SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 7-4 on Wednesday. After trailing 4-3, Springfield charged back to win game two of the series. Cardinals top prospect Rainiel Rodriguez homered twice for the second time in his Double-A career.
W: Hunter Hayes (7-3)
L: Hunter Gregory (2-1)
SV: Randel Clemente (4)
NOTES:
- Number 23 prospect Deniel Ortiz lifted off with a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning to give Springfield the lead. It was his second homer of 2026.
- Cardinals top ranked prospect Rainiel Rodriguez left the yard in the bottom of the third with his tenth Double-A home run of the season. He homered again in the seventh inning.
- Blake Aita struck out eight batters in six innings. He did not take a decision.
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- Thursday, July 30 vs Wichita Wind Surge, 7:05 PM
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