Tied at 4-4, Casey Rowlett led off the tenth with a double off the wall in left-center field.  After moving to third base on a sacrifice bunt by Daryl Jones, Rowlett scored on Solano’s single to left field off of Paul Mildren (2-6).

Salas (7-3) held the lead in the tenth, but not without the aid of first baseman Brandon Buckman.  With one on and one away, Irving Falu smashed a one-hopper at Buckman.  Guarding the line, Buckman fielded the ball, stepped on first, then fired to second base, where Solano tagged the on-coming Marc Maddox for the game’s final out. 

The Naturals’ ninth-inning rally spoiled a superb start for Cards’ right-hander Kyle Mura, who surrendered just one run over seven-plus innings in the no-decision. 

Brett Wallace had two hits and two runs scored to help Springfield take an early lead against Northwest Arkansas starter Rowdy Hardy. 

The victory helps Springfield end their nine-game losing streak at Arvest Ballpark.  The Redbirds look to move back into a first-place tie on Friday night, sending Justin Fiske (2-0) to the mound against right-hander Julio Pimentel (6-11).  Game time from Springdale on Friday night is 7:30pm.

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