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Mineral Area's ace silences St. Louis bats in Kirkwood showdown
Cardinals take series from Archers on Hartholt's dominant pitching performance
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Baseball fans in Kirkwood saw a standout pitching display on Saturday as Mineral Area's Aidan Hartholt struck out 14 batters in a seven-inning shutout to help the Cardinals take three of four games in their Region 16 series against St. Louis. The Cardinals' offense also got big days from Peyton Kight, Cash Bailey, and Brad Chaisson.
Why it matters
The matchup between the Cardinals and Archers was a key regional rivalry game, with both teams looking to gain ground in the standings. Hartholt's dominant outing on the mound proved to be the difference, showcasing the talent of Mineral Area's pitching staff and their ability to silence a potent St. Louis lineup.
The details
Hartholt, Mineral Area's ace, struck out 14 batters over seven scoreless innings to lead his team to victory. The Cardinals' offense also came alive, with Peyton Kight, Cash Bailey, and Brad Chaisson all having big days at the plate to help secure the series win.
- The game took place on Saturday as part of a doubleheader between Mineral Area and St. Louis.
- Mineral Area and St. Louis played a four-game series, with the Cardinals taking three of the four contests.
The players
Aidan Hartholt
The ace pitcher for Mineral Area who dominated the St. Louis lineup, striking out 14 batters in a seven-inning shutout.
Peyton Kight
A key offensive contributor for the Cardinals, helping lead his team to victory in the series against St. Louis.
Cash Bailey
Another offensive standout for the Cardinals, delivering a big performance to aid in their series win over the Archers.
Brad Chaisson
A Cardinals player who also had a strong offensive showing in the series against St. Louis.
The takeaway
This game highlighted the strength of Mineral Area's pitching staff, with Hartholt's impressive performance shutting down the St. Louis bats. The Cardinals' offense also stepped up, demonstrating their ability to win key regional matchups and climb the standings.
