Cardinals win 3rd straight in front of largest crowd of the year

Springfield, MO – The Cardinals (32-29, 63-67) won their third in a row in front of 6,783 fans, the largest crowd of the season, taking down San Antonio (28-34, 66-63) Saturday night 8-6 at Hammons Field.

Decisions:

W: RHP Kyle Leahy (10-7)

L: LHP Jackson Wolf (0-1)

Notables:

-RHP Kyle Leahy dominated on the mound tonight, going 5.0 IP / 5 H / 0 R / 3 BB / 1 K

-1B Brady Whalen went 2-for-4 with a 2-out, 2-run triple, his 3rd triple of Double-A

-CF Justin Toerner went 2-for-3 with a 3-run HR that gave the Cardinals the lead in the 3rd inning and his 11th double of the season

-3B Errol Robinson went 2-for-3 with his 3rd double of the season

On Deck:

-Sunday, September 11, 4:35pm – SPR RHP Edgar Escobar (7-10, 6.83) vs. SA RHP Nolan Watson (4-6, 6.22)

-Fan Appreciation Day / Closing Day Fans-On-Field Fireworks Celebration / Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday / MOST 529 Kids Run the Bases / Fan Appreciation Day Free Voucher Giveaway for a 2023 Springfield Game / Happy Half-Hour

-Broadcast on ESPN The JOCK 96.9FM, 99.9FM,1060AM, MiLB.TV and SpringfieldCardinals.com