Molina strikes out 9, Springfield comes back in wild win
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Despite trailing in the bottom of the eighth, Springfield touched up seven runs in their penultimate scheduled at bat for a come back win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Tuesday evening by a 9-5 final. DECISIONS: W: Ryan Murphy (1-0) L: Casey Anderson (3-2)
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Despite trailing in the bottom of the eighth, Springfield touched up seven runs in their penultimate scheduled at bat for a come back win over the Amarillo Sod Poodles on Tuesday evening by a 9-5 final.
DECISIONS:
W: Ryan Murphy (1-0)
L: Casey Anderson (3-2)
Okay, go ahead Mason Molina. St. Louis' no. 29 prospect tied a career high with nine strikeouts tonight. pic.twitter.com/Qnwejn1vRI
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) June 10, 2026
YOU LIKE THAT? YOU LIKE THAT! Springfield tallies a seven run bottom of the eighth capped by a Trey Paige grand slam! pic.twitter.com/LHETlZDtbU
— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) June 10, 2026
NOTES:
- Down to their final six outs and trailing 5-3, Springfield scored seven runs in the bottom of the eighth. It was capped by a Trey Paige grand slam, Springfield' fourth of the season. He drove in five runs.
- Mason Molina went 6.0 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 3 ER, BB, 9 K (matches career-high).
- Darlin Saladin and Ryan Murphy pitched two perfect frames behind Molina.
UP NEXT:
- Wednesday, June 10 vs Amarillo Sod Poodles, 11:15 AM
- Day Baseball, Wiener Wednesday, Pre-Game Program by Mercy
- LHP Liam Doyle (1-3, 5.54) vs RHP Junior Sanchez (No record, no ERA)
- Classic Rock 106.7, Bally Sports Live, SpringfieldCardinals.com