Kirby Dazzles as Travs Shutout Cards

April 14, 2022 - Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release

North Little Rock, AR-George Kirby fired five shutout innings with eight strikeouts and earned his first win of the season as the Arkansas Travelers blanked the Springfield Cardinals, 8-0, on Wednesday at Dickey-Stephens Park. Joe Rizzo belted a two-run home run in the fourth inning and then the Travs put the game away with six runs in the eighth inning. Ben Onyshko (2 IP), Collin Kober (IP) and Michael Stryffeler (IP) followed Kirby to close out the shutout. Kirby gave up just two hits and no walks over his five innings and retired the final 12 hitters he faced.

Moments That Mattered

* In the second inning, Springfield put a runner at third with no one out. Kirby struck out the next two hitters and then got a ground out to end the threat.

* The Cardinals threatened again in the eighth with two walks and a hit batter loading the bases but Collin Kober induced a pop out to end the inning and preserver a two-run lead.

Notable Travs Performances

* RF Zach DeLoach: 2-4, 2 runs, 2B, 2 RBI

* 3B Joe Rizzo: 2-4, 2 runs, HR, 3 RBI

* RHP George Kirby: Win, 5 IP, 2 H, 8 K

News and Notes

* It was the first shutout of the season for the Travs pitching staff.

* Rizzo homered for the second consecutive game.

Up Next

The Travs look for another win on a $3 Thursday at Dickey-Stephens Park. Right-hander Levi Stoudt (0-1, 3.60) makes the start against righty Dalton Roach (0-0, 2.45). First pitch is set for 6:35 and the game will be broadcast on 93.3 The Fish, the First Pitch App and milb.tv.

Texas League Stories from April 14, 2022

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• Drillers and Busch Enjoy Big Offensive Night - Tulsa Drillers
• Bullpen Shines for the Missions as Comeback Effort Falls Short against Frisco - San Antonio Missions
• Frisco Rides Seven-Run First to Victory over Missions - Frisco RoughRiders
• Kirby Dazzles as Travs Shutout Cards - Arkansas Travelers
• Surge Hit a Pair of Home Runs, But Lose to Naturals - Wichita Wind Surge

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