San Antonio Missions face steep playoff path after series loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The San Antonio Missions fell further from playoff contention after dropping five of six games to the Springfield Cardinals last week. The team holds a 24-33 record in the second half of the season and sits nine games behind the Amarillo division leaders. San Antonio managed a 6-2 victory on Saturday, though they lost the series finale on Sunday and struggled with pitching consistency throughout the week. The team surrendered 15 home runs to Springfield during the series and currently ranks last in the Texas League for total runs and home runs. With 12 games remaining in the regular season, the Missions now return home to host a six-game series against the Midland RockHounds starting Tuesday.
- •San Antonio lost five of six games during their road series against the Springfield Cardinals.
- •The Missions are currently nine games behind the Texas League South leader Amarillo.
- •Starting pitcher Ian Koenig was promoted to Triple-A El Paso on Thursday.
- •Braedon Karpathios leads the team with 15 home runs this season.
- •A six-game home series against the Midland RockHounds begins Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Missions' playoff chances dwindle with series loss to Cardinals
"San Antonio will likely have to wait another year for playoff baseball. The Missions' playoff chances took another major hit after the team dropped five of six games at the Springfield Cardinals last week. San Antonio is 24-33 in the second half of the season, nine games back from Texas League South leader Amarillo.
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