals and play for the Springfield Cardinals in… pic.twitter.com/CkWupSLdVt

— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) August 13, 2025

NOTES:

• Former Missouri State Bear Brandt Thompson made his second start for the Springfield Cardinals, his first at Hammons Field as a pro ballplayer. His outing was cut short in the top of the fourth with apparent discomfort in his throwing hand.
• The other five former Bears to play for Springfield are Bob Zimmermann, Nick Petree, Cody Schumacher, Luke Voit and Joey Hawkins.
• Zach Levenson launched a two-run homer in the bottom of the second inning. It was his first at-bat with Springfield. He's the first Springfield Cardinal to homer in his first Double-A at-bat since Chase Davis on September 7, 2024.
• Graysen Tarlow brought home a pair of runs in his Hammons Field debut with a single and a sac fly.
• Luis Gastelum tallied his seventh save of the season, pitching the eighth and ninth innings, going six-up and six-down with five strikeouts.
• Springfield tallied their 70th win of the season. The franchise record for wins is 79, set in 2024.

UP NEXT:

• Wednesday, August 13, 7:05 PM CT at Hammons Field vs Wichita Wind Surge
• Broadcast: Classic Rock 106.7 FM, classicrock1067.fm, springfieldcardinals.com, MiLB.TV, Bally Sports Live