SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals solidified their playoff position with an 10-7 victory on Tuesday night. Behind a stellar performance from Daniel Eagen, Springfield became North Division Second Half Champions.
W: Daniel Eagen (8-11)
L: Will Armbruester (1-1)
SV: Chen-We Lin (3)
NOTES:
- Eagen matched a season-high 11 strikeouts on Tuesday. He exited the game as the Texas League's strikeout leader with 157 on the year. The Cardinals as a club lead all of Double-A baseball.
- Ian Petrutz homered in his first at bat at Route 66 Stadium, a three-run shot. Jack Gurevitch also hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh.
- Cade McGee brought home a pair with a double in the third inning. It was also his first game at Route 66 Stadium.
- Deniel Ortiz launched a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh. The blast tied the Springfield single-season franchise record with the club's 178th homer of the year.
- This is the fourth straight season that Springfield has been first or second half champions.
UP NEXT:
- Wednesday, September 9 vs Arkansas Travelers, 6:35 PM
- LHP Liam Doyle (6-7, 3.77) vs RHP Ryan Hawks (5-7, 5.93)
- Post-Game Dogs Run the Bases, Wiener Wednesday, Woof Wednesday, Worship Wednesday
- Classic Rock 106.7, Bally Sports Live, SpringfieldCardinals.com