Mancini Goes Five Strong, Late HR Lifts Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, MO – Darlin Moquete lifted a three-run home run to left field in the seventh inning Saturday night, leading the Cardinals to a 5-3 comeback win over Corpus Christi before 4,172 fans at Hammons Field.

Trailing 1-0, the Hooks rallied for a three-spot in the third. Bryce Willits pulled a double inside the bag at third before being plated on a two-out single by Luis Baez. Following a walk to Wes Clarke, Trevor Austin deposited a two-bagger into the right-field corner, bringing in Baez and Clarke for a 3-1 Corpus Christi lead.

Austin, hailing from Jefferson City, Missouri, has hit safely in five of his last six games with four doubles, a triple, and a home run. The Mizzou Tiger also recorded an outfield assist in the third…

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