Springfield, MO - Minor League Baseball has announced that Springfield Cardinals RHP Jack Flaherty has been named the Texas League Player of the Month for April.

It marks the latest award for Flaherty, who has also been recognized as the St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Pitcher of the Month for April and the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for April 17 - 23.



Flaherty, 21, has been the most dominant pitcher in the Texas League from the start of the season, beginning his first Double-A campaign with a 4-0 record and a miniscule 0.56 ERA through five starts in April. In a league-leading 32.1 total innings during the month, Flaherty allowed only two runs on 22 hits and four walks while striking out 28. He authored a 21.1 scoreless inning streak that lasted from the 4th inning on April 11 through the 4th inning on April 30, and included two scoreless starts in between.



The Burbank, California native has started May in similarly impressive fashion, matching a career high with 12 strikeouts through 7.0 one-run innings with only two hits allowed on May 5. Overall this season, he is 5-0 with a 0.69 ERA through six starts, leading the Texas League in wins, ERA, innings pitched (39.1), strikeouts (40) and WHIP (0.74), while ranking 2nd with a .174 average against.



Selected by St. Louis in the 1st round of the 2014 June Draft out of Harvard-Westlake High School in California, Flaherty entered the season ranked among the Cardinals top prospects by both MLB.com (#8) and Baseball America (#11).

Yadier Molina Bobblehead Theme Night Packages on sale to all fans on Wednesday, May 10

The Springfield Cardinals are excited to announce the first of a brand-new line of Theme Night Ticket Packages for the 2017 season, starting with the Yadier Molina Bobblehead Theme Night Ticket Package.



The Yadier Molina Bobblehead Theme Night Package includes one must-have Busch Stadium Exclusive Yadier Molina Bobblehead and one seat for the Friday, May 19 game at Hammons Field, all for just $15. That Friday also features AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks featuring "Ohs," "Whoas," and other sounds.



As a special benefit, Season Ticket Holders have the first opportunity to order the Yadier Molina Bobblehead Theme Night Package before it goes on sale to all fans. The exclusive Season Ticket Holder Presale is running right now through 5pm on Tuesday, May 9. During the presale, Season Ticket Holders can order one of each Theme Night Ticket Package per Season Ticket in their account. To order a Theme Night Ticket Package during the presale, Season Ticket Holders must call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143.



Remaining Yadier Molina Bobblehead Theme Night Packages will then go on sale to all fans starting at 9am on Wednesday, May 10. They will be available for purchase online at SpringfieldCardinals.com or by calling (417) 863-2143.



There are only 300 packages available and the Yadier Molina Bobbleheads are only available through the Theme Night program. Theme Night Tickets are not exchangeable for other dates.

Friday Night Fireworks, St. Louis Cardinals Replica 1967 World Series Championship Rings, Trucker Caps and more coming up during May 15 - 22 Homestand

The Cardinals continue the road trip in Tulsa on Tuesday, May 9 with a 7:05pm First Pitch. Catch all the action live on Jock 98.7 FM and SpringfieldCardinals.com, and tune in 15 minutes early for the Coyote's Sports Cafe Pregame Show.



The Cardinals return home for an eight-game homestand from Monday, May 15 - Monday, May 22. Don't miss any of the upcoming fun, including:



-Monday, May 15, 6:30pm - Monday Night Baseball vs. the Tulsa Drillers. Gates open at 5:30pm.



-Tuesday, May 16, 6:30pm - Great Southern Bank $1 Dog Day. Gates open at 5:30pm.



-Wednesday, May 17, 11:10am - Day Baseball, Missouri Department of Conservation Educational Day and the "Marketing, Selling and Promoting the Cardinals" pregame program for students. Gates open at 10:10am.



-Thursday, May 18, 7:10pm - Rescheduled Expedia Umbrella Giveaway (2,000) and Klement's "Buck a Brat" Night. Gates open at 6:10pm.



-Friday, May 19, 7:10pm - AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks featuring "Ohs," "Whoas," and other sounds. Gates open at 6:10pm.



-Saturday, May 20, 6:10pm - St. Louis Cardinals Replica 1967 World Series Championship Mystery Ring Giveaway (2,000). Gates open at 5:10pm.



-Sunday, May 21, 2:10pm - Central Bank of the Ozarks Trucker Cap Giveaway (2,000), Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday and Kids Run the Bases. Gates open at 1:10pm.



-Monday, May 22, 11:10am - Day Baseball vs. the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Gates open at 10:10am.



For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Click here for the complete 2017 Promotional Schedule and to order your tickets right now.

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