Cards Make History, Sweep Twinbill in Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Cooper Hjerpe and Andrew Marrero combined to throw the first no-hitter in Springfield Cardinals history as the Cards swept a doubleheader against the Hooks 5-0 and 4-2 on Thursday night at Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi. Springfield snapped an 8-game losing streak with the sweep.

Decisions:

Game 1:

W: Cooper Hjerpe (1-1)

L: Andrew Knorr (0-6)

Game 2:

W: Ryan Shreve (5-2)

L: Joey Mancini (0-1)

S: Matt Svanson (10)

Notables:

• The Cardinals allowed just one baserunner in their first ever doubleheader: a two-out walk of Jordan Brewer in the bottom of the 3^rd
• The Cards also got through 6 innings of no-hit ball in the season opener on April 5 at Arkansas, but it was broken up in the 7^th on a leadoff double by Spencer Packard.
• Springfield went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, but still were able to score 5 runs in the first game.
• Cooper Hjerpe picked up his first Double-A win in the no-hitter in game one.
• In game two, Trent Baker, Ryan Shreve and Matt Svanson combined to allow just one hit after the 1^st
• The Cardinals racked up 7 stolen bases in the doubleheader.
• Springfield is now 7-3 in doubleheaders this season.

On Deck:

• Friday, June 21: SPR RHP Max Rajcic (6-5, 4.91 ERA) vs CC RHP Miguel Ullola (3-3, 4.67)
• Broadcast on Classic Rock 106.7, classicrock1067.fm, SpringfieldCardinals.com, and MiLB.TV

Cooper Hjerpe and Andrew Marrero have combined for the first no-hitter in Springfield Cardinals history! pic.twitter.com/MMJAZOIgcI

— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) June 21, 2024

Hist0ry. pic.twitter.com/FtbZgqgkV4

— Springfield Cardinals (@Sgf_Cardinals) June 21, 2024