Locklear, Rodriguez Pace Travs Past Naturals
May 18, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
North Little Rock, AR - Tyler Locklear homered twice, driving in three runs and Alberto Rodriguez had three hits and four runs batted in as the Arkansas Travelers roared past the Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 10-6 in front of 6,388 on Saturday night at Dickey-Stephens Park. The Travs scored in five of the eight innings they batted, capped by a three-run eighth inning after their lead had been cut to one. Locklear had three extra base hits with a double in addition to the two home runs. Cole Young had two hits including a home run and scored four times.
Moments That Mattered
* Rodriguez opened the scoring with a two-out, two-run hit in the first inning.
* After a five-run top of the eighth trimmed the Travs lead down to one, Arkansas answered with a three spot. Spencer Packard drew a bases loaded walk and then with two out, Rodriguez delivered another two-run single.
Notable Travs Performances
* SS Cole Young: 2-3, BB, 4 runs, 2B, HR, RBI
* 1B Tyler Locklear: 3-5, 2 runs, 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI
* RF Alberto Rodriguez: 3-4, BB, run, 3B, 4 RBI
News and Notes
* Seven of the Travs 10 runs came with two out in an inning.
* Ben Williamson connected for his first Double-A hit, RBI and stolen base.
Up Next
The Travs go for a series win on Sunday afternoon with LHP Reid VanScoter (1-1, 3.72) making the start. It is Mad Mallards week and kids run the bases after the game on an Operation Military Appreciation and Family Sunday. First pitch is set for 1:35 pm. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
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