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Author Archives: Lyndal Scranton

Lyndal Scranton is a Springfield native who has covered sports in the Ozarks for more than 35 years, witnessing nearly every big sports moment in the region during the last 50 years. The Springfield Area Sports Hall of Famer and live-fire cooking enthusiast also serves as PR Director for Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri and is co-host of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. Contact him at Lscranton755@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @LyndalScranton.

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Jacob Clark, wearing a Missouri State football uniform, passes the ball during a game
Posted inSports

Scranton: Missouri State (finally) plays its football home opener Saturday, with some new bells and whistles at Plaster Stadium

by Lyndal Scranton September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Better late than never, Missouri State finally gets to play a home football game on Saturday. The Bears face Utah Tech at 2 p.m.

Mike Antico, wearing a Springfield Cardinals uniform, raises both arms at the dugout as he stands on second base
Posted inSports

Cardinals’ veterans want to have fun in the playoffs, but winning would be nice, too

by Lyndal Scranton September 20, 2023September 22, 2023
The Springfield Cardinals celebrate on the field after a walk-off win at Hammons Field
Posted inSports

Scranton: Hammons Field deal, playoff push have made this a great season for the Springfield Cardinals

by Lyndal Scranton September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Chandler Redmond, wearing a Springfield Cardinals uniform, high-fives teammates in the dugout
Posted inSports

As the season winds down, these Cardinals might be playing their last games at Hammons Field

by Lyndal Scranton September 8, 2023September 11, 2023
Matt Svanson, wearing a Springfield Cardinals uniform, pitches the baseball during a game
Posted inSports

New closer Matt Svanson giving Springfield a boost as Cardinals chase playoff spot

by Lyndal Scranton September 6, 2023September 7, 2023
Steve Savard, wearing a light blue polo shirt, speaks into a microphone
Posted inSports

Scranton: Steve Savard, former voice of the St. Louis Rams, thrilled to be behind the mic for Missouri State football

by Lyndal Scranton September 1, 2023September 1, 2023
Posted inSports

Missouri State’s Ryan Beard: Ready to be the real dude

by Lyndal Scranton August 30, 2023August 31, 2023
Tekoah Roby stands on the field with his teammates as the national anthem is played before a Springfield Cardinals baseball game
Posted inSports

Scranton: Tekoah Roby excited to join Cardinals — and best friend Saggese — after trade from Rangers

by Lyndal Scranton August 25, 2023August 25, 2023
Tink Hence, wearing a Springfield Cardinals uniform, pitches the baseball during a game
Posted inSports

August hasn’t been kind to Springfield pitcher Tink Hence. Here’s why the Cardinals aren’t worried

by Lyndal Scranton August 23, 2023August 23, 2023
Rob Yanders, wearing a gray T-shirt reading "Thunder Basketball," smiles while coaching basketball players
Posted inSports

Rob Yanders, former Missouri State standout and local youth basketball coach, dies at 44

by Lyndal Scranton August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

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