Springfield and Wichita split six-game set
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals dropped the finale 7-4 to the Wichita Wind Surge on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals held a one-run lead in the ninth but surrendered four unanswered runs in the eventual loss. The series was split at three games apiece. DECISIONS: W: Michael Martinez (3-2) L:
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals dropped the finale 7-4 to the Wichita Wind Surge on Sunday afternoon. The Cardinals held a one-run lead in the ninth but surrendered four unanswered runs in the eventual loss. The series was split at three games apiece.
DECISIONS:
W: Michael Martinez (3-2)
L: Luis Gastelum (2-5) (BS)
S: Hunter Hoopes (1)
🏃♂️Joshua Baez scores from second on an infield single! pic.twitter.com/6epwcgYZfG
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) August 17, 2025
NOTES:
- Tyler Bradt started a bullpen game for Springfield. It was just his second career start.
- Only one of Springfield's four runs scored on a hit. Joshua Baez came home on an infield single from Dakota Harris.
- Austin Love fired two perfect innings of relief with two strikeouts. His ERA was lowered to 1.83 thanks to the outing.
- Wichita plated four runs in the top of the ninth. Springfield was two outs away from victory when surrendering the lead
UP NEXT:
- Tuesday, August 19, 6:35 PM CT at Dickey-Stephens Park vs Arkansas Travelers
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