Reyes, Roache carry Cardinals past Naturals

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Victor Roache homered and had two hits, and Alex Reyes struck out 13 over 7 2/3 innings as the Springfield Cardinals defeated the Northwest Arkansas Naturals 1-0 on Saturday.

Reyes (1-0) allowed one hit while walking three to get the win.

The game’s only run was scored in the second inning when Roache hit a solo home run.

Andres Machado (0-2) went 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run and four hits in the Texas League game. He also struck out four and walked three. Tyler Lyons retired the side in order for his first save of the season.

The Naturals were held scoreless for the second time this season, while the Cardinals’ staff recorded their second shutout of the year.

Springfield improved to 6-3 against NW Arkansas this season.

DRILLERS 8, TRAVELERS 2

Tyler Goeddel had three hits and two RBI, and Frank Duncan hurled six scoreless innings as the Tulsa Drillers defeated the Arkansas Travelers 8-2 on Saturday.

Duncan (1-2) allowed four hits while striking out five and walking one to get the win.

Tulsa batted around in the first inning, sending 10 batters to the plate and scoring six runs, including a two-run home run by Peter O’Brien.

Anthony Misiewicz (1-3) went four innings, allowing eight runs and 12 hits while striking out four in the Texas League game.

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