Cardinals prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje strikes out same batter twice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje made headlines during a Double-A game against Wichita by striking out Garrett Spain twice — once as a right-handed pitcher and once as a left-handed pitcher. This unique feat occurred during a doubleheader on Saturday. Cijntje, the Cardinals' No. 4 prospect, has shown exceptional versatility since joining the organization and continues to pitch effectively from both sides. His performance has improved over the past month, with a notable strikeout-to-walk ratio, showcasing his adaptation to Double-A competition.
- •Cijntje struck out Garrett Spain twice in one game.
- •One strikeout was as a right-handed pitcher, the other as a left-handed pitcher.
- •The doubleheader against Wichita took place on Saturday.
- •Cijntje has improved his strikeout-to-walk ratio in May.
- •He is the Cardinals' No. 4 prospect and was acquired in an offseason trade.
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