Cardinals prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje strikes out same batter twice

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Cardinals prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje strikes out same batter twice
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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.

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  • 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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