photo: Andrew Knizner (Springfield Cardinals FANatic Photos)
Results for the Arizona Fall League game played on Tuesday, October 17.
Surprise Saguaros 10 at Peoria Javelinas 3
Fueled by a pair of four-run frames, the Surprise Saguaros were 10-3 winners over the Peoria Javelinas on Tuesday afternoon. The Saguaros are now 4-3.
Three Cardinals position players appeared in Tuesday’s action. John Nogowski went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored as the Saguaros’ designated hitter, and shortstop Edmundo Sosa had a base hit in three at-bats. Catcher Andrew Knizner led the way with a 4-for-5 performance, featuring a double, a run scored, and a run batted in.
On the pitching front, St. Louis had three hurlers take the mound. Arturo Reyes had another strong outing, pitching a scoreless third inning and posting a zero in the fourth as well with two strikeouts. Jordan Hicks also logged two frames, striking out three and allowing a walk and two hits, including a solo homer in the seventh. Josh Lucas sealed the Surprise win with a walk and a strikeout in the ninth inning.
Wednesday’s game: Surprise vs. Peoria, Steven Bruce (TEX) (0-1, 6.00), 2:35 p.m. CT
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