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The Springfield Cardinals made their 2008 on-field debut with a two-game exhibition series March 28–29 against their parent club, the St. Louis Cardinals, at Hammons Field. More than 9,500 fans attended each of the two games; St. Louis won the Friday contest 3-2, while Springfield took the Saturday game by a score of 10-3.

Cardinals broadcaster Mike Shannon speaks at a news conference before Friday’s game in front of the Heer’s building, where his namesake restaurant will be located.

The Budweiser Clydesdales make their traditional gallop around the field before Friday’s game, with Wil Fischer Cos. CEO Jeff Gower at the reins.

St. Louis pitcher Adam Wainwright signs autographs for a crowd of Cardinals fans.

St. Louis third baseman Troy Glaus and General Manager John Mozeliak hang out in the dugout. Mozeliak, entering his first season as Cardinals GM, threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

In a throwback to The Beatles’ 1965 performance at Shea Stadium in New York City, Branson Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends arrived at Hammons Field via helicopter Friday before performing on the right field patio.

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