Springfield wins seventh straight behind Franklin's strong start
Franklin strikes out eight.
(PJ Maigi)
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals earned their seventh straight victory with a 4-3 decision over the Arkansas Travelers on Thursday night. The Cardinals have guaranteed at least a series split in the final regular season series of 2026. W: Tanner Franklin (3-0) L: Nico Tellache (6-8) SV: Michael Watson
SPRINGFIELD, MO - The Springfield Cardinals earned their seventh straight victory with a 4-3 decision over the Arkansas Travelers on Thursday night. The Cardinals have guaranteed at least a series split in the final regular season series of 2026.
W: Tanner Franklin (3-0)
L: Nico Tellache (6-8)
SV: Michael Watson (1)
NOTES:
- Tanner Franklin tossed six innings of one run ball in his final start of the 2026 regular season. He struck out eight batters en route to his third win at Double-A.
- Michael Watson tallied his first save of the season, striking out the final batter of the game.
- Rainiel Rodriguez threw out two would-be base stealers at second. He tallied another multi-hit game and is now 8-for-13 in the series.
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