SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals outlasted the Corpus Christi Hooks 10-6 on Wednesday afternoon. With a Tuesday rainout, the Cardinals opened the series with a day game victory.
DECISIONS:
W: Hunter Hayes (2-1)
L: Nic Swanson (2-3)
NOTES:
- Wednesday's game was the first-ever Cardinals game at Route 66 Stadium, the new name of their home ballpark.
- Ryan Campos led the charge for Springfield, going 2-for-4 with a double and homer. It was the second straight game with a homer for the Cardinals' backstop.
- The Cardinals stole four bases in the game (Chase Davis 2, Travis Honeyman and Dakota Harris).
- Hunter Hayes, Edwin Núñez, Dominic Picone and Austin Love combined to through 4.1 innings, allowing no earned runs (2 UER) out of the bullpen.
- There were a combined eight errors in the game (Springfield 5, Corpus Christi 3).
- Noah Mendlinger, Jeremy Rivas and Campos all drove in a pair of runs for Springfield.
UP NEXT:
- Springfield Cardinals vs Corpus Christi Hooks, Tuesday, May 5, 4:15 PM CT at Route 66 Stadium (Doubleheader)
- Thirsty Thursday, Cashew Chickens Night
- LHP Mason Molina (0-2, 3.80) vs RHP Bryce Mayer (0-0, 4.50)
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