Molina strikes out 9, Springfield comes back in wild win

Seven run frame key in Cardinals victory.

1:55 AM UTC
PJ Maigi

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)

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.

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  • Wednesday, June 10 vs Amarillo Sod Poodles, 11:15 AM
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