Hald named Texas League Pitcher of the Week

Springfield, MO - The Texas League announced on Monday that Springfield Cardinals LHP Kyle Hald has been named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the week of May 5 - 11. He is already the third Cardinal to win a Weekly Award this season, with OF James Ramsey winning the Player of the Week Award for April 3 - 13 and 1B Jonathan Rodriguez winning it for April 21 - 27.

Hald, 24, was dominant in his lone start on the week, guiding the Cardinals to the 2-1 win against the Tulsa Drillers last Tuesday. The lefty tossed a season-high seven scoreless innings, striking out a season-high seven batters while limiting Tulsa to just three hits and one walk. From midway through the second until midway through the seventh, Hald retired an incredible 15 of the 16 batters he faced.

The Springfield, Virginia native has gotten off to a great start to his Double-A career since joining Springfield on April 20. Through his first four starts with the Cardinals, he has gone 2-0 with a 1.61 ERA. Hald has racked up 19 strikeouts through 22.1 total frames, while surrendering only five runs (four earned).

Prior to joining Springfield, Hald posted a 2-0 record and a 2.13 ERA through two starts with the Palm Beach Cardinals (High-A). He was selected by St. Louis in the 18th round of the 2011 June Draft out of Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia.

Click here to visit Kyle Hald's Player Profile on SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Coca-Cola 3/4 Sleeve Shirt guaranteed with purchase of the new Promo Seats

The brand-new Promo Seats Package includes one Diamond Box Ticket for a game featuring a Promotional Item, like the Coca-Cola 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Giveaway (2,500) on Saturday, May 17, guarantees that you receive one of that night's Promotional Items, plus a portion of the ticket sales will benefit the Hamels Foundation Cardinals Youth Initiative to provide tickets for area youth and non-profit organizations.

By purchasing the Promo Seats, fans will have an item reserved for them regardless of where they are in line or what time they arrive at the game. And, for the first time, out-of-town fans that order a Promo Seat Package can choose to have their Promotional Item mailed to them for an additional shipping and handling charge of $10 per item. Both out of town fans and those unable to make the game may donate their game ticket to the Hamels Foundation Cardinals Youth Initiative.

Promo Seat Packages are just $28 each and there are only 61 available for each game. Call the Ticket Office at (417) 863-2143 right now to order yours!

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Friday Night Fireworks, Coca-Cola 3/4 Sleeve Shirts and more this weekend!

The Cardinals continue the road trip against the Tulsa Drillers tonight at 7:05pm. Catch all the action live on Jock 98.7 FM and SpringfieldCardinals.com, and tune in 15 minutes early for the Coyote's Sports Cafe Pregame Show.

Springfield then returns home on Friday, May 16 to host the Arkansas Travelers for a four-game series at Hammons Field. Don't miss phenomenal AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks featuring 60s British Rock & Roll after the 7:10pm game. Gates open at 6:10pm.

The Cards and Travs then square off on Saturday, May 17 with a 6:10pm First Pitch. That day features the Coca-Cola 3/4 Sleeve Shirt Giveaway for 2,500 fans. Gates open at 5:10pm.

Sunday, May 18 will be a 2:10pm game at Hammons Field, as well as a Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday with free ice cream for kids before the game. All kids can then run the bases just like Cardinals after the game with The Track Family Fun Parks Kids Race the Bases promotion. Gates open at 1:10pm.

The series then wraps up on Monday, May 19 with a 7:10pm First Pitch against the Travelers. Gates open at 6:10pm.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a The Cup Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Click here for the Cardinals full 2014 Promotional Schedule and to get your tickets right now.

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