The Springfield Cardinals fell to the Frisco Rough Riders by the score of 5-1. The only run coming on an Oscar Taveras hit to drive in Kolten Wong.  Springfield still leads the Rough Riders 2-1 in the series. Tonight they’ll send Scott Gorgen to the mound to try and win the championship.

• Kolten Wong and Oscar Taveras both recorded a hit — the only hits in the game for Springfield.
• Springfield was stifled by Barret Loux, one of the Texas League’s top pitchers and a Ranger’s prospect.  If you remember, Loux’s arrival in Texas was a rather circuitous one, which originated with the Arizona Diamondbacks drafting him only to fail his physical.
• On the night, the Cardinals struck out 13 times and walked 3. Only Oscar Taveras reached base twice with a walk and a double in four plate appearances.
• Kevin Siegrist was roughed up a bit for 8 hits in 5.2 innings.  He allowed 4 runs (3 earned) and walked 1 while striking out 6.
• Justin Wright allowed 2 hits and 1 run in 1.1 innings.  He struck out 2.
• Keith Butler, who seems to be wasted on a night when the Cardinals are down by 4, pitched a scoreless inning striking out 2.

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