Pitching Hooks Series Win in Corpus Christi
May 25, 2024 - Texas League (TL)
Arkansas Travelers News Release
Corpus Christi, TX - Reid VanScoter fired a quality start and the Arkansas Travelers bullpen pitched scoreless baseball in a 3-2 win over the Corpus Christi Hooks on Saturday night. With the win, the Travs won their fourth straight and clinched a series victory. VanScoter tossed six innings allowing just two runs and then Peyton Alford, Luis Curvelo and Troy Taylor each worked a scoreless inning to close out the game. Ben Williamson and Ben Ramirez each hit home runs in the victory.
Moments That Mattered
* Williamson hit an inside the park homer on a liner to deep left, circling the bases when the left fielder ran into the walk and was down on the warning track. Ramirez gave the Travs the lead with a solo blast to right field opening the sixth inning.
* Corpus Christi had the tying run at third with one out in the sixth but Ben Ramirez snagged a line drive and doubled the runner off third to end the inning.
* The Hooks had two on with one out in the ninth but a bouncing ball to third base turned into a 5-3 game ending double play.
Notable Travs Performances
* 3B Ben Ramirez: 1-3, run, HR (1), RBI
* LHP Reid VanScoter: Win, 6 IP, 6 H, 2 R, BB, 4 K, HR
* RHP Luis Curvelo: IP, K
News and Notes
* Neither team had a hit with a runner in scoring position; Arkansas (0-3), Corpus Christi (0-11).
* Arkansas has hit 10 home runs in the first five games of the series.
Up Next
The Travs look for a fifth consecutive win on Sunday night with RHP Juan Mercedes (1-2, 3.49) making the start against LHP Julio Robaina (1-1, 2.25). First pitch is set for 6:35 pm. and the game will be broadcast on 106.7 Buz2, the Bally Live App, milb.tv and mlb.tv.
Texas League Stories from May 25, 2024
- Wind Surge Lose San Antonio Series After Rain Delay - Wichita Wind Surge
- Pitching Hooks Series Win in Corpus Christi - Arkansas Travelers
- Drillers' Rally Falls Short - Tulsa Drillers
- Travs Tame Blue Ghosts - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Riders Take Down RockHounds 2-1, Win Game Five of the Series - Frisco RoughRiders
- Cardinals Go up Early, Hang on to Beat Drillers - Springfield Cardinals
- Double the Games. Double the Wins - Amarillo Sod Poodles
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
