Lars Nootbaar rehabs, Springfield wins
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals take Tuesday night's game by an 8-3 final over the Wichita Wind Surge. Lars Nootbaar played his first rehab game in Springfield of what is anticipated to be a multi-game stint at Route 66 Stadium. The Cardinals have won the first two games of
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals take Tuesday night's game by an 8-3 final over the Wichita Wind Surge. Lars Nootbaar played his first rehab game in Springfield of what is anticipated to be a multi-game stint at Route 66 Stadium. The Cardinals have won the first two games of the six-game series.
DECISIONS:
W: Mason Molina (1-2)
L: Eli Jones (0-2)
SV: DJ Carpenter (1)
REHAB UPDATE: Lars Nootbaar rips a 111 MPH RBI double in his second at-bat for Double-A Springfield. pic.twitter.com/z5BZR5W6kI
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NOTES:
- Lars Nootbaar doubled in the third inning and drove in a run in his first game with Springfield during this rehab stint. It left the bat at 110.8 MPH.
- Mason Molina tied a season-high with eight strikeouts. He walked four and allowed just on run on one hit.
- Trey Paige homered for the second straight game. It's the first time in his career that he's accomplished that feat.
- Zach Levenson hit a pinch hit three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth. It was his second home run of the season.
UP NEXT:
- Thursday, May 28 vs Wichita Wind Surge, 7:05 PM
- LHP Liam Doyle (0-3, 7.06) vs RHP Sam Armstrong (1-3, 4.86)
- Thirsty Thursday, Cashew Chickens Night
- Classic Rock 106.7, Bally Sports Live, SpringfieldCardinals.com, Ozarks CW, Matrix Midwest