Bullpen Dominates and Travs Rally for Win
Published on August 19, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Amarillo, TX - Four Arkansas relievers combined for 5.2 scoreless innings and the Travelers came from four runs down to beat the Amarillo Sod Poodles, 7-5 on Saturday night. Jonatan Clase tied the score with a three-run home run and Spencer Packard also went deep. Josh Morgan led the Travs offense with three hits. Rob Kaminsky (Win, 1.2 IP), A.J. Puckett (2 IP), Travs Kuhn (IP) and Prelander Berroa (Sv, IP) gave up just two hits and one walk combined while striking out 10 Sod Poodle batters.
Moments That Mattered
* Arkansas took their first lead of the game in the top of the sixth when Leo Rivas drew a bases loaded walk to force in a run.
* Prelander Berroa put two on with one out in the ninth but struck out the two and three hitters in the Amarillo lineup to close out the game.
Notable Travs Performances
* RF Alberto Rodriguez: 2-4, BB, run, 2B
* 3B Josh Morgan: 3-4, run, RBI
* SS Leo Rivas: 0-0, 3 BB, run, SF, 2 RBI
* RHP A.J. Puckett: 2 IP, 4 K
News and Notes
* Spencer Packard extended his hitting streak to 20, the longest in the Texas League this season but was also robbed of two home runs on fly balls by the right fielder.
* The four run comeback victory matched the biggest of the season for the Travs. It was the fourth time this year they had done it.
Up Next
The series continues on Saturday night with Kyle Tyler (6-9, 5.99) pitching for Arkansas. First pitch is set for 6:05 and the game will be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
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