RockHounds score 7 after rain delay, Cardinals lose 9-5
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A 38-minute rain delay in the top of the sixth did more damage on the scoreboard than it did to the field. The Springfield Cardinals (25-40) entered the delay with a 4-2 lead, but when the sky cleared the Midland RockHounds (32-32) poured six runs on the
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- A 38-minute rain delay in the top of the sixth did more damage on the scoreboard than it did to the field. The Springfield Cardinals (25-40) entered the delay with a 4-2 lead, but when the sky cleared the Midland RockHounds (32-32) poured six runs on the board in the sixth inning and cruised from there to a 9-5 win.
DECISIONS:
W: LHP
L: RHP
S: RHP
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED:
- Capped by a three-run home run by RockHounds SS
NOTABLES:
- Cardinals RHP
- Freshly back from a stint at Triple-A Memphis, Cardinals DH
- The bottom of the RockHounds lineup gave Cardinals pitching fits as the 6-9 hitters combined to go 7-for-15 with three walks, four RBIs and six runs.
WHAT'S ON DECK:
The Cardinals close their three-game series with the RockHounds on Thursday with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. and gates opening at 6:10 p.m.
Thursday night promotions include:
- Ozark Fence & Supply Co. Camouflage Dry Fit Shirt Giveaway (2,000)
- Klement's $1 Bratwurst Night
- Pre-Game On-Field Happy Hour
- Missouri Lottery Baseball Bingo
Check out all the upcoming fun and get your tickets today at SpringfieldCardinals.com/promotions.