Springfield, MO- The Wind Surge defeated the Springfield Cardinals 10-9 in extra innings on Sunday evening after a two-hour rain delay as the Surge split the series with the Cardinals to kick off the second half of the season.
Kyle Schmidt hit the go-ahead two run homer to give the Surge a 10-8 lead in the eighth inning for his first Double-A homer. Schmidt finished the ballgame two for four with three RBIs.
Wichita struck first as they scored three runs in the second inning behind a two-run homer from Anthony Prato. The Surge went back-to-back as Kevin Merrell followed with a solo shot to give Wichita an early 3-0 lead. Prato went three for four with two RBIs in the ballgame.
Springfield trailed 8-6 in the sixth inning and scored two runs to tie the game up behind a two-run RBI single from Mike Antico to make it an 8-8 ballgame. Antico finished the night one for five with two RBIs.
The Wind Surge will head back to Wichita for a six-game series against the Amarillo Sod Poodles starting Monday, July 4th. First pitch is at 6:35 p.m.