Springfield News-Leader · Apr 11, 2016
Cardinals take opener against Hooks
(Photo: File art)Sunday’s game
The Cardinals (3-1) overcame two early home runs with three runs in the fourth and fifth frames to take the opener against the Hooks (2-2) by the final of 6-4.
Of note
C Carson Kelly hit his first Double-A home run, a go-ahead solo shot in the fourth. CF Harrison Bader went 2x5 with a pair of two-out RBI singles, while adding a steal. RF Collin Radack went 1x2 with an RBI and two walks, and also threw out a runner at home from right field. LF C.J. McElroy, Jr. went 2x4 with a double, an RBI and a run. After allowing three runs on two homers in the first two frames, RHP Andrew Morales retired 11 of the final 12 batters he faced to claim the win.
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