TL San Antonio Missions

Missions Offense Goes Cold During Sunday Loss to Naturals

Published on June 20, 2021 under Texas League (TL)
San Antonio Missions News Release


SAN ANTONIO - On a warm Father's Day afternoon, the Missions offense struggled to score runs in their 8-2 loss to Northwest Arkansas. The series ends in a 3-3 split. The Missions recorded four hits during the game.

After a losing effort last night, the Naturals came to play on Sunday afternoon and scored three runs in the first inning. The game started with back-to-back walks before Nick Pratto launched a three-run home run. It was his 12th long ball of the season. After allowing a double, Reggie Lawson struck out the next two batters. He was pulled after recording the second out.

With Dylan Rheault pitching, the Naturals added two more runs in the second inning. After back-to-back walks and a stolen base, Rudy Martin scored after a throwing error from Missions catcher Juan Fernandez. Martin was stealing third base when Fernandez threw the ball into left field. Bobby Witt, Jr. followed that up with an RBI single to make it a 5-0 ballgame.

The Missions ended their shutout with a run in the third inning. Allen Cordoba led off the inning with a base hit. Dwanya Williams-Sutton was hit by a pitch in the next at-bat. After outs from Michael Curry and Jose Azocar, CJ Abrams drove in a run with an RBI ground-rule double.

Northwest Arkansas added their sixth run of the ballgame in the top of the fifth inning. After getting the first two outs of the inning, Adrian Martinez allowed a single to Brewer Hicklen. He stole second base before scoring on a base hit from Dennicher Carrasco.

San Antonio added their second run of the game in the bottom of the sixth. Azocar reached base on a single. He advanced to second on a ground out. He later scored on an RBI single from Kyle Overstreet.

Northwest Arkansas improved their lead to 8-2 after adding two more runs in the top of the seventh inning.

Post-Game Notes

- With the loss, San Antonio falls to 23-19 on the season

- CJ Abrams (#2 Padres prospect, #8 MLB prospect): 1-4, 2B, RBI

- Reggie Lawson (#7 Padres prospect): L, 0.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

- Eguy Rosario (#18 Padres prospect): 0-4, K, E

The Missions have a day off on Monday before traveling to Frisco for a six-game series with the RoughRiders. The pitching matchups have yet to be determined. First pitch for Tuesday, June 22nd will be 7:05 p.m.

The San Antonio Missions are the Double-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. This is the 115th professional season for the San Antonio Missions. Tickets are on sale now at the Wolff Stadium Box Office or online at samissions.com. Season seat memberships are available now by calling 210-675-PARK (7275).

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