Cardinals sweep doubleheader to remain a perfect 7-0
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Cardinals rode the right arm of Tink Hence to a 3-1 win in game one and a six-run third helped lift the Cards to a 10-2 victory in game two en route to a doubleheader sweep of the Wichita Wind Surge on Friday night at Hammons
SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Cardinals rode the right arm of Tink Hence to a 3-1 win in game one and a six-run third helped lift the Cards to a 10-2 victory in game two en route to a doubleheader sweep of the Wichita Wind Surge on Friday night at Hammons Field. With tonight’s win, the Cardinals are off to a franchise-record 7-0 start and have won their first two series of the season.
Decisions:
Game 1:
W: Tink Hence (1-0)
L: Miguel Rodriguez (0-1)
S: Andrew Marrero (1)
Game 2:
W: Ian Bedell (1-0)
L: Travis Adams (0-1)
Notables:
- The Cardinals sent 12 men to the plate during their six-run 3rd in game two. It’s the most runs the Cards have scored in an inning this season.
- Tink Hence came within one strikeout of setting a new career high in whiffs, finishing with 8. He struck out 9 Tulsa Drillers on July 28, 2023.
- Nathan Church collected four hits, running his hitting streak to six games to start the season. Church has 10 hits in just six games.
- Andrew Marrero picked up his first save of the season. He notched 11 in 2023 with the Peoria Chiefs.
- Noah Mendlinger drove in three runs Friday, giving him five for the series.
- The Cards walked a season-high 9 times in game two.
On Deck:
Saturday, April 13: SPR RHP Tekoah Roby (0-0, 7.20 ERA) vs WCH RHP Pierson Ohl (0-0, 3.60)
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