Soddies rally late beat Springfield 5-4
The Cardinals have owned the Sod Poodles so far this season, going into the action with a 7-1 record.
Thursday night, Springfield was playing as the Cashew Chickens.
So far this season, Springfield is 1-1 as the Cashews.
Bottom of the first, following a double, the Chicken's Chase Davis lines out to left field, and the throw to second doubles off Noah Medlinger to end a threat for the Cards.
That didn't bother Springfield pitcher Max Rajcic, he was lights out, striking out seven Soddies in 5.1 scoreless innings, allowing only two hits.
Bottom of the fourth, the Cashews strike first, Roman Mendoza singles through the left side, Leonardo Bernal scores to make it 1-0.
Next inning, Springfield drives in two more runs.
The first comes off this sacrifice fly, courtesy of Dakota Harris to make it 2-0.
The second is from R.J. Yeager, this single up the middle scores Davis, it 's 3-0.
Springfield led until the ninth when Amarillo scored three runs and went onto win 5-4.
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