Cards threaten in 8th, drop final game against Nats 9-5
Springfield, MO – Despite a 2-run, game-tying bottom of the 8th inning for the Cardinals (11-16), the Naturals (14-13) came back with a 4-run 9th inning to hand the Cards the final loss of the series, 9-5. The Naturals take the series 4-2. Decisions: W: LHP Walter Pennington (3-1) L:
Springfield, MO – Despite a 2-run, game-tying bottom of the 8th inning for the Cardinals (11-16), the Naturals (14-13) came back with a 4-run 9th inning to hand the Cards the final loss of the series, 9-5. The Naturals take the series 4-2.
Decisions:
W: LHP Walter Pennington (3-1)
L: RHP Freddy Pacheco (0-1)
Notables:
-DH Jordan Walker went 1-for-3, with one RBI, drawing 2-walks, and reaching base in 22 of 24 games this season
-C Julio Rodriguez went 1-for-2 with 3 RBIs, including a 2-run HR
On deck:
-Tuesday, May 10, 11:30am - RHP Kyle Leahy (0-4,) vs. AMA TBD (0-0, 0.00)
-Great Southern Bank $2 Tuesday
-Educational Day Pregame Program
-Happy Half-Hour with drink specials on all adult beverages for fans 21+ during first 30 minutes after gates open
-Broadcast on ESPN Radio The Jock 96.9 FM / 99.9 FM / 1060AM, MiLB.TV and SpringfieldCardinals.com