Cali and Celesten Go Deep in Defeat
TL Arkansas Travelers

Cali and Celesten Go Deep in Defeat

Published on August 8, 2026 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release


North Little Rock, AR - Arkansas hit a pair of home runs but dropped the contest to Amarillo, 8-4 on Saturday night. Caleb Cali and Felnin Celesten both connected for two-run shots but those were the only two hits on the night for the Travelers. Amarillo never trailed in the game and scored the final four runs of the game after the Travs had rallied to tie. Alec Baker threw three perfect innings of relief and got the win for the Sod Poodles while Ryan Sloan took the loss for Arkansas.

Moments That Mattered

* Celesten cracked a two-run shot to tie the score in the third inning.

* Amarillo retook the lead in the very next inning on a wild pitch with two out.

Notable Travs Performances

* RHP Tyler Cleveland: 2 IP, UER, 2 K

* RHP Ty Cummings: 2 IP, BB, K

News and Notes

* The two hits tied for a Travs season low, the fourth time it has happened.

The series concludes on Sunday with RH Adam Leverett (3-4, 5.00) starting for Arkansas against RH Junior Sanchez (4-2, 4.82). It is a family Sunday, Operation: Military Appreciation and kids run the bases. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 FM Buz2, MLB.tv, the Bally Sports Live App and the Milb First Pitch App.

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