Cardinals shut out on Saturday
Cardinals have lost back to back games for the first time since July 31-August 1.
(PJ Maigi)
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals lost Saturday night's game 6-0 to the Wichita Wind Surge, their second consecutive loss. Despite the outcome, the Cardinals can still win the six-game series if they come out on top on Sunday afternoon. DECISIONS: W: Sam Armstrong (1-1) L: Pete Hansen (7-4)
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals lost Saturday night's game 6-0 to the Wichita Wind Surge, their second consecutive loss. Despite the outcome, the Cardinals can still win the six-game series if they come out on top on Sunday afternoon.
DECISIONS:
W: Sam Armstrong (1-1)
L: Pete Hansen (7-4)
NOTES:
- Pete Hansen was charged with four runs. It's the most runs he's been charged with since June 26. It snapped a seven-game start streak of three runs allowed or less for him.
- All eight of the Cardinals' hits on Saturday were singles. Springfield also hosted their first-ever "Singles' Night" for single Cardinals fans looking to meet a significant other during the game, coincidentally.
- Opposing starter Sam Armstrong tossed seven shutout innings but only tallied one strikeout.
- Springfield was shut out for the first time since July 25 in Tulsa. It was their first at Hammons Field since May 30.
UP NEXT:
- Sunday, August 17, 1:05 PM CT at Hammons Field vs Wichita Wind Surge
- Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday, MOST 529 Kids Run the Bases, ANYTHING is a Popcorn Bucket Day
- Broadcast: Classic Rock 106.7 FM, classicrock1067.fm, springfieldcardinals.com, MiLB.TV, Bally Sports Live