Missions Mute Mallards
Published on August 5, 2023 under Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
North Little Rock, AR - Three San Antonio pitchers combined on a six-hit shutout as the Missions downed the Arkansas Travelers, 3-0 on Saturday night. It was the fifth consecutive loss for the Travelers. Arkansas was playing from behind after seeing San Antonio score a pair of first inning runs but also missed chances in each of the first three innings. Spencer Packard posted a two-hit game and extended his hitting streak to eight.
Moments That Mattered
* Ripken Reyes started the game with a base hit, stole two bags and scored on a sacrifice fly to put San Antonio in front three hitters into the game.
* Isiah Gilliam was thrown out at home plate to end the third inning after trying to score from third on a fly out to center field.
Notable Travs Performances
* 1B Spencer Packard: 2-4, 2B
* RHP Mike Flynn: 2 IP, 3 K
News and Notes
* The Travelers have gone 14 consecutive innings without scoring.
* Robert Perez, Jr. had his seven-game hitting streak snapped.
Up Next
The series wraps up on Sunday afternoon with Jimmy Joyce (0-1, 3.60) pitching for Arkansas against Daniel Camarena (1-6, 7.31) for San Antonio. It is the conclusion of Mad Mallards Week, Operation: Military Appreciation, a Family Sunday and kids run the bases after the game. First pitch is set for 1:35. The game will also be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
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