Hancel Rincon shines in Cardinals one-hit win Sunday
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals finished the first half with a 43-26 record thanks to a 3-1 win over the Coprus Christi Hooks on Sunday. Cardinals starter Hancel Rincon struck out a career-high eleven batters in six innings. DECISIONS W: Hancel Rincon (2-0) L: Nic Swanson (0-2) SV: Nick
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals finished the first half with a 43-26 record thanks to a 3-1 win over the Coprus Christi Hooks on Sunday. Cardinals starter Hancel Rincon struck out a career-high eleven batters in six innings.
DECISIONS
W: Hancel Rincon (2-0)
L: Nic Swanson (0-2)
SV: Nick Raquet (3)
Hancel Rincon had it all working tonight. 6.0 IP, H, ER, 3 BB, 11 K. That marks a new career-high in strikeouts. pic.twitter.com/419XfmUzS2
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) June 23, 2025
NOTES:
- Rincon's previous high in strikeouts was eight, something he did five times including his Double-A debut on June 10.
- The Cardinals pitching staff struck out seventeen batters, a season-high.
- Corpus Christi's only hit of the game was a Wes Clarke solo home run in the first.
- The Cardinals set a franchise record for most first-half wins with 43.
UP NEXT:
- Tuesday, June 24, 7:05 PM CT at Equity Bank Ballpark
- Radio broadcast available on Classic Rock 106.7 FM | TV broadcast available on Bally Sports Live and MiLB.TV