Springfield Cardinals News: August 9 - August 15, 2024

The Springfield Cardinals, the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, have had a mixed bag of results over the past week. Here's a breakdown of their recent performances:

Recent Games

- **Thursday Night Loss**: The Cardinals suffered a 4-1 loss against the San Antonio Missions. The offense was limited to one run on six hits, marking their first loss of the series.

- **Friday Night Shutout**: The San Antonio Missions blanked the Cardinals 9-0, with the Missions breaking the game open with a 6-run 7th inning. This was the sixth time the Cardinals have been shut out this season.

- **Wednesday Night Win**: The Cardinals reached a season-high 14 games over .500 with a 7-4 win against the San Antonio Missions. They took the lead in the second inning and never trailed despite their lead shrinking to one late in the game.

- **Tuesday Night Victory**: Quinn Mathews set a new Double-A high with 11 strikeouts, leading the Cardinals to a win against the San Antonio Missions. Mathews regained the Minor League Baseball lead with a total of 151 strikeouts across three levels this season.

Player Highlights

- **Quinn Mathews**: Mathews had a standout performance with 11 strikeouts, setting a new Double-A high and regaining the Minor League Baseball lead in strikeouts.

- **Jimmy Crooks**: Crooks had a career night, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs in a victory against the Tulsa Drillers.

- **Brandon Komar**: Komar matched his career-high with nine strikeouts in a win against the Corpus Christi Hooks.

Coaching and Roster Updates

- The St. Louis Cardinals announced their selections for Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for April, with Quinn Mathews and Nathan Church being named top minor leaguers.

- The Cardinals also announced their minor league coaching staffs and player development assignments for 2024.

Conclusion

The Springfield Cardinals have shown resilience and talent over the past week, with notable performances from Quinn Mathews, Jimmy Crooks, and Brandon Komar. Despite a couple of tough losses, the team remains strong and is looking forward to the upcoming games.

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