Following a short two game skid, the Springfield Cardinals have won two straight a week after having a four game winning streak. Peoria lost a tight one and Palm Beach split a double header. Memphis had an off day.
Springfield Cardinals 3, Northwest Arkansas Naturals 1
Ryan Helsley (SP): 6 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 8 K’s, 1 BB
Victor Roache (RF): 1-4, 3B, RBI
Springfield used a stellar outing by Ryan Helsley to help guide them to victory.
Helsley (1-1) pitched six innings and had the strikeout pitch working with eight.