Alex Cornwell impresses in Friday night gem

July 27, 2024 – Texas League (TL)
Springfield Cardinals Press Release

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield Cardinals (53-41) defeated the Corpus Christi Hooks in a 4-2 final on Friday night. After a lengthy rain delay, Cardinals starter Alex Cornwell struck out a season-record nine batters en route to a seven-inning victory.

Decisions:

Q: Alex Cornwell (5-2)

Left: Jaime Melendez (0-2)

S: Andrew Marrero (3)

Notables:

Friday night’s match started after a rain delay of two hours and 31 minutes.

Matt Lloyd hit his team-leading 14th home run of the season in the first inning. He entered Friday’s game tied for fifth in homers in the Texas League.

Mike Antico stole the 150th base of his Minor League career on Friday with a sweep of second base. He is the Springfield franchise leader with 99 at the Double-A level.

The Cardinals tied the score in the sixth inning without putting the ball in play: Nathan Church HBP, Matt Lloyd BB followed by two consecutive balks.

Dakota Harris hit a safety squeeze to give the Cardinals a lead in the sixth inning.

Springfield has finished 12 games above .500, its most this season.

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