Mallards Drop Finale to Missions
August 6, 2023 - Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
North Little Rock, AR - Isiah Gilliam hit a deep drive to right-center field that was caught just above the wall robbing him of a potential game-tying home run to end the game and the Arkansas Travelers were defeated by the San Antonio Missions, 6-3 on Sunday afternoon. The Travs were swept in the six-game series. Jonatan Clase had three hits and a walk with Leo Rivas and Spencer Packard racking up two hits each. Bobby Milacki pitched 3.1 scoreless innings to earn the win out of the Missions bullpen while Travs starter Jimmy Joyce (5 IP, 4 R, 6 K) took the loss.
Moments That Mattered
* Packard lined a two-run homer to deepest right-center putting the Travs on top by a run in the third inning.
* San Antonio responded and took the lead back for good on a Korry Howell two-run triple in the next inning.
Notable Travs Performances
* LF Spencer Packard: 2-5, run, HR, 2 RBI
* CF Jonatan Clase: 3-4, BB, 2B
News and Notes
* Arkansas snapped a 15 inning scoreless drought with a run in the second.
* Packard extended his hitting streak to nine.
Up Next
After a day off Monday, the Travs open a six game series at Midland on Tuesday night with Emerson Hancock (11-5, 4.32) starting for Arkansas against Royber Salinas (1-4, 5.56) for Midland. First pitch is set for 6:30. The game will be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
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