TL Arkansas Travelers

Herb, Travs Blank Wind Surge

Published on June 6, 2021 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release


Wichita, KS - Tyler Herb pitched seven shutout innings and the offense scored early and often as the Arkansas Travelers whipped the Wichita Wind Surge, 9-0 on Sunday afternoon. Herb scattered six hits while striking out a season best eight. Ray Kerr and Darin Gillies each pitched a scoreless inning to finish off the team's fourth shutout of the season. Stephen Wrenn drove in three runs including a two-run home run and Josh Morgan connected for a solo shot. Bobby Honeyman also drove in three runs on two hits including a double. Jordan Cowan reached base four times, stole four bases and scored four runs.

Moments That Mattered

* Wrenn's homer got the Travs started early coming with a man aboard and two out in the first.

* With the offense giving him an early lead, Herb retired 10 in a row at one point to put the Travs in firm command.

Notable Travs Performances

* SS Jordan Cowan: 2-3, 2 BB, 4 R, 4 SB

* RF Stephen Wrenn: 2-4, BB, 2 runs, HR, 3 RBI

* 3B Bobby Honeyman: 2-5, 2B, 3 RBI

* RHP Tyler Herb: Win, 7 IP, 6 H, 8 K

News and Notes

* Herb has started two of the team's four shutouts.

* Each start for Herb has been a "quality start" (6+ IP, 3 or less runs).

* Cowan's four steals are a career high.

Up Next

After an off day Monday, the Travs open a six game series at Springfield on Tuesday night with right-hander Alejandro Requena (2-1, 4.56) on the mound. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 and the game will be broadcast on AM 920 the Sports Animal, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.

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