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Molina's crisp start locks in series win in Wichita

(Lexi Ashcraft)
June 21, 2026

WICHITA, KS - Mason Molina became the first Cardinals starter to pitch into seventh this season, helping lead his team to a 5-2 win over the Wichita Wind Surge on Sunday afternoon at Equity Bank Park. Molina allowed just one unearned run over a season-high 6.2 innings. He allowed three

WICHITA, KS - Mason Molina became the first Cardinals starter to pitch into seventh this season, helping lead his team to a 5-2 win over the Wichita Wind Surge on Sunday afternoon at Equity Bank Park.

Molina allowed just one unearned run over a season-high 6.2 innings. He allowed three hits and did not issue a walk while striking out five.

Jon Jon Gazdar started the scoring with a leadoff home run to begin the game, and Ryan Campos and Miguel Ugueto each recorded two-out RBI-doubles in the fifth to put Springfield ahead for good.

The win clinched a 4-2 series win over Wichita.

W: Molina (2-2)
L: Pasqualotto (1-1)
S: Clemente (1)

NOTES:
• Ryan Campos extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a 2-for-5 afternoon.
• Brody Moore extended his hitting streak to 10 games after finishing 1-for-4.

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